Poortstraat 11-A9716 JG GroningenDe Hoogte

Poortstraat 11-A, Groningen Characteristic ready-to-move-in corner house in residential area De Hoogte, part of a protected cityscape. Some places in Groningen immediately feel different. The Poortstraat is such a place. The houses here date from 1919 and were built with an eye for peace, space and community. De Hoogte is one of the few Groningen neighbourhoods that has been set up according to the garden city idea. The garden city idea was interpreted in many different ways, but it was based on living in green with a strong vision of the built environment and a strong involvement of the community. Traditionally, it has been a real working-class neighborhood with strong mutual ties, now a popular neighborhood with a varied range of housing and a relatively large number of young residents. Behind the characteristic facades of number 11-A is a surprisingly spacious upstairs apartment of 82 m2. Inside you immediately notice that this is not a standard house. The house is spread over two floors, with a pleasant, logical layout and daylight from two sides. Because it is a corner house, light also enters from the side. And because of its location at a T-junction, you have an unobstructed view of the green surroundings. The living room is light and attractive, with enough space for an extensive sitting area with a nice dining table. Through the kitchen you reach a spacious balcony of 5 m2 located on the south for a lovely sunny sitting. In terms of location, it is just as good here. You can reach the city center in about ten minutes by bike. A supermarket is within walking distance, the Noorderstation and the Noorderplantsoen are close by and the ring road can be reached within a minute. Everything you need is nearby, without living in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The renovation What makes these homes extra attractive is the large-scale renewal of the district. De Hoogte was thoroughly renovated between 2009 and 2012, whereby the original character of the district was deliberately restored. The best of both worlds: the charm of a 20s house and the comfort of a renovated house. During that renovation, the emphasis was on safety, sustainability and preservation of the original character. The houses were given new window frames, insulating glazing and insulated roofs and better insulated cavity walls, among other things. For the neighborhood as a whole, this meant a big leap in living comfort and an energy label that went from E and F to B and C. So you can enjoy a 20s house here that has been brought up to date in terms of insulation and comfort. State of repair The houses are excellently maintained by the active VVE. For example, all exterior painting will be tackled by 2025. All frames and gutters are therefore neatly painted. The house will be completely newly plastered and painted on the inside in 2026. All walls and ceilings are sleek and fresh. All switches and sockets have also been replaced. The modern kitchen is from 2020. Features at a glance Characteristic corner house from 1919 Part of a protected cityscape Living area approximately 82 m2 Three rooms, two of which are bedrooms South-facing balcony of approximately 5 m2 Extra light from the side and unobstructed views due to its location at a T-junction Private bathroom and separate toilet Boiler owned from 2019 Energy label C Active VvE Top location about ten minutes by bike from the city center, ring road within a minute, supermarket within walking distance Foundation screened: no problems found