Fully Renovated Apartment in De Pijp with Versatile Extra Room
Key Features
Upsides
- The property was comprehensively renovated in 2024, resulting in a modern finish throughout including a new kitchen, new bathroom, updated electrical panel, and quality materials such as herringbone wooden flooring and marble look surfaces.
- The additional room on the third floor, measuring approximately 18.9 square meters with insulation, double glazing, heating, and a dormer window, provides versatile extra space that can serve as a home office, studio, hobby room, or guest accommodation, which is uncommon for apartments in this area.
- The leasehold canon has been paid in advance through February 2063, meaning the buyer will have no leasehold payments for nearly four decades, which provides financial predictability and adds value to the property.
- The location in the Nieuwe Pijp offers a desirable combination of a quiet green street with immediate proximity to the vibrant amenities of De Pijp including the Albert Cuyp market, Sarphatipark, numerous restaurants and cafes, and excellent public transportation via the nearby North South metro line.
- The foundation has been assessed as having no elevated risk, classified in categories A, B, or C, which is an important consideration for older buildings in Amsterdam and provides peace of mind to potential buyers.
Downsides
- The apartment is split across two non contiguous levels, with the main living area on the first floor and the additional room on the third floor, which means the extra space cannot be seamlessly integrated into the main living quarters and requires going through shared stairwells to access.
- The main apartment on the first floor measures only 48.1 square meters, which is relatively compact for a two bedroom apartment and may feel limited in terms of living and storage space.
- The property has energy label D, indicating below average energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs and could require future investments to improve insulation or heating systems to meet increasingly strict environmental standards.
- The building dates from 1924, and despite the recent interior renovation, older buildings often come with potential for unexpected maintenance issues that may not be immediately visible, and the association has already identified upcoming work on the crawl spaces.
- Parking in the area requires paid parking permits, adding an ongoing expense for residents who own a vehicle, and there is no dedicated parking space included with the property.
Description
This apartment is situated on the Mesdagstraat, a quiet and green street in the Nieuwe Pijp area of Amsterdam. The property was comprehensively renovated in 2024 and is spread across two levels: the main living area on the first floor and a surprisingly spacious additional room on the third floor. The total living area measures approximately 67 square meters, with the first floor apartment accounting for about 48.1 square meters and the upper room providing an additional 18.9 square meters of usable space.
Access to the property is gained through a shared stairwell that leads to the entrance on the first floor. Upon entering, the calm and light finish is immediately apparent. The hallway provides access to the various rooms and creates a logical connection between the living area, bedrooms, bathroom, and the balcony at the rear.
The living room is located at the front of the apartment and benefits from wide windows that allow plenty of natural light to enter. The walls are finished in light tones and the floor features a warm wooden herringbone pattern, giving the space a pleasant and open feel. There is ample room for a generous seating area and a large dining table. A black fireplace mantel adds character to the room and provides a classic accent within the otherwise contemporary finish.
At the rear of the apartment lies the kitchen, which was completely renewed in 2024. The kitchen features a calm and luxurious color scheme with a long wall mounted layout that offers considerable work and storage space. The kitchen is equipped with various built in appliances. A marble look backsplash and worktop, combined with a brass colored faucet, give the kitchen an elegant appearance. From the rear side, there are three access points to the east facing balcony, which overlooks the green inner courtyard. This makes for an enjoyable spot for morning coffee in the sun or for sitting outside in a peaceful setting.
The two bedrooms are also located at the rear of the apartment and face the green courtyard. One of the bedrooms is well proportioned and features built in closet space, which helps keep the room efficient and uncluttered. The modern bathroom is finished in warm beige tones and includes a walk in shower, a vanity unit, and a toilet. The brass colored shower head and faucets complement the style established in the kitchen.
One of the most distinctive features of this property is the additional room located on the third floor. This space has been insulated, fitted with double glazing, and equipped with heating. A wide dormer window provides ample daylight throughout the day. This room is significantly more than a standard storage space. It is excellently suited as a full home office, studio, hobby room, or guest accommodation. This extra space makes the property particularly practical and distinguishes it from many other apartments in the area.
The finish of the entire property reflects the comprehensive 2024 renovation. A warm and calm base has been chosen throughout, with light walls, an attractive wooden herringbone floor, smooth plasterwork, and carefully selected materials. The result is a stylish, well maintained home that is immediately habitable. The kitchen stands out as one of the highlights of the property. The combination of the calm cabinet fronts, the marble look worktop, and the matching backsplash creates a luxurious feel without being overly pronounced. The brass colored faucet and subtle handles complete the design. The bathroom is similarly finished to a high standard. The warm tile color, the walk in shower, the niche in the wall, and the brass colored details give the space a hotel like atmosphere.
The electrical panel was updated in April 2024 with new circuit groups and was thoroughly inspected at that time. An additional wall was also installed in 2024 to create the current bedroom layout. The room on the third floor has a fresh and neutral finish with light walls, a neat floor, heating, and plenty of daylight. Thanks to the dormer window and the practical dimensions, this space feels like a fully functional room rather than an afterthought.
The Mesdagstraat is a quiet street in the Nieuwe Pijp, within short distance of the Van Woustraat, Ceintuurbaan, Sarphatipark, and the Amstel river. The location offers a green and friendly living environment while the liveliness of De Pijp is just around the corner. Daily groceries, dining options, and specialty shops are all within easy reach. The Albert Cuyp market, the Van Woustraat, and the Ferdinand Bolstraat are all nearby. The area offers a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, and terraces.
Accessibility is excellent. The De Pijp metro station on the North South line is within short walking distance, providing quick connections to Amsterdam South, Amsterdam Central, and Amsterdam North. There are also various tram and bus connections in the vicinity.
The property is part of the Homeowners Association Van Helt Stocadestraat 2 to 36 and surrounding addresses. This is a larger association with a total of 144 apartment rights. The complex consists of properties on the Willem Passtoorsstraat, Van Helt Stocadestraat, Poggenbeekstraat, and Mesdagstraat. The apartment right includes the exclusive use of the apartment with balcony on the first floor and the room on the attic floor. The share in the community is 79 out of 10,738 parts. The original division deed dates from 2013, with subsequent modifications in 2016 and 2020. The association decided this spring to carry out work on the crawl spaces. The monthly association contribution is 181.64 euros.
The property is located on municipal leasehold land. The leasehold canon has been paid in advance through February 2063. This means the buyer has no canon payments due until that date.
Additional features include a content volume of 154 cubic meters, a building bound outdoor space of 5 square meters, mechanical ventilation, TV cable connection, and fiber optic internet availability. The property has energy label D. The heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combination boiler that is owned by the current owner. The foundation risk assessment indicates no elevated risk, classified as category A, B, or C. Parking in the area is through paid parking and parking permits. The property is offered at 550,000 euros buyer costs, which translates to approximately 8,209 euros per square meter of living space.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the modern bathroom.
Bathtub
The bathroom description only lists a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet, with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the hall connects the living space, bedrooms, and bathroom, implying the bathroom is not directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
There is only one toilet mentioned, and it is located inside the main bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the bathroom description or features list.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a walk-in shower but does not indicate it has double shower heads or controls.
Shared Shower
The property is an apartment with exclusive use, meaning the shower is private, not shared.
Shared Toilet
The property is an apartment with exclusive use, meaning the toilet is private, not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular vanity unit), implying a single sink rather than his and hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a balcony on the east side at the rear of the apartment.
Rear Garden
There is no rear garden mentioned; the property has a balcony overlooking a green inner courtyard.
Front Garden
No front garden is mentioned in the listing.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the listing.
Terrace
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The third floor features an extra room with a dormer window, but no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is described in the property details.
Fenced Yard
As an apartment, it does not have a fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is specifically referred to as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the description.
Guest House
Although the extra room is suitable as a guest stay, it is an internal room within the apartment building, not a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in De Pijp, Amsterdam, which is not situated on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present in this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present or mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present or mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is a flat city with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The views described are of a green inner courtyard and a quiet street, not a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The balcony and bedrooms look out over a green inner courtyard, which provides a pleasant garden-like view, though it is a communal courtyard rather than a private remarkable garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is not located on the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in De Pijp, which is not near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The features explicitly list a gas-fired combi boiler (Cv-ketel) for heating.
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'zwarte schouw' (black chimney breast/fireplace) that adds character to the living room.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies a 'warme houten visgraatvloer' (warm wooden herringbone floor).
Tiled Floors
Tiles are present in the bathroom and kitchen, but the main living areas feature wooden floors.
Laminate Flooring
The floor is explicitly described as wood (houten), not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors; the apartment has wooden floors and tiles.
Walk In Closet
The bedroom has fixed closet space (vaste kastruimte), but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The extra room on the third floor is explicitly described as excellently suitable as a full-fledged home workspace (thuiswerkplek).
Skylight
The third-floor room has a dormer window (dakkapel) for light, but no skylight (dakraam) is specifically mentioned.
Exposed Beams
The walls are described as having smooth plasterwork (strak stucwerk), with no mention of exposed beams.
Bay Window
The living room has wide windows (brede raampartijen), but no bay window (erker) is mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment and does not have a private indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a private indoor sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
One of the bedrooms is described as having fixed closet space (vaste kastruimte).
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are finished with tight, smooth plasterwork (strak stucwerk), indicating no ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions light walls, a wooden herringbone floor, and a neutral finish, which are typical of Scandinavian design, though the marble-look and brass accents lean more modern.
Modern
The apartment was fully renovated in 2024 with a contemporary finish, a modern kitchen, and a modern bathroom.
Industrial
There are no mentions of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete, or metal frames.
Mediterranean
There are no architectural or decorative elements suggestive of a Mediterranean style.
Classic
The presence of a black fireplace (schouw) is described as a classic accent, though the rest of the apartment is contemporary.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1924 with a classic black fireplace, but the interior was completely renovated in 2024 with a contemporary finish.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly listed as 1924.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1924, which is before WWII.
Modernist
While the building shell is from 1924, the apartment was fully renovated in 2024 featuring a highly modern, contemporary interior finish.
Newly Build
The listing specifies the building year as 1924 and the construction type as existing building ('Bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'long wall unit' (lange wandopstelling), which contradicts an island layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The living room is situated at the front and the kitchen at the rear, with the hall forming a connection between the spaces, suggesting a separated layout.
Pantry
There is 'lots of cabinet space' but no separate pantry room is mentioned.
Shared Kitchen
The listing explicitly states the right to exclusive use of the apartment.
Design Kitchen
Described as stylish, luxurious, with a marble-look backsplash, brass accents, and a chic appearance.
New Kitchen
The text explicitly states the kitchen was renewed in 2024.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking and parking permits) with no private parking spot included.
Storage Room
The listing mentions an extra room on the third floor but explicitly states it is 'much more than a standard storage room', indicating no dedicated storage room exists.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property includes a space on the 'zolderverdieping' (attic floor) with a dormer window, which is used as an extra room.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned in the listing.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned, though the extra room could theoretically be used as a hobby space.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the listing.
Street Parking Free
The features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features explicitly list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the type of parking availability.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states that the apartment is part of a VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaars).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states the property is on municipal leasehold ('gemeentelijke erfpacht').
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing mentions a monthly VvE contribution of €181.64.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis' (common stairwell) and makes no mention of an elevator in a 1924 building.
Alarm System
Not mentioned in the listing description or features list; typically such a feature would be highlighted if present.
Security Cameras
Not mentioned in the listing description or features list.
Private Entrance
The listing states access is via a 'gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis' (common stairwell), indicating a shared entrance.
Automatic Gate
Not mentioned; the property is an apartment in a standard urban city block.
Security Door Window Hardware
Not mentioned in the listing description or features list.
Gated Community
Not mentioned; the property is located in De Pijp, a standard open urban neighborhood.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is accessed via a common stairwell and there is no elevator mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Laundry Room
No laundry room is mentioned; the extra room on the third floor is designated for home office, studio, or guest room.
Dryer
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
High Speed Internet
Fiber internet is explicitly listed as present, which implies high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features explicitly state 'Glasvezelinternet aanwezig' (Fiber internet present).
Smart Home
No smart home features, systems, or devices are mentioned in the listing.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'Mechanische ventilatie' (Mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
Not mentioned in the description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing or features.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states that the extra room on the third floor is equipped with 'dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing; the listing specifically notes double glazing for the third-floor room.
Roof Insulation
The listing states the extra room on the third floor is 'geïsoleerd' (insulated), which implies roof insulation for this top-floor space.
Heat Pump
The features section explicitly states the heating is a 'Gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler).
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a mechanical ventilation system and the electrical system was updated in 2024.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.