Student Room Herman Colleniusstraat, Groningen - For Rent

This listing concerns an 18 m² student room on the third floor of Herman Colleniusstraat 106-K1, located in the Schildersbuurt district of Groningen. The building dates from 1984, has energy label C and is heated by a central heating system (CV). The room is non-self-contained, which means the kitchen, shower and toilet are shared with the other residents. In total, the accommodation houses three residents, and the new occupant will join two current housemates. The room is offered for self-furnishing, allowing the new resident to arrange the space according to personal preference. The accommodation is intended for students and PhD candidates.

The room itself measures 18 m² and serves as a combined sleeping and living space. There is no private kitchen; cooking takes place in the communal kitchen that is shared with the other residents. The same applies to the shower and toilet, which are also communal. A storage room is available, although the property has neither a garden, balcony nor attic. Practical facilities include a shared washing machine connection, an internet and TV connection, and a communal laundry area. Residents have also placed a small outdoor bench on the landing, offering a spot to sit outside during the summer months, and there is a bicycle shed on site.

The property is situated at the edge of the Schildersbuurt, in an attractive location along the Reitdiep water. A supermarket is located directly across the street, making daily grocery shopping convenient. The Noorderplantsoen, Groningen's popular city park, is within walking distance. The location is also central in relation to the Zernike campus and the city centre of Groningen, both of which are easily accessible. The building consists of small sections, which keeps the number of residents per unit limited. The Schildersbuurt itself is a well-known neighbourhood among students, thanks to its proximity to both university facilities and the inner city.

The base rent is €499.27 per month, with service costs of €37.47, which include taxes and levies, electricity, glass insurance, heating and water. Energy costs are estimated at €60.00 per month, and one-off additional costs amount to €50.20, bringing the total monthly rent to €646.94. The room qualifies for housing allowance under certain conditions, with the additional allowance applicable from the age of 21. The selection of a new housemate takes place through a hospiteren, a meet-and-greet occasion in which the current residents invite candidates and choose a new housemate. The current residents describe the household as having no fixed house evenings, but enjoying occasional conversations in the kitchen, and they prefer a calm atmosphere during weekday evenings. The property is offered by housing corporation Lefier.