Ruslandstraat 25

This modern and cosy apartment is situated on the top floor (no upstairs neighbours and plenty of privacy!) of a small-scale complex. In 2021, the apartment was modernised, re-laid out, plastered and painted. The kitchen, bathroom and PVC flooring with underlay have also been updated to create a contemporary and stylish look. The third bedroom has been incorporated into the living room, but can easily be restored to its original function as a third bedroom. The large windows in all rooms make the flat wonderfully light, and the views at the front and rear are expansive and unobstructed.

The owners’ association is active and well-organised. The standpipes were fully relined in July 2025 and the roofing is still in good condition; the roof trim has also been recently renewed. A long-term maintenance plan is in place for future major works, ensuring the building remains structurally well-maintained. The stairwell is cleaned weekly and thoroughly cleaned monthly. The owners’ association meets annually for a meeting in the spring. In the event of faults or other issues, an owners’ association manager is available 24/7 to ensure problems are resolved quickly.

The location is excellent: for daily shopping, there are various local shops just around the corner. The recently renovated Schalkwijk Shopping Centre is just a 5-minute walk away, complete with a bakery, butcher, cheese shop, AH, Gall & Gall, Etos, HEMA and a cinema. For coffee, lunch or dinner, it’s a 2-minute cycle to the Watermeterfabriek, the neighbourhood’s new hotspot. Haarlem Station and the city centre are about a 10-minute cycle away, and Heemstede Station is about 15 minutes away. Excellent bus connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol are just a short walk away, and via the N205 you can reach the A9 motorway towards Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam within 10 minutes.

The area is undergoing a complete regeneration. This includes more green spaces, better roads and more space for walking and cycling. The range of services on offer is also being significantly expanded: new restaurants, GPs, midwives, gyms and supermarkets are making the neighbourhood more complete and attractive. The area is also particularly appealing for families. There are two nurseries just around the corner and several primary schools offering a variety of educational approaches in the immediate vicinity.

Everything you need for leisure and sport is close by: the green Engelandpark and Spaarne are ideal for a walk or a run, and sports facilities such as Sportcity, the Boerhaavebad swimming pool, and tennis and padel courts are all within a 5-minute cycle ride.

Good to know
* Former 4-room flat; creating an extra room is straightforward
* Fully fitted with high-efficiency double glazing and underfloor insulation
* Unobstructed views to the east and west
* Features two balconies (west and east)
* Large internal storage room on the ground floor
* Sockets and switches renewed in 2021
* Bathroom, toilet and kitchen renovated in 2021
* PVC flooring with underfloor insulation laid in 2021
* Interior doors and window frames painted in 2023
* Block heating with Itsa meters and boiler for hot water
* Owners’ association contribution €180 per month + advance heating costs €36 per month
* Two large lawns in front of the property, ideal for picnics or sunbathing
* Schalkwijk shopping centre: 4 minutes by bike
* Haarlem/Heemstede station: 15 minutes by bike
* Zandvoort Beach: 34 minutes by bike
* Bicycle racks for general use available in the street
* Currently permit-free parking and plenty of parking spaces in front of the property
* Handover by arrangement

Ground floor
Entrance hall with doorbells and letterboxes, staircase and access to the spacious private storage room.

Fourth floor
Entrance hall with large hallway featuring a built-in cupboard and a toilet with washbasin. Large bedroom with unobstructed views. Modern, separate kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer and a 5-burner stove, plus a boiler for hot water, and access to the west-facing balcony. Spacious and light L-shaped living room with access to the east-facing balcony. Originally, this space consisted of a bedroom and a living room; this layout can easily be restored. The second bedroom is accessed from the living room. Bathroom with washbasin, walk-in shower and towel radiator.

In short: a fantastic flat in a lovely location!