Modern Apartment in Historic Amsterdam School Building in Rivierenbuurt
Hauptmerkmale
Pluspunkte
- Perpetual ground lease with favorable conditions already arranged, providing long-term security and predictability for the property.
- Excellent location in the desirable Rivierenbuurt neighborhood, close to the Amstel river, Martin Luther Kingpark, and the vibrant Rijnstraat with its shops and restaurants.
- Recently renovated elements including the roof renewal and insulation in 2019, window painting in 2022/2023, and kitchen appliances renewed in 2025.
- Spacious through-living room that benefits from abundant natural light due to the favorable orientation and layout of the apartment.
- Small and active VvE with only four members, a multi-year maintenance plan in place, and reasonable monthly service costs of 87.90 euros.
Nachteile
- Energy label D indicates limited energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs and potential future renovation requirements.
- Older CV boiler from 2008 will likely need replacement in the coming years, representing an additional expense for the new owner.
- Significant ground lease increase scheduled for 2046, when the annual canon will rise from 566.10 euros to 1,401.50 euros.
- No elevator in the building, which means all access is via the natural stone staircase, potentially inconvenient for some residents or when moving furniture.
- Paid parking in the area, requiring a parking permit with associated costs despite the relatively short waiting time of approximately one month.
Beschreibung
This apartment is situated on the first floor of a characteristic monumental building constructed in the Amsterdam School architectural style. The property is located in the popular Rivierenbuurt neighborhood, just around the corner from the Amstel river. The total living area measures 76.3 square meters, complemented by a balcony of 4.2 square meters. A NEN 2580 measurement report is available for verification of these dimensions.
The location offers a quiet and green environment with pleasant playgrounds nearby. All daily amenities are within easy reach. The vibrant Rijnstraat provides a varied selection of shops, specialty stores, and inviting restaurants and cafes. Residents can enjoy a lunch or drink at Cafe Vrijdag or Hesp, get a coffee at Cafe Nosso, or relax on the terrace of the Rijnbar. Within a few minutes walk, one can reach the Amstel river or the Martin Luther Kingpark. By bicycle, the De Pijp neighborhood, the Zuidas business district, and the Amsterdam city center are quickly accessible.
The accessibility by public transport is excellent. Amstel station and RAI station are both located at a short distance, as are various tram and bus connections. By car, the A2, A4, and A10 highways can be reached within a few minutes. There is ample parking space in front of the building, and the current estimated waiting time for a parking permit is approximately one month.
Access to the apartment is via a beautiful natural stone staircase leading to the private entrance on the first floor. Upon entering, one reaches a draft portal followed by a spacious hall that provides access to all rooms. The living room immediately impresses with the large amount of natural light thanks to the through living arrangement. The front section contains the cozy living room with sufficient space for a large seating area, with a view of the Borsenburgstraat. At the rear, the modern open kitchen is equipped with all desired built-in appliances, including a refrigerator-freezer combination, combi-oven (both renewed in 2025), a five-burner gas stove, extractor hood, and dishwasher. The opposite kitchen island with bar offers a pleasant spot for breakfast or drinks while cooking is in progress. The smoothly plastered wall shelves provide extra storage space and a stylish appearance.
The first bedroom offers ample space for a double bed and a large wardrobe. Centrally located in the apartment are the separate toilet and a practical storage room with a washing machine connection. The second bedroom of good size is situated at the quiet rear side. From this room, one has access to the balcony with an unobstructed view over the deep, green inner gardens. Due to the eastern orientation, this balcony enjoys the morning sun until approximately 1:00 PM. The tidy bathroom is also located at the rear and features a bathtub, walk-in shower, double sink, and a large window that provides plenty of natural light.
The active and small-scale homeowners association (VvE) consists of four members. The administration is managed internally. A multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP) is available. The service costs amount to 87.90 euros per month. The window frames and windows at the rear were painted in 2022 and 2023. The roof was renewed and insulated in 2019.
The ground lease (erfpacht) canon is 566.10 euros per year and is indexed annually. The property has been converted to perpetual ground lease under favorable conditions. From November 1, 2046, a perpetual ground lease of 1,401.50 euros per year will apply.
The property features include a living area of 76.3 square meters excluding the balcony of 4.2 square meters. There is a spacious through living room and a cozy kitchen with island. The energy label is D. The property is fully equipped with double glazing. The central heating boiler dates from 2008. The building is a municipal monument.
The property has been measured according to the NVM measurement instruction. This measurement instruction is intended to provide a more uniform method of measurement for indicating the usable surface area. The measurement instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement results, for example due to differences in interpretation, rounding, or limitations when carrying out the measurement.
Ausstattung
Badezimmer
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the bathroom is located centrally/at the back, accessible from the hall, rather than directly accessed from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separate toilet' located centrally in the apartment.
Bidet
Bidets are extremely rare in standard Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Double Shower
Not mentioned in the listing, and a double shower is not a standard feature for this type of apartment.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment for sale, not a shared living arrangement.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the bathroom.
Gebäude Allgemein
Corner Property
Außenbereich
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a balcony of 4.2 m2.
Rear Garden
No garden is mentioned in the listing.
Front Garden
No garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
Terraces mentioned in the text belong to nearby cafes, not the property itself.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard is mentioned.
Patio
No patio is mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property is located around the corner from the Amstel river, but the listing does not state it is directly on the waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an apartment in Amsterdam; no equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an apartment in Amsterdam; no small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is of a quiet street and inner gardens, not a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The balcony offers a free view over deep, green inner gardens.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is not located on the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned.
Innenkomfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel) from 2008 for heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided by a CV-ketel, and underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
A 'grote kledingkast' (large wardrobe) is mentioned, but not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace is mentioned in the layout.
Skylight
No skylight is mentioned; natural light comes from standard windows.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; walls are described as 'strak meegestuct' (smoothly plastered).
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment without a private pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
Access to the balcony is mentioned, but not specifically via French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Despite being a 1922 monument, the interior is modernized with 'strak meegestucte' (smoothly plastered) walls, suggesting ornamental plasterwork has been removed or covered.
Innenstil
Scandinavian
The listing does not describe any Scandinavian design elements such as light woods or minimalist hygge aesthetics.
Modern
The listing explicitly describes the apartment as 'Modern' and 'modern afgewerkt' with a 'moderne open keuken' and 'strak meegestucte wandplanken'.
Industrial
No industrial elements like exposed brick, metal fixtures, or raw finishes are mentioned.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean features such as terracotta tiles or arched doorways mentioned.
Classic
While the building is a 1922 monument in Amsterdamse School style, the interior has been completely modernized and does not retain a classic interior style.
Außenstil
Traditional Historic
The building is a municipal monument built in the traditional Amsterdam School style in 1922.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1922.
Post War Functional
Built in 1922, this is a pre-war building.
Modernist
While the interior is modern, the building itself is a 1922 Amsterdam School monument, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The building dates back to 1922.
Küche
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as one of the built-in appliances.
Oven
The listing mentions 'combi-oven' which is an oven.
Microwave
A 'combi-oven' in Dutch typically refers to a microwave-oven combination, but this is not explicitly stated.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions 'koel-/vriescombinatie' which includes a refrigerator.
Freezer
The listing mentions 'koel-/vriescombinatie' which includes a freezer.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly mentions 'kookeiland met bar' (kitchen island with bar).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes it as 'moderne open keuken' (modern open kitchen).
Pantry
No mention of a pantry or 'voorraadkast' in the listing.
Stove
The listing mentions '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a gas cooktop ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions 'afzuigkap' which is a standard extractor hood, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment in a 4-unit building with no indication of shared kitchen facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern with smooth plastered wall shelves and a kitchen island, but not explicitly branded as a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
Some appliances were renewed in 2025, but there's no indication the entire kitchen is new. The building is from 1922.
Parken & Lagerung
Parking
No dedicated parking spot is included with the apartment. The parking described is street parking only.
Storage Room
The description explicitly mentions 'een praktische berging met aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (a practical storage room with washing machine connection).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so there is no double garage.
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The apartment is on the first floor of the building.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the listing.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned. The parking described is street parking only.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facility is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' and states the waiting time for a parking permit is approximately one month.
Regeln
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The property is a municipal monument and located in a protected cityscape in Amsterdam, where short-term rentals like Airbnb are legally prohibited.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active and small VvE (Owners Association) consisting of 4 members.
Leasehold
The listing details an erfpacht (leasehold) structure with a transition to perpetual erfpacht.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 88,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' and the text mentions a 'Meerjarenonderhoudsplan (MJOP) aanwezig'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Sicherheit & Barrierefreiheit
Elevator
The building is from 1922, has a monumental status, and access is explicitly via a natural stone staircase.
Security Cameras
Not mentioned and atypical for a residential apartment in a monumental building.
Private Entrance
Listing explicitly mentions an 'eigen entree op de eerste verdieping' (own entrance on the first floor).
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned, building is located in a regular city neighborhood without gated features.
Gated Community
The apartment is in a monumental building on a public street in Amsterdam, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is accessed via a natural stone staircase and there is no elevator.
Versorgung & Technik
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a washing machine connection in the storage room but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly stated: 'een praktische berging met aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (a practical storage room with connection for the washing machine).
Laundry Room
There is a storage room with washing machine connection, but it is described as a 'bergink' (storage room), not a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
Features section explicitly lists 'Mechanische ventilatie, natuurlijke ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
Features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener, which is uncommon in Dutch apartments.
Energieeffizienz
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. They are typically highlighted as a selling point if present.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Volledig voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (fully equipped with double glazing) and lists 'dubbel glas' in the features section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions double glazing, but does not mention triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not mentioned. Because the building is a 1922 municipal monument, adding wall insulation is often restricted or not performed, making its absence highly likely.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The description states the roof was renewed and insulated in 2019, and the features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly described as a gas-fired combi boiler (CV-ketel) from 2008, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned. Given the absence of solar panels, it is highly unlikely to be present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The features section explicitly lists 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Standort
Verlauf
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