Spacious and Light Corner Apartment on Freehold Land in Amsterdam De Pijp
Key Features
Upsides
- Situated on freehold land (Eigen grond), meaning there is no ground lease to pay, which is a major financial benefit in Amsterdam.
- The apartment features high ceilings of 2.86 meters and a corner location with large windows, resulting in exceptional natural light and a spacious feeling.
- The homeowners association (VvE) is financially healthy with a reserve fund of over 90,000 euros, ensuring peace of mind regarding future maintenance.
- With three bedrooms, the property offers flexible layout options suitable for families, couples needing a workspace, or shared living.
- The southwest-facing balcony allows for enjoyment of the afternoon and evening sun.
Downsides
- The property has an energy label D, which indicates it is less energy efficient compared to modern standards, potentially leading to higher energy costs.
- Parking in the area is subject to a permit system and paid parking, which can be inconvenient and costly for car owners.
- The apartment is located on the second floor and the listing mentions access via a communal staircase, implying there is no elevator, which could be a drawback for some residents.
- The outdoor space is limited to a balcony of 1 square meter, which is relatively small.
- The building dates back to 1890, and while the foundation status is ABC (good), older buildings often require more ongoing maintenance than new constructions.
Description
This inviting apartment is situated on the Tweede Sweelinckstraat in the vibrant De Pijp district of Amsterdam South. The property offers a generous living space of approximately 79 square meters and is located on the second floor of a building constructed in 1890. One of the most immediate and striking features of the home is the ceiling height of 2.86 meters. This architectural detail, combined with the corner position of the apartment, ensures a remarkable influx of natural light throughout the day. The large window sections contribute to a spatial living experience that feels both open and airy. The apartment is situated on freehold land, meaning the ground is owned outright, which is a significant advantage in the Amsterdam real estate market.
Upon entering the apartment via the communal staircase, one arrives in a welcoming hallway that provides access to all rooms. This hallway features a distinctive and cozy seating area located by the window. This unique nook is equipped with built-in bookshelves and offers a view of the green inner courtyards. It serves as a tranquil spot for relaxation or reading, separate from the main living areas. The apartment is fitted with a continuous wooden floor that extends through the hallway and living spaces, adding a warm and cohesive atmosphere to the interior. The presence of this reading nook adds character to the home, providing a quiet retreat within the city environment.
The front of the apartment houses the open living space, which combines the living room and the kitchen. This open plan layout enhances the sense of connection and space. The living area is positioned at the front of the property, benefiting from the corner location. The large windows allow for ample daylight and provide a pleasant view of the surroundings, including a glimpse of the nearby Sarphatipark. The open kitchen is seamlessly integrated into the living area and is fitted with various built-in appliances. This setup makes the kitchen a practical and social space, suitable for daily cooking as well as for entertaining guests. The flow between the living room and kitchen is natural and inviting.
Adjacent to the living area is a balcony located on the southwest. Due to its orientation, this outdoor space enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. It serves as an excellent extension of the living space during warmer months, offering a place to sit outside and enjoy the urban views. The southwest facing aspect is a highly desirable feature for maximizing sunlight exposure at home. The total outdoor area measures one square meter, providing just enough room for a small table and chairs to enjoy the fresh air.
The apartment comprises three well proportioned bedrooms, making it suitable for families, couples, or professionals sharing a home. The flexibility of the layout allows these rooms to be used in various ways, such as bedrooms, a home office, or a guest room. The bedrooms are accessible via the central hallway and benefit from the natural light that permeates the apartment. The presence of three bedrooms in this location and size range is a strong asset, offering more functionality than a standard two bedroom apartment.
The bathroom is spacious and designed with comfort in mind. It features a bathtub, a walk in shower, and a washbasin. The inclusion of both a bath and a shower caters to different preferences and needs. Additionally, the property has a separate toilet room, which increases convenience for the residents. There is also a separate laundry room, a practical feature that keeps laundry activities out of the main living areas. Furthermore, the apartment includes a practical built in cupboard for extra storage space, helping to maintain an organized and clutter free environment.
The location in De Pijp is one of the key selling points of this property. De Pijp is known as one of the most popular and lively neighborhoods in Amsterdam. The apartment is situated in a quieter part of the district, striking a fine balance between the vibrancy of city life and residential peace. Essential amenities are within easy reach. The famous Albert Cuyp Market, the Sarphatipark, and the Gerard Douplein are all within walking distance. The area is bustling with a wide range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Notable nearby establishments include Cafe De Wasserette, De Badcuyp, and Brut de Mer, offering a variety of dining and leisure options.
Accessibility is excellent. The city center can be reached within minutes by bicycle. Public transport connections are plentiful, making it easy to travel to other parts of Amsterdam and the surrounding region. For those who travel by car, the A10 ring road is easily accessible, providing quick connections to major highways and the rest of the country. Parking in the area is facilitated through a permit system, which is standard for this central location.
From a technical and financial perspective, the apartment is in good standing. The homeowners association, known as the VvE, is active and financially healthy. The monthly contribution is set at 165.56 euros. A significant positive aspect is the presence of a healthy reserve fund exceeding 90000 euros. This financial buffer indicates that the VvE is well prepared for future maintenance expenses. The property has an energy label D. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired combi boiler, a Nefit brand unit owned by the property. The foundation of the building has been classified with label ABC, indicating that the foundation is stable and does not require immediate attention.
The roof of the building is flat and covered with bituminous roofing material. The apartment is located on the second floor, which means there are no neighbors above, potentially reducing noise from above. The building includes facilities for mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation, ensuring a comfortable indoor climate. A TV cable connection is available. The ownership situation is full ownership, or Volle eigendom, confirming the freehold status.
This apartment on Tweede Sweelinckstraat presents a solid opportunity for buyers seeking a home in Amsterdam Zuid. The combination of three bedrooms, a corner location with high ceilings and abundant light, and a strong VvE financial position makes it a noteworthy listing. The location in De Pijp offers an urban lifestyle with all conveniences nearby. The property is ready for occupation and offers a pleasant living environment that blends historical charm with modern practicality. Whether for a small family or professionals, the layout and location cater to a broad range of living requirements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the description and 'Inloopdouche' in the features list.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the description and features list.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the hallway gives access to all rooms ('hal loopt door naar de achterzijde en geeft toegang tot alle vertrekken'), suggesting a central bathroom rather than an ensuite directly accessible from a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet), which functions as a guest toilet distinct from the bathroom facilities.
Bidet
The feature is not mentioned in the description or the detailed list of bathroom amenities, and it is uncommon in Amsterdam apartments of this age.
Double Shower
The listing mentions 'inloopdouche' (singular) and does not indicate a double width or multiple shower heads.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment for sale ('appartement', 'eigen grond'), not a shared living complex with communal shower facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment with a separate toilet within the unit, not a shared living complex.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular) and 'wastafelmeubel', but does not mention double sinks ('dubbele wastafel').
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig' and describes a southwest-facing balcony.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment with a balcony. No rear garden is mentioned or implied in the description.
Front Garden
The property is located on the second floor. No front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment. No side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The listing specifies a balcony ('Balkon aanwezig') rather than a terrace, despite the category header 'Balkon/dakterras'.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a balcony but does not mention a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
The property is an apartment, so it does not have a private fenced yard.
Patio
The outdoor space is described as a balcony, not a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment; no guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The apartment is near Sarphatipark but not directly on the water (canal or river).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
This is an urban apartment with no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is an urban apartment with no livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool is mentioned for this apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is available.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is a flat city; there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
Located in De Pijp, the views focus on inner courtyards and Sarphatipark rather than a panoramic city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly highlights views of 'groene binnentuinen' (green inner courtyards) and Sarphatipark multiple times.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland; no sea views are possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The listing does not indicate a harbour view; it looks onto a park and courtyards.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view looks towards Sarphatipark, a local landmark, but it is not the primary 'remarkable' feature compared to the greenery.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the description or the list of features. It is not standard for this type of apartment in Amsterdam.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Cv-ketel' (combi boiler) and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' under the features section.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or the features list.
Hardwood Floors
The description explicitly mentions 'De doorlopende houten vloer' (continuous wooden floor) and lists 'Houten vloer' in the key features.
Tiled Floors
The listing highlights wooden floors. While the bathroom and kitchen likely have tiled surfaces, the primary flooring feature described is wood.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies 'houten vloer' (wooden floor), distinguishing it from laminate.
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions a wooden floor throughout. Carpeted floors are not mentioned and are uncommon in this type of Amsterdam apartment.
Underfloor Heating
The heating is provided by a gas combi-boiler (Cv-ketel), which typically uses radiators in these buildings. Underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions a 'praktische inbouwkast' (practical built-in closet) but does not describe a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The apartment has 3 bedrooms which offer flexibility, but there is no specific mention of a dedicated home office space.
Skylight
The listing mentions large windows and a corner location, but does not mention skylights (dakramen).
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams. The high ceilings are a feature, but the description focuses on light and space rather than raw structural elements.
Bay Window
The description mentions a 'sfeervolle zithoekje aan het raam' (cozy seating nook by the window) and 'gezellige zitnis' (cozy niche) with built-in bookshelves. In Amsterdam architecture, this is often an 'erker' (bay window), though not explicitly named.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment listing in an urban residential building. A private indoor pool is impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the description or features.
Built-In Wardrobes
There are built-in bookshelves and a storage closet, but no specific mention of built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.
French Doors
There is a balcony, but the specific type of door (e.g., French doors) is not described in the text.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment has wooden floors and an open layout, which can be associated with Scandinavian style, but the classic 1890 architecture and specific decorative elements lean more towards a classic style.
Modern
While the kitchen and bathroom are modernized, and it has an open living space, the building itself is from 1890 with classic features like high ceilings and wooden floors, making it a mix rather than purely modern.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features like exposed brick, concrete, or metal beams. The apartment is described as warm and charming.
Mediterranean
The listing describes an apartment in Amsterdam with no mention of Mediterranean architectural elements, colors, or materials.
Classic
The building dates back to 1890, features high ceilings (2.86m), is located in the historic De Pijp neighborhood, and has a 'warm' and 'charming' atmosphere typical of classic Amsterdam apartments.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1890 and features high ceilings (2.86m) and wooden floors, characteristic of historic Amsterdam architecture.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1890, which is late 19th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1890, this predates the post-war period.
Modernist
The building is from 1890 with traditional features, not modernist.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1890, indicating it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen) and describes the living room and kitchen coming together.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment sale on private ground, not a shared housing facility.
Design Kitchen
The description uses words like 'sfeervol' (atmospheric) and 'warm' but does not mention specific designer brands or high-end luxury finishes typical of a 'design kitchen'.
New Kitchen
The building is from 1890. The listing describes the apartment as 'charming' with 'wooden floors' but does not state that the kitchen is recently renovated or new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing indicates public parking options but does not mention a private parking spot associated with the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a separate laundry room and a built-in cupboard, but does not mention a specific storage room (berging) typically associated with apartments.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned.
Attic
The property is described as an apartment on the 2nd floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description.
Bike Storage
While bikes are mentioned as a mode of transport, no specific bike storage facility is listed for the property.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging facilities.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
No shed is mentioned.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features list includes 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a parking option.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot is available, so there is no rental price.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot is available for sale with the property.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions VvE (Homeowners Association) details including monthly fees and a reserve fund.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states the property is situated on 'eigen grond' (freehold), indicating no leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features table states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The features table states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing specifies a monthly VvE contribution of €165.56.
Oa Reserve Fund
The listing mentions a reserve fund of over €90,000 within the VvE.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features table states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features table states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions access via a 'communal staircase' and that the apartment is on the 2nd floor. No elevator is mentioned, which is common for 19th-century buildings in this area.
Private Entrance
The description states that the apartment is reached via 'het gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis' (the communal staircase), indicating it is not a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is located in the city center (De Pijp) on a public street (Tweede Sweelinckstraat), making an automatic gate highly unlikely.
Gated Community
The apartment is situated on a public street in the De Pijp neighborhood and does not belong to a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor and is accessed via a staircase with no elevator mentioned, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a dedicated laundry room ('apart wasruimte') implies the existence of necessary plumbing and connections.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly describes an 'apart wasruimte' (separate laundry room) and 'dedicated laundry room' in the layout.
Ventilation System
The features list specifically includes 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (cable TV).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing. Given the building age (1890), energy label D, and the competitive nature of the Amsterdam market where such features are highlighted, it is highly likely they are not present.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. In an apartment from 1890 with a gas boiler and energy label D, the presence of triple glazing is highly improbable.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating and hot water are provided by a 'Cv-ketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), which excludes the presence of a heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned and is exceptionally rare in apartments of this age and type without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The feature list explicitly mentions 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.