Turn-key apartment in popular Kerk & Zanen district with sunny balcony
Key Features
Description
This well-maintained apartment is situated on the first floor of a residential complex in the popular Kerk & Zanen neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn. The property was built in 1995 and offers a living area of 113 square metres, providing ample space for comfortable daily living. The apartment carries an energy label B and is fully insulated with double glazing throughout, contributing to a comfortable indoor climate and reasonable energy costs. The monthly VvE contribution amounts to 257.87 euros, which covers contributions to the reserve fund, building insurance and general maintenance of the complex.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive in a spacious hall that provides access to the meter cupboard, storage space and the living room. The hall offers enough room for a wardrobe, creating a practical and welcoming entrance. The living room is a standout feature of this property, measuring an impressive 8 metres wide. The room is flooded with natural light and offers plenty of space for both a generous sitting area and a dining area. From the living room you have direct access to the balcony.
The open kitchen is adjacent to the living room and is equipped with a range of built-in appliances, including a 5-burner gas hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and a fridge-freezer combination. A neutral laminate floor runs continuously through the living room and kitchen, while the walls and ceiling are neatly finished throughout.
From the living room you reach the second hall of the apartment, which provides access to the two bedrooms, the bathroom and the separate toilet. Both bedrooms are of a fully usable size and feature the same laminate flooring as the living areas, complemented by neutrally papered walls. The larger bedroom includes a custom-built corner wardrobe that provides access to a separate room designed for a washing machine, dryer and additional storage.
The bathroom is spacious and fitted with a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower, a vanity unit with a sink and mechanical ventilation. The bathroom is neutrally tiled with white wall tiles and anthracite floor tiles.
The apartment has two full bedrooms, although a third bedroom is possible if desired. One of the bedrooms also provides access to the balcony.
The balcony is located on the north-west side of the building, which in the Dutch context means it catches the afternoon and evening sun well. The balcony overlooks a green park at the rear of the complex, creating a pleasant and green outlook.
The property comes with an indoor storage unit, and parking is available in the surrounding public area. The complex is equipped with a lift, making the apartment suitable for a range of buyers including those with reduced mobility.
The Kerk & Zanen neighbourhood is one of the most sought-after areas in Alphen aan den Rijn. The neighbourhood is known for being particularly child-friendly and family-oriented, with several primary schools, childcare facilities, playgrounds and sports fields located within easy reach. The nearby Europapark serves as the green heart of the neighbourhood, offering opportunities for walking and recreation with water features and a small beach area. The shopping centre De Atlas and the train and bus station are within walking distance, making daily errands and commuting convenient.
The location benefits from a central position with easy access to the N11 and N207 motorways, connecting the entire Randstad region. Schiphol Airport and the major cities of Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam are all reachable within approximately 20 to 30 minutes by car. Public transport options are well-developed in Alphen aan den Rijn as well.
The complex in which the apartment is situated is a 55-plus residential complex, meaning the resident community is primarily composed of mature adults. This can contribute to a quiet and pleasant living environment.
The property is offered at an asking price of 540,000 euros costs as is, which corresponds to approximately 4,779 euros per square metre of living space. Acceptance of the property is negotiable.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separate inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'een ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet', indicating a separate guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower or dual shower heads.
Shared Toilet
The listing mentions '1 apart toilet', which suggests a separate (non-shared) toilet. No indication of shared toilet facilities.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'een wastafel in meubel' (one sink in a vanity), indicating a single sink setup rather than his-and-hers sinks.
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of heated bathroom floors in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions 'Royaaal balkon' and 'Balkon aanwezig' with details about its northwest orientation and green park view
Rear Garden
This is an apartment listing with no private garden mentioned; only a shared outdoor space
Front Garden
Apartment building with no private front garden mentioned
Side Garden
No side garden for this apartment unit
Terrace
Balcony is present but described specifically as a balcony rather than terrace
Rooftop Terrace
Apartment is on the first floor with no rooftop access mentioned
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in the listing
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment without any private fenced outdoor space
Patio
Only balcony is mentioned, no patio
Veranda
No veranda mentioned
Guest House
No guest house mentioned for this apartment
Waterfront
Not a waterfront property
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities in urban apartment setting
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned for this apartment
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court mentioned
Remarkable Mountain View
Netherlands is flat; no mountain views in this area
Remarkable City View
Apartment overlooks a green park area, not a city view
Remarkable Garden View
Balcony overlooks a green park which is described as 'gezellig groen park', but not remarkable
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view possible from this location in Alphen aan den Rijn
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views mentioned
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel' and 'Warm water: Cv-ketel' with 'Combiketel' mentioned. This clearly indicates central heating via a combination boiler system.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description. The listing focuses on other features and no fireplace or fireplace installation is noted.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifically mentions 'laminaatvloer' (laminate flooring) throughout the living room and kitchen, not hardwood floors. The bathroom has floor tiles.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly states 'Door de gehele woonkamer en keuken ligt een neutrale laminaatvloer' and both bedrooms also have 'dezelfde doorgelegde laminaatvloer'. This is clearly present throughout the apartment.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned. The listing specifically highlights laminaat flooring throughout all rooms.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned. The property has central heating via CV-ketel with radiators implied, and no special underfloor heating system is noted.
Walk-In Closet
The large bedroom has a custom corner wardrobe ('op maat gemaakte hoekkast') which provides storage access to a separate space for washing machine/dryer. However, this is not described as a walk-in closet in the traditional sense.
Skylight
No skylights are mentioned in the description. The listing describes standard windows with natural light but no skylight installation is noted.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. The property is described as 'strak afgewerkt' (sleekly finished) with smooth walls and ceilings.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned. The listing describes an 8-meter wide living room with natural light but does not specify bay window features.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned. This is a 113 m² apartment in a residential complex, and no such facility is listed among the features.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned. The bathroom features a bathtub and walk-in shower but no sauna facilities.
Built-In Wardrobes
The large bedroom features a 'op maat gemaakte hoekkast' (custom-made corner wardrobe) which provides access to a separate utility/storage space. This is a built-in storage solution.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned. The property is described as 'strak afgewerkt' (sleekly finished) with neutral wallpapered walls, suggesting smooth finishes rather than decorative plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions 'strak afgewerkt' (sleek finish) and a neutral laminaatvloer, with modern open kitchen. However, no specific Scandinavian design elements are highlighted. The overall aesthetic appears to be modern Dutch with neutral finishes rather than distinctly Scandinavian.
Modern
The apartment is described as 'in stapklaar' (ready to move in), featuring a modern open kitchen with built-in appliances (5-burner gas hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), 'strak afgewerkt' (sleek finish), and Energy Label B. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and bathtub combination, indicating contemporary renovations.
Industrial
No industrial features such as exposed brick, metal accents, or warehouse-style elements are mentioned in the description. The property appears to have a clean, neutral interior.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements such as terracotta tiles, archways, or warm colors are mentioned. The apartment has a neutral color scheme with laminaat flooring and modern white fittings.
Classic
While the apartment is in a building from 1995 and has some traditional elements like a separate toilet and full bathroom, the overall description emphasizes modern updates ('strak afgewerkt', modern keuken). It's a mix rather than distinctly classic.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1995, standard apartment building design, clearly not traditional or historic
Early 20th Century
Built in 1995, definitely not early 20th century
Post-War Functional
Built in 1995, so post-war but not the typical mass-produced post-war housing from 1950s-70s; this is more of a 90s apartment complex
Modernist
Modern amenities, open kitchen, clean finishes described as 'strak afgewerkt', built in 1995 which reflects late 20th century modernist apartment design
Newly Built
Built in 1995, approximately 30 years old, not newly built
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned in listing: 'vaatwasser' and 'waaronder een 5-pits gaskookplaat, afzuigkap, vaatwasser en koel-vriescombinatie'
Microwave
No mention of microwave in the listing.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination)
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned: 'koel-vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination)
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the description.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as 'Moderne open keuken' and 'De open keuken grenst aan de woonkamer'. The kitchen borders the living room.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas cooking plate)
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooking plate), not an induction stove.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No mention of built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of boiling water tap (Quooker or similar) in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
An extractor hood (afzuigkap) is mentioned, but not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen is described as 'modern' and 'strak afgewerkt' (sleekly finished), but no specific high-end design brand is mentioned. It's a standard MOOIJ apartment finish.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and move-in ready ('instapklaar'), but the building was constructed in 1995. Exact kitchen age/renovation date is not specified.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listed under Parkeergelegenheid: 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren'. This indicates public parking is available.
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'bergruimte' (storage) and 'wasruimte' (laundry room) within the apartment. Additionally, 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' is listed under Bergruimte.
Garage
No mention of a garage in the listing. Property is an apartment on the 1st floor of a building from 1995.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of a garage or automatic garage door in the listing.
Double Garage
No mention of any garage in the listing.
Attic
The apartment is on the 1st floor ('1e woonlaag') of a 1995 building with a flat roof. No attic mentioned.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar or basement. The listed 'bergruimte' appears to be an indoor storage unit, not a cellar.
Covered Parking
Only 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned. No indication of covered parking.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking. Only public street parking is listed.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop space in the listing.
Shed
'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' is listed under Bergruimte, indicating an indoor storage unit.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing clearly states a VvE (owners association) with a monthly contribution of €257.87. The VvE checklist confirms registration in the KvK, annual meetings, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance.
Leasehold
Kadastrale gegevens specify 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership), confirming the property is freehold, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Owners Association Fees
The listing clearly states 'Bijdrage VvE: € 257,87 per maand' and the VvE checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'lift' in the Voorzieningen (facilities) section.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system in the listing.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing.
Private Entrance
As a standard apartment in a portiekflat (porch building), it has a shared entrance. No private entrance mentioned.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone in the listing.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No mention of security door or window hardware.
Gated Community
Located in a regular residential area Kerk & Zanen. No mention of gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building is a 55+ complex with an elevator, making it somewhat accessible. However, no specific wheelchair accessibility features are mentioned (like widened doors or adapted bathroom).
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'een separate ruimte voor de wasmachine en/of droger' (a separate space for the washing machine and/or dryer), confirming that washing machine connections are present.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'wasruimte' (laundry space) in the master bedroom, which provides access to a separate area for the washing machine and/or dryer and storage space.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) as a feature, both in the bathroom and in the 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under Energy section: 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas en volledig geïsoleerd'. Double glazing is confirmed.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy label B is present. The apartment has mechanical ventilation (mechanische ventilatie), energy-efficient built-in kitchen appliances (5-pits gaskookplaat, afzuigkap, vaatwasser, koel-vriescombinatie). The building dates from 1995 and is stated to be 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated). The B energy label confirms reasonable energy efficiency.