Characterful 2-Room Apartment with Sunny Balconon in Rotterdam-Delfshaven
Key Features
Upsides
- Central location in Delfshaven with excellent access to public transport, city center, Erasmus MC, and various amenities
- Sunny balcony spanning the full width of the apartment with a pleasant green view over an inner courtyard
- Characteristic 1920s building with architectural charm and a sense of neighborhood character
- Practical layout with a separate bedroom, separate toilet, and living room at the front for natural light
- Active VvE with reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance in place
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates limited energy efficiency, which may result in higher utility costs
- VvE is not registered with the Chamber of Commerce and reportedly does not hold annual meetings, which raises governance concerns
- No private parking included, only paid and public parking available in the area
- Kitchen is basic with only cabinet space and work surface, no appliances included
- Relatively small living area of 46 square meters may feel restrictive for some buyers
Description
This two-room apartment is situated on the second floor of a characteristic 1920s apartment complex located in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. The property offers a practical and well-arranged living space that is particularly suited for starters, single professionals, or couples looking for a central location within the city. With a total living area of approximately 46 square meters and an additional balcony spanning about 6 square meters across the full width of the apartment, the residence provides a comfortable living environment.
The building itself dates back to 1926 and features the architectural characteristics typical of that era. The apartment complex is accessed via a shared entrance on the ground floor, from where a staircase leads to the second floor where this particular unit is located. The structure has a composite roof covered with tiles, which is standard for buildings of this period in the Netherlands.
Upon entering the apartment, you arrive in a central hallway that provides access to the various rooms. The living room is positioned at the front of the property and benefits from pleasant natural light. This space offers sufficient room for both a seating area and a dining table, making it a versatile area for daily living. The dimensions and layout allow for flexible furniture arrangement according to personal preferences.
The kitchen is located centrally within the apartment and is designed in a straight configuration. It features cabinet space, a work surface, and connections for necessary kitchen appliances. The specific appliances are not included in the current setup, which allows prospective buyers to equip the kitchen according to their own preferences and requirements. The central heating boiler installation is accessible from the kitchen area.
The bedroom is situated at the rear of the apartment, providing a quiet position away from the street-side front. This room offers direct access to the balcony, which is a notable feature of the property. The balcony extends across the entire width of the apartment and faces a green inner courtyard, offering an open and peaceful view that is somewhat unexpected in a central urban location. This outdoor space receives sunlight and provides a pleasant spot for relaxation or outdoor dining during warmer months.
The bathroom is also located at the rear of the property and is equipped with a shower and a vanity unit with sink. Additionally, the apartment has a separate toilet that can be reached from the entrance hall. This separation of toilet and bathroom facilities adds to the practicality of the layout.
In terms of technical specifications, the apartment has an energy label D. The property is fitted with double glazing, which provides better insulation compared to single glazing commonly found in older buildings. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combination boiler that is owned by the property. The total volume of the apartment is approximately 162 cubic meters.
The location in Delfshaven, specifically near the Nieuwe Westen area, is one of the defining characteristics of this property. This neighborhood is known for its distinct character, wide streets, and a pleasant mix of historical buildings, shops, restaurants, and daily amenities. The area has a strong sense of community while still being centrally positioned within Rotterdam.
In the immediate vicinity, residents have access to multiple supermarkets, local shops, and various public transport options. The apartment is well connected to the rest of the city through nearby tram, bus, and metro lines. Rotterdam city center, Central Station, Erasmus MC hospital, and the Museumpark are all within easy reach. The historic Delfshaven area and the Nieuwe Binnenweg with its diverse range of shops and eateries are also conveniently accessible.
Parking in the area is available through a combination of paid parking and public parking spaces. It is important to note that no private parking spot is included with the apartment.
The property is part of an active Homeowners Association (Vereniging van Eigenaars). The monthly service costs amount to 134.94 euros. According to the provided information, the VvE has a reserve fund in place, a maintenance plan, and building insurance. However, it is noted that the VvE is not registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK) and that annual general meetings are not held, which are points that prospective buyers may wish to inquire about further.
The apartment is offered fully furnished (gestoffeerd), which means it comes with floor coverings and window coverings. The asking price is set at 225,000 euros, with the seller indicating that bids starting from 200,000 euros will be considered. The property is available for transfer by mutual agreement regarding the timing.
This apartment represents an opportunity to live in a historically characteristic building in a well-connected and vibrant part of Rotterdam. The combination of a practical internal layout, a sunny balcony with green views, and the convenient central location makes this a property worth considering for those entering the housing market or seeking a compact city home.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is provided with a 'douche' (shower).
Bathtub
A bathtub is not mentioned; only a shower is listed for the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is located at the rear, but no access from the bedroom is mentioned; the separate toilet is accessed from the hall, implying the bathroom likely is too.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'separaat toilet, bereikbaar vanuit de hal' (separate toilet accessible from the hallway).
Heated Towel Rail
A heated towel rail is not mentioned in the description or features.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The type of shower is not specified beyond it being a 'douche'.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in the description.
Shared Shower
The property is an apartment ('Bovenwelling') with full ownership, not a shared living space.
Shared Toilet
The property has a separate toilet within the apartment, not a shared facility.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafelmeubel' (sink vanity), not a double sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating in the bathroom is not mentioned in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a sunny balcony of approximately 6 m² across the full width of the apartment.
Rear Garden
The property is a second-floor apartment with a balcony at the rear, but no rear garden is mentioned or present.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no ground-level terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is located on the second floor with no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a private yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The property is a 46 m² apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
Although located in the Delfshaven district which is near water, the listing states the balcony overlooks a green inner courtyard, not the water.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment without a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present in this urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present in this urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is a flat city with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as overlooking a green inner courtyard, not a remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights a sunny balcony with a view over the green inner courtyard (groene binnenterrein).
Remarkable Sea View
The apartment overlooks an inner courtyard and there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
Despite being in Delfshaven, the specific view from the apartment is directed towards a green inner courtyard.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned; only CV ketel heating and double glazing are listed as climate features.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Verwarming en warm water via cv-ketel' and 'Gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom'.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; heating is via CV ketel which typically uses radiators, and underfloor heating would be highlighted as a feature if present.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in a 46 m² apartment with only 1 bedroom; would be a significant selling feature if present.
Home Office
Not mentioned; living room described as having space for sitting area and dining, no mention of office space or workspace.
Skylight
Not mentioned; roof described as 'samengesteld dak bedekt met pannen' with no mention of skylights.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; would be unusual for a 1920s apartment and would be highlighted as a feature if present.
Bay Window
Not mentioned; living room described but no bay window specified.
Private Indoor Pool
Impossible in a 46 m² apartment; not mentioned and physically implausible.
Private Indoor Sauna
Impossible in a 46 m² apartment; not mentioned and physically implausible.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; building is described as characteristic 1920s style with no mention of minimalist or Nordic design features.
Modern
Building is from 1926 and described as characteristic 1920s; kitchen is basic straight layout with no modern design features mentioned.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed pipes, concrete, metal fixtures, or loft-style features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, or Mediterranean-style architecture.
Classic
Building is from 1926, described as 'karakteristiek jaren '20-appartementencomplex' (characteristic 1920s apartment complex) in an area with 'historische bebouwing' (historical buildings).
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing describes it as a characteristic 1920s apartment complex in an area with a mix of historic buildings.
Early 20th Century
The complex is explicitly stated to be from the 1920s, with a construction year of 1926.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1926, which is before WWII.
Modernist
A 1926 residential building in this style is classified as traditional/historic, not modernist.
Newly Build
The building dates back to 1926.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as having a straight layout, which excludes an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states there is a separate kitchen.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the layout.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned and highly unlikely in this basic kitchen setup.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as a Quooker.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned and inconsistent with a basic straight-layout kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
It is a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen has a basic straight layout in a 1926 building, with no high-end design elements mentioned.
New Kitchen
The building dates back to 1926 and the kitchen is described with basic, standard features.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No private parking is listed; only public/paid street parking is available.
Storage Room
No storage room is mentioned in the description or features list.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property is a 2-room apartment on the 2nd floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the property description or features.
Bike Storage
No bike storage is explicitly mentioned in the text or features.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; parking is described as public and paid.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the apartment description.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren en openbaar parkeren' (Paid parking and public parking).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot is available for rent with the property.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active VvE with monthly service costs of € 134,94.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' meaning full ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Nee'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Nee'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja (€ 134,94 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Open Viewing
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Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions taking the stairs to the second floor in a 1920s building, with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The text explicitly states a shared entrance on the ground floor.
Automatic Gate
The property is a standard apartment in an urban complex with no mention of any gates.
Gated Community
It is a standard apartment building in an urban neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the second floor and is only accessible via stairs in a 1920s building.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
No washing machine mentioned in the listing. The apartment is described as furnished but no appliance list is provided.
Laundry Room
No laundry room mentioned. This is a small 46m² apartment with a simple layout (living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, separate toilet) - no space for a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No dryer mentioned in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned. This is a 1926 building with energy label D, suggesting it hasn't been modernized with smart technology.
Ventilation System
No mechanical ventilation system mentioned. The building is from 1926 with energy label D and only double glazing mentioned for insulation, suggesting no modern ventilation system installed.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly states 'TV kabel' as a provision in the apartment.
Water Softener
No water softener mentioned. Water softeners are extremely rare in Dutch apartments and would typically be highlighted if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated 'Voorzien van dubbel glas' and listed under isolation in features
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned; double glazing is specifically mentioned instead, and triple glazing would be highlighted if present in a 1926 building
Wall Insulation
Not mentioned; 1926 building with only energy label D and only double glazing listed as insulation measure suggests no wall insulation
Floor Insulation
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing; energy label D suggests limited insulation measures
Roof Insulation
Not mentioned; roof described as 'samengesteld dak bedekt met pannen' with no insulation reference
Heat Pump
Explicitly states 'Gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom' for heating and hot water
Home Battery
Not mentioned; highly unusual for a 46m² 1926 apartment and would be highlighted if present
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No other energy efficiency measures mentioned beyond double glazing; energy label D indicates basic efficiency level only
Location
History
No history available for this listing.