Bright 11th Floor Apartment with Panoramic Sloterplas Views and Spacious West-Facing Balcony
Key Features
Upsides
- The perpetual leasehold has been fully bought off, eliminating ongoing ground rent payments and providing significant long-term financial security and lower housing costs.
- The eleventh-floor location combined with a 13 square meter west-facing balcony offers exceptional views over the Sloterplas, abundant natural light throughout the day, and a high degree of privacy.
- The kitchen and hardwood oak flooring were both renewed in 2023, meaning key interior elements are modern and should not require replacement for many years.
- The apartment was originally configured as a four-room property, offering the flexibility to create a third bedroom if desired, which adds potential value for buyers needing additional sleeping space or a home office.
- The location provides excellent connectivity with multiple public transport options nearby, Sloterdijk Station within short distance, and quick access to the A10 Ring Road for travel to Zuidas, Schiphol, and the wider Randstad region.
Downsides
- The preferred transfer date is September 2026, which means a potential buyer would need to wait approximately two years before being able to move into the property.
- An asbestos clause will be included in the purchase agreement, indicating potential presence of asbestos in the building which could require future remediation work and associated costs.
- The building dates from 1965, and while the HOA is discussing future sustainability measures, such improvements could result in additional financial assessments for owners.
- Total monthly costs are relatively high at 425.04 euros when combining service charges of 257.04 euros and the heating advance of 168 euros.
- There is no private parking available, and the area operates on a paid parking and permit system, which adds ongoing costs for residents with vehicles.
Description
This three-room apartment is situated on the eleventh floor of a well-maintained residential complex on Burgemeester Hogguerstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The property offers approximately 78 square meters of living space and benefits from a highly desirable location directly adjacent to the Sloterplas lake. The apartment has been thoughtfully updated in recent years, with the kitchen and hardwood oak flooring both renewed in 2023.
The elevated position of this apartment provides exceptional advantages in terms of natural light, privacy, and views. Large window sections on both the east and west sides of the living area create a through-living configuration that allows daylight to fill the space throughout the entire day. The western orientation of the main living areas means residents can enjoy afternoon and evening sun, while the eastern windows capture the morning light. From the living room, there is an unobstructed view over the Sloterplas and the surrounding green landscape, offering a sense of space and tranquility that is particularly valued in an urban environment.
The current layout presents two bedrooms, measuring approximately 12.5 square meters and 7.5 square meters respectively. The larger bedroom is equipped with air conditioning, providing additional comfort during warmer months. Both bedrooms have direct access to the balcony, allowing residents to step outside and enjoy the views and fresh air directly from their private sleeping quarters. It is worth noting that the apartment was originally configured as a four-room property, meaning there is a realistic possibility to reinstate a third bedroom by partitioning a section of the current living room. This flexibility may appeal to buyers who require additional sleeping space or a home office.
The kitchen was completely renovated in 2023 and features a contemporary wood-look design. It has been arranged in a practical L-shape and includes a composite worktop along with various built-in appliances. The renovation ensures that this essential space meets modern standards of functionality and aesthetics.
The bathroom is finished with white wall tiles and includes a shower, washbasin, radiator, and a connection for the washing machine. A separate toilet room, which also features a small washbasin, provides additional convenience for daily living. The apartment further benefits from an internal storage room that is well-suited for household items and general storage needs.
One of the most notable features of this property is the spacious west-facing balcony measuring approximately 13 square meters. This outdoor space has been fitted with wooden decking and an electric sunshade, making it a highly usable extension of the living area during the warmer months. The balcony's western orientation means it receives sun from midday through to sunset, and the elevated position ensures that the view over the Sloterplas remains impressive. The combination of size, orientation, and outlook makes this balcony a significant asset to the property.
The building includes a private lockable storage unit in the basement, providing additional space for items such as bicycles, seasonal decorations, or recreational equipment. The central entrance on the ground floor is well-maintained and equipped with lifts and a staircase, ensuring easy access to the upper floors.
The apartment is located in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, an area that has developed into a popular residential neighborhood in recent years. The Sloterplas is literally on the doorstep, offering numerous walking, cycling, and running routes. During summer months, the beaches and recreational facilities around the lake become gathering places for local residents. The Rembrandtpark is also within easy reach, providing another green space for sports, walking, or relaxation.
For daily shopping needs, several commercial centers are readily accessible, including Plein '40-'45, Bos en Lommerplein, and Osdorpplein Shopping Centre. The neighborhood also offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, coffee bars, and sports facilities.
Public transportation connections are excellent, with multiple tram, bus, and metro lines in the immediate vicinity providing easy access to Amsterdam city center and other parts of the city. Sloterdijk Station is located nearby, and by car, the A10 Ring Road can be reached within minutes. This connectivity ensures straightforward travel to the Amsterdam Zuidas business district, Schiphol Airport, and the wider Randstad region.
The property is situated on municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent having been bought off in perpetuity. This is a particularly valuable feature as it provides long-term financial certainty and eliminates ongoing leasehold payments that can otherwise add significantly to housing costs over time.
The Homeowners' Association is active and professionally managed by Newomij. Monthly service charges amount to 257.04 euros, with an additional advance payment of 168 euros per month for heating costs. The HOA has a reserve fund, maintenance plan, and building insurance in place. It is noted that the association is currently discussing potential future sustainability and energy-efficiency improvements for the complex, which may have implications for future costs or assessments.
The apartment has an Energy Label B rating, which is a reasonable performance level for a building constructed in 1965. Double glazing and district heating contribute to this rating. The property is described as move-in ready, requiring no significant renovations before occupation.
Potential buyers should be aware that an asbestos clause will be included in the purchase agreement, which is standard practice for buildings of this era. The preferred transfer date is September 2026, though this is subject to negotiation. Parking in the area is regulated, with options for paid public parking and permit parking available.
The asking price is 440,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,641 euros per square meter of living space. This price is offered on a costs koper basis, meaning the buyer is responsible for transfer taxes and notary fees in addition to the purchase price.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is equipped with a shower ('douche').
Bathtub
A bathtub is not mentioned, and a shower is explicitly listed instead, which is typical for this type of apartment.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the hallway provides access to all rooms, indicating the bathroom is not directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a separate toilet ('toilet bevindt zich separaat van de badkamer').
Heated Towel Rail
The listing mentions a 'radiator' in the bathroom. In Dutch real estate, this typically refers to a heated towel rail, though it is not strictly specified.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned, and it is very uncommon in standard Dutch apartments.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment, not a shared living space.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with its own separate toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a singular 'wastafel' (washbasin) in the bathroom, indicating there is only one sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious balcony of approximately 13 m² on the west side.
Rear Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment and does not have a rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment and does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment and does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no separate terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an 11th-floor apartment without a yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the outdoor space is a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The property is an apartment and does not include a guest house.
Waterfront
The apartment is directly adjacent to the Sloterplas with unobstructed views, though being on the 11th floor it lacks ground-level water access.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an 11th-floor apartment without a garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in this urban apartment setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are present in this apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as being over the Sloterplas and green surroundings, not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is greenery, the main view is the lake (Sloterplas), not a formal garden.
Remarkable Sea View
The Sloterplas is a lake, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of the Sloterplas.
Remarkable Landmark View
The Sloterplas is a notable local feature, but not typically classified as a traditional landmark in the architectural sense.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states the larger bedroom of 12.5 m² is equipped with air conditioning ('voorzien van airconditioning').
Central Heating
The listing mentions 'stadsverwarming' (district heating) and 'Blokverwarming' (block heating), which is a centralized heating system serving the building.
Fireplace
No mention of a fireplace anywhere in the listing. A fireplace would be highly unusual in an 11th-floor apartment from 1965.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated: 'Vrijwel de gehele woning is afgewerkt met een hardhouten eiken vloer' (Almost the entire apartment is finished with a floating hardwood oak floor).
Tiled Floors
No mention of tiled floors as a main feature. The bathroom has white wall tiles but flooring throughout is described as hardwood oak.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly specifies 'hardhouten eiken vloer' (hardwood oak floor), not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpet anywhere in the listing. The flooring is described as hardwood oak throughout.
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating. The heating is district/block heating which typically uses radiators in such 1965 apartment buildings.
Walk In Closet
No mention of a walk-in closet. There is an 'inpandige berging' (internal storage) but this is described as practical storage, not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space is mentioned. The listing notes the possibility to create a third bedroom but doesn't describe a home office.
Skylight
No mention of skylights. An 11th-floor apartment in a 1965 building would typically not have skylights.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams. A 1965 Dutch apartment building would not typically feature exposed beams.
Bay Window
No mention of bay windows. The listing describes 'grote raampartijen' (large windows) but not bay windows specifically.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of a pool, which would be extremely unusual for this type of 1965 apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna anywhere in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No mention of ornamental plasterwork. A renovated 1965 apartment would unlikely retain or feature such decorative elements.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The 2023 kitchen has a contemporary wood look, and there are hardwood oak floors, but no specific Scandinavian design elements like minimalist white aesthetics or specific Scandinavian furniture are mentioned.
Modern
The kitchen and floors were renovated in 2023 with contemporary styling. The apartment is described as move-in ready, but it's a 1965 building so the modern feel is limited to recent updates.
Industrial
No mention of exposed brick, concrete, metal elements, or industrial design features. This is a typical 1965 Dutch apartment.
Mediterranean
No mention of terracotta, warm colors, Mediterranean tiles, or any Mediterranean design elements.
Classic
It's a 1965 building, but the recent 2023 renovations with contemporary wood-look kitchen suggest the styling has been updated away from classic elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 1965, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1965, which is mid-20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1965 as a 'portiekflat' in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, this perfectly represents the post-war functional building style designed for mass housing.
Modernist
While renovated recently with modern finishes, the 1965 building structure itself is more functional than modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1965.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The text explicitly states the kitchen is set up in a practical L-shape and is a 'closed kitchen', which rules out an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes a 'gesloten keuken' (closed/separate kitchen).
Build In Coffee Maker
Considered a premium luxury feature that would likely be highlighted if present; absent from the 'various built-in appliances' description.
Boiling Water Tap
A specific luxury feature usually explicitly mentioned (e.g., Quooker) if available; not mentioned here.
Downdraft Extractor
A specific high-end ventilation system that would typically be highlighted; there is no mention of it.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a standard private apartment, not a shared housing or student accommodation.
Design Kitchen
Described as contemporary with a wood-look and composite worktop, which is stylish but not necessarily an ultra-premium 'design' brand kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the kitchen was 'fully renovated in 2023'.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' indicating only public/paid parking options, no private parking included with the apartment.
Storage Room
The listing mentions both an internal storage room ('inpandige berging') and a private lockable storage unit in the basement ('eigen afsluitbare berging in de onderbouw').
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
The apartment is on the 11th floor of a 1965 apartment building; no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
While there is a storage unit in the 'onderbouw' (basement), this is described as a storage box ('bergbox'), not a traditional cellar space.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
The 'onderbouw' refers to basement storage, not underground parking. No underground parking facility is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging infrastructure is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
While 'Schuur/berging Box' is listed in features, this refers to a basement storage box in an apartment building, not a separate shed structure.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), confirming there is no free street parking.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as an available parking option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot rental price is mentioned in the listing.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is for sale with this property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states there is an active Vereniging van Eigenaren (VvE) professionally managed by Newomij, with service costs of €257.04 per month.
Leasehold
The property is on leasehold land (erfpacht) owned by the Municipality of Amsterdam, though the ground rent has been bought off in perpetuity.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist section shows 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist section shows 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
Service costs of €257.04 per month plus a heating advance of €168 per month are explicitly stated.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist section shows 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist section shows 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist section shows 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'Verzorgde centrale entree met liften' (well-maintained central entrance with elevators).
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'Verzorgde centrale entree' (well-maintained central entrance), indicating a shared entrance rather than a private one.
Automatic Gate
The property is a standard apartment flat; there is no mention of an automatic gate.
Gated Community
The building is described as a 'Portiekflat' (apartment flat) with a central entrance, not as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
While there is an elevator providing access to the 11th floor, no specific wheelchair accessibility features (like widened doorways, adapted bathrooms, or ramp access) are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the bathroom.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room; the washing machine connection is located in the bathroom.
Dryer
A dryer is not mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Smart Home
There are no smart home features mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned and is highly uncommon in Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) in both the description and the features section.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions double glazing. For a 1965 apartment with an Energy Label B, triple glazing is highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Heat Pump
The property is heated via 'stadsverwarming' (district heating) and 'blokverwarming' (block heating), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery, which is exceptionally rare in Dutch apartments, especially those utilizing district heating.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features electric outdoor sunshades (buitenzonwering) to reduce heat gain and utilizes a centralized district heating system (stadsverwarming).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.