Dreamy, stylish and energy efficient loft apartment with spacious balcony, lift and private parking in secured underground garage.
Located in the award winning building New West, this tasteful 90 m² loft apartment has a sunny west facing balcony with views of the surrounding greenery. This high quality turnkey loft apartment offers the perfect combination of tranquillity, comfort and privacy only a 5 minute bike ride from the vividness of the city. This is truly a gem in the current property market.
The open plan layout, white cast flooring, high ceilings combined with the glass facade and loft make the apartment feel wonderfully light and spacious. The study/guest room with built-in and conveniently hidden guest bed could easily be converted into a second bedroom and the loft could potentially be extended to create an additional (sleeping)room.
The complex was completed in 2019 and won the Zuiderkerk Award for the best residential project in Amsterdam that year. Under the building there is a private parking space in the secured garage with the possibility of installing a charging station. There is a communal courtyard and vegetable gardens that residents can sign up for. Residents regularly organise drinks, which can be attended if desired.
Features:
- 90 m²
- 1 bedroom + 1 guest/study with possibility of loft extention
- Tailor-made fitted wardrobes
- 2 toilets
- Staircase cupboard
- West facing balcony with sun from mid-afternoon until sunset
- Unobstructed view on the greenery of Spoorpark
- (Original) second bedroom easy to create in study
- New and modern building completed in 2019, including a recently renovated entrance, 2 lifts and an intercom system with video
- 1 parking spot in the garage for sale with asking price of € 25.000,-
- Two lifts in the building
- Energy label A
- Floor heating by district heating. There is no gas connection, the house also has a heat recovery system.
- Fully insulated concrete construction with very good thermal and acoustic insulation (low heating costs and all window frames fitted with HR++ glass)
- Solar panels for own and shared use
- Possibility of closing off the second floor to create extra squaremetres and add value
- Bicycle storage in the building for residents
- 5 m² storage room in the basement
- Healthy and active HOA, in possession of a MJOP, the service costs are 160,- per month for apartment and parking
- Leasehold transfer requested under favourable conditions, current period bought off until 2066
- Delivery end of 2024
Layout:
Access from the street to the well maintained communal entrance. Take one of the 2 lifts or the staircase to reach the third floor. The apartment has the following layout.
On entering, the hallway with wardrobe gives access to the toilet. A stylish wide door gives access to the impressive, light and airy living room, which has an open plan layout. The modern kitchen has an elongated composite worktop, white wooden sink, pantry and all the necessary appliances;
4-burner induction hob with integrated extractor fan, dishwasher, quoker, (steam) oven, fridge and freezer.
Large windows adorn the seating area and provide views of the surrounding greenery. The 9 m² balcony, with practical, custom-made built-in cupboards, is sunny from mid-afternoon and, in addition to complete privacy, offers an unobstructed view of the greenery of the adjacent Spoorpark. Throughout the apartment there is a beautiful white cast floor with underfloor heating. The dining area has a unique height of 5.58 metres, making it ideal for creating an impressive gallery wall. From here the stairs lead up to the loft area, which can be extended according to the deed of division (this has been done several times by other residents in the building).
The inviting open-plan study, with built-in cupboards that hide a double guest bed, can easily be converted into a second bedroom. It currently is an open space connected to the living area with views to the outside. Off the hallway to the master bedroom is a spacious, luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower, vanity unit and toilet. The master bedroom has a beautiful built in wardrobe and with its east facing position is a lovely cool oasis of calm. With Scandinavian looks and recurring black and white and wood elements, the home exudes peace and serenity.
Leasehold
The apartment is situated on land owned by the City of Amsterdam, which has been granted in leasehold. The current period runs until 2066 and has been bought off. The conversion to the perpetual period was applied for under favourable conditions: in 2024 it costs € 2,704.00 to buy off the lease after 2066 and the annual amount is € 252.12.
New West Building
The complex has a beautiful courtyard, vegetable gardens and communal recreation areas. There is also an after-school programme and a public library in the basement of the building. It is has a lot of greenery and an open character. According to the jury of the Zuiderkerk Prize, the most important housing award of the municipality of Amsterdam, the building is an example of new construction without compromising on quality, individuality and originality. Neighbours meet in the green courtyard garden and cook with vegetables and herbs from their own gardens. Social cohesion in the complex is strong; residents regularly organise events together, in which they can participate if they wish.
Surroundings
Situated between the Rembrandtpark and the Postjesweg metro station, the apartment is easily accessible. The renovated August Allebéplein with its shops (including Albert Heijn, Lidl, Kruidvat) for daily shopping and restaurants is a 2-minute walk away. There has been a lot of development in the area with several new apartment buildings and new residents moving in to the area. The neighbourhood is undergoing a process of change that will further enhance the quality of life and amenities in the coming years. The amenities within Amsterdam New West are varied. There are two international schools in the neighbourhood, a library, a theatre, shops and lots of nature. New West is the greenest district in Amsterdam. Via a scenic route through the Rembrandtpark or the Vondelpark you can cycle in 15 minutes to the Leidseplein and the rest of the centre. For waterfront relaxation, the Sloterplas is less than a 5-minute walk away. Accessibility by public transport and car is excellent. Buses to the city centre stop in front of the complex and the Postjesweg metro station is less than a minute's walk away. The Lelylaan train station provides access to all train connections and Schiphol Airport can be reached in 20 minutes. Accessibility by car is also perfect; New West is close to the A10 ring road so despite so despite living in the city, you still have all the conveniences.