House Cardinaalstraat 46, Almelo - For Rent

This end-of-terrace family house on Cardinaalstraat 46 is located in the Indiëterrein neighborhood of Almelo, a short distance from the city center. The property offers 88 m² of living space, was built in 2021, and is designed as an energy-neutral home. A distinctive feature of this house is that both the main bedroom and the bathroom are situated on the ground floor. The monthly rent is €1,450 with no service charges, and the home also includes a private parking space and an outdoor storage unit.

The ground floor layout consists of an entrance hall with meter closet and a guest toilet with washbasin. The living room is oriented toward the garden and features an open kitchen equipped with built-in appliances, including an oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, induction cooktop, and extractor hood. Thanks to the open landing (vide), the living room creates a spacious, airy effect. The main bedroom at the front of the house is adjacent to the bathroom, which is fitted with a walk-in shower, a second toilet, a washbasin, and a washing machine connection.

The upper floor provides an open hobby space as well as a second bedroom, bringing the total to three rooms. The house has energy label A3 and is fully insulated. It is built all-electric, meaning there is no gas connection; heating is provided by electric heating and a heat pump, while hot water is supplied by solar collectors. Additional features include solar panels, a skylight, fiber optic cable, and mechanical and natural ventilation. The back garden measures 36 m², faces north, and is accessible via the back alley; there is also a front garden and a freestanding wooden shed with electricity.

The Indiëterrein is a relatively new neighborhood with visible traces of Almelo's industrial textile past, where former factory buildings are interspersed with apartments, townhouses, family homes, and water houses. The area offers a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties, creating a diverse community with attention to culture and recreation. The house is part of a residential concept based on the Twente notion of 'Noaberschap', in which residents look out for one another; each home has its own terrace with a piece of garden that opens onto a communal inner garden. The rental agreement is for an indefinite period with a deposit of €1,450. An income requirement applies of three times the monthly rent in gross monthly income, with the income of the lowest-earning partner counted for half. Candidates are screened based on submitted details, for which a one-time fee of €72.60 is charged, and tenants arrange their own water and electricity contracts.