Spacious 2-Room Apartment with Double Balcony in Green Amsterdam Zuidoost
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a perpetually redeemed ground lease (erfpacht), meaning there are no monthly or periodic ground lease costs to pay, which is a significant financial advantage in Amsterdam.
- The apartment is equipped with two balconies, including a large west-facing balcony that allows residents to enjoy the evening sun and outdoor space from both the living room and the kitchen.
- The central heating boiler was replaced in 2020 and is owned by the property, ensuring modern and efficient heating with no rental costs.
- The location in Gein is quiet and green yet offers excellent accessibility to the city center via the nearby Gein metro station and local amenities.
Downsides
- Parking in the area is subject to paid parking and requires a parking permit, which adds to the monthly costs of owning a car.
- The apartment is located on the second floor and the listing does not mention an elevator, which means residents must use the stairs.
- The building dates from 1982, meaning while it is well-maintained, it is not a new construction and will require ongoing maintenance from the VvE.
Description
This well-maintained two-room apartment is situated on the second floor at Wisseloord 73 in the Gein district of Amsterdam Zuidoost. The property offers a comfortable living experience with a total area of approximately 59 square meters. The location is particularly appealing for those seeking a quiet residential environment within the city, as it is nestled in a green area surrounded by walking paths and parks. Despite the tranquil setting, the apartment provides excellent accessibility to daily amenities and public transport options.
Upon entering the apartment on the second floor, you arrive in a spacious hall which serves as the central artery of the home. This hall grants access to all the main rooms and facilities in the house. From the hallway, you can reach the separate toilet room which is fitted with standard fixtures. Adjacent to the toilet is the bathroom, which is equipped with a shower and a washbasin, catering to all daily hygiene needs. The hall also provides access to a convenient internal storage space, allowing you to keep your personal belongings organized and out of sight.
The layout of the apartment is practical and efficient. The bright living room is located at the front of the property and offers a pleasant space for relaxation and entertainment. One of the key features of the living room is the direct access to a spacious balcony facing the front of the building. This outdoor space provides an excellent spot to enjoy the morning sun or simply get some fresh air. The living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen area. The kitchen is functional and connects to the second balcony. This second balcony adds significant value to the property, offering two distinct outdoor areas for different times of the day. The largest of the two balconies is situated on the west side, which is ideal for enjoying the evening sun and warmer afternoons.
The apartment includes a spacious bedroom which ensures a comfortable night's rest. The bedroom is accessible via the central hall. The separation of the living and sleeping areas provides a good sense of privacy within the home. Additionally, residents benefit from a private external storage unit located on the ground floor. This storage space is very useful for storing bicycles, seasonal items, or gardening tools, helping to keep the apartment itself clutter-free.
The building itself was constructed in 1982 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. It is a well-maintained complex located in the popular neighborhood of Gein. The apartment comes with an energy label C, indicating a reasonable level of energy efficiency for a building of this age. The energy performance is supported by double glazing throughout the property and a mechanical ventilation system which helps maintain a healthy indoor climate. The central heating installation and the provision of hot water are managed by a central heating boiler (combi-ketel). This boiler was installed in 2020 and is owned by the property, meaning residents do not have to worry about renting a heating system and can benefit from modern, efficient heating technology.
A significant financial advantage of this property is the ground lease situation. The apartment is located on leasehold land where the canon has been perpetually redeemed. This means that the ground lease has been paid off forever, resulting in no periodic ground lease payments. This is a major benefit in Amsterdam, where leasehold costs can significantly impact monthly housing expenses. The asking price is 250000 euros, which translates to approximately 4237 euros per square meter of living space.
The Homeowners Association (VvE) is active and professionally managed. The association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK) and holds an annual meeting for all members. There is a periodic contribution of 124.23 euros per month which covers the service costs. The VvE is in good financial health as evidenced by the presence of a reserve fund. Furthermore, the association has a maintenance plan in place to ensure the building is kept in good condition over the long term. The building is also insured, providing additional security for the owners.
The location in Gein is one of the strongest assets of this listing. Gein is known for its green character and relaxed atmosphere. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity. For daily shopping, residents can find a wide range of amenities nearby, including supermarkets for groceries, as well as various cozy cafes and restaurants. The area is designed to be a complete residential neighborhood where most daily needs can be met without traveling far.
For those who work or study in the city center or other parts of the region, the connectivity is excellent. Gein metro station is located a short distance away, providing fast and direct links to the center of Amsterdam and surrounding cities. This makes the apartment a suitable choice for commuters who prefer to live in a quieter environment but need easy access to the urban core. Parking in the area is regulated through paid parking and parking permit systems, which is standard for Amsterdam.
In summary, Wisseloord 73 offers a balanced mix of comfort, convenience, and location. The double balconies, the modern central heating system from 2020, and the perpetually redeemed leasehold are standout features of the property. The active VvE ensures that the building is maintained properly, and the green surroundings of Gein provide a high quality of living. This apartment is ready for immediate occupancy and presents a great opportunity for individuals or couples looking for a home in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states 'Douche en wastafel' (shower and sink) under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
Only a shower and sink are listed under bathroom facilities; no bathtub is mentioned.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description indicates the bathroom is accessible from the hall, not directly connected to the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a 'separate toilet' (apart toilet) accessible from the hall.
Bidet
No bidet is listed, and they are rare in Dutch apartments of this era.
Shared Shower
The listing is for a private apartment, not shared housing.
Shared Toilet
The listing is for a private apartment with private facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular), indicating a single sink.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states '2 Balkons' and 'Grootste balkon gelegen op het westen', and confirms 'double balcony' in the English description.
Rear Garden
This is a 2nd floor apartment in a complex. The listing mentions balconies and external storage, but no garden.
Front Garden
The property is an upper-level apartment. No front garden is mentioned, which would be unusual for this building type.
Side Garden
As an apartment on the 2nd floor, a private side garden is not expected. The listing specifies balconies.
Terrace
The listing specifically uses the word 'balkon' (balcony). Without visual confirmation of a ground-level terrace, and given the floor level, it is classified as not having a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
The apartment is on the 2nd floor of a building built in 1985. A private rooftop terrace would be a major feature not listed.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned. While possible on a balcony, it is not a dedicated listed feature.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment unit, not a house with a yard.
Patio
A patio typically refers to a ground-level paved area. This is an upper-floor apartment with balconies.
Veranda
The listing uses the term 'balkon'. A veranda usually implies a roofed porch, which is not described here.
Guest House
The property is a 59m² apartment. There is no space or mention of a guest house.
Waterfront
The description mentions parks and greenery, but no body of water like a canal or river directly adjacent to the property.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden associated with this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of stables or equestrian facilities for this apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned or expected for this property type.
Private Outdoor Pool
A private pool is not mentioned and is highly unlikely for this type of apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
A private jacuzzi is not listed and would be inconsistent with the apartment size and description.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a private tennis court, which is impossible for a single apartment unit.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is a flat country. Mountains are not present.
Remarkable City View
The location is described as a 'green and quiet residential area' (Gein) in Amsterdam Zuidoost, which is a suburban park-like setting. It is not in the high-density city center.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing emphasizes the green surroundings, parks, and walking paths. While not a private garden view, the outlook is likely of green communal areas.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland. A sea view is impossible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The location is in the Gein district, known for its greenery and recreation, not as a harbour area.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing does not mention views of landmarks. The area is primarily residential and green.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing details mechanical ventilation and central heating but does not mention air conditioning, which is uncommon in this type and size of apartment in Amsterdam.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Cv-installatie uit 2020' and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or features. It is highly unlikely in a 59 m² apartment from 1985.
Underfloor Heating
The heating is provided by a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler). Underfloor heating is not mentioned, and radiators are standard for this building type and age.
Walk In Closet
The description mentions a 'ruime slaapkamer' (spacious bedroom) and 'bergruimte' (storage space), but does not mention a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing does not mention a dedicated workspace or home office.
Skylight
The apartment has a flat roof ('plat dak') and two balconies, but there is no mention of skylights.
Exposed Beams
As a 1985 apartment complex, the construction is likely standard concrete/brick with finished ceilings. No exposed beams are mentioned.
Bay Window
The layout description describes a standard access to rooms. There is no mention of a bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
This is a 59 m² apartment; a private indoor pool is physically impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna, and the size of the apartment (59 m²) makes it highly unlikely.
Ornamental Plasterwork
This is a functional apartment from 1985. Ornamental plasterwork is not a feature of this architectural style and is not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment is a standard Dutch build from 1985 in Amsterdam Zuidoost, described as 'verzorgd' (well-maintained) but with no mention of the specific minimalist design aesthetics, light woods, or modern furnishings characteristic of Scandinavian style.
Modern
While the apartment has some modern technical features (central heating from 2020, Energy label C), the building was constructed in 1985 and the layout and architecture are typical of that era rather than modern contemporary design.
Industrial
The property is a standard residential apartment complex from the 1980s with no features indicating industrial style (e.g., lofts, exposed brick/pipes, high ceilings).
Mediterranean
Located in Amsterdam, the building is a standard apartment block. There are no descriptions of terracotta tiles, stucco walls, or other Mediterranean architectural elements.
Classic
The term 'classic' usually refers to pre-war architecture (e.g., 1920s/30s) in the Dutch market. This building dates from 1985, placing it in the modern/functional category rather than classic.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1985, which is modern and not considered historic or traditional in the architectural sense.
Early 20th Century
The build year is 1985, which is well after the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1985, this fits the era of functional, mass-produced housing development common in the post-war period.
Modernist
The building is from 1985 and is an apartment complex, aligning with modernist architectural principles of that time.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1985, which is almost 40 years ago.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The apartment is 59m² and built in 1985. The layout description ('Via de woonkamer kom je in de keuken') suggests a separate room rather than an open plan with an island. No island is mentioned.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states 'Via de woonkamer kom je in de keuken' (From the living room you come into the kitchen), which implies distinct spaces rather than a single open plan. It does not describe an open kitchen.
Pantry
The listing mentions storage in the hall and external storage, but no pantry within the kitchen is mentioned.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment listing (2-kamerappartement), not a shared housing situation.
Design Kitchen
The listing uses terms like 'verzorgd' (well-maintained) but does not describe the kitchen as a 'design', 'luxe', or high-end kitchen. Given the age and standard description, it is likely a basic kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property was built in 1985. While it is 'well-maintained' and has a new CV system (2020), there is no mention of a kitchen renovation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing describes parking as 'Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (Paid parking and parking permits), implying no private parking spot or garage is included with the property.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'Op de begane grond heb je een eigen ruime berging' (On the ground floor you have your own spacious storage) and lists 'Externe bergruimte 3 m²'.
Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing; parking is restricted to street permits and paid parking.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned, let alone a double garage.
Attic
The property is a second-floor apartment in a complex built in 1985; there is no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned. The property has an external storage unit on the ground floor, not a cellar.
Covered Parking
The listing indicates paid street parking and permits; no covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; the parking type is listed as paid street parking and permits.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions an 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' (attached stone storage) and external storage. While this is a storage structure, 'shed' typically refers to a garden shed in this context. The 'storage_room' key covers this feature.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under parking facilities.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions 'Servicekosten VvE' (HOA service costs) and provides a detailed VvE checklist confirming its existence.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eeuwigdurend afgekochte erfpacht' (Perpetual leasehold redeemed) and lists 'Erfpacht' under ownership situation.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Servicekosten VvE: € 124,23 per maand' and the VvE checklist confirms 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing mentions the apartment is on the '2nd floor' (2e woonlaag) in a complex from 1985, but does not mention an elevator. In Dutch real estate listings, the absence of an elevator mention for an upper-floor apartment in a building of this era typically implies there is no elevator.
Alarm System
There is no mention of an alarm system in the text or the specific features list. Usually, this would be highlighted as a selling point if present.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The property is described as an apartment (Bovenwoning) on the 2nd floor within a complex, which implies a shared entrance and stairwell, not a private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The parking situation is described as 'paid parking and parking permits' (Betaald parkeren en parkeervergunningen), indicating public street parking rather than a private, gated area with an automatic gate.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific security hardware (such as extra locks or security frames) is mentioned in the 'Bijzonderheden' or features list.
Gated Community
The listing describes a location in Amsterdam Zuidoost near a metro station with public parking, characteristic of a standard open residential neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor, and there is no mention of an elevator. Additionally, no specific accessibility features (like ramps or wider doors) are described.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
No smart home features or home automation systems are described.
Ventilation System
The feature list explicitly includes 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned and is not a standard feature for this type of apartment.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The features list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Insulation: Double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions double glazing. If triple glazing were present, it would likely be highlighted as a premium feature, especially given the 1980s construction year.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) from 2020. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
Home batteries are not mentioned and are not standard features for this type and age of apartment.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions Energy Label C, double glazing, a central heating boiler from 2020, and mechanical ventilation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.