








Spacious family home with water-facing garden in Amsterdam Noord
Key Features
Description
This well-maintained family home is located in the Walvisbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam Noord. The property was built in 1992 and offers a living area of approximately 140 square meters spread across three floors. The house is situated on a plot of 101 square meters and features a garden that borders the water, providing a pleasant outdoor setting for residents to enjoy.
The Narwalstraat is a quiet, dead-end street, meaning there is no through traffic. This contributes to a peaceful living environment that is particularly appreciated by families with children. The surrounding neighborhood is known for its green character and water-rich landscape, with multiple schools located in the vicinity making it an attractive location for families.
The ground floor of the property features a practical layout. The entrance is accessed via the front garden, which includes a stone storage shed for bikes or garden equipment. Upon entering the home, you find a hallway with closet space and a separate toilet. The kitchen is open and arranged in an L-shape, equipped with built-in appliances, and is situated at the front of the house. The living room is spacious and bright, featuring a sliding door that provides access to the backyard. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating, adding to the comfort of the living spaces.
The first floor contains two well-sized bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The bedroom at the front of the house measures approximately 4.0 by 3.9 meters, while the rear bedroom is larger at approximately 4.0 by 5.3 meters. The bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a vanity unit with sink.
The second floor houses a third bedroom measuring approximately 4.0 by 2.9 meters, which has access to a balcony at the front of the property measuring 4.2 by 0.9 meters. Additionally, there is a rooftop terrace at the rear of the house measuring approximately 4.1 by 1.8 meters. The landing on this floor contains the central heating boiler, a ventilation unit, and space for a washing machine.
The backyard faces north and measures approximately 7.3 by 4.6 meters according to the description, though the features section lists it as 19 square meters with dimensions of 4.75 meters deep by 4.00 meters wide. The garden is situated directly on the water and includes a terrace area. Due to the depth of the garden, it is possible to find both sunny and shaded spots throughout the day.
The property has an energy label B, which indicates a reasonable level of energy efficiency. Insulation features include double glazing and wall insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired central heating boiler that is owned by the property owner.
An important aspect of this property is the ground lease situation. The house is located on municipal land that has been issued in leasehold. The ground lease has been perpetually paid off, which means that no annual ground lease payments will ever be required in the future. This is a significant financial advantage compared to properties where ground lease still needs to be paid periodically.
The Walvisbuurt location offers good accessibility to various destinations. The property is centrally located relative to the A5, A8, and A10 motorways. Public transportation is available via bus line 111, which reaches Amsterdam Central Station in approximately 20 minutes. For cyclists, the NDSM-werf is less than 10 minutes away by bike, from where free ferries operate to Central Station and the Pontsteiger area. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to the Twiske nature reserve, which is approximately 5 minutes by bike and offers opportunities for walking, running, and enjoying the outdoors.
Parking in the area is described as good, which is a practical consideration for residents who own a car. The property is offered at a price of 595,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transaction costs, which is standard practice in the Netherlands and indicated by the abbreviation k.k. (kosten koper).
The house type is classified as a terraced house (tussenwoning) in a residential area consisting of existing construction from 1992. The roof type is flat, which is typical for houses of this era and style. The total volume of the building is 495 cubic meters.
External storage space amounts to approximately 3.6 square meters, housed in an attached stone shed. Building-related outdoor space, which includes the balconies and rooftop terrace, totals approximately 11.1 square meters. The delivery date of the property is to be agreed upon with the seller.
This property presents itself as a well-maintained family home in a child-friendly neighborhood with good connections to both the city center of Amsterdam and the surrounding natural areas. The combination of a water-facing garden, multiple outdoor spaces including a rooftop terrace, and the favorable ground lease situation make this an interesting option for families looking for a spacious home in Amsterdam Noord.

