Sunny Southeast-Facing Apartment with Water Views and Private Parking in Heemstede
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent energy rating of A with full insulation and underfloor heating throughout, resulting in low energy costs and high living comfort.
- Prime location by the water with a southeast-facing balcony, overlooking a quiet car-free courtyard, and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, harbor, and forest.
- High-quality finishes including Boretti appliances, Quooker instant hot water, wooden flooring throughout, and a luxurious bathroom with rain shower and bathtub.
- Two parking spaces in a secure underground garage, plus approximately 30 square meters of additional storage space, providing ample practical storage solutions.
- Move-in ready condition with a healthy Owners' Association and service costs of only 256 euros per month for both the apartment and parking space.
Downsides
- The asking price of 745,000 euros represents a significant investment, which may limit the buyer pool and potentially face challenging resale conditions in the future.
- Monthly VvE service costs of 256 euros represent an ongoing expense on top of mortgage payments and other housing costs.
- The property is located on the second floor, which may present challenges for those with mobility limitations despite the presence of an elevator.
- Only one bathroom is present for a four-room apartment with three bedrooms, which could create morning congestion for larger households.
- The 2012 boiler is approaching twelve years old and may require replacement or significant maintenance within the coming years, representing a potential future expense.
Description
This attractive four-room apartment is situated on the second floor of a small-scale residential complex in Heemstede, built in 2013. The property offers approximately 110 square meters of living space and has been finished with high-quality materials throughout.
The apartment benefits from an excellent energy rating of A, with full insulation including roof, wall, floor insulation and HR double glazing. Underfloor heating runs throughout the entire home, with individual room temperature controls allowing personalized comfort in each space. The Intergas Kombi Kompakt combination boiler, dating from 2012 and owned by the current owner, provides heating and hot water.
Upon entering the apartment, you are greeted by a spacious hallway with a video intercom system, meter cupboard, and a modern wall-mounted toilet with washbasin. The generous and bright living room forms the heart of the home, featuring French doors that open onto the sunny southeast-facing terrace and balcony. The living area flows openly into the luxury kitchen, which is equipped with Boretti built-in appliances including a Quooker instant hot water tap and a steam oven.
The apartment contains three bedrooms, all overlooking the quiet, car-free courtyard. One bedroom is currently configured as a home office space, demonstrating the versatility of the layout. The modern bathroom is exceptionally well-appointed, featuring a rain shower with a glass shower screen, a vanity unit with double sink, and a comfortable bathtub with a connection for a television, creating a true wellness experience at home.
Practical storage solutions include an internal storage room housing the central heating boiler and connections for a washing machine and dryer. Additionally, approximately 30 square meters of external storage space is included with the property.
The location of this apartment is particularly desirable. It is situated by the water with views over a secluded, car-free courtyard. The harbor of Heemstede is nearby, and the popular Binnenweg with its variety of shops and restaurants is within walking distance. Sports facilities are abundant in the area, and the Groenendaalse Bos forest is also accessible on foot.
Transportation connections are excellent, with arterial roads to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Schiphol Airport all in the immediate vicinity. The center of Haarlem, offering extensive cultural and culinary amenities, as well as the beach, sea, and dunes are all within a short cycling distance.
The building features a representative communal entrance with hall, staircase, and elevator on the ground floor. Two parking spaces are available in the underground parking garage, one of which is designated as private. Visitor parking is available free of charge in the garage.
The Owners' Association is healthy and well-managed, with service charges of 256 euros per month covering both the apartment and parking space. The association maintains an annual meeting, reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance. The property is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
The apartment is move-in ready and can be occupied immediately. Completion date is by mutual agreement. This property represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a quality-apportioned home in a convenient location with premium finishes and amenities.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'stortdouche' (rain shower) with a glass shower screen in the modern luxury bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom, described as a comfortable bathtub with television connection for a wellness experience.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as modern and luxurious, but there is no mention of it being attached to a specific bedroom. The three bedrooms overlook the courtyard with no indication of an ensuite arrangement.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'modern zwevend toilet met fontein' (modern wall-mounted toilet with washbasin) in the entrance hall, clearly indicating a separate guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the bathroom description. The listing focuses on the rain shower, vanity unit, and bathtub but does not specify heated towel rails.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing. The toilet is described as a 'zwevend toilet' (wall-mounted toilet) but not as a bidet.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly uses the term 'stortdouche' which is a rain/rainfall shower, and describes it with a glass shower screen.
Double Shower
While the bathroom facilities include a double washbasin ('dubbele wastafel'), the shower is described as a single 'stortdouche met glazen douchewand' (rain shower with glass shower wall), not a double shower.
Shared Shower
The apartment is for private residential use with one bathroom, and there is no indication of shared shower facilities.
Shared Toilet
The listing describes a private apartment with its own guest toilet. The communal areas include a representative entrance hall, but not shared toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double washbasin) in the bathroom facilities, which typically indicates his-and-hers sinks or a double vanity unit.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing explicitly states 'Vloerverwarming in gehele woning' (underfloor heating throughout the entire home), which includes the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Mentions 'royaal zonnig balkon (zuid oost)' and 'spacious, sunny balcony (SE)' in both Dutch and English descriptions.
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the 2nd floor with no private garden mentioned. Only a communal courtyard is referenced.
Front Garden
This is an apartment with no private front garden. The building has a communal entrance and courtyard.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned for this apartment.
Terrace
Describes 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) with openslaande deuren from living room, and 'sun terrace' in English translation.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The apartment is on the 2nd floor with balcony facing the courtyard.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned in description.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment without a private fenced yard. The 'autoluw binnenhofje' is a communal car-free courtyard.
Patio
The sun terrace could be considered a patio area, but the description specifically calls it 'zonneterras' and 'balcony'.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house or separate living unit mentioned.
Waterfront
Dutch text states 'Gelegen aan het water' and English confirms 'Situated by the water'. The apartment overlooks a waterway.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool mentioned. The 'wellness beleving' refers to the bathroom features (bath and rain shower), not a pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned. The wellness features refer to the bathroom's bathtub with TV connection and rain shower.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. While sports facilities are nearby, no private tennis court exists on property.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mountain views mentioned. Location is in Heemstede/Haarlem area with focus on dunes, sea, and city.
Remarkable City View
No specific city view mentioned. Located near Haarlem center but description focuses on other features.
Remarkable Garden View
A communal courtyard (binnenhofje) exists but it is described as an 'autoluw binnenhofje' not an exceptional garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The sea is mentioned as being 'within short cycling distance' but no sea view from the apartment is described.
Remarkable Harbour View
Description explicitly states 'close to the harbor of Heemstede' and 'situated by the water' with waterfront location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks mentioned as visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the description or listed features. Only mechanical ventilation is mentioned. Central heating via CV-ketel and underfloor heating are present, but no AC system is described.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'CV-ketel' under heating section and 'Cv-ketel' in the features. The Intergas Kombi Kompakt from 2012 (owned) serves as the heating system. Clearly present.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list. The listing focuses on underfloor heating, modern kitchen appliances, and bathroom wellness features but makes no reference to any fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated multiple times in both Dutch and English: 'schitterende brede houten stroken vloer' and 'stunning wide wooden plank flooring.' Also confirmed in features. The entire home is fitted with it.
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors are mentioned anywhere in the listing. The description specifically highlights wooden plank flooring throughout the entire home, not tiles.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring is mentioned. The listing explicitly describes 'houten stroken vloer' (wooden plank flooring) and 'hardwood floors,' indicating solid or engineered wood rather than laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned. The listing specifically states the entire home is fitted with wooden plank flooring, implying no carpet in the living areas.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned both in description and features: 'Vloerverwarming in gehele woning, met ruimte afhankelijke temperatuurregeling' and confirmed in the features list under 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel en gehele vloerverwarming.' Present throughout the entire apartment.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned. The listing describes three bedrooms (one used as office) and mentions a vanity unit in the bathroom, but provides no detail about built-in or walk-in wardrobes.
Home Office
Explicitly stated: 'whereof één momenteel in gebruik is als een kantoorruimte' and 'one of which is currently used as an office space.' The listing is in a 4-room apartment context, confirming dedicated room for office use.
Skylight
No skylight is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The description refers to French doors, balcony access, and natural light from the living room, but no skylight or roof window is indicated.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. This is a 2013-built modern apartment with a flat roof, optimized insulation, and contemporary finishes. No indication of exposed structural elements.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned. The listing describes French doors (openslaande deuren) opening to the balcony and sun terrace, but no bay window feature is indicated.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool of any kind is mentioned. The listing describes a wellness bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, plus proximity to the harbor of Heemstede (for which no pool access is implied), but no private pool exists.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned. The bathroom is described as a 'true wellness experience' with a bathtub that has TV connection, but a sauna is not listed as a feature.
French Doors
Explicitly mentioned twice in both languages: 'openslaande deuren naar het zonneterras' and 'French doors opening onto the sun terrace' as well as 'French doors provide access to the spacious sunny balcony.' Clear and confirmed feature.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned anywhere in the listing. This is a 2013-built modern apartment with contemporary finishes. Ornamental ceiling details or decorative plaster are not indicated.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has clean lines, high-quality materials, wooden floors, and a modern functional aesthetic. However, it doesn't strongly evoke a distinctly Nordic design language. No mention of light wood tones, white dominant color schemes, or minimalist decor typical of Scandinavian style. Moderate presence.
Modern
Built in 2013, energy label A, fully insulated, underfloor heating with room-specific controls, video intercom system, modern luxury kitchen with Boretti built-in appliances including Quooker and steam oven, modern bathroom with wellness features. The entire finish is described as high-quality and contemporary. Very clear modern character.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned in the listing. No exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete finishes, or loft-style features. The aesthetic is clearly residential and refined rather than industrial. Absent.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean style is not indicated anywhere. The apartment is in a Dutch context, has underfloor heating (suggesting a cooler climate orientation), and features modern Dutch finishes rather than warm Mediterranean colors or tile work. Absent.
Classic
The apartment has quality materials including wooden plank floors and luxury finishes which can read as classic. However, given the 2013 construction and overall description emphasizing modern features, the classic element is present but secondary to the modern character.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Building is from 2013 with modern construction, fully equipped with contemporary materials and systems.
Early 20th Century
Building constructed in 2013, so clearly not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 2013, not a post-war construction. Modern building with high-quality contemporary finishes.
Modernist
Built in 2013 with modern features: Boretti appliances, Quooker, steam oven, underfloor heating, video intercom, energy label A, full insulation.
Newly Build
Built in 2013 which is relatively recent. Features like energy label A, modern kitchen, underfloor heating, mechanische ventilatie confirm recent construction.
Kitchen
Oven
A Boretti steam oven (stoomoven) is explicitly mentioned as part of the kitchen appliances.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is 'in open verbinding' (in open connection) with the living room, indicating an open plan layout.
Boiling Water Tap
A Quooker is explicitly mentioned as part of the Boretti built-in appliances. A Quooker is a well-known brand of boiling water tap.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private 4-room apartment with its own private kitchen. The kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'luxury' (luxe keuken) with high-quality Boretti built-in appliances. This suggests a design kitchen with premium finishes.
New Kitchen
The building was constructed in 2013 and the kitchen features modern appliances (Boretti, Quooker, steam oven), indicating a relatively new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing clearly states 'twee parkeerplaatsen waarvan één prive' and '2 parkeerplaatsen in parkeergarage'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'inpandige berging' (internal storage room) in the layout section, which accommodates the central heating boiler and connections for washing machine and dryer.
Garage
The listing mentions 'fietsenstalling in de garage' and 'Parkeergarage' with 2 parking spaces.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions 'fietsenstalling in de garage' (bicycle storage in the garage).
Covered Parking
The parking is in a 'parkeergarage' which is an underground/cove red parking facility.
Underground Parking
The listing states 'parkeergarage' (parking garage) which is an underground parking facility.
Shed
The listing mentions 'inpandige berging' (internal storage) but this is built-in, not a separate shed. No separate shed is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'Gezonde VVE' (healthy owners association) with monthly service costs of €256.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (ownership situation: full ownership), indicating this is freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VVE checklist shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VVE checklist shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states monthly service costs of €256 per month for the home and parking space.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VVE checklist shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VVE checklist shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VVE checklist shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
No additional rules, regulations, or house rules are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listed explicitly: 'trappenhuis en lift' (staircase and elevator) in the representative communal entrance. Confirmed in features section with 'lift'.
Intercom
Described as 'videofoon installatie' (video intercom system) in the spacious hall on the 2nd floor entrance area.
Alarm System
No mention of any alarm system in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing.
Private Entrance
The apartment has its own entrance from the communal hallway but shares the building entrance. Not a fully private/semi-detached entrance.
Automatic Gate
While there is a parking garage with enclosed terrain ('op afgesloten terrein'), no specific automatic gate mechanism is mentioned.
Video Door Phone
The 'videofoon installatie' explicitly translates to a video door phone/intercom system with video capability, mentioned in the hall.
Smoke Detectors
No mention of smoke detectors or fire alarm system in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
Mention of 'hoogwaardige materialen' (high-quality materials) and optimal insulation, but no specific security door/window hardware mentioned.
Gated Community
Listing mentions 'besloten autoluw binnenhofje' (secluded car-free courtyard) and 'parkeergelegenheid op afgesloten terrein' (parking on enclosed terrain), suggesting controlled access, though not explicitly a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator present for wheelchair access between floors, open layout with wide French doors, but no explicit statement about wheelchair accessibility features such as widened doors or bathroom grab bars.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned: 'aansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' in the internal storage room.
Laundry Room
The inpandige berging (internal storage) houses the CV ketel and washer/dryer connections. This utility space serves as a laundry area but is not described as a dedicated laundry room.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing. Only a video intercom (videofoon) is mentioned.
Ventilation System
Explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen': 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. The listing describes the energy systems as a gas-fired CV-ketel from 2012.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'HR-glas' (HR=High Efficiency) under the isolation section. HR glass refers to high-efficiency double glazing with improved insulation properties.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only HR-glas (double glazing) is specified.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the isolation (Isolatie) section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the isolation (Isolatie) section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the isolation (Isolatie) section.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'CV-ketel' (central heating boiler) which is explicitly described as 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) from 2012. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery or energy storage system is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions several additional energy efficiency measures: full underfloor heating with room-specific temperature control (thermostat zones), Energy Label A, mechanical ventilation, and optimal insulation throughout (walls, floor, roof, and HR glass). The property was built in 2013 with a modern Intergas Kombi Kompakt combi-ketel (owned, not rented).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.