








Charming 1930s terraced house with bay window and energy label A in Amstelveen
Key Features
Description
This property is a 1930s mid-terrace house located on De Surmontstraat in the Elsrijk West district of Amstelveen. The house was built in 1937 and has a living area of 98 square meters with a gross floor area of 130 square meters. The plot covers 88 square meters and the total volume of the building is 248 cubic meters. The asking price is 800,000 euros, costs borne by the buyer.
The exterior of the property presents typical characteristics of 1930s architecture. The facade features a distinctive bay window at the front, stained glass details, and a red front door with an arched design element. These architectural features give the house a recognizable period character. The roof is a pitched roof covered with tiles.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that includes a separate toilet with a small sink. The living room benefits from a ceiling height of 2.75 meters, which creates a spacious and open atmosphere. At the front of the living room, the bay window allows additional natural light to enter and adds character to the space. At the rear, French doors provide access to the backyard. A wood-burning stove is installed in the living room, serving as a warm focal point during colder months. The layout accommodates both a comfortable seating area and a sizeable dining table. The entire ground floor has a wooden floor finish.
The kitchen is open-plan and designed in a style that references the 1930s character of the house. It is equipped with several built-in appliances: a refrigerator with freezer compartment, microwave, oven, extractor hood, induction cooktop, and dishwasher. The kitchen also has a door leading directly to the backyard.
The front garden faces east, which means it receives morning sunlight. This makes it a suitable spot for sitting outside early in the day. The backyard is oriented to the southwest, providing sunlight for most of the afternoon and evening. The backyard measures approximately 24 square meters, with a depth of 6 meters and a width of 5 meters. It is described as an intimate city garden and is accessible via a rear path.
The first floor contains three rooms. Two of these are spacious bedrooms, both featuring built-in wardrobe closets. The third room is of a size suitable for use as a child's bedroom, guest room, or home office space. The bathroom on this floor is compactly arranged and includes a bathtub combined with a shower, a vanity unit with sink, and a toilet.
The second floor is currently configured as one large bedroom. According to the listing, this space can be divided into two separate rooms if desired. The listing also mentions that installing a dormer window could create additional usable space on this floor. Practical facilities on this level include connections for a washing machine and dryer, as well as the central heating system. The boiler is a Remeha gas-fired combination unit installed in 2020 and is included in the sale. The property has 12 solar panels installed.
Regarding energy efficiency, the house has an energy label A rating. Insulation measures include roof insulation and floor insulation. The heating and hot water are provided by the gas-fired combination boiler.
The property is situated on freehold land, meaning there is no ground lease (erfpacht) applicable.
The location is described as central yet green. The Stadshart shopping center, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural facilities, is within short distance. The Amsterdamseweg, with its specialty shops, delicatessens, and dining establishments, is within walking distance. The A9 motorway, as well as bus, tram, and metro connections, can be reached within a few minutes. For recreational purposes, both Broersepark and the Amsterdamse Bos are located nearby. Amsterdam Zuid can be reached by bicycle in approximately 15 minutes. At this location, it is possible to apply for parking permits for up to two vehicles, though the area has both paid parking and permit-based parking.
The listing notes that an age clause and asbestos clause apply to the property, which is standard for buildings of this era. The measurements and surface areas have been calculated according to the NEN 2580 standard used in the Dutch real estate industry.
The house offers four bedrooms in total across three living floors, with one bathroom and one separate toilet on the ground floor. The property is classified as a single-family terraced house of existing construction. The transfer terms are to be negotiated, and the property status is listed as available.

