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Description
Living by the water, right in the heart of the city, and coming home to a green oasis.
That’s exactly what you’ll find at Merwedekade 161. This charming ground-floor apartment is located in a sought-after spot in the Rivierenwijk neighborhood, with the Merwedekanaal at the front and a surprisingly deep, green backyard at the rear.
Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room, a modern bathroom, a separate kitchen, and a generous bedroom on the garden side. Everything is located on the ground floor. But what really makes this home special, in our opinion, is the combination of its location and outdoor space. Here, you live just a short distance from downtown Utrecht, while behind the house you have a wonderfully secluded spot where the hustle and bustle of the city feels far away.
Come on in!
Through the private front door, you step into the entryway, from which the various rooms are accessible. The living room is located at the front of the house and is remarkably spacious. Thanks to the room’s length, you can easily create different living zones here: a comfortable sitting area at the front and a large dining table near the kitchen, for example. The window facing the street provides pleasant natural light. Here, you’ll live in a beautiful spot on Merwedekade.
Further back is the bathroom, built in 2025. It features a modern, understated design with large tiles in neutral tones. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a vanity unit. It’s a well-maintained space that essentially requires no further work.
Adjacent to it is the neat kitchen (2025), also in neutral colors and equipped with various built-in appliances. From here, you can step right out into the garden and also access the bedroom at the rear.
Sleeping by the Garden
The bedroom is located in the addition at the rear of the house. And it’s a lovely spot: away from the street and right next to the greenery.
The bedroom is exceptionally spacious, with plenty of room for a large bed and closet space.
A private door leads directly from the bedroom into the garden. Open the door in the morning and wake up to the greenery right in front of you—in the heart of Utrecht, that’s truly a pleasure.
And then there’s that garden…
This might just be the biggest surprise at Merwedekade 161. Behind the house lies a deep, sheltered garden. Right next to the house, you can create a cozy spot for a dining table or lounge area, while further back in the garden there’s plenty of space left for greenery, play, gardening, or a second seating area.
At the same time, the garden offers plenty of opportunities to design it entirely to your own taste. Sleek and low-maintenance, lush and green, or somewhere in between: you can really turn this into something beautiful.
And it’s precisely that outdoor space that makes the contrast so appealing. At the front, you live on Merwedekade with the city within easy reach; in the backyard, you’ll find peace and privacy above all else.
The City Just Around the Corner
The location also makes this a wonderful place to live. The Merwedekade is in the popular Rivierenwijk neighborhood, right along the Merwedekanaal. For walking, running, or just a stroll along the water, all you have to do is step outside your door.
In short: a place where the city, water, and greenery come together in a very pleasant way.
Highlights
• Charming ground-floor apartment in a popular location in Utrecht;
• Located on Merwedekade in the Rivierenwijk neighborhood;
• Living and sleeping areas entirely on the ground floor;
• Modern and well-maintained bathroom (2025);
• Modern and very neat kitchen with access to the outdoors (2025);
• Deep, green, and sheltered backyard;
• Energy label E;
• Active homeowners’ association; service fees are €50 per month;
• The entire home is equipped with double-glazed windows;
• A non-owner-occupancy clause will be included in the purchase agreement;
• An “as-is, where-is” clause will be included in the deed of sale;
• Asbestos and age-related clauses will be included in the purchase agreement;
• Closing date to be determined by mutual agreement; can be arranged quickly.
A ground-floor apartment offering a combination you don’t come across every day in Utrecht: waterfront living, a surprisingly deep garden, and the city center nearby. Curious? We’d love to show you around Merwedekade 161 during a viewing.
Features
Transfer of ownership
- Listed since
- Acceptance
- Available in consultation
- Asking price
- € 495,000 kosten koper
- Asking price per m²
- € 8,534
- Status
- Available
- VVE (Owners Association) contribution
- € 50.00 per month
Construction
- Type apartment
- Ground-floor apartment (apartment)
- Building type
- Resale property
- Year of construction
- 1930
- Type of roof
- Flat roof
Surface areas and volume
- Areas
- Living area
- 58 m²
- Exterior space attached to the building
- 3 m²
- Volume in cubic meters
- 231 m³
Layout
- Number of rooms
- 2 rooms (1 bedroom)
- Number of bath rooms
- 1 bathroom
- Bathroom facilities
- Shower, walk-in shower, toilet, and washstand
- Number of stories
- 1 story
- Facilities
- Mechanical ventilation
- Located at
- Ground floor
Energy
- Energy label
- Insulation
- Roof insulation and double glazing
- Heating
- CH boiler
- Hot water
- CH boiler
- CH boiler
- Remeha Avanta (gas-fired combination boiler from 2006, in ownership)
Cadastral data
- CATHARIJNE D 9031
- Cadastral map
- Ownership situation
- Full ownership
Exterior space
- Location
- Alongside a quiet road, along waterway, in residential district and unobstructed view
- Garden
- Back garden
- Back garden
- 0.12 metre deep and 0.05 metre wide
- Garden location
- Located at the east
Parking
- Type of parking facilities
- Paid parking and resident's parking permits
VVE (Owners Association) checklist
- Registration with KvK
- Yes
- Annual meeting
- No
- Periodic contribution
- Yes (€ 50.00 per month)
- Reserve fund present
- Yes
- Maintenance plan
- No
- Building insurance
- Yes
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