Oostzeedijk 44-A013063 BD RotterdamStruisenburg

A bright, spacious living room, a separate bedroom, an additional room for working or studying, and a bathroom where space is certainly not an issue. This three-room apartment on the first floor of a characterful building dating from 1899 offers a practical layout, neutral finishes and plenty of opportunity to create a welcoming home with your own furniture and personal touches. No extravagant luxury, but a comfortable, well-equipped apartment in an attractive part of Kralingen. The location is excellent. Just a short walk away is the lively Lusthofstraat, Kralingen's main shopping street, offering a wide variety of supermarkets, specialist shops, cafés and restaurants. For relaxation, exercise or a leisurely walk, the Kralingse Bos and Kralingse Plas are nearby. The tram towards Blaak and Rotterdam city centre stops almost on your doorstep, while the A16 motorway is just a few minutes away by car. First floor The apartment is accessed via the communal staircase, with its entrance on the first floor. A hallway provides access to the various rooms. The living room, measuring approximately 26 m², is situated at the front of the apartment and benefits from plenty of natural light through its large windows. It also offers pleasant views of the characterful buildings opposite, along Oostzeedijk-Beneden and down Waterloostraat. Its generous proportions make it easy to accommodate both a comfortable seating area and a welcoming dining space. At the rear of the apartment is the separate kitchen, featuring an L-shaped arrangement of white cabinets and ample worktop space. The kitchen is neatly presented and fully equipped with a gas hob, extractor hood, oven, dishwasher and built-in fridge-freezer. Nothing overly elaborate, but everything you need to prepare a good meal. The main bedroom is generously sized and also located at the rear of the apartment. A large window allows plenty of natural light to enter the room. Both the bedroom and the hallway provide access to the spacious bathroom measuring no less than 9 m2, which is situated between the living room and the bedroom. Like the kitchen, the bathroom offers all the essential comforts, including a bathtub, separate shower, heated towel rail and vanity unit with washbasin. The toilet, with a small washbasin, is located in a separate room off the hallway, next to a storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler and washing machine connection. At the front of the apartment is a smaller second bedroom, an ideal additional space for anyone working from home, looking for a quiet study or needing a guest room. Like the living room, it offers views towards Oostzeedijk, Oostzeedijk-Beneden and Waterloostraat. Throughout, the apartment has a bright, neutral and welcoming feel. Although renovations are not a necessity in this apartment, it provides an excellent blank canvas for creating a home that reflects your own taste, without first having to undo the more distinctive decorating choices of a previous occupant. The highlights at a glance: - First-floor apartment in a characterful building dating from 1899 - Generously sized rooms - Separate kitchen with a range of built-in appliances - Additional room, ideal as a home office, guestroom or study - Particularly spacious bathroom with both a bathtub and separate shower - Separate toilet - Central location in Kralingen, close to shops, restaurants, cafés and public transport Room dimensions (approximate) - Living room: 3.75 × 7.05 m - Bedroom 1: 3.75 × 4.75 m - Bedroom 2: 2.72 × 2.00 m - Bathroom: 3.75 × 2.42 m - Kitchen: 3.82 × 2.00 m - Under-stairs storage cupboard with washing machine connection and central heating boiler Features Good to know: - Built around 1899 - Recent foundation assessment certificate available: low risk, no action required (the highest possible classification) - Foundation risk rating: A (best rating; safe) - Living area approximately 79.7 m², measured in accordance with NEN 2580 - Energy label B - HR-107 high-efficiency gas boiler providing central heating and hot water - Double glazing throughout - Freehold property (no ground lease) - Due to its location and assessed municipal property value (WOZ), this apartment is subject to Rotterdam's property purchase protection regulations (Opkoopbescherming). Parents wishing to purchase a home for their children are, however, very welcome under this scheme. Thanks in part to the bathroom's two separate entrances, the apartment is particularly well suited to a son or daughter sharing with a housemate. - Situated within a designated conservation area - Active, small-scale Owners' Association (VvE) with healthy financial reserves and a monthly contribution of approximately €25 - Completion by mutual agreement; immediate transfer possible