Spacious 4-Room Apartment with Energy Label A and Private Parking
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy Label A with full insulation and recently updated aluminum window frames with triple glazing in the living room, ensuring low energy costs and good comfort.
- Private parking space included in the indoor garage, which is a valuable amenity especially in urban areas.
- Spacious layout with 123 square meters of living space, three bedrooms, and the flexibility to combine two smaller bedrooms into one large room.
- Excellent location in the popular Meerwede neighborhood with supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and public transportation all within walking distance, plus green areas and water nearby for recreation.
- Low foundation risk indicator (A/B/C) based on concrete pile foundation, providing peace of mind regarding the structural base of the property.
Downsides
- The bathroom and toilet are still in their original state from 2001 and are described as dated, which will likely require renovation by the new owner.
- The monthly VvE contribution of 267 euros is relatively high, which adds significantly to the monthly housing costs.
- No building inspection report or foundation investigation is available, meaning potential buyers cannot rely on professional assessments of the property's condition.
- The overall finish of the apartment is described as dated, suggesting that beyond the bathroom, other elements may also need updating to meet modern standards.
- The exterior painting of the complex is scheduled for 2026, which could potentially lead to a special assessment or increased VvE costs in the near future.
Description
This four room apartment is situated on the first floor along the Zuidersingel in Barendrecht, specifically in the popular Meerwede neighborhood. The property benefits from a peaceful residential setting while maintaining excellent connectivity to the nearby city of Rotterdam. Public transportation options including tram and bus services are available within walking distance, providing quick and straightforward access to Rotterdam's city center.
The surrounding area offers a green and water rich environment. The Gaatkensplas and the Carnisse and Rhoonse Grienden provide attractive areas for walking and cycling enthusiasts. The Gaatkensbult features a scenic viewpoint that residents can enjoy. For those interested in golf, the Golfbaan Rhoon is located nearby. Daily necessities are well covered with multiple supermarkets within walking distance, including Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Lidl. The Gezondheidscentrum Carnisselande provides healthcare facilities with general practitioners, a pharmacy, and paramedical care services all conveniently located in the vicinity.
The apartment building is accessible via a secured entrance on the ground floor, equipped with an intercom system with video functionality. The communal areas include a spacious and bright entrance hall with both an elevator and staircase for reaching the residential floors. Storage units and the indoor parking garage are also located on the ground floor, where this particular property has its own designated parking space.
The apartment itself has a private front door on the first floor, reached via a covered gallery. Upon entering, residents are welcomed by a generous hallway that houses the meter cupboard and a separate toilet, with doors leading to all rooms in the property. The layout has been arranged so that the living area with open kitchen and sunny terrace faces south, while the three bedrooms are positioned on the north side of the apartment, with the bathroom located centrally between them.
The living room is connected to an open kitchen, creating a spacious and flowing living area. The kitchen was installed directly after the original new construction was completed and is described as being of good quality. Adjacent to the kitchen is an internal utility room for additional storage and practical use. The south facing terrace measures eight square meters and has dimensions of four meters in depth by two meters in width, offering an outdoor space that benefits from sunlight throughout the day.
The apartment contains three bedrooms located on the north side of the property. The listing notes that it would be straightforward to combine the two smaller bedrooms into one larger bedroom if desired, providing flexibility in the layout to suit different living requirements. The bathroom and toilet retain their original finishes from when the building was constructed, which the listing acknowledges as being dated. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, a bathtub, and a washbasin vanity unit.
In terms of energy efficiency, this property holds an Energy Label A, indicating favorable living comfort and relatively low heating costs. The entire apartment has been fully insulated. The living room received new aluminum window frames with triple glazing a few years ago, further enhancing the energy performance. On the gallery side, the window frames are made of hardwood. The property features concrete floors throughout.
There is also the possibility to install solar panels on the roof of the complex for personal use, offering potential for additional energy savings and sustainability improvements. Heating and hot water are provided by a high efficiency gas combination boiler from 2018, which is owned by the current owner.
The foundation of this apartment consists of concrete piles according to available information. The KCAF has issued a foundation risk indicator rating of A, B, or C, which falls in the low risk category. This assessment is based on factual knowledge and is considered reliable. However, it should be noted that no specific foundation investigation or quick scan is available for this particular property.
The property is part of an active homeowners association that is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The monthly VvE contribution is 267 euros. The association has a reserve fund in place, holds annual meetings, and has a multi year maintenance plan available. Building insurance has been arranged through the VvE. The exterior painting of the complex is scheduled for execution in May or June 2026.
The apartment has a total living area of 123 square meters, with an additional ten square meters of building related outdoor space and eight square meters of external storage space. The total volume of the property is 375 cubic meters. The property is offered with full ownership of the land, meaning there are no leasehold obligations. A measurement report is available for verification of the stated dimensions.
The listing transparently notes that while the property has been lived in with care, the finish is dated in certain areas. The kitchen remains of good quality despite its age, having been installed shortly after the original construction. The bathroom and toilet are still in their original state from 2001. No structural inspection report is available for review.
The asking price is 500000 euros, which translates to approximately 4065 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for immediate occupancy and is offered partially furnished. The building is accessible for people with disabilities and elderly residents, with the elevator providing easy access to all floors. Additional features include exterior sun blinds, a fiber optic cable connection, mechanical ventilation, a sliding patio door, and a TV cable connection.
The apartment is classified as a gallery flat within an existing building constructed in 2001. The roof is a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. Parking is available in the form of the private space in the garage, with additional public parking options in the area for visitors.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly lists 'Douche' (shower) under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly lists 'ligbad' (bathtub) under bathroom facilities.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout states the bathroom is in the middle of the apartment, separate from the bedrooms which are located on the north side.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet in the hallway ('toilet en toegang tot alle vertrekken') and lists '1 apart toilet' in the features.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment, not a shared living arrangement.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own separate toilet, not a shared facility.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features section explicitly lists 'Balkon aanwezig' (balcony present), although the text primarily describes an 8 m2 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) which is likely the same outdoor space.
Rear Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment (galerijflat) with no mention of a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is a first-floor apartment with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnig terras' (sunny terrace) on the south side and lists a 'Zonneterras' of 8 m² in the features.
Rooftop Terrace
There is a flat roof where solar panels can be placed, but no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment and does not have a fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a terrace/balcony, not a ground-level patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned; there is a covered gallery ('overdekte galerij') leading to the front door, but this is a communal area.
Guest House
No guest house is present.
Waterfront
The listing states it is located 'langs een brede singel' (along a broad canal) and the features list 'aan water' (at water).
Kitchen Garden
There is no kitchen garden as it is an apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present, though a golf course is nearby.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
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
Barendrecht is in the Netherlands and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is located near Rotterdam but the view is described as 'vrij uitzicht' over a green area with water, not specifically a city skyline view.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing mentions a green environment with water features and parks ('groene omgeving met veel waterpartijen en plantsoenen'), but it is public greenery rather than a private garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Barendrecht is inland and there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
While near the port of Rotterdam, the listing does not mention a harbour view; it overlooks a 'singel' and greenery.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Not mentioned in the features; only mechanical ventilation is listed.
Central Heating
Explicitly states an HR gas combi boiler from 2018 is present.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly mentions 'Betonnen vloeren' (concrete floors).
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; central heating via a combi boiler is specified, and the subfloors are concrete.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned; layout describes standard bedrooms without walk-in closets.
Home Office
No home office mentioned; it is a standard 3-bedroom apartment layout.
Skylight
It is a first-floor gallery apartment with a flat roof; no skylights are mentioned.
Exposed Beams
The structure has concrete floors and a flat roof, with no mention of exposed beams.
Bay Window
Not mentioned; typical gallery flat design without bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
It is a standard apartment; no pool is present.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not mentioned; standard apartment without a sauna.
French Doors
The listing mentions a 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) to the terrace, but no French doors are specified.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Built in 2001, described as having a dated finish but no ornamental plasterwork is indicated.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Typical 2001 Dutch apartment with dated finish, no Scandinavian design elements mentioned.
Modern
Recently updated aluminum window frames with triple glass, but overall dated finish and original bathroom/toilet lower the modern appeal.
Industrial
Although it has concrete floors, the description implies a standard residential gallery flat without industrial design elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features, colors, or styling mentioned.
Classic
Built in 2001 with original bathroom and toilet, described as having a dated finish, suggesting a traditional standard style rather than contemporary.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 2001 and does not represent a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2001, making it late 20th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 2001, it falls outside the typical post-war functional building period (1945-1965).
Modernist
It is a standard contemporary apartment from 2001. While modern, it lacks specific distinct modernist architectural features described in the text.
Newly Build
The building dates from 2001 and the listing explicitly mentions 'gedateerde afwerking' (dated finish), indicating it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned and highly unlikely for a standard 2001 apartment with an open kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'woonkamer met open keuken' (living room with open kitchen).
Pantry
The listing mentions 'aan de keuken grenst een inpandige bijkeuken' (adjoining indoor utility room).
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned and very uncommon for an apartment built in 2001.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned and highly unlikely for a property built in 2001.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned and unlikely for this type and age of property.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'kwalitatief goed' but also has a 'gedateerde afwerking' (dated finish) from the original 2001 build, indicating a standard rather than a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was placed immediately after the new construction in 2001 and is explicitly described as having a dated finish.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is an 'eigen parkeerplaats' (own parking space) available in the parking garage.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'bergingen' on the ground floor and an 'Externe bergruimte' of 8 m².
Garage
Although located in a 'parkeergarage', the specific feature for the apartment is listed as 'Parkeerplaats' (parking space) rather than a private closed garage.
Double Garage
The listing only mentions one 'eigen parkeerplaats' and does not indicate a double garage.
Attic
The property is a gallery flat on the first floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar in the listing.
Covered Parking
The parking space is located inside a 'parkeergarage' (parking garage).
Underground Parking
The parking garage and storage rooms are explicitly stated to be on the 'begane grond' (ground floor), not underground.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The features list explicitly includes 'Schuur/berging Inpandig' (integrated shed/storage).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is described as an 'eigen parkeerplaats' (owned), not rented.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) with a monthly contribution of €267.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond', which means freehold, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja (€ 267,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The listing mentions a 'Meer jaren onderhoudsplan (MJOP) is aanwezig' and the VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Other Rules
No specific rules other than standard VvE operations are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a lift in the entrance.
Intercom
A video door phone is mentioned, which inherently includes intercom functionality.
Private Entrance
The listing states the apartment has its own front door on the first floor.
Automatic Gate
There is a closed porch but no mention of an automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
Explicitly mentioned as a video intercom system at the closed porch entrance.
Gated Community
The building has a closed entrance, but it is a standard apartment complex, not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The features section explicitly states it is accessible for people with a disability and the elderly, and an elevator is present.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The description explicitly states 'Aan de keuken grenst een inpandige bijkeuken' (Adjacent to the kitchen is an indoor utility room).
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under provisions/facilities.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing states it is 'possible' to have solar panels placed on the roof, implying they are not currently installed.
Double Glazing
Double glazing is explicitly listed in the features section. The listing also mentions that only the living room received an upgrade to triple glazing, implying the rest (like the gallery side with wooden frames) has double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The description explicitly states that the living room was recently fitted with new aluminium frames with 'driedubbelglas' (triple glazing).
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) in the features and states the home is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) in the features and states the home is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the features and states the home is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as a gas-fired HR combi boiler (Cv-ketel) from 2018. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the description or features list.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a mechanical ventilation system (mechanische ventilatie) and an HR (High Efficiency) gas combi boiler installed in 2018, contributing to its Energy Label A rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.