Modern Top-Floor Studio in The Gustav Complex, Amsterdam Zuidas
Key Features
Description
Located in the prestigious complex known as The Gustav, this well finished studio apartment offers 33 square metres of living space on the 8th floor, which is the highest residential level of the building. Directly above this floor lies a beautifully landscaped communal rooftop terrace that provides pleasant views over the Zuidas business district and the Buitenveldert neighbourhood. The unit is situated on the quiet rear side of the building, ensuring a peaceful living environment while still being in the heart of one of Amsterdam's most dynamic areas.
The apartment is move in ready and features a modern open kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, extractor hood, oven, refrigerator, and an induction cooktop. Ample cabinet space is available for storage. The living room benefits from two large floor to ceiling windows that allow natural light to fill the space. The layout is flexible enough to easily create a dedicated sleeping area within the main living space.
The bathroom is generously proportioned for a studio and includes a walk in shower, a washbasin, and a toilet. A separate storage closet contains connections for a washer and dryer as well as the balance ventilation unit that regulates the indoor climate. Underfloor heating provides comfortable warmth throughout the apartment, and the building is connected to the city district heating network.
The energy label is A+, reflecting the high insulation standards and efficient systems installed in the building, which was constructed in 2020. A video intercom system is fitted in the apartment for secure access control.
Residents of The Gustav benefit from a range of shared amenities. The luxurious ground floor entrance leads to a communal workspace, and two lifts provide access to the upper floors. On the 8th floor there is a lounge area that connects directly to the communal rooftop terrace. The terrace is furnished with various seating areas and offers panoramic views. Additional communal lounges are available throughout the building, providing flexible spaces for work or relaxation. A secure bicycle storage area is located in the basement of the complex.
The Zuidas is a modern and vibrant neighbourhood with a wide variety of amenities within easy walking distance. Restaurants and cafés in the vicinity include Loetje, Dicky's, Circle, Ferilli's, Nela, and The Breakfast Club. For daily groceries, an Albert Heijn supermarket is located further down the street. Cultural facilities nearby include the VU Griffioen theatre and the Rialto art house cinema. A weekly market takes place on George Gershwinplein. Fitness options include Gustav Gym and Club Sportive, while the Amsterdamse Bos, Beatrixpark, and Amstelpark offer green spaces for outdoor recreation.
Accessibility is one of the strongest features of this location. Amsterdam Zuid Station is only a five minute walk away and offers connections by train, metro, tram, and bus. Schiphol Airport can be reached by car in approximately ten minutes. The building itself also has an underground garage where parking spaces are available for rent or purchase.
The property is situated on leasehold land owned by the City of Amsterdam under the general conditions of 2000, with annual indexation over 25 years. The current ground lease canon amounts to €1,047 per year and applies to the period from 1 September 2017 to 1 September 2042. The cost to buy off the current period and the perpetual canon is €63,486.
The homeowners association is active and professionally managed. Monthly service charges are €108, and a long term maintenance plan is in place. The association maintains a reserve fund and holds buildings insurance.
In summary, this is a turnkey studio apartment in a contemporary building with excellent communal facilities, strong energy performance, and an exceptionally well connected location in the heart of Amsterdam Zuidas.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly mentioned: 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom
Bathtub
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing, and it's a 33 m² studio which typically wouldn't have a bathtub
Guest Toilet
Only one toilet mentioned, located in the bathroom. No separate guest toilet described
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing. Bathroom only lists walk-in shower, sink, and toilet
Double Shower
Only one shower mentioned in the bathroom description
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not a shared facility
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own toilet in the bathroom
His & Hers Sinks
Only 'wastafel' (singular sink) mentioned in the bathroom
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No private balcony is mentioned in the listing. Only communal rooftop terrace is referenced.
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the 8th floor of a modern complex. No garden.
Front Garden
Apartment building, no front garden mentioned or implied.
Side Garden
Apartment building, no side garden.
Terrace
There is a communal rooftop terrace, but no private terrace for this unit is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
Listing explicitly mentions a communal rooftop terrace: 'Riant gemeenschappelijk dakterras' on the floor above the apartment.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Fenced Yard
Apartment on 8th floor, no yard exists.
Patio
No patio mentioned for this unit.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
This is a 33 m² studio apartment. No guest house.
Waterfront
No waterfront mentioned. Located in Zuidas business district.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned. Apartment on 8th floor.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned or implied.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned or implied.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Netherlands is flat; no mountain view possible.
Remarkable City View
The rooftop terrace offers views over Zuidas and Buitenveldert. The apartment itself has views over the business district described as 'fijn uitzicht' (nice view), but not explicitly called remarkable.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view possible from this inland location.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are highlighted. Views over the Zuidas business district are mentioned but no specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. The listing references balance ventilation and district heating, but no AC system is specified.
Central Heating
District heating (stadsverwarming) is mentioned which serves as the central heating source for the building.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in this modern 2020 studio apartment.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned, and modern Dutch apartments typically don't have wall-to-wall carpet.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'vloerverwarming' and 'gehele vloerverwarming' (entire floor heating).
Walk-In Closet
Only a large closet for washer/dryer mentioned. Studio apartment of 33m² unlikely to have walk-in closet.
Home Office
Communal workspace is mentioned but not a private home office. The apartment is a 1-room studio.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. Floor-to-ceiling windows are described, but these are wall windows, not roof windows.
Exposed Beams
Modern 2020 construction, no mention of exposed beams.
Bay Window
Floor-to-ceiling windows mentioned but not bay windows specifically.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned, 33m² studio apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned. Floor-to-ceiling windows are described but not French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Modern 2020 construction, no ornamental plasterwork mentioned or expected.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Modern minimalist aesthetic with clean lines mentioned, but not explicitly Scandinavian design. Some elements like simplicity could align.
Modern
Built in 2020, explicitly described as modern multiple times, modern kitchen, modern building, A+ energy label, contemporary amenities.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. Located in a modern business district but the apartment itself is described as prestigious and modern with no industrial design features.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements whatsoever. Modern Dutch apartment in Amsterdam Zuidas.
Classic
Built in 2020, contemporary design throughout, no classic or traditional elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Building was constructed in 2020. It is a modern complex called 'The Gustav'.
Early 20th Century
Built in 2020, not early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
Built in 2020, this is a modern luxury complex, not post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
Built in 2020 in the prestigious Zuidas area. Described as a modern complex with contemporary amenities like floor-to-ceiling windows, underfloor heating, and A+ energy label.
Newly Built
Construction year is 2020, making it relatively newly built with modern finishes and amenities.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned in both Dutch ('vaatwasser') and English ('dishwasher') in the kitchen description.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned in both Dutch and English descriptions of the kitchen.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned in both Dutch ('koelkast') and English ('refrigerator').
Kitchen Island
Not mentioned. The apartment is a 33 m² studio, making a kitchen island unlikely.
Open Plan Kitchen
This is a studio apartment of 33 m² with 1 room total, indicating an open plan layout where kitchen is part of the living space.
Pantry
Not mentioned. Description notes 'voldoende kastruimte' (sufficient cabinet space) but no separate pantry.
Stove
Induction cooktop is explicitly mentioned ('inductie-kookplaat').
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned in both Dutch ('inductie-kookplaat') and English ('induction cooking').
Shared Kitchen
The apartment has its own private kitchen. Shared lounges and workspace are mentioned but not a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
Described as 'moderne keuken' (modern kitchen) with built-in appliances. Appears to be a quality kitchen but not explicitly labeled as designer.
New Kitchen
Building constructed in 2020, making the kitchen approximately 3-4 years old. Described as modern and neatly finished.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions parking spaces available for rent or purchase in the garage.
Storage Room
There is a large closet with washer/dryer connections mentioned, but no dedicated separate storage room is described.
Garage
The listing mentions 'In de garage zijn parkeerplaatsen te huur/koop' and 'underground garage' in the English section.
Double Garage
This is a 33 m² studio apartment; no double garage is mentioned or implied.
Attic
No attic is mentioned. The apartment is on the 8th (top) floor with a communal rooftop terrace above.
Cellar
No cellar is specifically mentioned. There is bicycle storage in the basement ('onderbouw').
Bike Storage
Explicitly stated: 'Fietsenstalling in onderbouw' (Bicycle storage in the basement).
Covered Parking
The parking garage would provide covered parking.
Underground Parking
The English translation explicitly mentions 'underground garage' with parking spaces.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned. There is a communal workspace ('werkruimte'), but this is a co-working area, not a workshop.
Shed
No shed is mentioned for this apartment.
Free Street Parking
The listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) for the area, indicating free street parking is not available.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states there is an active VVE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) that is professionally managed, with service costs of €108 per month.
Leasehold
The listing clearly states the property is on leasehold land owned by the City of Amsterdam (erfpachtgrond gemeente Amsterdam). Annual canon of €1,047 until 2042, with buyout options listed.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
Under the VvE checklist, Inschrijving KvK is listed as 'Ja' (Yes).
Annual Meeting
Under the VvE checklist, Jaarlijkse vergadering (annual meeting) is listed as 'Ja' (Yes).
Owners Association Fees
The listing states service charges of €108 per month, also confirmed in the VvE checklist.
Reserve Fund
Under the VvE checklist, Reservefonds aanwezig is listed as 'Ja' (Yes).
Maintenance Plan
The listing states 'MJOP aanwezig' (long-term maintenance plan present) and confirms this in the VvE checklist as 'Ja'.
Buildings Insurance
Under the VvE checklist, Opstalverzekering (buildings insurance) is listed as 'Ja' (Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Listing explicitly mentions two elevators ('Twee liften') and describes reaching the 8th floor via elevator.
Intercom
Listing mentions 'Video intercomsysteem in de woning' (Video intercom system in the home).
Private Entrance
Apartment is accessed via communal luxury entrance with shared workspace and elevators, indicating no private entrance to the unit.
Video Door Phone
Listing explicitly states 'Video intercomsysteem in de woning' which is a video door phone system.
Gated Community
This is an apartment complex with controlled access via video intercom and common areas, but not a gated residential community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Building has two elevators providing access to 8th floor. Modern 2020 construction may meet accessibility standards, but no explicit mention of wheelchair accessibility features such as ramps, wide doorways, or accessible bathroom.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'Grote kast met aansluitingen voor was-droger' (Large closet with connections for washer-dryer).
Laundry Room
There is a large closet with washer-dryer connections mentioned, but not a dedicated laundry room.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) under facilities/voorzieningen.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features in the listing. Only a video intercom system is mentioned.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'Balansventilatie' (balance ventilation) and 'balansventilatie unit' in both the description and features section.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Built in 2020 with A+ energy label and 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated). Floor-to-ceiling windows are mentioned. Double glazing is virtually guaranteed for this energy rating.
Wall Insulation
Listed as 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) with A+ energy label, built in 2020. Wall insulation is essentially certain.
Floor Insulation
Floor heating throughout (gehele vloerverwarming), A+ energy label, 'volledig geïsoleerd', 2020 construction. Floor insulation is very likely.
Roof Insulation
Located on top floor with rooftop terrace above. A+ energy label, 2020 construction, 'volledig geïsoleerd'. Roof insulation is highly probable.
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly states heating is via 'stadsverwarming' (district/city heating), not a heat pump system.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Multiple measures are explicitly documented in the listing.