Room 13 m² at Ina Boudier Bakkerlaan, Utrecht

This 13 m² room is part of a large student complex at Ina Boudier Bakkerlaan (IBB) in Utrecht, home to approximately 1,300 students. The complex consists of several buildings with four or five floors, along with a high-rise tower of eighteen floors, creating a lively student community atmosphere. The room is located within a shared unit of 14 housemates, known as Huize HennieMauw, which has a tight-knit social structure with an annual Christmas dinner, house party, and house weekend. Current residents describe the household as diverse and sociable, with a strict cleaning schedule and various committees that manage activities such as the beer supply and house events.

The location offers convenient access to several parts of Utrecht. Ledig Erf, an area with cafés and shops, is within walking distance, while the city center can be reached by bicycle in under ten minutes. The Utrecht Science Park is about fifteen minutes away by bike. Across from the complex is a small shopping center that includes a supermarket, a drugstore, and a snack bar, providing everyday amenities within close reach. During summer, residents have access to outdoor grassy areas on the property for relaxation.

The room is offered under a campus contract, which requires the tenant to be enrolled as a student or to be pursuing a PhD. The contract specifies that only male applicants are being considered for this room. The house is looking for someone who is open, sociable, and willing to take initiative, preferably someone in the early stages of their studies. Smoking and pets are not permitted in the unit.

The total monthly cost amounts to €487.82, including a net rent of €377.02 and service costs of €110.80 covering utilities such as electricity (€20.00), water (€5.00), cooking gas (€1.50), heating (€51.20), internet (€4.82), and various communal maintenance and cleaning fees. The room is eligible for a maximum rent allowance of €174.00, which would reduce the effective monthly payment to €313.82. Facilities at the complex include Wi-Fi, a communal bicycle storage area, and camera surveillance throughout the property. The building does not have an elevator, and parking is available through a paid municipal permit system with paid on-site parking available Monday through Friday from 06:00 to 21:00. TV signal is not included.