Bright Two-Bedroom Apartment with South-Facing Terrace and Park Views in Indische Buurt
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment features a south-facing terrace with unobstructed views over the green Sumatraplantsoen, providing a pleasant outdoor space that receives sunlight throughout the day.
- With an Energy Label A rating, achieved through comprehensive insulation including roof, walls, floors, and double glazing, the property offers excellent energy efficiency which translates to lower energy costs.
- The lift access makes this second-floor apartment easily accessible for residents of all ages and abilities, adding convenience to daily living.
- The ground lease situation is favorable, with the annual canon bought out until 2046 and the transition to perpetual leasehold already completed at the notary, removing future uncertainty about ground lease costs.
- The location in the popular Indische Buurt offers an excellent mix of tranquility near the park and proximity to urban amenities including Javaplein, Flevopark, diverse shops, restaurants, and excellent public transport connections.
Downsides
- Parking in the area is paid public parking requiring a permit, which adds an ongoing cost and potential inconvenience for residents with a car.
- The monthly VvE contribution of 179.44 euros is relatively substantial and represents a significant ongoing monthly expense that should be factored into the overall cost of ownership.
- As a gallery flat, the bedrooms are located on the gallery side of the building, which may result in less privacy compared to apartments with bedrooms facing a quieter direction, and the gallery layout means shared circulation space with neighbors.
- Although the ground lease transition has been arranged, the property remains under leasehold rather than freehold, which some buyers may find less desirable than full ownership.
- The apartment is located on the second floor, which while accessible by lift, may still be considered less desirable by some buyers compared to ground floor or top floor apartments.
Description
This well-planned two-bedroom apartment is situated on the second floor of a residential complex in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam Oost. The property offers a living area of approximately 81 square meters and benefits from an abundance of natural light throughout the day, thanks to its favorable positioning and large window sections. The building dates from 1997 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
The entrance to the apartment is reached via a communal entrance with either stairs or a lift. Upon arriving on the second floor, the front door is located diagonally opposite the lift on the gallery. Inside, a central hallway provides access to all rooms in the property. This practical layout ensures efficient use of the available space.
At the front of the apartment, facing south, are the living room and open-plan kitchen combined. Together these spaces form a living area of approximately 40 square meters. The large windows allow plenty of daylight to enter and provide an unobstructed view over the green Sumatraplantsoen. From the living room, one can access the south-facing terrace, which offers a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy the sun and the view over the park.
The kitchen connects seamlessly with the living room and includes a practical utility room or storage area. This space houses the central heating combi-boiler, a REMEHA unit from 2025 that is owned by the property, as well as the washing machine connection. Additional storage space is available in this utility area.
Located on the gallery side of the apartment are the two bedrooms. Both rooms are well-proportioned and can serve as bedrooms, home offices, or guest rooms depending on the needs of the residents. The bathroom is equipped with a shower cubicle, a washbasin, and a towel radiator. A separate toilet with a small hand basin is also present in the hallway area.
On the ground floor, the apartment comes with a private external storage room measuring 5 square meters with a ceiling height of approximately 3.28 meters, providing ample space for storage. Additionally, there is a communal bicycle storage facility available for residents.
The property features several modern conveniences including a lift, mechanical ventilation, and connections for fiber optic cable and television. The energy efficiency of the apartment is rated with an Energy Label A, achieved through roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation.
The Indische Buurt is a well-regarded neighborhood in Amsterdam Oost, known for its mix of tranquility, green spaces, and urban amenities. The apartment complex is situated directly on the Sumatraplantsoen, a spacious and attractively landscaped park area. Nearby points of interest include the Javastraat, the popular Javaplein, and the Flevopark. The area offers a wide range of facilities including bakeries, specialty shops, clothing and design boutiques, and grocery stores. The Dappermarkt is within walking distance. The neighborhood has seen an increase in trendy bars and restaurants alongside established Asian shops and eateries, offering diverse dining options.
For families, there are schools and sports facilities in the vicinity. The public library and Studio K, which features cinema screens, special events, and dining, are also nearby. Artis zoo is approximately a 15-minute walk from the apartment.
Transport connections are excellent. The property is easily accessible via the S113 and S114 roads, which connect to the A10 ring road and other major routes. Public transport options include tram lines 7 and 14 with stops in the immediate area. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a few minutes by bicycle, and the center of Amsterdam is readily reachable.
Parking in the area is regulated, with paid public parking and parking permits available. The owners association is well-run and financially healthy, professionally managed by Totaal VvE Beheer. The monthly VvE contribution is 179.44 euros. The association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a reserve fund, maintains an upkeep plan, and has building insurance in place.
Regarding the ground lease situation, the annual ground rent has been bought out until October 15, 2046. The transition to perpetual leasehold has already been completed and passed at the notary, providing clarity for future ownership.
The apartment is offered at a price of 600,000 euros, which amounts to approximately 7,407 euros per square meter. The handover date is to be arranged by mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom has a 'douchecabine' (shower cubicle) and features include 'Douche en wastafelmeubel'.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing; only a shower cubicle is described in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bedrooms are on the gallery side and the bathroom is accessed from the hall; no ensuite bathroom is mentioned.
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is a 'separaat toilet met fonteintje' (separate toilet with hand basin).
Heated Towel Rail
The listing explicitly mentions 'handdoekradiator' (towel radiator) in the bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
Only a 'douchecabine' is mentioned with no specific details about a rain shower head.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower; only a standard shower cubicle is described.
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment; the shower is private to the unit, not shared.
Shared Toilet
This is a private apartment with its own separate toilet, not shared with other residents.
His And Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel' (washbasin) is mentioned; no indication of double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of underfloor heating in the bathroom; only central heating is listed.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnig balkon' and the features list states 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The property is a second-floor gallery flat with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is a second-floor gallery flat with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is a second-floor gallery flat with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The description repeatedly mentions a 'zonnig terras op het zuiden' (sunny south-facing terrace) adjoining the living room.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the second floor and there is no mention of rooftop access or a terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment without a yard.
Patio
There is no mention of a ground-floor patio; the outdoor space is a balcony/terrace.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda.
Guest House
The property is a standard 3-room apartment with no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The apartment overlooks a park (Sumatraplantsoen), not a body of water.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden associated with the apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned or expected in this urban apartment setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is entirely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is specifically described as looking out over a green park (Sumatraplantsoen), not the city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights 'unobstructed views over the leafy Sumatraplantsoen', which is a green park-like space.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland and there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property faces a park, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the listing, and it is not a standard feature in 1997 Amsterdam apartments.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states it is fitted with central heating and includes a REMEHA combi-boiler from 2025.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned anywhere in the property description.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; standard central heating via a combi-boiler and radiators (towel radiator in bathroom) is indicated.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned; storage is limited to a utility room/pantry and an external storage box.
Home Office
While bedrooms are described as suitable for use as a 'study' (werk-), there is no dedicated built-in home office space mentioned.
Skylight
The apartment is located on the second floor of a building with a flat bitumen roof; skylights are not mentioned.
Exposed Beams
The building is a 1997 gallery flat with a flat roof, making exposed beams highly unlikely and unmentioned.
Bay Window
The listing mentions 'large windows' but does not describe any bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard 81m2 apartment; a private indoor pool is impossible and not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No private indoor sauna is mentioned.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Built in 1997, the apartment lacks the historic characteristics that would include ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements such as light wood, minimalist aesthetics, or hygge elements are mentioned or implied in the description.
Modern
Built in 1997 with an open-plan kitchen, updated combi-boiler (2025), energy label A, and mechanical ventilation, suggesting a practical modern layout, though not explicitly described as a high-end modern design.
Industrial
There are no mentions of exposed brick, metal accents, concrete floors, or open ductwork typical of industrial style.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean specialist shops are mentioned in the neighborhood description, but the apartment itself does not feature Mediterranean architectural elements like terracotta tiles or arched windows.
Classic
The property is a 1997 gallery flat with standard modern finishes; there are no period features, ornate details, or classic architectural elements described.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1997, which does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1997, well past the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1997, it falls outside the typical post-war functional period (1945-1970).
Modernist
Built in 1997 with a functional layout, large windows, and a gallery flat design typical of late 20th-century modern architecture.
Newly Build
The building dates back to 1997, making it nearly three decades old.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The layout describes an open-plan kitchen adjoining the living room without mentioning an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'open keuken' and 'open-plan kitchen'.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned, and typically would be highlighted as a premium feature if present.
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned, and typically would be highlighted as a premium feature if present.
Downdraft Extractor
Not mentioned, and typically would be highlighted as a premium feature if present.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment with its own dedicated kitchen.
Design Kitchen
No mention of a designer or luxury kitchen; the building is from 1997.
New Kitchen
Building is from 1997 and there is no mention of a recently renovated or new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Features section lists 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' indicating parking is available in the area.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions 'eigen externe berging' (own external storage room) with 5 m² and ceiling height of 3.28 meters.
Garage
No mention of any garage in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists, so no double garage.
Attic
No mention of an attic in the listing. Property is a second-floor gallery flat.
Cellar
No mention of a cellar. Storage is described as external storage room on ground floor, not a cellar.
Bike Storage
Listing explicitly mentions 'collectieve fietsenstalling' (communal bicycle shed/storage).
Covered Parking
No mention of covered parking. Only street-level parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing.
Ev Charging
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No mention of a workshop in the listing.
Shed
The external storage room (berging) is a storage unit, not a freestanding shed (schuur) as typically understood in Dutch real estate.
Street Parking Free
Features section explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), so street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
Features section lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No specific price mentioned for parking spot rental.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale is mentioned in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active and financially sound Homeowners Association (VvE) managed by Totaal VvE Beheer.
Leasehold
The property is built on municipal land leased under a ground lease (erfpacht), bought out until 2046, with a switch to perpetual leasehold already notarized.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states that the owners association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist confirms that the owners association holds an annual meeting.
Oa Fees
The listing specifies a monthly VvE contribution of €179.44.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist indicates that a reserve fund is present.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist confirms the existence of a maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist states that buildings insurance (opstalverzekering) is in place.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly states the apartment is accessible by lift ('Bereikbaar met lift') and 'lift' is listed in the features.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly mentions 'Via de gemeenschappelijke entree' (via the communal entrance) and it is a 'galerijflat' (gallery flat), indicating a shared entrance, not private.
Automatic Gate
No mention of automatic gates. This is a gallery apartment in Amsterdam which typically does not have gated access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for people with disabilities and elderly). The building has a lift and is a gallery flat. However, specific wheelchair adaptations like door widths or bathroom modifications cannot be confirmed from the listing.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly mentions a 'washing machine connection' (aansluiting voor de wasmachine), which typically implies the machine itself is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states there is a 'washing machine connection' (aansluiting voor de wasmachine) in the utility room.
Laundry Room
The listing describes a 'praktische bijkeuken/berging' (practical utility room/storage area) where the boiler and washing machine connection are located.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer or a dryer connection in the listing.
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which implies high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The property features list explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features or systems in the description.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in both the description and the features list.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the property relies on a combi-boiler and achieves Energy Label A through standard insulation, solar panels are highly likely to be absent.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned in the listing. Double glazing is explicitly listed, making triple glazing unlikely.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' section as 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' section as 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under the 'Isolatie' section as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a REMEHA combi-boiler (Cv-ketel) installed in 2025 for heating, rather than a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery in the listing features or description.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A, mechanical ventilation, and a brand new 2025 boiler.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.