Modern Top Floor Apartment with West-Facing Balcony and Green Views in Amstelveen
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment is located on the top floor with a sunny west-facing balcony and unobstructed views over greenery and water.
- It offers a flexible layout with two spacious bedrooms and the possibility to create a third bedroom.
- The property benefits from modern features including a new boiler, updated windows, and a modern kitchen, all situated on owned land without ground lease.
Downsides
- The building dates from 1961, which implies an older structure even though the apartment has been modernized.
- The parking is public parking around the complex, meaning there is no dedicated private parking spot.
- The insulation in the features table is listed as 'No insulation', which may refer to the floor or roof, potentially resulting in higher energy costs despite the new windows.
Description
This well maintained and modern apartment is located on the fourth and top floor at Sportlaan 448 in Amstelveen. The living area is approximately 76 square meters and the property is situated in a green residential environment. The apartment is bright and modern with a sleek finish on the walls. From the fourth floor, residents enjoy a pleasant free view over greenery and water.
The location on Sportlaan is highly desirable in Amstelveen due to its combination of tranquility, greenery, and excellent accessibility. The immediate vicinity offers a wide range of amenities including diverse shops, supermarkets, schools, sports facilities, and restaurants. Popular shopping destinations such as Shopping center Stadshart Amstelveen, shopping center Groenhof, the shops at Van der Hooplaan, and the charming Old Village are all located a short distance away. For recreation and relaxation, De Poel and the Amsterdamse Bos are just a short distance from the apartment. The accessibility is excellent with several tram and bus connections and quick connections to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, the Zuidas business district, and Utrecht via the A9, A2, and A10 motorways.
Access to the apartment is via a well maintained central entrance with a lift. Upon entering the property on the fourth floor, you arrive in a hall that provides access to all rooms in the apartment. The living room is spacious and bright thanks to large windows and offers a pleasant free view over greenery and water. Adjacent to the living room is a dining room which is currently used as additional living space. This space offers the possibility to easily create a third bedroom by separating it from the living room. The flexible layout makes the apartment suitable for various living needs, such as an extra bedroom, home office, or children's room. The dining room also provides access to the spacious west facing balcony.
The modern kitchen is practically designed and equipped with various built in appliances. These include a 5 burner gas stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, a dishwasher installed in 2025, and a Quooker tap.
The apartment currently features two well proportioned bedrooms. Both bedrooms have pleasant natural light and a practical layout. The bedroom at the front benefits from an extra side window facing south, which ensures extra daylight and an open atmosphere. The bathroom is modernly finished and equipped with a spacious walk in shower and a washbasin with vanity unit. There is also a separate toilet in the apartment.
The generous balcony is situated on the west and offers a beautiful free view over greenery and water. Thanks to its favorable position, you can enjoy the afternoon and evening sun here, making it a wonderful place to relax outdoors or spend long summer evenings.
The apartment has a private storage room of approximately 9 square meters in the basement. The property is fully equipped with double glazing. Service costs are 276.10 euros per month. The energy label is C. The building is equipped with a lift. The property is located on its own ground, meaning there is no ground lease. There is free parking around the complex. The windows at the side and rear are plastic frames with HR++ insulation glass installed in 2025. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a Remeha combi boiler from late 2023. The apartment is available for transfer in consultation.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) and lists 'Inloopdouche' in the bathroom amenities.
Bathtub
The listing specifies a 'walk-in shower' ('inloopdouche') in the bathroom description and features list but makes no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description indicates a central layout with a hallway accessing all rooms ('toegang biedt tot alle vertrekken'), and there is only one bathroom mentioned for the whole apartment, suggesting a shared bathroom rather than an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly states there is a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet) and confirms '1 apart toilet' in the details.
Shared Shower
The property is listed as a private apartment ('appartement') with one bathroom, implying the shower is for private use by the occupants, not a shared facility for multiple tenants.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment, and while there is a separate toilet, it is for the use of the apartment's residents, not a shared facility with external parties.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom is described as having a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink/vanity) with no mention of a double sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'spacious west-facing balcony' of 7 m².
Rear Garden
This is an apartment on the fourth floor with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
This is an apartment on the fourth floor with no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
This is an apartment on the fourth floor with no mention of a garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, not a ground-level terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a top-floor apartment but features a balcony, not a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment with no private yard.
Patio
The property has a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing states the apartment has an 'unobstructed view over greenery and water' and the location is listed as 'Aan water'.
Kitchen Garden
The property is an apartment with no private garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Amstelveen, a flat region with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is described as being over 'greenery and water', not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing repeatedly emphasizes the view over 'greenery and water' and a 'green residential area'.
Remarkable Sea View
Amstelveen is inland, with no possibility of a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are cited in the description.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing does not mention air conditioning. Given the building year (1961) and the local market standard, it is highly unlikely to be present unless specifically stated as a new installation.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Verwarming middels cv-ketel (Remeha ketel uit eind 2023)', which translates to central heating via a boiler.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or features list. In a modernized top-floor apartment, this is a standard omission.
Underfloor Heating
The listing mentions heating via a 'cv-ketel' (boiler), which typically implies radiators in buildings from 1961. Underfloor heating is a major feature that would likely be highlighted if present.
Walk In Closet
No mention of a walk-in closet is made. It is not listed among the bathroom or bedroom features.
Home Office
The listing states the dining room *can* be converted into a home office ('geschikt voor... thuiswerkplek'), but it is not currently an existing feature.
Skylight
The apartment is on the top floor, but the description mentions 'large windows' and a 'side window'. There is no mention of skylights (dakraam).
Exposed Beams
The listing describes 'sleek wall finishes' (strak afgewerkte wanden). Exposed beams would contradict this modern, sleek aesthetic.
Bay Window
The description mentions large windows and a side window but does not describe a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
The property is a 76 m² apartment. A private indoor pool is physically impossible in this space.
Private Indoor Sauna
The bathroom description mentions a walk-in shower and vanity, but no sauna. A sauna would be a significant luxury feature likely to be advertised.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are described as 'sleek finished' (strak afgewerkt), which suggests a lack of ornamental plasterwork often found in classic styles.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 'bright' and 'modern' apartment with 'sleek wall finishes', which aligns with Scandinavian minimalism, but lacks specific details like light wood tones or specific decor to confirm the style.
Modern
The listing explicitly uses the words 'modern' multiple times ('modern afgewerkt', 'moderne keuken', 'modernly finished') and mentions 'sleek wall finishes' and a 'Quooker', indicating a contemporary style.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features like exposed brick, concrete, or metal pipes. The walls are described as 'sleek finished', which contradicts the industrial aesthetic.
Mediterranean
The listing describes an apartment in Amstelveen, Netherlands, with modern and sleek finishes. There are no mentions of terracotta, arches, or warm color palettes typical of Mediterranean style.
Classic
While the building dates from 1961, the interior is explicitly described as having 'modern' and 'sleek' finishes, overriding the potential classic nature of the building structure.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1961, the building is from the post-war era, not a traditional or historic period.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is 1961, which is mid-century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1961, which aligns with the post-war functionalist style often used for mass housing.
Modernist
The interior is described as 'modern', but the 1961 building exterior is likely functionalist rather than pure modernist.
Newly Build
The listing states the building year is 1961 ('Bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly listed as 'vaatwasser (2025)' in the appliance description.
Oven
Explicitly listed as 'oven' in the appliance description.
Refrigerator
Explicitly listed as 'koelkast' in the appliance description.
Freezer
Explicitly listed as 'vriezer' in the appliance description.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island; typical apartment layout for this era and description implies standard wall-mounted units.
Pantry
No mention of a pantry inside the apartment; storage is mentioned as a separate external box.
Stove
Explicitly listed as a '5-pits gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The listing specifies a 'gaskookplaat' (gas stove), confirming it is not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not listed among the built-in appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
Explicitly listed as 'Quooker' in the appliance description.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned; downdraft extractors are usually a highlighted feature if present.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment sale, not shared housing.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'modern kitchen' with 'sleek wall finishes' and high-end features like a Quooker, though specific designer brands are not named.
New Kitchen
Described as modern with a 2025 dishwasher, but the kitchen installation year is not explicitly stated as new, unlike the windows and boiler.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Free parking around the complex' (Vrij parkeren rondom het complex).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Private storage room of approx. 9 m² in the basement' (Eigen berging van circa 9 m² in de onderbouw).
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Attic
The apartment is on the top floor ('bovenste verdieping') and no attic is mentioned.
Cellar
There is a storage box in the basement ('onderbouw'), but not a cellar room within the apartment itself.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; parking is described as being around the complex.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
While the Dutch text lists 'Schuur/berging Box', this refers to a storage locker in the basement, not a garden shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing states 'Vrij parkeren rondom het complex', which translates to free parking around the complex.
Street Parking Permit
The mention of 'free parking' usually implies that a paid permit is not required.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No rented parking spot is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions service costs and includes a VvE (Owners Association) checklist.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigen grond (geen erfpacht)' and 'Full ownership (no ground lease)'.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Servicekosten €276,10 per maand'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states 'Via de verzorgde centrale entree met lift bereikt u het appartement' (Through the well-maintained central entrance with elevator access).
Private Entrance
The description mentions a 'centrale entree' (central entrance), implying it is an apartment building with a shared entry rather than a private street-level entrance.
Gated Community
The listing states 'Vrij parkeren rondom het complex' (Free parking around the complex), which suggests the area is open and not secured by a gate.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator, which provides access to the 4th floor. However, no other accessibility features (ramps, wide doors, adapted bathrooms) are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'wasmachine' (washing machine).
Washing Machine Connections
Since a washing machine is present and installed, connections for it must exist.
Laundry Room
The washing machine is located in the kitchen ('De moderne keuken is praktisch ingericht en voorzien van diverse inbouwapparatuur, waaronder ... wasmachine'). There is no mention of a separate laundry room.
Smart Home
The description mentions modern amenities like a Quooker and HR++ glass, but provides no details regarding smart home technology integration.
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) section explicitly lists 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The 'Voorzieningen' (Amenities) section explicitly lists 'TV kabel'.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No solar panels are mentioned in the description or feature list. The presence of a gas boiler also makes them less likely to be highlighted as missing if they were there.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Kunststof kozijnen met HR++ isolatieglas' and the features list confirms 'Dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'HR++ isolatieglas' which is a type of double glazing, and the features list states 'Dubbel glas'.
Heat Pump
The heating is explicitly provided by a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (Remeha) from 2023, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned. Combined with the absence of solar panels, it is highly unlikely one is present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing highlights recent upgrades including plastic window frames with HR++ glass (installed in 2025) and a new high-efficiency central heating boiler (Remeha, installed late 2023).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.