








Charming Ground Floor Apartment with Garden in Amsterdam West Monument
Key Features
Description
This attractive ground floor apartment is situated in a municipal monument in Amsterdam West, located on the quiet De Wittenkade within the De Wittenbuurt-Noord neighborhood. The property offers a combination of historical character and practical living space, with a total living area of 59 square meters and a delightful backyard of 39 square meters.
The building in which this apartment is situated consists of a total of eight apartments. The Owners Association (VvE) is active and professionally managed, with a multi-year maintenance plan and a reserve fund in place. The monthly contribution to the VvE is set at 187 euros.
Access to the property is gained through electrically operated doors leading to a central hall with attractive tile work. The entrance door to this specific apartment is located on the left side of the hallway.
Upon entering the apartment, you find yourself in an entrance hall that provides space for a wardrobe and houses the meter cupboard. The living room is an impressive feature of this property, measuring a generous 10 meters in length. It benefits from two windows with stained glass details that offer views over the kade (canal). The living room also features an antique fireplace and a large built-in cupboard with double doors.
Two glass doors connect the living room to the bedroom located at the garden side of the property. The bedroom measures approximately 9 square meters and also features an antique fireplace. French doors open directly from the bedroom onto the green backyard and a sheltered wooden terrace.
The garden is 39 square meters in size and is oriented towards the southeast, ensuring pleasant sunlight exposure throughout the day. The garden is neatly paved and includes an old wooden shed of 3 square meters, providing additional storage space.
The bathroom is compact but functional, equipped with a shower and a washbasin. There is a separate toilet with a classic cistern, maintaining the period feel of the property.
The kitchen is enclosed and features an antique granito countertop, a wide gas stove with oven, and antique cupboards. Opposite the main counter, there is an additional work surface beneath which the refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer are conveniently housed. From the kitchen, you can step directly onto the wide wooden terrace and into the green backyard.
The property is located on its own land (not leasehold), which is a significant advantage in the Amsterdam housing market. The apartment is classified with an energy label of D and is partially equipped with double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a HR combi boiler (gas-fired combination boiler) which is owned by the apartment holder.
In terms of accessibility, the ground floor location makes this apartment suitable for people with disabilities and for elderly residents. The property is all on one level.
The location of this apartment is exceptionally convenient. Situated in Amsterdam West on a quiet canal, it is just a stone's throw from Westerpark and the city center. Public transport stops nearby on the van Limburg Stirumstraat, where you will also find various shops and supermarkets. The Haarlemmerplein is only a 5-minute walk away, as is the entrance to Westerpark. Parking is available directly in front of the door with a parking permit.
The property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Amsterdam history, with its monument status, period features such as stained glass windows and antique fireplaces, combined with practical amenities and an excellent location near one of Amsterdam's most popular parks.

