Bright and Efficient 2-Room Apartment in Venserpolder, Amsterdam
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features an excellent central location with outstanding accessibility to public transport, including metro line 53, and major highways, making travel to the city center and surrounding areas very convenient.
- Residents enjoy a vibrant living environment with immediate access to major entertainment venues like the Ziggo Dome and Johan Cruijff ArenA, as well as green recreational spots like the Nelson Mandelapark and Gaasperplas.
- The apartment benefits from a generous amount of natural light and a practical, efficient layout that maximizes the use of the available space.
- A significant financial advantage is that the ground lease canon has been fully paid off until November 2034, removing this periodic cost for the current owner for that period.
Downsides
- The living space is relatively compact at 33 square meters, which may feel limiting for those requiring more room or storage.
- The ground lease canon is only paid off until the year 2034, meaning new financial obligations regarding the leasehold will arise after that date.
- The homeowners association (VvE) administration appears minimal or inactive based on the listing, with no indications of a KvK registration, annual meetings, or a maintenance plan, which could pose risks for future maintenance.
- Parking is dependent on public parking and permits rather than having a private dedicated spot.
Description
This listing presents a well-arranged and light apartment situated in a central location within the city of Amsterdam. For those seeking a comfortable residence in the popular Venserpolder neighborhood, this property is certainly worthy of a viewing. The apartment is located on the second floor and features a layout that maximizes the sense of space and comfort, despite its modest size. The residence is designed to be practical and efficient, offering a pleasant living environment for individuals or couples looking for a home in a vibrant part of the capital.
Upon entering the building, residents find themselves in a closed portiek with a bell panel, providing access to the various homes in the complex. The apartment is situated on the second floor, offering a good balance between accessibility and privacy. The interior of the home is defined by its neat condition and the abundance of natural light that floods the living spaces. This natural light creates a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the day, making the apartment feel larger and more open than the square footage might suggest at first glance.
The layout of the apartment is both functional and smart. The entrance leads into a hall which serves as the central artery of the home. Directly opposite the hall, one finds the bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with practical amenities including a sink and a toilet, ensuring that daily routines are convenient and comfortable. Moving from the hall towards the living areas, one encounters the neat kitchen. The kitchen is in a good state of repair and comes with various built-in appliances. Among these appliances are a dishwasher and an oven, which add a level of modern convenience to the home, allowing for easy meal preparation and cleanup.
The living room is a particular highlight of the apartment, thanks to the large window sections that allow for a generous amount of natural light. This pleasant light incidence makes the living area an enjoyable place to relax or entertain guests. Adjacent to the living area is the bedroom. The bedroom is practically laid out and is separated from the living space by a wall. This separation provides a distinct private area for sleeping and resting, contributing to the overall comfort and efficient use of the available space. The feeling of comfort within the home is further enhanced by the practical division of the rooms and the airy atmosphere created by the windows.
In addition to the living space, the property includes a shared storage facility located in the basement of the building. This external storage box is ideal for keeping items that are not needed on a daily basis, such as bicycles, suitcases, or seasonal decorations. This feature helps to keep the apartment itself clutter-free and organized, adding to the overall livability of the home.
The location of the apartment in the Venserpolder district offers a unique blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility. Venserpolder is a green and spacious neighborhood that is advantageously situated between the Bijlmer ArenA station and Duivendrecht station. The area is characterized by its broad lanes and green inner courtyards, providing a pleasant environment for residents to enjoy. The diverse residential complexes in the area contribute to a varied and interesting streetscape.
For those who enjoy an active lifestyle or cultural activities, the immediate surroundings offer a wealth of options. The location is near several major recreational and entertainment venues including Pathé ArenA, AFAS Live, the Ziggo Dome, and the Johan Cruijff ArenA. These venues host a wide range of events, from concerts and sports matches to film screenings, ensuring that there is always something to do just a short distance from home. Furthermore, the nearby Nelson Mandelapark offers extensive opportunities for sports and recreation. The park is also known for hosting the annual Kwaku Festival, a popular event that draws visitors from all over the city.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to the Gaasperplas. This large body of water is a delightful spot in the summer months, perfect for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors. It provides a natural retreat where residents can escape the hustle and bustle of the city without having to travel far. For daily necessities, the Amsterdamse Poort shopping center is in the direct vicinity, offering a wide range of shops for groceries and other needs. Additionally, the popular World of Food market is a short bike ride away, offering a diverse selection of international cuisines for dining out or taking away.
The accessibility of the property is excellent, both by public transport and by car. The metro station Venserpolder is within walking distance of the complex. From here, metro line 53 provides a direct connection to Amsterdam Central Station in approximately fifteen minutes. This makes the city center and other parts of Amsterdam easily accessible for work or leisure. For those who prefer to drive, the location is equally convenient. There is parking available in front of the door, and the major arterial roads A1, A2, A9, and the ring A10 can be reached within a few minutes. This ensures that residents can quickly and easily reach surrounding cities and regions.
Technical features of the property include a central heating boiler for heating and tap water, ensuring a reliable supply of warmth and hot water. The apartment is located on the first residential layer of a portiekflat that was built in 1984. The roof is a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The energy label of the property is C, which indicates a reasonable level of energy efficiency, helped by the presence of double glazing throughout the home. The living area measures 33 square meters with a volume of 115 cubic meters, containing two rooms in total, one of which is the bedroom.
An important financial aspect of this property is the ground lease situation. The canon for the ground lease has been paid off until the 30th of November 2034. This means that the owner does not have to pay periodic ground lease fees for this period, which can result in significant monthly savings. The service costs for the apartment building are set at 137.69 euros per month, which covers the maintenance of common areas and shared facilities.
The property is offered for 220000 euros buyer costs. The cadastral designation places the property in the municipality of Amsterdam, specifically in the section Weesperkarspel A. The ownership situation involves municipal ownership burdened with leasehold. The parking situation is regulated by public parking and parking permits, which is standard for this area of Amsterdam.
In summary, this apartment in Venserpolder offers a practical and light-filled living space in a well-connected and amenity-rich part of Amsterdam. The combination of a good layout, modern conveniences, and the vibrant surroundings makes it a compelling option for potential residents. The proximity to major event venues, green parks, and efficient transport links ensures a high quality of life, while the paid-off ground lease provides a financial advantage for the coming years. This home represents a solid opportunity for those looking to live in a dynamic and accessible neighborhood.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The features list explicitly mentions 'Douche' (shower) under bathroom provisions.
Bathtub
The listing mentions a shower ('Douche') in the bathroom features but does not mention a bathtub ('bad' or 'ligbad'), and the small size of the apartment (33m²) makes the presence of a bathtub unlikely.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the bathroom is located opposite the hall ('Tegenover de hal bevindt zich de badkamer'), not directly connected to the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The property has only one bathroom which contains the toilet. No separate guest toilet is mentioned.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom features.
Rain Shower
The listing specifies a 'Douche' but does not describe it as a 'Regendouche' (rain shower), which would typically be highlighted as a specific feature.
Double Shower
The apartment is small (33m²) and no double shower is mentioned in the features.
Shared Shower
The listing describes a private apartment with its own bathroom facilities, not shared accommodations.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is located within the private bathroom of the apartment.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink), not a double sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a second-floor apartment in a 1984 'portiekflat'. The detailed 'Indeling' and 'Kenmerken' sections make no mention of a balcony, which would be a primary selling feature. The apartment has 33 m² of living space, and the description focuses on interior light and layout, with no reference to outdoor access.
Rear Garden
The property is a second-floor apartment in a multi-story building block. A rear garden is architecturally impossible for this unit type.
Front Garden
As a second-floor apartment, it cannot have a front garden. The 'Buitenruimte' (outdoor space) section is also empty.
Side Garden
Side gardens are not possible for an individual apartment unit on the second floor of a larger building complex.
Terrace
A ground-floor terrace is impossible for a second-floor apartment. The listing does not describe any private outdoor area for the unit itself.
Rooftop Terrace
While the building has a flat roof, there is no mention of roof access for residents. Such a feature would be explicitly highlighted if present, especially in a city like Amsterdam.
Barbecue Area
With no balcony, garden, or terrace, a dedicated barbecue area is not possible.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment with no private land. A fenced yard is not applicable.
Patio
Similar to a terrace, a patio is not a feature for a second-floor apartment in this context.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned or implied for this apartment unit.
Guest House
The property is a 33 m² apartment. A guest house is not part of the listing.
Waterfront
The listing mentions the Gaasperplas is nearby, but the apartment itself is in the Venserpolder neighbourhood, described as having green courtyards and avenues, not a waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
There is no private outdoor space for a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of equestrian facilities associated with this urban apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not applicable to a city apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
Not possible for this property type and size.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
Requires outdoor space which is not present.
Private Tennis Court
Not applicable to this property.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is in a flat region; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the second floor in a low-rise residential neighbourhood. A panoramic or remarkable city view is not possible from this location.
Remarkable Garden View
The neighbourhood has 'groene binnentuinen' (green courtyards). While a view of these gardens is plausible from the second floor, it is not described as 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland and Amsterdam has no sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
The apartment is not located near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
While near the ArenA, the second-floor location in a dense block likely obstructs any direct views of landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Central Heating
Fireplace
Underfloor Heating
Walk In Closet
Skylight
Exposed Beams
Bay Window
Private Indoor Pool
Private Indoor Sauna
French Doors
Ornamental Plasterwork
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Modern
Industrial
Mediterranean
Classic
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 1984 and is a portiekflat, which is a modern housing type, not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1984, which is late 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1984, this portiekflat is a quintessential example of post-war functional architecture designed for mass housing.
Modernist
The building adheres to modernist principles of form following function and lack of ornamentation, typical for its era.
Newly Build
The building is from 1984 ('Bestaande bouw'), so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with an 'oven'.
Kitchen Island
The apartment is 33 m² and built in 1984. The layout description (Hall -> Kitchen -> Living room) suggests a traditional, enclosed kitchen layout rather than an open plan with an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text describes walking from the hall to the kitchen, and the living room is described separately. This implies a separate kitchen rather than a fully open plan, though not explicitly confirmed.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment (2-kamerappartement), not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'nette' (neat) and in 'goede staat' (good state), but lacks adjectives like 'luxurious', 'modern', or 'design' typically associated with high-end designer kitchens.
New Kitchen
The description states the kitchen is in 'good condition' and the building is from 1984. There is no mention of a recent renovation or installation date, suggesting it is an older, maintained kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions 'Er is parkeergelegenheid voor de deur' (There is parking in front of the door) and lists 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Public parking and parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'In de onderbouw beschikt de woning over een gedeelde berging' (In the basement the property has a shared storage room) and lists 'Schuur/berging Box' in the features.
Garage
The listing describes parking as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) and makes no mention of a private garage.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage mentioned, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The property is a 2-room apartment on the second floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
While there is a storage box in the 'onderbouw' (underbuilding/basement), the listing specifically calls it a 'berging' (storage room/box) rather than a 'kelder' (cellar).
Covered Parking
The parking is described as 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) in front of the door, which implies uncovered street parking.
Underground Parking
The listing indicates public street parking with permits rather than underground parking ownership or rental.
Workshop
The property is a 33m² apartment, and there is no mention of a workshop space.
Shed
The storage provided is a 'Box' in the underbuilding, not an external 'schuur' (shed).
Street Parking Free
The features list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits), which implies that parking is regulated and not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features explicitly list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the parking type.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a 'Portiekflat' (apartment) and the listing explicitly mentions 'Servicekosten' and a 'VvE checklist', indicating the presence of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Erfpachtcanon afgekocht t/m 30-11-2034' and 'Eigendomssituatie: Gemeentelijk eigendom belast met erfpacht', confirming the property is on leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Nee'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee'.
Oa Fees
The listing specifies 'Servicekosten: € 137,69 per maand' and 'Bijdrage VvE: € 137,69 per maand', confirming that fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Nee'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The 'VvE checklist' section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Nee'.
Open Viewing
The listing text does not contain any dates or times for open viewings.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building is a 'portiekflat' (gallery flat) built in 1984 with 3 floors. Elevators are uncommon in such low-rise gallery flats in Amsterdam, and none is mentioned in the text or features.
Intercom
The description explicitly states there is an 'Afgesloten portiek met bellentableau' (closed porch with doorbell board), implying an intercom entry system.
Private Entrance
The property is a 'portiekflat', which by definition uses a shared entrance or gallery for multiple units.
Automatic Gate
Parking is described as 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (public parking and permits), indicating there is no gated access or automatic gate.
Gated Community
The location is a standard apartment block in a city neighborhood (Venserpolder), not a secured gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 1st or 2nd floor ('1e woonlaag' / 'tweede verdieping') in a building likely without an elevator, requiring stair access. No specific accessibility adaptations are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The description details the layout (hall, bathroom, kitchen, living room/bedroom) and mentions a storage box in the basement, but there is no mention of a dedicated laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The 'Features' section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (Cable TV), which typically implies the availability of high-speed internet in Dutch listings, though not guaranteed without explicit mention.
Smart Home
The apartment is described as existing construction from 1984. There is no mention of smart home features or integrations.
Cable Tv
The 'Features' list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (Cable TV) under the provisions section.
Water Softener
Water softeners are extremely rare in standard Amsterdam apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in the features list under 'Energie' -> 'Isolatie' as 'Dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing and makes no mention of triple glazing.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as a gas-fired CV boiler ('Cv-ketel, Gas gestookt'). There is no mention of a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features double glazing and holds an Energy Label C.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.