Bright 2-Room Apartment with Balcony and Private Parking in Nieuwegein Centre
Key Features
Description
This well-designed 2-room apartment is situated on the first floor of a well-maintained residential complex in the heart of Nieuwegein, offering comfortable living with practical amenities.
The apartment covers approximately 61 square meters of living space and features a thoughtful layout that maximizes comfort and functionality. Upon entering, you are welcomed by an entrance hall with a meter cupboard, leading to all rooms of the apartment.
The living room is bright and pleasantly sized, with an open connection to the kitchen area. From the living room, you have direct access to the balcony, where you can enjoy some fresh air and a small outdoor space. The balcony adds 3 square meters of building-related outdoor space to the apartment.
The kitchen is open to the living area and provides adequate space for daily cooking needs. The kitchen has been fitted with standard fixtures suitable for preparing meals.
The bedroom is well-proportioned and offers sufficient space for a double bed and wardrobe storage. This makes the apartment particularly suitable for singles, starters, or those seeking a practical home base.
The bathroom is notably spacious and is a major advantage of this apartment. It features a shower, toilet, and washbasin with cabinet, providing ample movement space. There is also a separate toilet, which adds to the practicality of the layout.
Practical storage space is available within the apartment itself, as well as a separate storage unit in the basement. This storage unit measures approximately 8 square meters and includes electricity connection, perfect for storing belongings, sports equipment, or seasonal items.
One of the standout features of this apartment is the private parking space in the enclosed parking garage in the basement. This ensures you always have a guaranteed parking spot and adds significant value to the property, especially in a central location where parking can be challenging.
The building is equipped with an elevator, making the apartment accessible for people with reduced mobility and elderly residents. The central entrance features an intercom system, mailboxes, and access to the elevator and stairwell.
The apartment has been partially furnished, which may offer convenience for certain buyers. The building dates from 1981 and is of solid construction. The roof is flat and covered with bituminous roofing material.
Energy efficiency is reasonable with an energy label C. The apartment has roof insulation and double glazing, which contributes to a more comfortable indoor climate and relatively controlled energy costs. The property is heated via district heating (stadsverwarming), and hot water is provided by both an electric boiler and district heating.
Other features include mechanical ventilation, fiber optic connection, and TV cable installation.
The location is favorable, situated in the city centre and a residential area. Daily amenities, shops, and public transportation options are within short walking distance. The accessibility is good, with various exit routes nearby making it easy to travel by car to surrounding cities and highways.
This apartment is listed at an asking price of 300,000 euros costs to buyer (kosten koper), which translates to approximately 4,918 euros per square meter of living space.
The VvE (homeowners association) is described as active. However, the information provided indicates that the VvE is not registered with the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings are not held, there is no periodic contribution, no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, and no building insurance. This lack of formal VvE structure should be carefully considered by prospective buyers, as it may affect future maintenance responsibilities and costs.
In summary, this apartment offers comfortable living in a central location with practical advantages such as a private parking space, storage unit, balcony, and spacious bathroom. The accessibility features and layout make it suitable for a variety of buyers including starters, singles, or those looking for a practical pied-à-terre.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'Douche' (shower) in the bathroom features: 'Badkamervoorzieningen: Douche, toilet, en wastafelmeubel'. High confidence.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned. Only 'Douche' (shower) is listed as a bathroom facility. The description emphasizes the spacious bathroom but never mentions a bath.
En-Suite Bathroom
The listing describes the bedroom and bathroom as separate spaces. The layout shows: 'Entree/hal, meterkast, woonkamer met open keuken en toegang tot het balkon, slaapkamer, ruime badkamer en praktische bergruimte.' No ensuite access is mentioned.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly states '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet), indicating a dedicated guest/restroom separate from the main bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the bathroom description. Only basic facilities (shower, toilet, sink cabinet) are listed.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom features. The listing only mentions 'Douche, toilet, en wastafelmeubel'.
Rain Shower
Only a standard 'Douche' (shower) is mentioned. No specific rain shower feature is described.
Double Shower
Only a single 'Douche' is mentioned. No indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own facilities. The shower is within the private bathroom, not shared.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment. The listing mentions '1 apart toilet' as part of the private apartment, not a shared facility.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafelmeubel' (sink cabinet) singular. No indication of double or his-and-hers sinks.
Heated Bathroom Floor
No mention of heated floors. The listing mentions 'Dakisolatie en dubbel glas' for insulation but not heated bathroom floors.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a balcony with 3 m² of building-bound outdoor space, accessible from the living room.
Rear Garden
As an apartment in a city center complex, there is no rear garden mentioned or applicable.
Front Garden
As an apartment in a city center complex, there is no front garden mentioned or applicable.
Side Garden
As an apartment, no side garden is mentioned or applicable.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As an apartment, there is no fenced yard. This is not applicable for galerijflat apartments.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned and this is not applicable for an apartment unit.
Waterfront
The listing mentions central location in Nieuwegein but no waterfront property or water view.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned. As an apartment with limited outdoor space (only a small balcony), this is not present.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned and this is not applicable for a city center apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned and this is not applicable for an apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing for this apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
This listing is in the Netherlands (Nieuwegein), which is flat terrain. No mountain view is mentioned or expected.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located in the city center ('Stadscentrum') and on the 1st floor, which may offer some urban views, but no specific city view is highlighted in the listing.
Remarkable Garden View
No remarkable garden view is mentioned in the listing. The location is urban/city center.
Remarkable Sea View
This property is inland in Nieuwegein. No sea view is mentioned or applicable.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned or applicable for this Nieuwegein city center apartment.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark view is mentioned in the listing. The listing focuses on the apartment's practical features rather than scenic views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Only mechanical ventilation is listed as a ventilation feature.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: Verwarming: Stadsverwarming (district heating). This is a form of central heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Only central district heating listed.
Walk-In Closet
Only mentions 'praktische bergruimte' (practical storage space) but no walk-in closet described.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. Building has standard windows and a balcony.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. 1981 construction likely has standard ceiling construction.
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned in this apartment listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Not applicable for a 61m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
French Doors
No french doors mentioned. Only standard access to balcony from living room.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No decorative plasterwork mentioned. Standard 1981 Dutch construction.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No mention of Scandinavian design elements in the listing. The apartment is described as a standard well-organized 2-room apartment with no design aesthetic specified.
Modern
Built in 1981 with some improvements mentioned (double glazing, roof insulation), but overall appears dated. Described as well-organized and comfortable, not specifically modern.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. Standard Dutch apartment complex.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features. Located in Netherlands with standard Dutch architecture.
Classic
1981 construction, galerijflat (corridor-access building), standard layout with meterkast and traditional bathroom facilities. Has classic Dutch apartment characteristics.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building was constructed in 1981, which is not a traditional or historic style. It appears to be a standard post-war functional apartment building.
Early 20th Century
The building is from 1981, well after the early 20th century. Not applicable.
Post-War Functional
The building from 1981 reflects post-war functional construction with an emphasis on practical layout, efficient use of space, and mass-produced design typical of that era.
Modernist
While the 1981 building has some modern functional elements typical of that period, it does not appear to be a distinctive modernist architectural design. The listing does not highlight architectural style.
Newly Built
The building was constructed in 1981, making it approximately 44 years old. It is clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'woonkamer met open keuken' (living room with open kitchen), indicating an open plan kitchen layout.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen. The listing describes a private residence with no mention of shared facilities.
Designer Kitchen
No description of kitchen design style. Only mentioned as 'open keuken' without further details on design or quality.
New Kitchen
Building is from 1981. Listing mentions 'gedeeltelijk gestoffeerd' (partially furnished) but does not specify kitchen renovation or age. Cannot determine if kitchen is new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Eigen parkeerplaats in de parkeerkelder mentioned. Private parking space in the underground parking garage.
Storage Room
Externe bergruimte: berging in de onderbouw mentioned. Separate storage in the underground parking garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No mention of double garage.
Attic
No mention of attic. Building has flat roof from 1981.
Covered Parking
Parking in parkeerkelder (underground parking garage) provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
Explicitly mentioned: parkeerkelder (parking basement/underground).
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging facilities.
Workshop
No mention of workshop space.
Shed
Berging in onderbouw mentioned as external storage, which could be considered a shed-like storage.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No rental price mentioned for the parking spot.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions 'VvE: actief' (active owners association) with monthly contributions mentioned. The property is part of a well-maintained apartment complex.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee' (Not registered with Chamber of Commerce).
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (No annual meeting).
Owners Association Fees
Listing mentions 'VvE: actief, bijdrage ca. € per maand' indicating monthly fees are charged by the owners association.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (No reserve fund present).
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (No maintenance plan).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'toegang tot de lift' (access to the elevator) in the central entrance description.
Intercom
The listing states 'Centrale entree met intercom, brievenbussen' (central entrance with intercom, mailboxes).
Private Entrance
The apartment is accessed through a central entrance with elevator and staircase, indicating a shared entrance rather than a private one.
Gated Community
While there is a closed parking garage, there is no indication of a gated residential complex.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (accessible for people with disabilities and accessible for elderly). An elevator is present. However, specific details about bathroom accessibility and door widths are not provided.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing states the apartment is 'gedeeltelijk gestoffeerd' (partially furnished) but no specific washing machine is mentioned in the description or features list.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing mentions a 'praktische bergruimte' (practical storage space) but no specific washing machine connections are indicated in the layout or features.
Laundry Room
No dedicated laundry room is mentioned. The listing only mentions a storage room of 8 m² in the basement.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
High-Speed Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under voorzieningen (facilities), indicating high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as one of the voorzieningen (facilities), confirming fiber internet infrastructure.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) under voorzieningen (facilities).
Cable TV
The listing explicitly mentions 'TV kabel' (cable TV) under voorzieningen (facilities).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. No indication of renewable energy installation.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie en dubbel glas' (insulation: roof insulation and double glazing), confirming double glazing is present.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned in the listing. The building was constructed in 1981, and only 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) is mentioned under isolation. Triple glazing is rare in buildings from this era.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie en dubbel glas' (insulation: roof insulation and double glazing), confirming roof insulation is present.
Heat Pump
The listing states the property uses 'Stadsverwarming' (district heating) and 'Elektrische boiler' (electric boiler) for warm water. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery or energy storage system is mentioned anywhere in the listing.