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Property Features in Dutch Rental Listings

Dutch rental ads often include terms for property conditions and amenities that can be confusing. From ‘shell’ apartments to furnished homes, energy labels, and storage spaces, every detail matters. Here’s how to decode property features so you can choose a home that fits your lifestyle and budget.

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Crown Molding

A decorative trim applied to the junction where the walls meet the ceiling, adding a classic, finished, and often elegant look to a room.

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Vaulted Ceiling

A high, arched, or angled ceiling that extends up towards the roofline, creating a dramatic sense of space, volume, and openness in a room.

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Smart Lighting

A modern lighting system that can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app or smart home hub, offering convenience and customizable ambiances.

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Built-in Speakers

A luxury feature where speakers for a sound system are recessed into the ceilings or walls, offering a clean, integrated audio experience.

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Zero-on-the-Meter Homes

An ultra-energy-efficient home that generates as much energy on-site as it consumes annually, a high-end sustainability standard seen in new-build projects.

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Central Air Conditioning

A cooling system that distributes air throughout a residence via ductwork, a feature that is extremely rare in Dutch homes and should not be expected.

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Wood-burning Fireplace

A traditional fireplace or stove that burns wood, offering authentic charm and heat but requiring more maintenance and subject to potential burning restrictions.

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Gas Fireplace

A fireplace that uses natural gas to produce real flames, offering the ambiance of a fire with greater convenience and cleanliness than a wood-burning one.

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Attic Storage

A storage space located in the attic, often with limited headroom and accessible by a ladder, commonly used for long-term storage of seldom-used items.

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Double-Pane Windows

The standard type of window glazing in the Netherlands for the past few decades, offering basic insulation but significantly less efficiency than modern HR++ glass.

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Property and Unit Identifiers

Unique codes and numbers used to identify a specific property or apartment unit within a building for administrative purposes.

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Energy-Efficient Windows

Modern windows, typically at least HR++ double glazing, designed to minimize heat loss in the winter and prevent overheating in the summer.

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Skylight

A window installed in a roof or ceiling to bring in natural light, especially beneficial for top-floor apartments and rooms with sloped ceilings.

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Heated Floors

A heating system where warm water pipes or electric coils are embedded in the floor, providing radiant heat and eliminating the need for radiators.

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Soaking Tub

A bathtub that is deeper and often freestanding, designed for comfortable, full-immersion bathing rather than simply being a shower-tub combination.

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Walk-in Shower

A modern, open shower area that does not have a raised curb or door, offering easy accessibility and a sleek, spacious look.

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Guest Bathroom

A small secondary bathroom, typically consisting of just a toilet and a small hand basin, usually located in the entrance hall.

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En-suite Bathroom

A private bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom, accessible only from within that room, considered a luxury feature.

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Open Floor Plan

A popular, modern layout where interior walls are minimized to create a single, large living space combining the kitchen, dining, and living room.

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Semi-furnished

A common rental state in the Netherlands where the property includes flooring, curtains, and basic light fixtures, but no movable furniture.

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Window Seat

A cozy, built-in bench situated in a window alcove, offering a charming spot for reading and relaxation.

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Built-in Bookcases

Custom-made shelving that is integrated into the structure of a room, providing significant storage and character.

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Sliding Barn Door

A type of door that slides along a track mounted above the doorway, a popular modern design trend that adds a rustic or industrial touch.

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Pocket Doors

A classic feature in pre-war Dutch homes, these sliding doors retract into the walls to elegantly connect or separate two rooms.

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