Renovated Ground-Floor Apartment with Garden in Rivierenbuurt
Key Features
Upsides
- The ground lease (erfpacht) has been perpetually bought off, meaning there are no future leasehold payments.
- The apartment was fully renovated and modernized four years ago and features a high-quality finish including herringbone floors, underfloor heating, and Energy Label A.
- The property includes a private 45 m² rear garden with a covered wooden terrace, which is a significant asset in the city.
- The location in Rivierenbuurt is central and green, offering excellent proximity to parks, shops, public transport (including the North/South line), and major highways (A10 and A2).
Downsides
- The Homeowners Association (VvE) is recently established and not yet fully organized, with no service costs, reserve fund, or maintenance plan currently in place, which poses a potential future financial risk.
- Parking in the area is subject to a paid parking system and requires permits.
- The garden faces Northeast, which typically results in less direct sunlight in the evening compared to South or West-facing gardens.
- The apartment is located on the ground floor, which may offer less privacy and potentially more noise compared to upper-floor apartments.
Description
This beautifully finished ground-floor apartment is presented for sale on the characteristic Boterdiepstraat in the popular Rivierenbuurt district. The property is situated in a quiet and green street, offering a peaceful living environment while maintaining a central location. The current owners have thoroughly renovated and modernized the residence four years ago. In combination with the spacious garden, the property presents an attractive package for potential buyers seeking a move-in ready home where one can simply place their furniture and immediately begin enjoying the new living space.
The location within the Rivierenbuurt is a significant feature of this listing. This neighborhood is known for being a peaceful and charming area with a central position and a wide range of amenities within easy reach. For daily grocery shopping, various shops are available within a short walking distance. The immediate surrounding area offers an extensive selection of cozy cafes, restaurants, and local shops. The lively Rijnstraat and Maasstraat are located just around the corner and feature a diverse range of shops and hospitality establishments. This ensures that residents have access to both daily necessities and more specialized retail options without needing to travel far.
In addition to the urban amenities, the property benefits from an ideal green living environment. Several major parks are located within walking distance, including the Amstelpark, Martin Luther Kingpark, and Beatrixpark. These green spaces host popular events throughout the year, such as De Parade, Taste of Amsterdam, and the Pure Markt. This provides residents with opportunities for recreation and cultural activities right on their doorstep. The accessibility of the location is excellent, with the Zuidas business district, the De Pijp area, and Schiphol Airport all easily reachable. Various tram, metro, and bus connections are located nearby. Furthermore, station RAI and the North/South metro line are just a few minutes walk away. For those traveling by car, the location is very advantageous due to the quick connections to the A10 ring road and the A2 motorway. There is also sufficient parking available in the area, although a permit system is in place.
Entering the property via the private entrance leads to the hall which provides access to the apartment. The layout begins with the spacious and extended living room. This room is fitted with an attractive herringbone floor and includes underfloor heating for comfort. A large sliding door opens onto the delightful rear garden. The garden is equipped with an atmospheric wooden canopy, allowing residents to sit outside even during less favorable weather conditions. The open kitchen is sleekly designed and includes various built-in appliances, making it a functional and modern space for cooking and dining.
The apartment offers two generous sized bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for residents or guests. There is a luxurious bathroom which includes a walk-in shower and a vanity unit. Additionally, the property features a separate toilet room for convenience and privacy. Practicality has been considered in the layout with the inclusion of a large storage cupboard and a separate cupboard designated for the washing machine and dryer. This helps keep the living spaces organized and clutter free.
In terms of technical specifications, the property has an Energy Label A, indicating that it is fully insulated and energy efficient. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler, specifically a gas-fired combi boiler which is owned by the property. The hot water is also supplied via this central heating system. The building itself dates back to 1934 but has been significantly updated. The roof is a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The living area measures approximately 77 square meters with a volume of 277 cubic meters. The apartment is situated on the ground floor, which offers easy access without the need for stairs.
The outdoor space is a notable feature of this home. The rear garden covers an area of 45 square meters. It measures 7.5 meters in depth and 6 meters in width. The garden is situated on the northeast, which means it can offer a pleasant environment at different times of the day. The presence of the wooden overkapping adds to the usability of the garden.
From a legal perspective, the ground lease or erfpacht for this property has been perpetually bought off. This is a significant advantage in the Amsterdam real estate market as it means the buyer will not be subject to recurring ground lease payments, offering financial security and predictability. The Homeowners Association, known as the VvE, has recently been established and is currently being further organized. At this moment, no service costs are being charged. It is important to note that because the VvE is new, a reserve fund is not yet present and a multi-year maintenance plan is not yet in place, which is typical for a newly formed association.
The property is offered with an asking price of 825,000 euros costs buyer. The acceptance of the offer is in consultation. The status of the property is available. This ground-floor apartment combines the charm of the Rivierenbuurt with modern amenities and a practical layout, making it a suitable option for those looking to live in a well-connected and green part of Amsterdam.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'luxe badkamer met inloopdouche' (luxury bathroom with walk-in shower) and 'Inloopdouche' in the features list.
Bathtub
The listing specifies a walk-in shower ('inloopdouche') and makes no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a single bathroom accessible from the living area serving two bedrooms, rather than a bathroom connected directly to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The text explicitly mentions a 'separate toiletruimte' (separate toilet room) and lists '1 apart toilet' in the features.
Double Shower
The listing describes a single walk-in shower without indicating multiple heads or a double width.
Shared Shower
The property is a self-contained apartment, so the shower is private and not shared with other households.
Shared Toilet
The property is a self-contained apartment with private toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The description mentions a vanity unit ('wastafelmeubel') but does not specify a double sink, which would typically be highlighted.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The English translation states 'Underfloor heating throughout the apartment' and the Dutch features confirm 'Vloerverwarming'.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a ground-floor apartment with a garden and a covered terrace, but does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'heerlijke achtertuin' (wonderful rear garden) with dimensions of 45 m².
Front Garden
The listing only mentions a rear garden ('achtertuin'). In this type of Amsterdam ground-floor apartment, a front garden is often absent or public, and it is not listed.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The English text specifically mentions a 'charming wooden covered terrace' ('sfeervolle houten overkapping').
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a ground-floor apartment ('Benedenwoning'), so a rooftop terrace is impossible.
Patio
The 'covered terrace' implies a paved outdoor area suitable for sitting, which is synonymous with a patio in this context.
Veranda
The Dutch 'overkapping' is translated as 'covered terrace'. While similar to a veranda, 'terrace' is the specific term used in the provided English translation.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house or separate annex.
Waterfront
The property is located on Boterdiepstraat, a street, and there is no mention of water proximity.
Kitchen Garden
Not mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
Not present in an urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not present in an urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
Not present in an urban apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Not mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
Not present in an urban apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which is flat.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the ground floor in a quiet street. The view is of the garden or street, not a panoramic city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room features sliding doors opening onto a spacious 45m² garden. The garden view is a primary feature.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
Not located near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmarks are visible from a ground-floor apartment in this street.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions heating (Cv-ketel, floor heating) but makes no mention of air conditioning. In Amsterdam apartments of this size, AC is rare unless specified.
Central Heating
The listing specifies 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and underfloor heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features list.
Hardwood Floors
The listing describes a 'visgraatvloer' (herringbone floor). In Dutch real estate, this typically refers to wood parquet, though ceramic tiles mimicking this pattern are possible.
Tiled Floors
While the bathroom and toilet are likely tiled, the main living area is explicitly described as having a herringbone floor. 'Tiled floors' as a primary feature is usually distinguished from the described wood flooring.
Laminate Flooring
The listing describes a 'herringbone floor' and 'high-quality finishes', which implies real wood parquet rather than laminate.
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions a herringbone floor and underfloor heating, which are incompatible with wall-to-wall carpeting. No carpet is mentioned.
Underfloor Heating
The description explicitly states the living room features a herringbone floor 'met vloerverwarming' (with underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions two bedrooms and a 'large storage cupboard', but does not mention a walk-in closet within a bedroom.
Home Office
There is no specific mention of a dedicated home office space or work room. It has two bedrooms and a living room.
Skylight
The property is a ground-floor apartment ('benedenwoning') with a flat roof. The layout mentions a 'schuifpui' (sliding door) but no skylights.
Exposed Beams
The property has been fully renovated and modernized with a sleek design. Exposed beams are typically a feature retained in industrial or rustic renovations, not modern sleek ones.
Bay Window
The listing mentions a 'schuifpui' (sliding door) to the garden but does not mention a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a 77 m² apartment in an urban area; a private pool is impossible based on the size and context.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the description of the bathroom or other features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions a 'large storage cupboard' and a utility cupboard, but does not specify built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.
French Doors
The listing specifies a 'grote schuifpui' (large sliding door), which is distinct from French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The building is from 1934, but the description emphasizes a 'sleek' and 'modernized' interior following a full renovation, suggesting period details like plasterwork were likely removed or covered.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The interior features a herringbone floor, clean lines ('strak vormgegeven'), and a bright, modernized atmosphere, which align with Scandinavian design principles, though not explicitly stated.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the property was 'fully renovated and modernized' four years ago, features a 'sleek modern design' open kitchen, and is move-in ready with high-quality finishes.
Industrial
The description emphasizes a quiet, green, and luxurious atmosphere rather than an industrial loft style. There are no mentions of exposed brick, metal, or raw materials.
Mediterranean
The property is located in Amsterdam with a Northeast-facing garden. There is no mention of Mediterranean architectural features, colors, or materials.
Classic
While the building dates from 1934 and is on a 'characteristic street', the interior has been completely modernized and renovated, removing most classic period features in favor of a sleek look.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1934 and is located on a 'characteristic' street in the Rivierenbuurt.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1934, which places it firmly in the early 20th-century architectural style (likely Amsterdam School).
Post War Functional
Built in 1934, which is pre-war (WWII).
Modernist
While the interior was renovated recently, the building shell is from 1934 and represents a traditional style, not a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The listing states 'Bestaande bouw' (Existing construction) and 'Bouwjaar 1934' (Year built 1934).
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The text explicitly states 'De open keuken' (Dutch) and 'The open-plan kitchen' (English).
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with its own entrance.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'sleek vormgegeven' (sleek design), 'modern design', and with a 'high-quality finish' (hoog afwerkingsniveau), suggesting a design-focused aesthetic.
New Kitchen
The property was 'completely renovated and modernized four years ago'. While not brand new, 4 years is relatively recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'Parkeergelegenheid: Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits) and the description states 'voldoende parkeergelegenheid beschikbaar' (ample parking available).
Storage Room
The description mentions 'Praktisch zijn de grote bergkast en de aparte kast met plaats voor de wasmachine en droger' (Practical features include a large storage cupboard and a dedicated utility cupboard).
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing. The parking information only mentions street parking and permits.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present.
Double Garage
No garage is present.
Attic
The property is a ground-floor apartment ('benedenwoning') and there is no mention of an attic or private roof access in the layout.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the layout or features list.
Bike Storage
The listing does not mention a specific bike storage facility. While bikes might be stored in the garden or storage cupboard, a dedicated 'bike storage' feature is not listed.
Covered Parking
The parking is described as street parking with permits, not covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an EV charging station or electric vehicle facilities.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The garden features a 'houten overkapping' (wooden covered terrace), but no shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking facilities.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No specific parking spot for rent is listed, only general street parking with permits.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'De VvE is recent opgericht' (The Homeowners Association is recently established).
Leasehold
The listing indicates the property is on 'erfpacht' (leasehold), specifically stating it is 'eeuwigdurend afgekocht' (perpetually bought off).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The feature checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The feature checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
The feature checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Nee' (Periodic contribution: No) and the description confirms 'Momenteel worden er geen servicekosten in rekening gebracht'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The feature checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee' (Reserve fund present: No).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The feature checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The feature checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building dates from 1934 and is a ground-floor apartment. Elevators are extremely rare in this type of construction in Amsterdam and are not mentioned in the listing.
Security Cameras
This is a standard residential apartment in a city neighborhood. Security cameras are not standard features and would be explicitly mentioned if present.
Private Entrance
The description explicitly states 'Via de eigen entree komt u binnen' (Via your own entrance you enter).
Automatic Gate
The property is located on a street in a residential neighborhood (Boterdiepstraat), not a gated community. There is no mention of a gate.
Gated Community
The property is situated on a public street in the Rivierenbuurt district, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor with a private entrance and has a walk-in shower. However, there is no mention of lowered thresholds or widened doors, which are crucial for full accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states there is a 'separate cupboard with space for the washing machine', which in a renovated context implies the presence of necessary plumbing and electrical connections.
Laundry Room
The listing describes a 'separate cupboard' (aparte kast) for the washing machine and dryer, not a full dedicated laundry room.
Cable Tv
The 'Kenmerken' (Features) section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' under 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities).
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in Amsterdam apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing does not mention solar panels in the description or the technical features. Given the detailed description of other renovations, their absence suggests they are not installed.
Wall Insulation
The feature list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated), which in the context of Dutch real estate listings encompasses wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
The feature list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated), which encompasses floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
The feature list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated). As a ground-floor apartment in a building with a flat roof, this implies relevant roof insulation for the property.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel' and 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (Gas-fired combi boiler), indicating a traditional gas heating system rather than a heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned in the listing. This is a specific feature that would typically be highlighted if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A and is described as 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) following a renovation four years ago. It also features underfloor heating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.