Charming bel-etage apartment in iconic Rijksmonument with balcony and two storage rooms
Key Features
Description
This exceptionally charming bel-etage apartment of approximately 132 square meters is situated in a stunning Rijksmonument (national monument) on one of the most prestigious avenues in Amsterdam's Plan Zuid district. The property offers four generous rooms with impressively high ceilings, characteristic of the architectural style of this iconic period.
The layout comprises a spacious living room of over 28 square meters at the front, an adjacent dining room of approximately 30 square meters, and an open kitchen equipped with a cooking island. The kitchen includes various built-in appliances such as a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, and extractor hood, along with ample cabinet storage. The living areas span broadly across the green Minervalaan, featuring tall windows that flood the space with natural light and views of the tree-lined avenue.
At the rear of the property, there is a third room of over 22 square meters, directly connected to the living room through charming sliding doors. This room provides access via a small vestibule to the hall and dining area. The property also features a private balcony, approximately five meters wide, accessible from the spacious bedroom at the rear and overlooking the beautifully landscaped communal courtyard. The en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, toilet, and double vanity sink.
A notable advantage is the presence of two generous storage rooms located on the top fourth floor of the building. These rooms measure approximately 14 and 15 square meters respectively and are equipped with natural light, electricity, water connections, and heating. These spaces are ideal for storage, a dressing room, hobby room, or archive.
The building entrance features a stately mahogany front door with matching side panels, elegant letterboxes, and a classic intercom panel. The entrance hall is finished with beautiful marble wall coverings, and the central hall contains an authentic Art Deco lift, underscoring the exclusive character of the property. A guest toilet is available near the entrance.
For parking, there is an optional private parking space in the underground garage on a premium corner and edge position, offered for an additional 150,000 euros. The garage is equipped with an automatic access door and camera surveillance.
The location on Minervalaan is renowned for its wide layout, green character, and characteristic Berlage architecture. The area offers excellent amenities including upscale boutiques, specialty shops, and high-quality dining options on streets such as Beethovenstraat, P.C. Hooftstraat, Cornelis Schuytstraat, and Stadionweg, all within ten minutes walking distance. Local shops include a bakery, cheese shop, and butcher, while restaurants and hotspots such as Ferilli's, Jondani, and wine bar QV are nearby. A biological Friday market on Minervaplein and a Saturday farmers market on Jacob Obrechtplein add to the area's charm. The Beatrixpark and Vondelpark are within short walking distance for recreation.
Accessibility is excellent, with Amsterdam Zuid/WTC station a few minutes away offering fast train, metro, and bus connections including a direct connection to Schiphol Airport. The city center is easily reachable. By car, the S108 and S109 roads provide quick access to the A10 ring road. Parking is available through the municipal permit system in permit area Zuid 2.2, with virtually always parking available on the street.
The monthly maintenance contribution to the homeowners association is 591.39 euros for the apartment, plus 382.27 euros for garage access. Ground rent is currently set at approximately 186.21 euros per month for the apartment until the end of the current period on July 31, 2055, providing long-term security for the current owner.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom features are described as containing 'inloopdouche, toilet en dubbele wastafel met meubel'.
En-Suite Bathroom
The listing explicitly states 'slaapkamer met en-suite badkamer' (bedroom with ensuite bathroom).
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'het gastentoilet' (guest toilet) in the layout description.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned. The bathroom is described with inloopdouche, toilet, and dubbele wastafel. A bidet would likely be mentioned if present in such a detailed listing.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower). While the bathroom is spacious, there is no indication of a double shower installation.
Shared Shower
This is a private bel-etage apartment with its own ensuite bathroom. There is no indication of shared shower facilities.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with a guest toilet and an ensuite bathroom. There is no indication of shared toilet facilities.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the ensuite bathroom. This typically indicates his and hers sinks, though it could also be a double vanity for other reasons.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 5 meter wide balcony ('circa vijf meter brede balkon') with view on the courtyard garden.
Rear Garden
The balcony overlooks the 'fraaie binnentuin' (beautiful courtyard garden). While this is not a private garden, it is a shared garden with 'prachtig uitzicht' (beautiful view).
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned.
Terrace
Only a balcony is mentioned, no terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard mentioned.
Patio
No patio mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
Amsterdam-Zuid location, no waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
Not applicable for urban Amsterdam apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
Not applicable for urban Amsterdam apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is flat, no mountains in view.
Remarkable City View
The living room overlooks the green Minervalaan in an affluent urban neighborhood. While described as green and quiet, it is still an urban setting with city views possible.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing repeatedly mentions 'prachtig uitzicht over de fraai aangelegde binnentuin' (beautiful view over the beautifully landscaped courtyard garden), and the balcony directly overlooks this garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland, no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
In Amsterdam-Zuid near cultural landmarks like Concertgebouw and museums, but no specific landmark views mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Listing explicitly states 'Verwarming: Blokverwarming' (heating: block heating), which is a central heating system serving the building.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the property description or specifications.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is not typically found in monument properties. The classic character suggests original or hardwood flooring.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Classic radiators or block heating are mentioned as the heating system.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. The property has windows on the front (Minervalaan) and back, plus access to the balcony.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
This is a classic Dutch Art Deco/Rijksmonument property from the 1930s with Berlage architecture, characterized by mahoniehouten (mahogany) front door, art-deco lift, marble wall coverings, and traditional Plan Zuid design. No Scandinavian features present.
Modern
While the property has some modern updates like an open kitchen with cooking island and built-in appliances, it is fundamentally a monument property with classic architectural elements. The blend is approximately 60% modern amenities in a 40% classic shell.
Industrial
No industrial features mentioned. This is a classic residential monument building in Amsterdam-Zuid.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features. This is distinctly Dutch architecture in the Berlage Plan Zuid style.
Classic
Rijksmonument from 1931-1944 period, Art Deco elements, mahoniehouten voordeur, marble entrance hall, authentic art-decolift, characteristic Berlage-architectuur, ornamental details throughout. Very high classic character.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The property is located in a 'Rijksmonument' (national monument) with 'art-deco lift' and 'mahoniehouten voordeur' (mahogany front door), representing traditional historic architecture.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1931-1944 period, described as 'jaren-30-pand' (1930s building) in Plan Zuid, with characteristic Berlage architecture and high ceilings.
Post-War Functional
Built pre-WWII (1931-1944), not post-war.
Modernist
While in an area with Berlage architecture, this is a historic monument, not modernist style.
Newly Built
The property is in a 1930s Rijksmonument, explicitly not newly built. Energielabel D also suggests older construction.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned in listing: 'vaatwasser' is listed among the built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koelkast' listed among kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned: 'vriezer' listed among kitchen appliances.
Kitchen Island
Listed in headline as 'open keuken met kookeiland' (open kitchen with cooking island).
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'open keuken' and 'in open verbinding met vrijwel alle leefruimten'.
Stove
Explicitly mentions 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooking plate/stove) as kitchen appliance.
Induction Stove
Listed as gas stove (gaskookplaat), not induction.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private bel-etage apartment with its own private kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen has cooking island and open layout suggesting quality design, but no specific designer brand or high-end design details mentioned.
New Kitchen
Kitchen equipped with modern built-in appliances but age/condition of kitchen not specified. Listed as 'Nieuw' (New) suggests possibly recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Street parking available via permit system (Zuid 2.2), and optional private parking spot in underground garage for €150,000. Parking is available but not included in the apartment price.
Storage Room
Two spacious storage/attic rooms (14 m² and 15 m²) are mentioned on the top (4th) floor of the building, both with daylight, electricity, water connection, and heating.
Garage
The listing explicitly mentions an underground parking garage (ondergelegen parkeergarage) with private parking spots available for purchase. The garage has an automatic access door and camera security.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states the underground parking garage is equipped with an 'automatische toegangsdeur' (automatic access door) and camera security.
Double Garage
No mention of a double garage. The listing only mentions a single private parking spot option in the underground garage.
Attic
Two rooms on the 4th floor (top floor) are described as 'berg-/zolderkamers' (storage/attic rooms) of approximately 14 m² and 15 m², both with daylight, electricity, water, and heating.
Cellar
No explicit mention of a cellar/basement storage. The storage is described as attic rooms on the top floor, not a basement cellar.
Covered Parking
The underground parking garage with private spots qualifies as covered parking. The parking spot is located in a 'parkeerkelder' (parking basement).
Underground Parking
The listing explicitly mentions an 'ondergelegen parkeergarage' (underground parking garage) with a private parking spot available for purchase.
Shed
The two storage rooms on the top floor (29 m² total external storage space listed) serve a similar function to a shed, but are integrated into the building rather than separate structures.
Free Street Parking
Street parking requires a permit (Vergunningsgebied Zuid 2.2), which means free parking is not available. The listing states 'vrijwel altijd parkeergelegenheid in de straat' (almost always parking available in the street) but only with a permit.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions parking is possible via the municipal permit system (vergunningsgebied Zuid 2.2) and there is almost always parking available in the street.
Parking Spot Sale Price
The listing explicitly states the private parking spot in the underground garage is available for purchase at €150,000 k.k.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE (owners association) explicitly mentioned with monthly contribution of €591.39 for the apartment. The listing confirms healthy and well-functioning VvE.
Leasehold
Explicitly mentioned under 'ERFPACHT' section. Current period runs from 1 August 2005 to 31 July 2055. Algemene Bepalingen voor voortdurende erfpacht 2000 are applicable. Half-yearly canon is €1,117.28.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
Under VvE checklist: 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' - confirmed registered with Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Meeting
Under VvE checklist: 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' - annual meetings are held.
Owners Association Fees
Under VvE checklist: 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 591,39 per maand)' - monthly fees confirmed for the apartment, plus €382.27 for garage.
Reserve Fund
Under VvE checklist: 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' - reserve fund confirmed.
Maintenance Plan
Under VvE checklist: 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' - maintenance plan confirmed.
Buildings Insurance
Under VvE checklist: 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' - buildings insurance confirmed.
Other Rules
Sale conditions mention 'niet-bewoningsclausule' (non-occupancy clause) and 'ouderdomsclausule' (age clause) will be included. The property is in a Rijksmonument (national monument) from the 1930s.
Open Viewing
No specific open viewing days/times are mentioned in the listing. Acceptance is stated as 'In overleg' (to be discussed).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states 'Lift aanwezig' (Elevator present) in the specifications section, confirming the building has an elevator.
Intercom
The description mentions 'stijlvolle brievenbussen en een klassiek bellenplateau' (stylish mailboxes and a classic bell panel) at the entrance, which indicates an intercom/doorbell system is present.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system anywhere in the listing.
Security Cameras
The listing mentions 'camerabeveiliging' (camera security) in the parking garage. However, this applies only to the garage, not the residential building itself.
Private Entrance
The listing describes the property as a 'bel-etage met open portiek' (ground floor apartment with open shared entrance), indicating a shared entrance rather than a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions 'automatische toegangsdeur' (automatic access door) for the parking garage.
Video Door Phone
Only a 'klassis bellenplateau' (classic bell panel) is mentioned, with no specific reference to video capability.
Smoke Detectors
There is no mention of smoke detectors in the listing.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No specific security door or window hardware is mentioned in the listing.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street (Minervalaan) in Amsterdam-Zuid with no mention of gated or controlled access for the residential building.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the ground floor (begane grond) and an elevator is present, which generally supports wheelchair accessibility. However, the listing describes traditional '30s architecture with marble and art-deco lift, and does not explicitly confirm wheelchair accessibility modifications.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The storage/attic rooms (ca. 14 m² and 15 m²) are described as having water connections (wateraansluiting), which could be used for a washing machine. However, the listing does not explicitly confirm washing machine connections.
Laundry Room
The listing mentions two storage/attic rooms (ca. 14 m² and 15 m²) on the top floor with daylight, electricity, water connections, and heating, which could potentially serve as a laundry space, but no dedicated laundry room is explicitly mentioned.
Smart Home
No mention of smart home features, automation, or connected home systems in the listing.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as a feature. However, this refers to natural ventilation only, not a mechanical ventilation system.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener system anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. For a 1931-1944 Rijksmonument, solar panels would typically be explicitly advertised as a premium feature if present. The absence strongly suggests they are not installed.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is extremely uncommon in Amsterdam monument buildings from the 1930s-40s, and it is not mentioned anywhere in the listing. It is highly unlikely to be present.
Wall Insulation
The energy label is D, which is relatively poor. Monument buildings often have restrictions on facade insulation due to preservation rules, making wall insulation unlikely or minimal. If significant wall insulation had been applied, the energy label would likely be better.
Floor Insulation
Bel-etage apartments over a portiek or basement typically have limited floor insulation. The listing does not mention floor insulation, and the D energy label suggests insulation is generally poor.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming: Blokverwarming' (block heating) and 'Warm water: Centrale voorziening' (central hot water supply). This is a traditional centralized heating system, not a heat pump. No mention of any heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or any energy storage system in the listing. This is not commonly present in older monument apartments.