Spacious Ground Floor Apartment with Garden and Canal View in Bos en Lommer
Key Features
Upsides
- The location in Bos en Lommer offers excellent amenities and connectivity, with a metro station just one minute away on foot, tram and bus stops nearby, and cycling distance to the Jordaan and city center.
- The property includes a 52 square meter east facing garden, which is a notable feature for an Amsterdam apartment, along with two balconies facing east and west allowing for sun exposure throughout the day.
- The apartment was renovated as part of a larger project in 2016 and 2017, meaning many aspects of the building have been updated while maintaining the character of the 1950s construction.
- The living room offers a view of the Erasmusgracht canal, adding to the appeal of the property.
- The parking permit cost is relatively low at 118 euros per year, and the VvE contribution of 152 euros per month is reasonable for an apartment of this size.
Downsides
- The leasehold (erfpacht) is only paid until 2066, meaning the new owner will need to address the canon situation well before that date, which could involve significant costs.
- The energy label is C, indicating moderate energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs compared to more recently built or renovated properties.
- The split level layout requires internal stairs, which may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with mobility concerns or young children.
- At 7,438 euros per square meter, the price per square meter is relatively high for the Bos en Lommer area.
- The listing contains a data error in the garden dimensions, stating 0.07 meters deep and 0.08 meters wide, which does not correspond to the stated 52 square meters and may indicate other inaccuracies in the property details.
Description
This apartment is situated on the Blauwvoetstraat in the popular Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The property is a ground floor apartment spanning two levels, offering a living area of approximately 80 square meters, excluding the storage spaces. Built in 1952 during the post war construction period, the building was renovated as part of the Koel Kit phase 1 project and delivered in 2016 and 2017.
The entrance to the apartment is located on the first floor, accessible via a shared staircase. Upon entering the hallway, you have access to most of the rooms on this level. The kitchen is positioned at the front of the apartment and comes equipped with built in appliances including an oven, a four burner gas cooktop, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, and a Quooker instant hot water tap.
The living room is a through room that can be divided into a sitting area and a dining area using the ensuite doors. From the sitting area, you have a view of the Erasmusgracht canal where you can watch boats passing by. The living room provides access to two balconies, one facing east and one facing west, allowing you to follow the sun throughout the day.
Also located on the upper level is a bedroom that could alternatively serve as a home office space. Adjacent to this room is the bathroom, which features a shower, a sink, and a connection for a washing machine. The toilet is separate from the bathroom for added convenience.
From the hallway, an internal staircase leads down to the ground floor level. Here you will find two bedrooms of good size, both located at the rear of the property overlooking the garden. One of these bedrooms has direct access to the outdoor space. This level also contains a sizeable internal storage room.
The garden measures approximately 52 square meters and faces east. It can be reached both from the ground floor bedroom and via a staircase from the balcony, making it easily accessible from the living area as well. The garden borders a shared inner courtyard, providing additional space for children to play safely.
In addition to the internal storage, there is an external storage unit suitable for storing bicycles and other items.
The Bos en Lommer area has undergone significant renovation in recent years, with renewed streets, pedestrian and cycling paths, and green areas giving the neighborhood an attractive appearance. The apartment is within walking distance of the Bos en Lommerplein with its variety of shops for daily groceries. Several green oases are nearby, including the Erasmuspark, Gerbrandypark, and Rembrandtpark, making this one of the greenest neighborhoods in Amsterdam.
The location offers excellent accessibility. Schiphol Airport and the A10 ring road are easily reachable. Public transport connections are outstanding with tram lines 7 and 14 and various bus routes to the city center stopping around the corner. Metro station Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan is just a one minute walk away. By bicycle, you can reach Sloterdijk station in five minutes, the Jordaan neighborhood in ten minutes, and the city center in fifteen minutes.
The property has an energy label C and features double glazing and roof insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by an Intergas HR gas combi boiler. The homeowner association is professionally managed by VVE Company, with a monthly contribution of 152 euros. The association holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan in place, and has building insurance.
The property is held on leasehold land (erfpacht) with the canon paid through July 31, 2066. A parking permit for the area costs 118 euros per year.
The apartment is available for occupancy by mutual agreement and is offered at an asking price of 595,000 euros, which translates to approximately 7,438 euros per square meter of living space.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is equipped with a douche (shower).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned; only a shower, sink, and washing machine connection are listed for the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The term 'ensuite doors' is used to describe the separation between the living and dining areas, not a bathroom connected to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate toilet ('Het toilet is separaat van de badkamer'), which typically functions as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The listing only mentions a generic shower (douche), with no specific details about it being a rain shower.
Double Shower
There is no mention of a double shower in the description.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment (benedenwoning), not a shared living situation.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is within the private apartment and not described as shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of floor heating in the bathroom or anywhere else in the property.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions two balconies, one on the east and one on the west.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 52 m² east-facing rear garden (achtertuin) accessible from the ground floor bedroom.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
Only balconies and a garden are explicitly mentioned; no terrace is described.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the description.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the outdoor space consists of a garden and balconies.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text.
Guest House
The property is an apartment; no guest house is present.
Waterfront
The listing states there is a view of the water of the Erasmusgracht from the living room.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
Not applicable for an apartment in Amsterdam.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not applicable for an apartment in Amsterdam.
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 canal, not a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The ground floor bedrooms face the rear garden and a shared courtyard, providing a pleasant garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is not located on the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The view is of the Erasmusgracht, which is a canal, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing. No cooling systems described.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentions 'C.V.-ketel Intergas HR' and 'Cv-ketel' for heating throughout the property.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the description or features list.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is provided by CV-ketel (radiator system), no mention of underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
Only 'inpandige berging' (built-in storage) and 'externe berging' (external storage) mentioned, no walk-in closet.
Home Office
Explicitly states there is a bedroom that is 'ideaal in te richten als thuiswerkplek' (ideal to set up as home workspace).
Skylight
Ground floor apartment, no skylights mentioned. Skylights would be unusual for this property type.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. 1950s construction typically wouldn't feature this.
Bay Window
'Grote raampartijen' (large windows) mentioned but no specific bay window described.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Would be extremely unusual for an 80m² Amsterdam apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned. Would be extremely unusual for this type of property.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned. 1950s construction typically wouldn't feature this.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The property is a 1950s Amsterdam apartment with standard renovation. No mention of light woods, minimalist design, or typical Scandinavian features.
Modern
Renovated in 2016/2017 with modern appliances (Quooker, dishwasher) but the building itself is from the 1950s and maintains traditional Amsterdam apartment character.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. This is a traditional 1950s Amsterdam apartment, not a converted warehouse or loft. No exposed brick, metal, or concrete mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned. No terracotta, warm colors, arched doorways, or Mediterranean-style elements described.
Classic
1950s construction with classic Amsterdam apartment features including ensuite doors, large windows, and traditional layout. Described as 'jaren 50-bouwperiode'.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1952, which is post-war, not typically considered traditional or historic architecture.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1952, this falls outside the early 20th century period (typically pre-WWII).
Post War Functional
The listing explicitly states it is from the 'jaren 50-bouwperiode' (1950s), perfectly fitting the post-war functional style.
Modernist
Although renovated recently, the base structure is standard 1950s post-war housing, not distinctively modernist.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and 'Bouwjaar 1952'.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions an 'oven' in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island; the kitchen is described as being located at the front of the house.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is situated at the front, while the living room is a through-room separated by ensuite doors, indicating it is not an open plan layout.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry; storage is limited to an internal storage room on the ground floor.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a '4-pits gaskookplaat' (4-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states the stove is gas ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Quooker-kraan' (boiling water tap).
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a private apartment ('benedenwoning'), not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'nette' (neat) and renovated in 2016/2017, but there are no indications of luxury or high-end design elements.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was part of a renovation project completed in 2016/2017, making it around 7-8 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing only mentions public parking, paid parking, and parking permits ('Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'). No private or designated parking spot is mentioned.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious internal storage room ('ruime inpandige berging') and an external storage room ('externe bergruimte').
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The listing describes a ground floor apartment ('begane grond') with a first-floor living area. No attic is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Bike Storage
The listing mentions 'een externe berging voor fietsen en dergelijke' (an external storage for bicycles and the like).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or facilities are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The features section lists 'Schuur/berging' as 'Inpandig' (internal), meaning it is an internal storage room rather than a separate external shed structure.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly mentions 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) and a parking permit cost of €118 per year.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'Parkeervergunning slechts € 118,- per jaar' and lists 'parkeervergunningen' under parking facilities.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is available to rent, only a street parking permit is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is included or for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
Explicitly stated: 'VvE beheerd door VVE Company' and 'VvE-bijdrage € 152,- per maand'
Leasehold
Explicitly stated: 'Lang afgekochte erfpacht tot en met 31-07-2066' (leasehold paid off until 2066). Note: minor discrepancy in features section showing 31-12-2066.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Inschrijving KvKJa' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes)
Oa Annual Meeting
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Jaarlijkse vergaderingJa' (Annual meeting: Yes)
Oa Fees
Explicitly stated: 'Periodieke bijdrageJa (€ 152,00 per maand)' - monthly contribution of €152
Oa Reserve Fund
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'Reservefonds aanwezigJa' (Reserve fund present: Yes)
Oa Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'OnderhoudsplanJa' (Maintenance plan: Yes)
Oa Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist explicitly shows 'OpstalverzekeringJa' (Buildings insurance: Yes)
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'gemeenschappelijk trappenhuis' (communal staircase) for access. No elevator is mentioned. The building is from 1952, and while it was renovated in 2016/2017, there is no indication an elevator was added.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the building or around the property. This is not standard for this type of residential apartment complex in Amsterdam.
Private Entrance
The description clearly states access is via a 'gemeenschappelijk trappenhuis' (communal staircase), meaning the entrance is shared with other residents.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The property has a backyard that borders a communal inner garden, but there is no mention of any gating system for the property or complex.
Gated Community
The description portrays a typical Amsterdam neighborhood (Bos en Lommer) with public spaces, shops, and parks. There is no mention of any gating or restricted access to the residential area.
Wheelchair Accessible
The entrance to the apartment is on the first floor ('eerste verdieping') via a communal staircase. Additionally, there are internal stairs leading from the first floor down to the ground floor bedrooms. There is no elevator. This makes the property inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'wasmaschineopstelplaats' which indicates washing machine connections are present in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
No separate laundry room is mentioned. The washing machine placement is in the bathroom, not a dedicated laundry room.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Typically, if a dryer were present, it would be listed alongside the washing machine facilities.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic cable is mentioned (Glasvezelkabel), which typically enables high-speed internet connections.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as one of the provisions.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. Such features are typically highlighted in listings when present.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly states 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as one of the provisions in the property.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned. Water softeners are uncommon in Dutch homes and would typically be mentioned if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Solar panels would typically be highlighted as a selling point if present.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under Energy/Isolatie: 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Double glazing is mentioned but no reference to triple glazing. This premium feature would likely be advertised if present.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under storage section: 'Isolatie: Dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as 'Cv-ketel Intergas HR (gas gestookt combiketel)' - a gas-fired combi boiler. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere. Home batteries are rare and would definitely be highlighted as a premium feature if present.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.