Spacious and Bright Apartment with South-Facing Balcony in Amstelveen
Key Features
Description
This lovely, spacious and bright apartment is located on the fifth floor of a well maintained building in the Watercirkelbuurt neighborhood of Amstelveen. With approximately 98 square meters of living space, this three room apartment is currently configured as a two room layout but can easily be converted back to include a second bedroom. The property features a generous south facing balcony of approximately 18 square meters, offering unobstructed views over Amstelveen.
The apartment is characterized by its large rooms and expansive windows, which allow an abundance of natural light to flood the interior. The living and dining area spans nearly 40 square meters, creating a wonderful sense of space and openness. This L shaped room provides ample space for both a comfortable seating area and a dining setup, making it ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings at home.
The building itself features a representative and spacious entrance with automatically operated doors, a video intercom system for security, and two elevators serving all floors. Each floor contains six apartments, all accessed through an internal entrance, ensuring privacy and a sense of community among residents.
Upon entering the apartment, you find yourself in a welcoming hallway that includes a storage cupboard, a dedicated wardrobe area, and a luxurious separate toilet room. The thoughtful layout provides practical storage solutions while maintaining a clean and organized appearance.
The separate kitchen is well equipped with modern built in appliances, including a refrigerator with a three drawer freezer compartment, a ceramic cooktop, a combination microwave and oven, a dishwasher, and a recirculation extractor hood. The kitchen also offers plentiful practical cupboard space for all your culinary storage needs and provides direct access to the south facing balcony. Additionally, there is a separate utility room that serves as a laundry and drying area, adding convenience to your daily household routines.
The main bedroom is generously proportioned at approximately 18 square meters, offering plenty of space for a large bed and additional bedroom furniture. The layout of the apartment makes it straightforward to create a second bedroom if desired, allowing flexibility to adapt the space to your specific needs, whether that involves a growing family, a home office, or a guest room.
The bathroom features a bathtub and a washbasin with vanity furniture, providing a comfortable space for your daily routines. The apartment also comes with a private storage unit for bicycles and other items, conveniently located on the ground floor of the building.
Location is a significant advantage of this property. Situated within walking distance of the covered Groenhof shopping center, residents have easy access to a supermarket and a variety of fresh food stores. The neighborhood offers a pleasant residential atmosphere while maintaining excellent connectivity to the wider Amstelveen area and beyond.
The property benefits from an active Owners Association with a professional administrator, ensuring the building is well managed and maintained. The monthly service charges amount to 241.70 euros. Additionally, there is an advance payment of 175 euros per month for heating costs, hot water, and cooking gas, which is settled according to actual individual consumption.
Built in 1972, the apartment features double glazing for improved insulation and comfort. The heating system is block heating, and hot water is provided through a central facility. The building comprises seven residential floors in total, with this apartment positioned on the fifth floor, offering elevated views and a pleasant sense of height.
For those requiring parking, there is an option to purchase a garage separately in connection with this apartment. Public parking is also available in the vicinity. The property is located on a quiet road within a residential neighborhood, contributing to a peaceful living environment.
The external storage space adds approximately 8 square meters of utility area, while the total volume of the apartment is approximately 280 cubic meters. The building features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material, and the property includes access to TV cable services along with elevator access to all floors.
The Owners Association maintains a healthy structure with registration at the Chamber of Commerce, annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund for future maintenance, a documented maintenance plan, and building insurance, all of which contribute to the long term stability and value of the property.
Delivery of the property is available by mutual agreement, and the transaction will be handled through the project notary Amson and Kolhoff located in Amstelveen. All measurements provided are approximate and should be considered as such, with no legal rights being derived from them.
This apartment represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a spacious, light filled home in a well connected yet peaceful area of Amstelveen. The generous room sizes, the potential to customize the layout with a second bedroom, and the attractive south facing balcony combine to create a comfortable and adaptable living space suitable for a variety of lifestyles and household compositions.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listed under Badkamervoorzieningen (bathroom facilities) as 'Douche en wastafel' (shower and washbasin)
Bathtub
Explicitly mentioned in description: 'Badkamer met ligbad en wastafelmeubel' (Bathroom with bathtub and washbasin furniture)
En-Suite Bathroom
No mention of ensuite arrangement. Bathroom appears to be accessed from hallway based on layout description.
Guest Toilet
Description mentions 'luxueuze toiletruimte' (luxurious toilet room) in hall, and characteristics state '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' (1 bathroom and 1 separate toilet)
Double Shower
Not mentioned in the listing, would likely be highlighted if present
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, no indication of shared shower facilities
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet mentioned in the hall
His & Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafelmeubel' (singular washbasin furniture) is mentioned, suggesting one sink
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a spacious south-facing balcony (royaal balkon op het zuiden) and lists 18 m² of gebouwgebonden buitenruimte (building-related outdoor space).
Rear Garden
This is a 5th floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Front Garden
This is a 5th floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Side Garden
This is a 5th floor apartment with no mention of any garden.
Terrace
Only a balcony is mentioned, not a terrace specifically.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 5th floor of a 7-story building, no rooftop terrace mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area anywhere in the listing.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment with no yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
While the neighborhood name 'Watercirkelbuurt' and street name 'Donau' reference water, there is no mention of actual waterfront location or water views.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat and no mountain view is mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The listing mentions 'vrij uitzicht over Amstelveen' (unobstructed view over Amstelveen) from the 5th floor, which could be considered a city view.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view mentioned. Amstelveen is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view mentioned, just general views over Amstelveen.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Listing explicitly mentions 'Blokverwarming' (block heating) and advance heating costs of €175 per month.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the property description.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is described as 'Blokverwarming' (block heating), which typically uses radiators, not underfloor heating.
Walk-In Closet
Listing mentions 'garderoberuimte' (wardrobe area) and storage cupboards, but not specifically a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No dedicated home office mentioned. Property described as 3-room (currently 2-room) apartment with possibility to create second bedroom.
Skylight
Apartment is on 5th floor of 7-story building, so skylights are unlikely. No skylights mentioned.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. 1972 apartment building typically would not have this feature.
Bay Window
Listing mentions large windows but no bay windows specifically described.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of any pool facilities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of any sauna facilities.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or decorative ceiling features mentioned in this 1972 apartment.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing. The apartment appears to be a standard Dutch apartment from 1972.
Modern
Built in 1972 with standard amenities. Has built-in kitchen appliances but no specific modern design elements highlighted.
Industrial
No industrial features mentioned - no exposed brick, concrete, or metal fixtures described.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural or design elements present in this Dutch apartment.
Classic
Building from 1972 is not particularly classic. No ornamental or traditional features mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1972, this is not a traditional or historic building style. It's a standard apartment block.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1972, this does not represent early 20th century style.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1972, this is a Portiekflat (gallery flat) with 6 apartments per floor, flat roof with bituminous covering, and block heating - characteristic of post-war functional mass housing.
Modernist
While built in 1972 with some modern elements like large windows and flat roof, it's more functional/post-war style than distinctly modernist.
Newly Built
Built in 1972, clearly not newly built. Listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Parking & Storage
Parking
Kenmerken section states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Type of parking: Public parking). No private parking is available with the apartment.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'Eigen (fietsen)berging op de begane grond' (Private (bicycle) storage on the ground floor) and in kenmerken: 'Bergruimte: Box, Voorzieningen: Elektra'. This is a private storage unit in the building.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of automatic garage door. No garage is present with the apartment.
Double Garage
No mention of double garage. No garage is present with the apartment.
Attic
This is a 5th floor apartment in a high-rise building (7 floors). No attic space mentioned or applicable for this property type.
Cellar
The listing mentions 'Eigen (fietsen)berging' which is a ground floor storage box, not a cellar. No separate cellar space is mentioned.
Bike Storage
Explicitly mentioned in description: 'Eigen (fietsen)berging op de begane grond' (Private (bicycle) storage on the ground floor).
Covered Parking
Only 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned. No covered parking is available with the apartment.
Underground Parking
Only 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking) is mentioned. No underground parking is available.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop space. The listing only mentions storage box, utility room, and bicycle storage.
Shed
While there is a 'bergruimte' mentioned (storage box), this is part of the building's common infrastructure, not a separate shed in the garden. For property evaluation purposes, this storage box serves as the shed equivalent.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions 'actieve Vereniging van Eigenaren met professionele administrateur' (active Owners' Association with professional administrator).
Leasehold
No mention of leasehold (erfpacht) in the listing, which would typically be disclosed if applicable. Likely freehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist clearly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (KvK registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist clearly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
Listing states service costs of €241.70 per month and VvE checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist clearly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist clearly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes).
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist clearly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Open Viewing
No open viewing days mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states 'er zijn 2 liften aanwezig' (there are 2 elevators available) multiple times.
Intercom
The listing mentions 'video-intercomsysteem' (video intercom system) in the description.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the listing.
Private Entrance
The listing mentions 'Binnen entree' (internal entrance) for the apartment, suggesting a shared building entrance rather than a private external entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions 'automatisch bedienbare deuren' (automatically operated doors) at the building entrance.
Video Door Phone
The listing explicitly states 'video-intercomsysteem' (video intercom system).
Gated Community
The property is a portiekflat (apartment building) with automatic doors and video intercom, but not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has elevators and automatic doors which help with accessibility, but there is no explicit mention of wheelchair accessibility features and the building is from 1972.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly mentions 'Separate bijkeuken, annex was-/ droogruimte' (separate utility room annex washing/drying room), indicating connections are present
Laundry Room
Listing explicitly states 'Separate bijkeuken, annex was-/ droogruimte' (separate utility room annex washing/drying room)
Smart Home
No smart home features mentioned. Building has video intercom system but this is standard, not smart home technology
Cable TV
Under 'Voorzieningen' (Facilities) it explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable)
Water Softener
No mention of water softener in the listing
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly mentioned under isolation: 'Dubbel glas'
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned; building from 1972 makes triple glazing unlikely, but not explicitly stated
Heat Pump
Has 'Blokverwarming' (block heating) which is central/district heating, no heat pump mentioned
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Only energy efficiency feature mentioned is double glazing. The building dates from 1972, has central heating (blokverwarming) and central warm water supply. No other specific energy-saving measures are listed.