Spacious 4-Room Apartment with Balconies in Quiet Gorinchem Location
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features two balconons, one facing west and one facing east, providing outdoor space with sunlight at different times of the day and views over the neighborhood and playground.
- The apartment is located in a quiet residential area yet is very central, offering close proximity to various amenities such as a swimming pool, schools, shops, and the A15 motorway.
- The apartment has a solid foundation with energy label C, plastic window frames with HR glass, and a relatively new central heating boiler from 2019, which contributes to lower maintenance and energy costs.
- With a living area of 72 m², three bedrooms, and a separate technical room, the apartment offers ample space and a versatile layout suitable for families or those working from home.
Downsides
- The apartment requires modernization to meet current living standards, implying additional costs and effort for the buyer.
- A non-occupancy clause is applicable, which imposes a legal restriction on the use of the property that buyers need to consider.
- The property is located on the second floor, which means there is no elevator access and residents must use the stairs.
- There is no private parking
- residents must rely on public parking spaces.
Description
This four-room apartment presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a home in a quiet yet centrally located residential neighborhood in Gorinchem. Situated on the second floor of a well-maintained complex, the property is offered to buyers who are looking to put their own stamp on a residence. While the apartment requires modernization to meet current living standards, it provides a solid foundation with energy label C and largely maintenance-free plastic window frames fitted with HR glazing.
The location is one of the key assets of this property. It is situated on a quiet road, ensuring a peaceful living environment, while still being close to a wide range of amenities. Residents have easy access to a swimming pool, various sports clubs, schools, and shopping facilities for daily groceries. The charming center of Gorinchem is just a short distance away, and for those who commute, the A15 motorway is accessible within a two-minute drive. This combination of tranquility and convenience makes the apartment a practical base for a variety of lifestyles.
Access to the apartment is via a central closed entrance hall containing the mailboxes and an intercom panel. The staircase leads to the upper floors, and there is also access to a private storage room on the ground floor. This storage unit measures approximately 6 square meters and is ideal for storing bicycles or items that are not needed on a daily basis, adding valuable external storage space to the property.
Upon entering the apartment on the second floor, one arrives in a spacious hallway which houses the intercom system and the meter cupboard. From this central hall, the living room, the first two bedrooms, the bathroom, and a technical room which also serves as a laundry area are all accessible. The layout is practical and offers a good flow through the home.
The living room is generous in size and offers ample space to create a comfortable sitting area as well as a separate dining area. A feature of the living room is the fireplace mantel. The room is bright and provides access to the open kitchen and the sunny west-facing balcony. The west-facing aspect ensures that the balcony is a pleasant spot to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun, offering a lot of privacy and a free view over the neighborhood.
The kitchen is placed in an L-shaped configuration and is fitted with wooden cabinetry. It is equipped with a five-burner gas cooktop and a stainless steel sink. While the kitchen is functional, it is one of the areas where the new owners can apply their modernization ideas to create a culinary space that fits their personal taste and modern requirements.
The apartment features three good-sized bedrooms, making it suitable for families or individuals who require a home office or hobby room. The first bedroom is located on the east side of the apartment. It is fitted with plastic window frames and benefits from a fixed closet, providing necessary storage space. The second bedroom is situated on the west side of the property. This room also features plastic window frames and a fixed closet. Additionally, this bedroom has direct access to the west-facing balcony, allowing residents to step outside directly from their room.
The bathroom is almost entirely tiled and includes a built-in floating toilet, a vanity unit, and a design radiator. For bathing, there is a bathtub equipped with shower facilities, catering to both quick showers and relaxing baths.
On the east side of the apartment, there is a technical room that also functions as a laundry room. This practical space contains the central heating boiler, a Remeha Avanta HR gas-fired combi-boiler from 2019 which is owned by the property. The room also houses the connections for white goods, a storage cupboard, and provides access to the second balcony. This second balcony offers a view of a playground, adding to the outdoor living space available to the residents. From the technical room, the third bedroom is accessible. This bedroom also features plastic window frames and completes the sleeping accommodation of the apartment.
The property is part of an active and well-functioning Owners Association (VvE). The VvE has a multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP) in place and a joint building insurance policy. The monthly contribution to the VvE is 150 euros. This contribution ensures that the common areas and the exterior of the building are maintained properly.
A significant advantage of this property is that it is situated on its own ground, meaning there is no leasehold (erfpacht). The transfer of the property can take place on short notice, allowing for a quick move. It is important to note that a non-occupancy clause is applicable to this property. Prospective buyers should inform themselves about the implications of this clause during the purchase process.
In summary, this apartment offers a generous amount of space with 72 square meters of living area and 8 square meters of balcony space. The presence of two balconons, one facing west and one facing east, allows residents to follow the sun throughout the day or choose a spot sheltered from the wind. The plastic window frames with HR glass and the energy label C contribute to a comfortable indoor climate and reasonable energy costs. With three bedrooms and a separate utility room, the layout is versatile. The property requires modernization, which allows the new owners to customize the finishes to their liking, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, while enjoying the benefits of a well-maintained complex in a convenient location near the A15 and the center of Gorinchem.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The text explicitly mentions 'bad met douchegelegenheid' (bath with shower facility) and lists 'Douche' in the features section.
Bathtub
The text explicitly mentions 'bad met douchegelegenheid' and lists 'zitbad' (sitting bath) in the features section.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description describes a central hall accessing the bathroom, implying it is shared rather than attached directly to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing describes a single bathroom containing a toilet; no separate guest toilet is mentioned.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the bathroom description or the list of features.
Rain Shower
The listing only mentions 'douchegelegenheid' generally; a specific rain shower is not listed.
Double Shower
A double shower is not mentioned in the listing.
Shared Shower
There is only one bathroom accessible from the central hall, serving all bedrooms.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is located within the single shared bathroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The text mentions 'een wasmeubel' (a washbasin), singular, implying a single sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned in the features or description, and the apartment is described as requiring modernization.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'het westelijke balkon' and 'twee balkons'.
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the second floor, which precludes a rear garden.
Front Garden
This is a second-floor apartment, not a house with a front garden.
Side Garden
As a second-floor apartment, a side garden is not possible.
Terrace
The listing refers to balconies, not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace; it is a standard second-floor apartment.
Barbecue Area
No designated barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
A fenced yard is not a feature of a second-floor apartment.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment with no mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The view is described as over the neighborhood, not a waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
A kitchen garden is not a feature of an apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No such facilities are mentioned and they are unlikely for this property.
Private Outdoor Pool
Only a public pool in the area is mentioned, not a private one.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat; a mountain view is impossible.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as over the residential neighborhood, not a notable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is of the neighborhood and a playground, not a garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Gorinchem is inland; a sea view is not possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No view of a landmark is described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning in the listing features or description.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel'.
Underfloor Heating
The listing mentions a 'designradiator' (design radiator) in the bathroom, suggesting radiators are used for heating rather than underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
The bedrooms have 'vaste kast' (built-in closets), but there is no mention of a 'walk-in closet'.
Home Office
The listing mentions that with three bedrooms, a work or hobby room is possible, but the rooms are currently listed as bedrooms.
Skylight
There is no mention of skylights (dakramen) in the description or features.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams in the apartment.
Bay Window
No mention of a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
This is an apartment priced at €260,000; a private indoor pool is not feasible or mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing explicitly states that the bedrooms have 'vaste kast' (fixed cabinets/wardrobes).
Ornamental Plasterwork
No mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment was built in 1960 and requires modernization. While it has a wooden kitchen, the description does not mention typical Scandinavian design elements like light, minimalist interiors or specific wood types.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the property needs modernization ('moet de woning gemoderniseerd worden'). It has some modern features (HR glass, plastic windows, boiler from 2019), but overall, it is described as a starter home needing renovation.
Industrial
There is no description of industrial elements such as exposed pipes, concrete walls, or open spaces. It is a standard apartment layout.
Mediterranean
The location is the Netherlands, and there are no descriptions of Mediterranean styling or architectural features.
Classic
Built in 1960, which isn't typically considered 'classic' in the architectural sense of traditional styles. It is described as having a mantelpiece, but lacks the ornate features of a classic home.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1960, it is a post-war apartment, not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1960, which is mid-to-late 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1960, it is a classic example of functional, mass-produced post-war housing.
Modernist
The building is from 1960 and is described as needing modernization, not being of a modernist style.
Newly Build
The listing states the building year is 1960.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is explicitly described as an 'L-opstelling' (L-shape), which contradicts a layout with a central island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly refers to the 'open keuken' (open kitchen) connected to the living room.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the kitchen layout. There is a separate technical room and external storage, but no kitchen pantry.
Stove
The listing explicitly states the kitchen has a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas stove ('gaskookplaat'), which rules out induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
The kitchen is described as dated and in need of modernization, making a built-in coffee maker highly unlikely.
Boiling Water Tap
The kitchen is described as older and requiring modernization; a boiling water tap is a modern feature not expected here.
Downdraft Extractor
The kitchen is described as a simple 'wooden kitchen' in an L-shape requiring modernization, lacking luxury features like downdraft extraction.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment with a private entrance, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is a simple wooden L-shape that requires modernization.
New Kitchen
The property is from 1960, the kitchen is described as wooden, and the listing explicitly states the home needs modernization.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) as the parking type.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a private storage room ('praktische berging') of approximately 6 m² on the ground floor.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list; only a storage room is provided.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, an automatic garage door is not present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property is an apartment on the 2nd floor. No attic is mentioned in the layout.
Cellar
The storage room is located on the ground floor ('begane grond'), not in a cellar.
Bike Storage
The listing states the private storage room is 'Ideal voor het stallen van een fiets' (ideal for storing a bike).
Covered Parking
Only 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned, which typically refers to uncovered street parking in this context.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Workshop
The property is an apartment with a storage room; no workshop is described.
Shed
There is a storage room, but no separate outdoor shed is mentioned.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rental parking spot is offered with the property.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included in the sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The description explicitly states: 'Er is een actieve en goed functionerende VvE' (There is an active and well-functioning Owners Association).
Leasehold
The description explicitly states: 'Het appartement is gelegen op eigen grond' (The apartment is located on own ground).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features checklist indicates 'Nee' (No) for 'Inschrijving KvK'. While this contradicts the implication of an 'active' VvE, the explicit negative in the data table is the only specific information provided regarding registration.
Oa Fees
The description explicitly states: 'De maandelijkse bijdrage bedraagt € 150,-' (The monthly contribution is € 150).
Oa Reserve Fund
The features checklist indicates 'Nee' (No) for 'Reservefonds aanwezig'. The text does not mention a reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The description explicitly states the VvE has 'een meer-jaren-onderhoudsplan' (a multi-year maintenance plan). Note: This contradicts the 'Nee' value in the features table, but the text description is more detailed and specific.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The description explicitly states 'gezaggenlijke opstalverzekering' (collective buildings insurance). Note: This contradicts the 'Nee' value in the features table, but the text description is more detailed and specific.
Other Rules
The listing states: 'Er is een niet-zelfbewoningsclausule van toepassing' (A non-self-occupation clause is applicable).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes the apartment as being on the second floor and mentions a 'trappenhuis' (staircase) in the central entrance. It does not mention an elevator, which is a notable feature for a second-floor apartment that would likely be highlighted if present.
Intercom
The layout description explicitly states: 'Entree in de ruime hal met de intercominstallatie en meterkast.'
Private Entrance
The property is a 'Portiekwoning' (gallery flat/apartment) on the second floor accessed via a 'CENTRALE ENTREE'. This implies a shared entrance rather than a private one.
Gated Community
The complex is described as being in a regular residential area ('woonwijk') with access via a public road, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the second floor and there is no mention of an elevator, only a staircase. This generally makes it inaccessible for wheelchair users without assistance.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'witgoedaansluitingen' (laundry connections) in the technical room, but does not state that a washing machine appliance is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly mentions 'witgoedaansluitingen' (laundry connections) in the 'technische ruimte / waskamer'.
Laundry Room
The layout describes a 'technische ruimte / waskamer' (technical room / laundry room) which houses the boiler and laundry connections.
Dryer
While connections are present, there is no mention of a dryer appliance being included in the sale.
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, smart thermostats, or automation systems; only a standard intercom is noted.
Ventilation System
The features section specifically lists 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), implying the absence of a mechanical ventilation system.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned, which is consistent with standard apartments of this age and type in the Netherlands.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The description explicitly states 'HR glas' and the features list confirms 'Grotendeels dubbelglas en HR-glas' (Largely double glazing and HR glass).
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly described as a 'Cv-ketel' and specifically a 'Remeha Avanta HR (gas gestookt combiketel)', indicating a gas-fired boiler rather than a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes Energy Label C, plastic window frames (kunststof kozijnen) for better insulation, and a relatively new (2019) High Efficiency (HR) gas combi-boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.