Spacious Double Upper House with Roof Terrace and Three Bedrooms in Amsterdam Oud-West
Key Features
Description
This characterful and surprisingly spacious double upper house is located on the Wilhelminastraat in one of the most beloved parts of Amsterdam Oud-West. The property covers approximately 110 square meters of living space, spread over multiple levels, and offers the features that make a home in Amsterdam so sought after. This upper apartment features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen, a bright living room with a fireplace, balconies on both the front and rear sides, and an internal staircase leading to a roof structure with a generous roof terrace. The property is situated on freehold land (eigen grond) and forms part of a small, engaged Owners Association (VvE).
The property is accessed via a communal staircase. Upon entering, the pleasant and quiet atmosphere is immediately noticeable. The layout feels logical and spacious, with a good balance between living, sleeping, and enjoying the outdoors.
The living room is a bright and inviting space where the fireplace adds warmth and character. Thanks to the wide windows and the pleasant natural light, the room feels spacious and relaxed. There is an additional room behind the living room that provides the property with significant flexibility. This space could serve as a home office, a playroom, or a third bedroom, or it could potentially be used to extend the living area.
The open kitchen connects seamlessly with the living area and fits well with the informal, homely atmosphere of the apartment. The kitchen is practically laid out and provides a pleasant spot for those who enjoy cooking while keeping in touch with guests at the table.
The property has three bedrooms in total, including two spacious rooms on the attic floor. Each bedroom is generously proportioned and equipped with built-in storage. This layout makes the property particularly suitable for couples, families, house-sharers, or someone who wishes to combine living and working.
With two bathrooms, the apartment offers notable daily comfort. The sanitary spaces are neatly finished and practically arranged. The bathroom on the first living level features a bathtub, while the bathroom on the upper floor offers a walk-in shower, a washing machine connection, and a second toilet. Both bathrooms have a small washbasin.
Outdoor space is an absolute plus point here. There are balconies on both the front and rear sides. Via the roof structure, the generous roof terrace is accessed. Rather than an awkward hatch, there is a proper internal staircase that leads to a roof structure which also provides space for storing cushions and other materials. The terrace itself measures approximately 26 square meters (4.18 meters deep and 7.58 meters wide) and faces southwest, offering ample space for a lounge area and a dining table. Connections for an outdoor kitchen are available.
The property is part of the VvE Wilhelminastraat 117. The administration is managed internally, and a multi-year maintenance plan has recently been drawn up by Vereniging Eigen Huis. The monthly VvE contribution is €155. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and buildings insurance in place.
The building dates from before 1906. The foundation was renewed in 1998. The property has an energy label B and is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by a combi boiler that is privately owned. The total volume of the property is approximately 363 cubic meters. In addition to the living area of 110 square meters, there is 29 square meters of building-bound outdoor space and 8 square meters of external storage space.
Recent improvements include all walls having been freshly painted and the floor on the first living level having been resanded. Several windows have been replaced with double glazing. The rooms are light, with soft tones, tall windows, and atmospheric details such as the fireplace and the internal staircase. In 2025, various repair works were carried out on the rear facade frames and the painting of the rear facade frames was completed. In 2024, the communal staircase was renovated with new carpeting and paintwork.
The property has previously been rented out. For this reason, a so-called non-residents clause (niet-bewonersclausule) will be included in the purchase agreement.
The Wilhelminastraat is situated in a highly desirable part of Amsterdam Oud-West, with the Jan Pieter Heijestraat, Kinkerstraat, and Vondelpark within easy reach. For coffee, lunch, drinks, and dinner, there are numerous establishments in the area. Nearby venues include Café Wilhelmina on the Eerste Helmersstraat, Café Vita Lente on the Jan Pieter Heijestraat, Juicebrothers, Coffee Room, Lot Sixty One, and Otemba Ramen. De Hallen remains a key attraction in Oud-West and serves as a true neighborhood anchor.
The location is not only valued for its shops and hospitality venues but also for its excellent accessibility. Public transport is well organized, with various tram lines including lines 7 and 17 stopping within short walking distance at the Kinkerstraat or the Overtoom, providing quick access to the city center and Central Station. By car, the property is also very accessible. Via the Overtoom, the A10 ring road is very close, offering ideal connections to the rest of the Netherlands. Parking in the area is regulated through paid parking, public parking, and parking permits.
The property has been measured in accordance with NEN2580. This measurement instruction is intended to provide a more uniform method for indicating usable floor area. However, the measurement instruction does not completely exclude differences in measurement outcomes due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations during measurement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom on the upper floor.
Bathtub
The listing states 'de badkamer op de eerste woonlaag biedt een bad' (the bathroom on the first living level offers a bath).
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing, and bidets are uncommon in Dutch homes.
Double Shower
Only one shower is described in the listing (walk-in shower on upper floor).
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment, not a shared living arrangement.
Shared Toilet
Both toilets are within the private apartment, not shared with other units.
His & Hers Sinks
The listing states 'Beide badkamers hebben een kleine wastafel' (Both bathrooms have a small sink) - singular, not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions 'balkons aan voor- en achterzijde' (balconies on front and back side)
Rear Garden
This is an upper floor apartment (dubbel bovenhuis) with no mention of a ground-level garden
Front Garden
This is an upper floor apartment with no mention of a front garden
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned for this upper floor apartment
Terrace
Listing mentions 'zonneterras' (sun terrace) of 26 m² and connections for outdoor kitchen
Rooftop Terrace
Explicitly mentioned: 'dakterras' with dakopbouw (roof construction) accessible via internal staircase
Fenced Yard
No yard exists for this upper floor apartment
Patio
No patio mentioned; the property has balconies and a rooftop terrace instead
Veranda
No veranda mentioned in the listing
Guest House
No guest house mentioned; this is an apartment with 3 bedrooms
Waterfront
No waterfront location mentioned; property is on Wilhelminastraat in Oud-West
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned for this apartment
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities in this Amsterdam city apartment
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool mentioned
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is flat terrain with no mountains visible
Remarkable City View
Being on 3rd floor with rooftop terrace in Amsterdam Oud-West may offer some city views, but not explicitly highlighted as remarkable
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned; property has terraces and balconies, not overlooking gardens specifically
Remarkable Sea View
Property is inland in Amsterdam Oud-West, no sea view possible
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned; property is not near Amsterdam harbours
Remarkable Landmark View
Near Vondelpark in Amsterdam, but no specific landmark views are highlighted in the listing
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning anywhere in the listing. Only CV-ketel (central heating boiler) is listed for climate control.
Central Heating
Explicitly listed under energy features: 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler), described as combi-ketel, eigendom (owned property).
Fireplace
Mentioned multiple times as 'open haard' in the living room. Listed as a key feature in the summary.
Hardwood Floors
The floor on the first living level was 'opnieuw geschuurd' (re-sanded), which strongly indicates real wooden/hardwood floors.
Laminate Flooring
Not mentioned. The re-sanded floors suggest real wood rather than laminate.
Carpeted Floors
Only carpet mentioned is in the common staircase (renovated in 2024), not in the apartment itself.
Underfloor Heating
Only CV-ketel mentioned for heating. No mention of underfloor heating in the listing.
Walk-In Closet
Not specifically mentioned. Bedrooms have cabinets but no walk-in closet described.
Home Office
Extra room mentioned that can be used as 'werkplek' (workplace) - a flexible space suitable for home office use.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams anywhere in the description or features.
Private Indoor Pool
Absolutely no mention of a pool. This is a double upper floor apartment in Amsterdam.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Listing states bedrooms are 'voorzien van kasten' (provided with cabinets), suggesting built-in storage solutions.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Light colors and soft tones mentioned ('zachte tinten'), but no explicit Scandinavian design elements. The style is more traditional Amsterdam.
Modern
Open kitchen, recent renovations including re-sanded floors and some windows replaced with double glazing. Mix of modern updates with classic character preserved.
Industrial
No industrial features mentioned - no exposed brick, metal, concrete, or industrial styling elements.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements present. This is a traditional Amsterdam apartment with Dutch architectural character.
Classic
Built before 1906, described as 'karaktervol' (characterful), features open fireplace, high windows ('hoge ramen'), and atmospheric details ('sfeervolle details'). Traditional Amsterdam architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built before 1906, described as 'karaktervol' (characterful) with original features like open fireplace, high windows, and internal staircase
Early 20th Century
Built before 1906, so technically late 19th century, but has characteristics typical of early 20th century Amsterdam architecture
Post-War Functional
Built before 1906, completely different era from post-war functional architecture
Modernist
While the building is historic, it has been modernized with new windows, renovated elements, and contemporary styling
Newly Built
Built before 1906, explicitly listed as existing building (bestaande bouw)
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
Listing explicitly states 'open keuken' (open kitchen) multiple times and describes how it connects to the living area
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not shared
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen described as practical and well-laid-out but no specific designer brand or premium design mentioned
New Kitchen
No mention of kitchen renovation. Listing mentions other updates like painting and floor refinishing, but not kitchen renewal
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing mentions 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' - public parking available
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'Externe bergruimte: 8 m²' and the dakopbouw provides storage space for cushions and other materials
Garage
No garage mentioned anywhere in the listing for this apartment
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists, so no automatic garage door
Double Garage
No garage mentioned in the listing
Attic
Listing mentions 'dakopbouw' (roof structure) with internal staircase leading to dakterras, and storage space for cushions. Bedrooms on zolderverdieping (attic floor)
Cellar
No cellar mentioned for this upper floor apartment (dubbel bovenhuis)
Covered Parking
Only public street parking mentioned, no covered parking described
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned in this pre-1906 building
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing
Workshop
No workshop mentioned. A room could serve as 'werkplek' (workspace) but this is home office, not a workshop
Shed
No shed mentioned. There is 8 m² external storage but not described as a shed/schuur
Free Street Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking)
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits)
Rules
Long-Term Rentals Allowed
The property was previously rented out, but a niet-bewonersclausule will be included in the purchase deed, which typically requires the buyer to occupy the property themselves for a period before being allowed to rent it out again.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions 'VvE Wilhelminastraat 117' (owners association) with detailed information about it being a small, involved association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' (own ground) multiple times, indicating the property is on owned land, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist clearly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Owners Association Fees
The VvE checklist shows 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 155,00 per maand)' - periodic contribution of €155 per month.
Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' (Maintenance plan: Yes). Additionally, the text mentions 'zeer recent een meerjarenonderhoudsplanning opgesteld' (a multi-year maintenance plan was recently established).
Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
A 'niet-bewonersclausule' (non-residency clause) will be included in the purchase deed since the property was previously rented out, requiring the buyer to occupy the property themselves.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 'dubbel bovenhuis' (double upper house) located on the 3rd floor that is accessed via a common stairwell ('gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis'). There is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The text explicitly states that the property is reached via a common stairwell ('Via het gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis wordt de woning bereikt'), indicating a shared entrance rather than a private one on the ground floor.
Gated Community
The property is a standard apartment in Amsterdam Oud-West, part of a small VvE (Homeowners Association), with no mention of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a 3rd-floor apartment without an elevator, making it highly inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states in the bathroom section that the upper bathroom offers 'wasmachine aansluiting' (washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room. The washing machine connection is located in one of the bathrooms.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned in the listing. The apartment appears to be a traditional character Amsterdam apartment with standard features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing description or characteristics.
Double Glazing
Explicitly mentioned under Isolatie: 'dubbel glas'. Also noted that some windows have been replaced with double glazing ('Een aantal ramen zijn vervangen (dubbel glas)').
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing in the listing. Only double glazing is referenced.
Wall Insulation
Not listed under insulation measures. The insulation section specifically mentions 'Dakisolatie, dubbel glas en vloerisolatie' but wall insulation is omitted.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly mentioned under Isolatie: 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly mentioned under Isolatie: 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
No mention of a heat pump. The listing specifies a CV-ketel (central heating boiler) for both heating and hot water.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an energy label B, which is relatively good for a pre-1906 building. Insulation measures include roof insulation, double glazing (partial), and floor insulation. Foundation was renewed in 1998. Recent maintenance includes restoration work on rear facade frames in 2025.