Spacious 1930s Corner Family Home with Seven Bedrooms in Green Elsrijk
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location in the prestigious Elsrijk neighborhood with views of water and mature greenery, combined with excellent accessibility to Amsterdam, Schiphol, and the Zuidas business district.
- Extensive high-end renovations completed in 2024 including both bathrooms, all toilet facilities, kitchen expansion with premium appliances, and a custom bar with wine climate cabinet.
- Exceptionally spacious family layout with seven bedrooms spread across four floors, providing flexibility for large families, home offices, or guest accommodation.
- Attractive combination of original 1930s character features such as stained glass windows, rounded bay window, and panel doors with modern comforts including underfloor heating, solar panels, and energy label B.
- Proximity to a wide range of amenities including the Amsterdamse Bos, Stadshart shopping center, Oude Dorp with its restaurants and cafes, and various international schools.
Downsides
- No private parking or garage available, as the former garage has been converted to a utility room, requiring reliance on the area's paid permit parking system.
- The side garden at 4.50 meters wide is relatively narrow given the size of the property, limiting outdoor entertaining space and garden design options.
- With a plot size of 248 square meters against 221 square meters of living space, the outdoor area is modest relative to the internal volume of the home.
- The property dates from 1940 and while significant renovations were completed in 2024, certain elements such as the roof structure, original window frames, and hidden installations may require future maintenance or attention.
- Four floors of living space including a third-floor bedroom may present accessibility challenges for elderly residents or those with mobility limitations.
Description
This corner property is situated on Van IJsselsteinlaan at the intersection with De Ruyschlaan in the Elsrijk district of Amstelveen. The residence offers 221 square meters of living space distributed across four floors. Originally constructed in 1940, the home displays characteristic 1930s architectural elements including stained glass windows, a distinctive rounded bay window with a custom-made curved bench, and traditional panel doors throughout.
The ground floor begins with an entrance hall featuring a storage closet and a luxury toilet room equipped with a wall-mounted toilet and washbasin. The living room receives abundant natural light and maintains the atmospheric quality of the original 1930s design. The semi-circular bay window at the front provides a charming seating area with the bespoke curved bench. A custom-built bar with an integrated wine climate cabinet has been installed in the living room, creating an elegant space for entertaining guests. The flooring consists of herringbone parquet that complements the period character of the home. A pellet stove offers additional warmth during colder months. Sliding doors at the rear open directly to the garden, which is oriented to the southeast for optimal sunlight exposure.
The kitchen is positioned in an extension at the rear of the property and can be separated from the living room by two sliding doors when desired. This arrangement allows for flexible use of the ground floor spaces. The kitchen features underfloor heating and natural stone countertops running along two walls. The cooking area includes a wide Smeg oven and six gas burners, among which are a wok burner and a fish burner for specialized cooking. A Quooker instant boiling water tap was installed in 2024, along with a large Fisher and Paykel refrigerator-freezer combination. The kitchen also contains an extractor hood, dishwasher, and double sink basin. During the 2024 renovations, significant additional custom storage space was created to maximize the functionality of the kitchen. Three skylights in the ceiling provide excellent natural illumination throughout the day. The kitchen offers pleasant views of the garden and has its own direct access to the outdoor space. The former garage has been converted into a utility room with connections for a washing machine and dryer.
The first floor accommodates three spacious bedrooms and a modern toilet room with a wall-mounted toilet and washbasin. The bedroom at the front of the property overlooks the water and greenery along De Ruyschlaan, providing a tranquil setting. The master bedroom at the rear of the home is particularly generous in size and features built-in wardrobes, sliding doors opening to a semi-circular balcony measuring six square meters, and an en-suite bathroom. This bathroom underwent a complete high-end renovation in 2024 and now includes underfloor heating, a freestanding Italian design bathtub, a double vanity unit, and a spacious walk-in shower. The materials and finishes were selected to create a cohesive luxury aesthetic.
The second floor contains three additional bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for a large family. This level features two dormer windows, one at the front and one at the rear, which enhance the usable space and natural light. Wooden flooring is installed throughout, and built-in closet space is available. A toilet room on this floor matches the refined style of the renovated bathrooms. The second bathroom on this level includes a walk-in shower and vanity, maintaining the same high-quality standard established in the other sanitary spaces.
The third floor comprises a landing area housing the central heating installation and a seventh bedroom. This top-floor room features three Velux skylights that flood the space with light, substantial storage capacity behind the knee walls, and an impressive ridge height of 3.24 meters that gives the room an open and airy feel. This versatile space could serve as a bedroom for an older child, a home office, or a guest suite.
The outdoor areas include a front garden and a side garden measuring 104 square meters. The side garden extends 23.10 meters in depth with a width of 4.50 meters and faces east. Multiple terraces have been created within the garden, allowing residents to follow the sun throughout the day or find a sheltered spot depending on the weather. The gardens are landscaped with mature plantings that provide privacy while maintaining views of the surrounding greenery.
The Elsrijk neighborhood is recognized as one of the most prestigious residential areas in Amstelveen. The area is characterized by its stately 1930s architecture, broad tree-lined avenues, and abundant green spaces. The neighborhood attracts families, professionals, and expatriates who appreciate the combination of residential tranquility and proximity to urban amenities. Directly in front of the property lies a characteristic planted area with rows of trees, while an ecological community garden project adjacent to the home provides seasonal color and natural planting.
Recreational opportunities are plentiful in the immediate vicinity. The Amsterdamse Bos, a large forest park, is within walking distance, as are the charming Broersepark and Kruiskerkpark. Sports enthusiasts have access to numerous sport clubs, golf courses, tennis facilities, and fitness centers in the surrounding area.
The Oude Dorp, the historic center of Amstelveen, is nearby and offers a selection of renowned restaurants, cafes with outdoor terraces, and a pleasant village atmosphere. The large covered shopping center Stadshart Amstelveen is also conveniently close, providing a wide range of luxury shops, boutiques, dining establishments, the Cobra Museum of modern art, and various music and theater venues.
Families with children benefit from the proximity to a variety of primary and secondary schools, including several internationally oriented educational institutions. This makes the location particularly suitable for families relocating from abroad.
The property has energy label B, reflecting a reasonable level of energy efficiency. Insulation measures include double glazing, cavity wall insulation, and roof insulation. Fifteen solar panels with micro inverters have been installed to generate renewable electricity. The central heating system consists of a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler installed in 2016. Additional features include an alarm system, fiber optic internet connection, mechanical ventilation, and TV cabling.
Parking in the area is through a permit system with paid public parking available. The property is offered at 1,950,000 euros with buyer's costs applicable. The cadastral reference is AMSTELVEEN H 5681 with a plot area of 248 square meters held in full ownership. The transaction will be conducted by a notary in Amstelveen, Amsterdam, or Diemen according to the Amsterdam Ring Model. Delivery timing is to be determined by mutual agreement between buyer and seller.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions '2 inloopdouches' (2 walk-in showers) in both the description and the features section.
Bathtub
The description mentions a 'vrijstaand Italiaans design ligbad' (freestanding Italian design bathtub) in the master bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description explicitly states that the master bedroom has a 'badkamer ensuite'.
Guest Toilet
The ground floor features a separate 'luxe toiletruimte' (luxury toilet room), which functions as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
There is no mention of a heated towel rail in the detailed description of the high-end 2024 bathroom renovations.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or features list.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family detached house, so there are no shared facilities with other households.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family detached house, so there are no shared facilities with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The description and features list explicitly mention a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the master bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The description explicitly states that the master bathroom is 'voorzien van vloerverwarming' (equipped with underfloor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a 6 m² balcony with French doors from the master bedroom.
Rear Garden
Mentions a sunny garden accessible from the living room via French doors, facing southeast.
Front Garden
Explicitly mentions 'Verzorgde voortuin' (maintained front garden) and features list includes 'Voortuin en zijtuin'.
Side Garden
Features list specifies 'Zijtuin 104 m² (23,10 meter diep en 4,50 meter breed)'.
Terrace
Description states 'De zonnige voor- en zijtuin bieden meerdere terrassen' (multiple terraces).
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned; there is a 7th bedroom that could serve as guest room but not a separate structure.
Waterfront
Multiple mentions of water views: 'fantastisch uitzicht op water', 'zichtlijnen op het omliggende water', and bedroom with 'uitzicht over het water'.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court mentioned; tennis clubs are mentioned in the neighborhood.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amstelveen is in a flat region; no mountains exist in the area.
Remarkable City View
Views described focus on greenery, water, and lanes rather than cityscape.
Remarkable Garden View
Extensive descriptions of green views, mature trees, garden settings from multiple rooms.
Remarkable Sea View
Amstelveen is inland; no sea views possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views mentioned; area is residential with greenery and water features.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing, which is typical for Dutch residential properties of this era even after renovations.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler (CV-ketel) from 2016.
Fireplace
The living room features an energy-efficient pellet stove (pelletkachel) for extra warmth and coziness.
Hardwood Floors
The listing mentions a beautiful herringbone parquet floor (visgraat parketvloer) in the living room and wooden floors (houten vloeren) on the second floor.
Laminate Flooring
The floors are described as parquet and wood, with no mention of laminate.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors; descriptions point to wood and parquet.
Underfloor Heating
The listing specifically states there is underfloor heating (vloerverwarming) in the kitchen and one of the bathrooms.
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has fixed closets (vaste kasten) and there is plenty of built-in storage, but no walk-in closet is mentioned.
Home Office
The seventh bedroom is suggested as ideal for a workspace (werkruimte), but there is no dedicated, built-in home office.
Skylight
The property has three Velux skylights (Velux-dakramen) on the third floor and three light domes (lichtkoepels) in the kitchen.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the description of the rooms or attic.
Bay Window
The listing highlights a characteristic semi-circular bay window (halfronde erker) with a custom-made round bench.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not mentioned and would be highly unusual for this type of property.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not mentioned in the property features.
Built-In Wardrobes
The master bedroom and second floor explicitly feature fixed closets (vaste kasten).
French Doors
The living room and master bedroom have French doors (openslaande deuren) leading to the garden and balcony.
Ornamental Plasterwork
While the house has 1930s details like stained glass and panel doors, ornamental plasterwork is not specified.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned; the property is described as having 1930s charm combined with modern luxury.
Modern
The house features high-end 2024 renovations, a contemporary kitchen, and modern bathrooms, though it retains classic character.
Industrial
No industrial elements or finishes are described in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural or design elements are present.
Classic
The property is a 1930s corner house with classic details including stained glass windows, panel doors, and a bay window.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built 1940, described as having 1930s character with authentic details like stained glass and panel doors.
Early 20th Century
Explicitly described as 'jaren '30' style with characteristic 1930s architecture in Elsrijk neighborhood.
Post War Functional
Built 1940 but described as 1930s style with character; not a functional post-war design.
Modernist
Described as traditional 1930s style with classic elements, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
Built in 1940, explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Text explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser'.
Oven
Text explicitly mentions a 'brede Smeg oven'.
Refrigerator
Text explicitly mentions a 'Fisher & Paykel koel-vriescombinatie'.
Freezer
Text explicitly mentions a 'Fisher & Paykel koel-vriescombinatie'.
Kitchen Island
Kitchen has countertops on two sides, but no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Kitchen can be closed off from the living room with two sliding doors.
Pantry
Mentions extra custom storage space, but no specific pantry room.
Stove
Text explicitly mentions 'zes gaspitten'.
Induction Stove
Text explicitly mentions gas burners, not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker.
Boiling Water Tap
Text explicitly mentions a Quooker installed in 2024.
Downdraft Extractor
Text mentions a standard extractor hood ('afzuigkap'), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a single-family house.
Design Kitchen
High-end modernized in 2024 with custom cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and premium appliances like Smeg and Fisher & Paykel.
New Kitchen
Existing kitchen was expanded and refined in 2024, rather than completely replaced.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (paid parking, public parking, and parking permits).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a utility room/storage room (bijkeuken/berging) which was formerly a garage, and 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' is listed in the features.
Garage
The text states 'De voormalige garage wordt gebruikt als bijkeuken/berging' (The former garage is used as a utility/storage room), meaning it is no longer a functioning garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no current garage on the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage on the property.
Attic
The third floor contains a 'voorzolder' (landing) and a full 7th bedroom. It is described as a living floor rather than a traditional uninhabited attic.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the property description or layout.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only street parking options are listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property description.
Shed
The features list 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached stone shed/storage).
Street Parking Free
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) for the area.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a parking option.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a corner house (hoekwoning) on freehold land (Eigen grond) with no mention of an Owners Association (VvE), which is standard for standalone single-family homes in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond', which means freehold and not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Other Rules
No specific property rules or restrictions are mentioned, only standard transaction conditions like the notary location and parking permit requirements.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 4-story 1940s corner house and does not mention an elevator.
Alarm System
The features list explicitly includes 'Alarminstallatie' (alarm system).
Private Entrance
The property is described as a corner house ('hoekhuis') with its own front garden and entrance, typical of single-family homes.
Automatic Gate
The listing describes a front and side garden with terraces but does not mention any gates, automatic or otherwise.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public lane in the Elsrijk neighborhood and is described as having a free location ('vrije ligging'), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has four floors and was built in 1940. There is no mention of an elevator or ground-floor accessibility modifications, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states that the former garage, now used as a utility room, has connections for a washing machine.
Laundry Room
The former garage is described as being used as a 'bijkeuken/berging' (utility/laundry room) housing the washer and dryer connections.
High Speed Internet
Fiber optic internet is available, which inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The feature list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
Despite high-end renovations in 2024, no smart home features (like smart lighting, thermostats, or integrated systems) are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Ventilation System
The feature list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The feature list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
Water softeners are not mentioned in the listing and are highly uncommon in standard Dutch residential real estate.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Explicitly mentioned in the features and description as 15 solar panels with micro inverters.
Double Glazing
Listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section in the features as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Mentioned in the description as 'spouwmuurisolatie' and in the features as 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
Underfloor heating is mentioned, but floor insulation (vloerisolatie) is not listed among the energy efficiency features.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) section in the features as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
Heating is provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Nefit, 2016) and a pellet stove. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label B, mechanical ventilation, and a pellet stove.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.