Characterful Double Ground-Floor Apartment with Garden in Amsterdam Oost
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is situated on freehold land (volle eigendom), eliminating ongoing ground lease costs and providing full ownership of both the apartment and the land beneath it.
- Original period features have been preserved throughout the apartment, including en-suite doors, fireplaces, and ornate ceiling decorations that reflect the 1885 construction date and add character to the living spaces.
- The raised ground floor features ceilings of approximately three meters in height, combined with large windows, creating a bright and spacious atmosphere in the main living areas.
- The location in the Weesperstrook area offers proximity to both the Amstel River and Oosterpark, providing green recreational spaces within easy walking distance while maintaining a quiet street setting.
- The rear garden of 36 square meters includes a rear access path (achterom), which is a practical feature that facilitates garden maintenance and adds convenience for a ground-floor property.
Downsides
- The property requires complete modernization according to the listing, which will necessitate significant financial investment and time from the new owner to make it habitable to modern standards.
- The lower ground floor is currently an undivided open space, meaning the new owner will need to plan and construct the bedroom and bathroom layouts from scratch.
- Parking in the area operates on a paid parking system, requiring residents to obtain and pay for parking permits.
- An age clause will be included in the purchase agreement, which is standard for older properties but serves as a reminder that the building does not meet current construction norms and may have latent defects.
- The VvE does not have a maintenance plan in place, which could lead to deferred maintenance issues or unexpected special assessments in the future.
Description
Grensstraat 27-O is a double ground-floor apartment situated in the Weesperstrook area of Amsterdam Oost. The property dates back to 1885 and is located on freehold land, meaning there is no ground lease (erfpacht) to consider. The apartment has a total living area of approximately 134 square meters, spread across two levels: the raised ground floor (bel-etage) and the lower ground floor (souterrain). Additionally, there is a veranda of 4 square meters, a balcony of 4 square meters, and a rear garden measuring 36 square meters with dimensions of 6.70 meters in depth and 6.26 meters in width.
The property is accessed via a private entrance on the raised ground floor. This level contains the main living areas, including a living room at the front of the building and a dining room at the rear. These two rooms are connected by the original en-suite layout, which includes characteristic panelled doors that can be opened to create one continuous space. The ceilings on this floor reach approximately three meters in height, contributing to a sense of spaciousness and light. Large windows further enhance the bright atmosphere of the living areas.
From the dining room, French doors open onto the veranda and provide access to the rear garden. The kitchen is located adjacent to the dining area and, according to the listing, offers potential for being reconfigured into a larger open-plan kitchen with views of the garden.
The lower ground floor is currently arranged as a large open space. The listing indicates that this area can be configured according to the preferences of the new owner, with sufficient room to create multiple bedrooms and one or two bathrooms. At the rear of this level, French doors provide direct access to the garden. The property specifications list a total of four rooms, including three bedrooms, as well as two bathrooms and one separate toilet.
Throughout the apartment, numerous original period features have been preserved. These include the en-suite doors, multiple fireplaces, and ornate ceiling details. These elements contribute to the character of the property and reflect its late nineteenth-century origins.
The rear garden covers approximately 36 square meters and benefits from a rear access path (achterom), which is a practical feature for a ground-floor property. The garden is described as sheltered, with mature planting that provides privacy. The quiet location of the street further enhances the peaceful character of the outdoor space.
The property has an energy label C. Heating and hot water are provided by a CV-ketel, specifically an HR-107 combi boiler. The building has natural ventilation and TV cable connections.
The apartment is part of a homeowners' association (VvE) that is registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK). The VvE holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions of 140 euros per month, and maintains a reserve fund. An opstalverzekering (building insurance) is in place. However, the listing notes that there is no maintenance plan (onderhoudsplan) currently in place.
The property is offered with an age clause (ouderdomsclausule) to be included in the purchase agreement. This is standard practice for older buildings in the Netherlands and serves to inform the buyer that the property does not meet modern construction standards. The listing explicitly states that the apartment requires modernization.
Parking in the area is subject to a paid parking system, and parking permits are available for residents.
The Weesperstrook is a well-regarded residential area in Amsterdam Oost. Grensstraat is described as a quiet street, yet it is located around the corner from the Amstel River. The Amstel offers various walking and cycling routes along its banks. Oosterpark, one of the city's major green spaces, is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood provides a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and everyday amenities in the immediate vicinity.
The asking price for the property is 1,240,000 euros, payable by the buyer (kosten koper). This equates to approximately 9,254 euros per square meter of living space. The property is currently listed as available, with acceptance terms to be negotiated.
In summary, Grensstraat 27-O presents a renovation project in a desirable Amsterdam location. The combination of original architectural features, generous room heights, a private garden, and freehold ownership positions this as a property requiring significant investment of time and money to realize its full potential as a family home.
Features
Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
The term 'en-suite' is used to describe the living and dining room layout (en-suite doors), not a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The features explicitly list '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet), which typically functions as a guest toilet.
Shared Shower
The property is a double ground-floor apartment (Dubbel benedenhuis), implying exclusive use without shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a double ground-floor apartment, implying exclusive use without shared facilities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly states 'Balkon van circa 4 m²' and 'Balkon aanwezig' in the features section.
Rear Garden
Listing explicitly mentions 'Achtertuin van circa 36 m²' with dimensions 6.70m x 6.26m and rear access.
Front Garden
No mention of a front garden anywhere in the listing.
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden anywhere in the listing.
Terrace
No terrace specifically mentioned; the property has a veranda which is a distinct feature listed separately.
Rooftop Terrace
This is a ground floor apartment (benedenwoning) with no rooftop access mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Patio
No patio specifically mentioned; the property has a veranda which is different from a patio.
Veranda
Listing explicitly states 'Veranda van circa 4 m²' and mentions French doors opening onto the veranda.
Guest House
No guest house or separate dwelling mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
Property is described as 'om de hoek van de Amstel' (around the corner from the Amstel), not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned; this is an urban Amsterdam apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned; this is an urban Amsterdam apartment.
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; this is an urban apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
Located in Amsterdam, which has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Ground floor apartment with no mention of city views; views described are of the garden.
Remarkable Garden View
Kitchen described as having potential for 'uitzicht op het groen' (view of the greenery/garden).
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is not located on the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views mentioned; property is near the Amstel river, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned; only 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) is listed as a provision.
Central Heating
Explicitly listed as 'Cv-ketel' with specific model 'HR-107 ketel (combiketel)' for both heating and hot water.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned multiple times as 'schouwen' (fireplaces, plural) as one of the authentic details.
Laminate Flooring
Not mentioned and unlikely in a 1885 property being sold for its authentic original features.
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned; central heating via CV-ketel is the specified heating system with no indication of underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
Not mentioned; the souterrain is described as an open space to be configured, with no existing walk-in closet indicated.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned; the property is a ground-floor apartment with standard windows and French doors.
Exposed Beams
Not mentioned; ceilings are described as having ornamental plasterwork, not exposed beams.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of any pool; extremely unlikely in a 134m² ground-floor apartment from 1885.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the property details.
Built-In Wardrobes
Not mentioned; given the property needs modernization and is sold for its original features, modern built-in wardrobes are unlikely.
French Doors
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'openslaande deuren' from dining room to veranda/garden and from souterrain to garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Explicitly mentioned as 'ornamenten plafonds' (ornate ceilings) among the authentic details.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; property is a classic 1885 Amsterdam building with traditional features.
Modern
Listing explicitly states the property 'dient gemoderniseerd te worden' (needs to be modernized), indicating it is not currently modern.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or warehouse-style features are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned; this is a traditional Amsterdam canal-area style property.
Classic
Built in 1885 with authentic details including original panel doors, fireplaces, en-suite layout, and ornate ceilings - clearly classic Amsterdam architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1885 with numerous original features: en-suite doors, fireplaces, ornate ceilings, panelled doors, and 3-meter high ceilings.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1885, which is late 19th century, not early 20th century (jaren-30) style.
Post War Functional
Built in 1885, predating post-war construction period entirely.
Modernist
19th century building with traditional historic features, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Built in 1885 and described as 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) in need of modernisation.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description mentions the adjacent kitchen offers 'excellent potential for creating' an open-plan kitchen, implying it does not currently have a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text states the kitchen is 'adjacent' and offers 'potential for creating a generous open-plan kitchen', indicating it is currently a closed-off space.
Build In Coffee Maker
The property is from 1885 and explicitly needs modernisation, making a built-in coffee maker highly unlikely to be present.
Boiling Water Tap
The property is from 1885 and explicitly needs modernisation, making a boiling water tap highly unlikely to be present.
Downdraft Extractor
The property is from 1885 and explicitly needs modernisation, making a downdraft extractor highly unlikely to be present.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment of 134m² with its own entrance and private kitchen area.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as needing modernisation and is likely original or outdated, so it does not qualify as a modern design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the property 'is in need of modernisation', meaning the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No dedicated parking spot is mentioned; the listing only references street parking options.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present at the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present at the property.
Attic
The property is a double ground-floor apartment consisting only of a raised ground floor (bel-etage) and a lower ground floor (souterrain).
Cellar
While there is a 'souterrain' (lower ground floor), it is described as a full living space for bedrooms and bathrooms, not a traditional storage cellar.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the property details.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the property details.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the description or features.
Shed
The garden includes a veranda, but no shed or external storage building is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the parking option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no dedicated parking spot associated with the property to rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no dedicated parking spot associated with the property for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) service costs of €140 per month and includes a full VvE checklist.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Gelegen op eigen grond' (situated on freehold land) and 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), confirming it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 140,00 per maand)' (Periodic contribution: Yes, €140 per month).
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes the property as a ground-floor apartment ('Benedenwoning') and there is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'Met een eigen entree' (With a private entrance).
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate, and the property has direct street access.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public quiet street in Amsterdam with standard street access, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Although on the ground floor, the apartment spans a raised ground floor (bel-etage) and a basement (souterrain), which inherently requires navigating stairs. It also requires full modernisation.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout describes a living/dining area and a large open space on the lower ground floor; no dedicated laundry room is listed.
Smart Home
The property is a historic building from 1885 that needs modernization; smart home features are not mentioned.
Ventilation System
The features specifically list 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), implying no mechanical ventilation system is present.
Cable Tv
The listing explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) under provisions.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly uncommon in Dutch residential real estate and are not mentioned.
Energy Efficiency
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states that heating and hot water are provided by a HR-107 combi-boiler (Cv-ketel).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.