Modern 7th Floor Apartment with Panoramic Views and Private Parking in Eindhoven
Key Features
Upsides
- The seventh floor location provides panoramic views over the shopping center and surrounding landmarks, offering a dynamic outlook that includes airport traffic activity.
- The apartment includes a private parking space in the underground garage that is notably wide at 350 centimeters and conveniently positioned near the elevators.
- The kitchen was renovated in 2020 with modern finishes including a composite countertop, induction cooktop, and handleless cabinets, providing a contemporary cooking space.
- The property features two air conditioning units for climate control and a new heat recovery ventilation system installed in 2023, contributing to indoor comfort.
- The central location places residents directly above three large supermarkets and numerous specialty shops, with the Catharina Hospital located directly opposite the building.
Downsides
- The VvE (homeowners association) checklist indicates several areas of non compliance, with no KvK registration, no annual meetings recorded, no periodic contribution structure, no reserve fund, no maintenance plan, and no building insurance noted.
- The central heating boiler is from 2006, making it approximately eighteen years old and potentially approaching the end of its typical lifespan.
- The apartment lacks any outdoor space such as a balcony or terrace, which limits options for outdoor relaxation.
- Views of Eindhoven Airport traffic, while described as dynamic, may also introduce aircraft noise that could affect living comfort.
- The asking price of 4,535 euros per square meter is relatively high for the Woensel area of Eindhoven.
Description
This apartment is offered for sale by Van der Duim Real Estate Agency and is located in the apartment complex known as Porthos at Winkel Centrum Woensel 151 in Eindhoven. The property is situated on the seventh floor and provides residents with a central location close to all conceivable amenities.
The location of this apartment is one of its most notable attributes. The building is positioned in an area with an extensive range of shopping options, including three large supermarkets and various specialty stores offering household goods, fashion items, and restaurants. The connections to both public transport and the road network are excellent, allowing residents to reach the entire surrounding region with ease. From this location, you can drive in a straight line directly to the center of Eindhoven, where train connections are also available. Eindhoven Airport is approximately a fifteen minute drive from the apartment, and the Catharina Hospital is located directly opposite the complex.
The Porthos apartment complex stands as a prominent landmark in the city with over thirty floors. It is a modern residential building that offers residents various facilities designed to provide comfort and convenience. The building features a video intercom system, central mailboxes, elevators, and stairwells. There is a dedicated area for charging mobility scooters and a sizeable communal bicycle storage facility. The central entrance hall is equipped with CCTV surveillance for added security. Each apartment in the complex comes with its own private storage room.
Upon arriving on the seventh floor, the front door to the apartment is immediately accessible. The hallway provides access to the two bedrooms, the bathroom, a storage room, a separate toilet, the living room, and the kitchen. This layout ensures practical and efficient use of the available space.
The living room is a particularly appealing space characterized by abundant natural light. From this room, residents can enjoy views over the shopping center and several notable landmarks in the region. The view also includes air traffic from Eindhoven Airport, creating a dynamic outlook that remains engaging over time. The generous dimensions of the living room allow for flexible furniture arrangements and various layout possibilities. An air conditioning unit is installed in the living room for climate control. The walls and ceilings feature a smooth plaster finish, and the floor throughout the apartment is laid with high quality oak parquet.
The kitchen is positioned along one wall and was renovated in 2020 with a luxurious finish. It includes a composite countertop, an induction cooktop, an extractor hood, and a large oven. The kitchen offers ample workspace and storage capacity through handleless upper and lower cabinets.
The apartment contains two bedrooms. The master bedroom measures approximately fourteen square meters and provides sufficient space for a wide bed with bedside tables and a wardrobe. This room is equipped with connections for telephone and television, as well as an air conditioning unit. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and offers pleasant views of the surrounding residential area. This room already has a wardrobe installed.
The bathroom features a walk in shower with a thermostatic faucet and a practical vanity unit with two sinks. The bathroom is finished in light colors and includes mechanical ventilation. The separate toilet room contains a wall mounted toilet, a small sink, and mechanical ventilation.
The internal storage room serves multiple purposes. It houses the central heating boiler, which is a Nefit Ecomline 2006 model, the heat recovery ventilation system that was installed in 2023, and the air conditioning installation. This room also contains the connections for laundry appliances and offers ample space for storing personal belongings.
The property includes a private parking space in the underground garage. The parking space is notably spacious at approximately three hundred and fifty centimeters wide and is conveniently located close to the elevators and stairwell entrance. Access to the garage is controlled by remote control. Additionally, there is a separate private storage room located on the first floor of the building, which is equipped with lighting.
Several features contribute to the quality of this apartment. The oak parquet flooring extends throughout the living room, kitchen, hallway, and bedrooms. Two air conditioning units are present, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom. The property is described as move in ready and includes both the private storage room and parking space. The homeowners association is active, with a monthly contribution of approximately two hundred and eighty six euros at the May 2026 price level. The apartment is designed to be life course proof, meaning it can accommodate residents as they age and their mobility needs change.
The apartment has a living area of ninety nine square meters and an external storage space of twenty six square meters. The total volume of the property is three hundred and twenty cubic meters. It is classified as a portiek flat, which is a type of apartment with a shared entrance hallway. The building was constructed in 2006 and features a flat roof. The energy label is A, indicating good energy efficiency. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler from 2006. The property is held in full ownership.
Prospective buyers should note that for properties older than forty years, an age clause will be included in the purchase agreement. The sellers require a security deposit or bank guarantee equal to ten percent of the purchase price. The asking price is four hundred and forty nine thousand euros, which is subject to buyer costs.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a walk-in shower ('inloopdouche') in the bathroom.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub in the description or features list.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description does not specify that the bathroom is directly accessible from the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing specifies a separate toilet room ('apart toilet') distinct from the main bathroom.
Heated Towel Rail
A heated towel rail is not mentioned in the listing.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the listing.
Rain Shower
The shower is described as a walk-in shower, but no specific rain showerhead is mentioned.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the listing.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, so the shower is not shared.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet, so it is not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom features a vanity unit with double sinks ('dubbele wastafel'), which typically functions as his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating in the bathroom is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing does not mention a balcony anywhere in the description or features.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on the 7th floor of a large complex, making a rear garden impossible.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment on the 7th floor of a large complex, making a front garden impossible.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment on the 7th floor of a large complex, making a side garden impossible.
Terrace
There is no mention of a terrace in the text or features list.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 7th floor of a 30+ floor building, but there is no mention of a private or communal rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
As a 7th-floor apartment, it does not have a yard of any kind.
Patio
There is no mention of a patio in the description.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda in the description.
Guest House
The property is a 2-bedroom apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The apartment is located above a shopping center with no mention of nearby water.
Kitchen Garden
The apartment is on the 7th floor and has no outdoor garden space.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in a city center apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present in this apartment complex.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the apartment or complex amenities.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the apartment or complex amenities.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the apartment or complex amenities.
Remarkable Mountain View
Eindhoven is located in a very flat part of the Netherlands; there are no mountains to view.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions a 'fantastic view' from the 7th floor overlooking the shopping center and the region, but it is focused on a shopping center rather than a classic city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is described as looking over a shopping center, landmarks, and air traffic, with no mention of gardens.
Remarkable Sea View
Eindhoven is inland and far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
The text explicitly mentions views of 'markante punten in de regio' (iconic landmarks in the region) and air traffic from Eindhoven Airport.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly states two air conditioning units are installed: one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.
Central Heating
CV-ketel (Nefit Ecomline 2006) is mentioned, which is a central heating boiler.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly states 'fraaie eiken parketvloer' (beautiful oak parquet floor) throughout living room, kitchen, hallway, and bedrooms.
Tiled Floors
Only oak parquet flooring is explicitly mentioned for main areas. Bathroom floor not specifically described but likely tiled, though not confirmed.
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly states high-quality oak parquet (real wood), not laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
Oak parquet is mentioned throughout main areas. No carpet mentioned anywhere.
Underfloor Heating
Only CV-ketel (central heating boiler) is mentioned. No reference to underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Master bedroom has space for a wardrobe, and second bedroom has a wardrobe, but no walk-in closet described.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned. The storage room has 'extra workspace' but this houses the boiler, ventilation, and laundry connections - it's a utility room, not an office.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned in the description.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. Walls and ceilings are described as plaster-finished.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned in the description.
Private Indoor Pool
Not mentioned and would be extremely unusual in a 7th floor apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Second bedroom is described as 'reeds voorzien van een kledingkast' (already fitted with a wardrobe), suggesting a built-in wardrobe.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned in the description.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls and ceilings are described as 'gestukadoord' (plastered), which refers to standard smooth plaster finish, not ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has oak parquet floors, light-colored bathroom, and handleless cabinets suggesting some minimalist influence, but it's not explicitly described as Scandinavian style.
Modern
Explicitly described as a 'beautiful modern residential complex' with a kitchen luxuriously renovated in 2020 featuring handleless cabinets, composite countertop, and induction cooktop.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, or raw materials. The finish is described as neat and modern.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta, warm colors, or arched doorways.
Classic
No classic or traditional elements mentioned. The description emphasizes modern features and finishes.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2006 and is described as a 'beautiful modern residential complex'.
Early 20th Century
The building was built in 2006, so it does not feature early 20th-century architecture.
Post War Functional
Built in 2006, this is a modern high-rise, not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
The complex is explicitly described as a 'prachtig modern wooncomplex' (beautiful modern residential complex) built in 2006.
Newly Build
Although well-maintained and updated (kitchen in 2020, WTW in 2023), it is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and was built in 2006.
Kitchen
Oven
Explicitly mentioned: 'een grote oven' (a large oven) in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The description explicitly states 'De keukenopstelling ligt tegen de wand aan' (The kitchen layout is against the wall), indicating no island.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment in a residential complex, not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
Described as 'degelijke en luxe inrichting' with luxury composite countertop and handleless cabinets, suggesting a modern design-oriented kitchen from 2020.
New Kitchen
Kitchen was renovated in 2020, approximately 5-6 years ago. Not brand new but relatively recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions a private parking space in the underground garage with a width of approximately 350 cm.
Storage Room
The listing clearly mentions a separate storage room on the first floor ('separate berging op de eerste verdieping') and external storage space of 26 m².
Garage
The listing refers to 'garage' multiple times and describes a garage entrance gate, but the features section clarifies it's a parking cellar/space (parkeerkelder) rather than a traditional enclosed garage.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states the garage entrance gate can be opened via remote control ('Via een afstandsbediening is de toegangspoort tot de garage te openen').
Double Garage
The features section clearly states capacity is 1 car ('Capaciteit 1 auto').
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The apartment is on the 7th floor of a 30+ story apartment complex with no reference to attic space.
Cellar
While there is underground parking (parkeerkelder), there is no separate cellar for storage purposes mentioned. The storage room is on the first floor.
Bike Storage
The listing mentions a communal bicycle storage area ('gemeenschappelijke fietsenstalling') with charging points for mobility scooters.
Covered Parking
The parking is in an underground garage which is by definition covered.
Underground Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Parkeerplaats in het souterrain' (parking space in the basement) and the features confirm it's a parkeerkelder (parking cellar).
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Shed
The storage is internal ('Inpandig') within the apartment complex, not a separate external shed structure.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking space is included with the apartment purchase and is not rented separately. No rental price is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking space is included in the total asking price of €449,000. No separate sale price for just the parking spot is provided.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly states 'Actieve vereniging van eigenaars' (Active homeowners' association) with monthly contribution of €286.
Leasehold
Listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), indicating freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee' (Chamber of Commerce registration: No).
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
Listing states monthly contribution of approximately €286 (price level May 2026).
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (Reserve fund present: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee' (Buildings insurance: No).
Other Rules
Listing mentions 10% security deposit/bank guarantee required and age clause for properties older than 40 years.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions the elevators ('de liften') in the complex and notes the parking space is located opposite the elevator.
Intercom
The complex has a 'videofooninstallatie' (video intercom). Since it is specified as a video door phone, a standard audio-only intercom is likely not the primary system used.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system anywhere in the description or features list.
Security Cameras
The listing explicitly states 'Camerabewaking in de centrale hal' (CCTV surveillance in the central entrance hall).
Private Entrance
It is a 7th-floor apartment accessed via a shared central hallway in a large apartment complex, not a ground-floor or standalone property with its own private exterior entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing states 'Via een afstandsbediening is de toegangspoort tot de garage te openen' (The garage entrance gate can be opened via remote control).
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly mentions a 'videofooninstallatie' (video intercom system) as a facility in the complex.
Gated Community
While there is an automatic gate for the parking garage and camera surveillance, the residential building itself is a standard apartment complex located above a shopping center, not a fully enclosed residential gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing describes the property as a 'Complete levensloopbestendige woning' (fully life-course-proof home), which in Dutch real estate typically implies accessibility features such as no thresholds, wide doors, and elevator access suitable for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions connections for white goods (witgoed) in the storage room but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'aansluitingen voor uw witgoed' (connections for your white goods) in the storage/berging room.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
Multiple ventilation systems are mentioned: mechanical ventilation in bathroom and toilet, and a new heat recovery ventilation unit (WTW-unit) installed in 2023. The features list also includes 'balansventilatie' and 'mechanische ventilatie'.
Cable Tv
The listing mentions 'aansluiting voor... televisie' (TV connection) in the master bedroom.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. This feature would typically be highlighted if present.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states heating is provided by a CV-ketel (Nefit Ecomline 2006), which is a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system. This is a relatively new technology that would likely be highlighted if present, especially without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing explicitly mentions a new heat recovery ventilation system (WTW-unit) installed in 2023, balanced ventilation (balansventilatie), and the property has an energy label A rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.