The apartment on Bestevâerstraat is a well-designed 3-room apartment of approximately 55 m². The property offers a perfect combination of contemporary living and comfort. The layout with two bedrooms a high-quality outdoor space makes the apartment very efficient, with optimal use of the space. Unique to this apartment is that it can be renovated and furnished entirely to your own taste. The neighborhood has a pleasant atmosphere and good amenities. Bos en Lommerweg, Jan van Galenstraat, and Jan Evertsenstraat, among others, offer a variety of shops, specialty stores, and caterers. There are also several good restaurants and cozy cafés in the neighborhood.
Guided tour
The bright and spacious living room is located at the front and has three large west-facing windows, allowing plenty of sunlight in during the afternoon and evening. Adjacent to this is a side room, ideal as a dining room or workspace, which is connected to the living room via a wide passageway. The kitchen at the rear is simple but practical and provides access to the balcony with a view of the green inner gardens. There are two bedrooms at the rear. The master bedroom is spacious, has a sink, and an adjoining bathroom with a shower. The second room is more compact and has French doors to the balcony, perfect as a guest room, study, or children's room. The balcony, which is over 3.5 meters wide, faces east and offers morning sun, tranquility, and greenery. Thanks to its location on the inner garden, it feels like an extension of the home – a nice place to start the day.
neighborhood guide
The apartment is located in the lively and sought-after Bos en Lommer district, a short distance from the green Westerpark and the peaceful Erasmuspark. The neighborhood offers everything you need: from a good bakery and butcher to refined caterers and the Albert Heijn supermarket. There are also plenty of nice shops, bustling eateries, and cozy terraces—perfect for a relaxing outing. This is also the right place for sports and recreation. Enjoy the nearby parks, or play sports at Padel NEXT, SportCity, or on one of the tennis courts at Tennis in West. With all these amenities and the proximity to city life, Bestevaerstraat 202-1 is the ideal location for those who love living in Amsterdam.
Details
• Living area approx. 55 m²
• East-facing balcony approx. 4 m²
• Located on leasehold land owned by Local authority . The General Provisions for Perpetual Leasehold 2000 apply.
• Current lease term runs through October 15, 2065; annual ground rent is €832.72. The annual ground rent as of October 16, 2025, is €851.04.
• Energy label A
• Homeowners’ association (VvE) is in the process of being established
• The following clauses apply: age, asbestos, “as is where is,” and non-owner-occupancy clauses.
BESTEVAER NO. 202-1
As an agency, we assist with the sale of a wide range of properties. As a real estate agent, this variety is very challenging and contributes to a broader picture of the housing market in Amsterdam. Personally, I have a soft spot for Amsterdam-West (Bos en Lommer), where I used to live on Admiraal de Ruijterweg. The neighborhood has a pleasant dynamic and good amenities. Bos en Lommerweg, Jan van Galenstraat, and Jan Evertsenstraat, among others, offer a variety of shops, specialty stores, and caterers. There are also several good restaurants and cozy cafés in the neighborhood. The apartment is a well-designed 3-room apartment of approximately 55 m². The property offers a perfect combination of contemporary living and comfort. The layout with two bedrooms a high-quality outdoor space makes the apartment very efficient, with optimal use of the space. What is unique about this apartment is that it can be renovated and decorated entirely to your own taste. Are you interested? Then I would like to invite you to come and take a look. I will of course be happy to tell you more about the apartment. Hope to see you soon!
Glenn van der Zanden | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Wonen
The building at Bestevaerstraat 202 in Amsterdam is a striking example of the architectural transition between the Amsterdam School and functionalism, also known as Nieuwe Bouwen. The building exudes a sober but thoughtful aesthetic, characteristic of the residential areas that were built in Amsterdam-West in the 1930s and 1940s. The use of brick in a sleek, regular facade layout is striking. This use of materials, combined with traditional details such as the round window opening at the entrance and the wooden door with geometric glazing bars, clearly points to influences from the Amsterdam School. Although this style is usually more exuberant in terms of ornamentation and expressive forms, this building shows a more subdued variant, typical of later expressions within this movement. At the same time, functional elements are emphatically present. The façade is characterized by a repetitive window rhythm that not only creates visual calm but also makes optimal use of natural light. This emphasis on light, air, and space fits seamlessly with the ideals of functionalism, in which efficiency and quality of living are central. The building has a clear horizontal articulation, created by the window lines, and a sober finish without superfluous decoration. The ground floor is partly fitted with a light green plinth, which gives the building a friendly appearance and subtly marks the distinction between public and private zones. All in all, the building at Bestevaerstraat 202 is a characteristic example of urban housing from the interwar period, in which aesthetics and functionality come together harmoniously. It forms a representative part of Amsterdam's streetscape in the transition period between the Amsterdam School and the Nieuwe Bouwen.
The living room at the front is spacious and bright, with three large west-facing windows that provide pleasant light in the afternoon and evening. The space has a sleek finish with white plastered walls and offers Location both a sitting area and a reading or working area. Adjacent to this is a side room that is ideal for use as a dining room or home office. Thanks to the wide passageway, this space is directly connected to the living room, but still feels like a separate area. The closed kitchen is located at the rear of the house. The layout is simple and practical, with a double sink, upper and lower cabinets, and a French door to the balcony. Here you can look out over the inner gardens on the east side, where the sun shines in the morning. The transition between the different rooms is logical and clear. The living room, kitchen, and side room are clearly separated from each other but connect well. The whole looks neat and functional.
At the rear of the house are two bedrooms, both overlooking the green courtyard gardens. The master bedroom is spacious enough for a double bed and has its own sink and an adjoining bathroom with shower. Thanks to the open window and the greenery outside, the room is pleasantly light and quiet. The second bedroom is more compact in size, but practically furnished and equipped with French doors to the balcony. This makes it a nice space for guests, children, or as a work or study room. The bathroom is functional and simply designed, with light wall tiles and a shower.
At the rear of the apartment is a balcony measuring over three and a half meters wide, overlooking a quiet, green courtyard garden. Its eastern exposure provides pleasant morning sun. The balcony is accessible from both the kitchen and the second bedroom and offers enough space for a seating area. The atmosphere is peaceful and leafy, with lots of greenery and privacy. This makes the balcony feel like an extension of the home: a wonderful place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning sun.
The apartment is located in the lively and sought-after Bos en Lommer district, a short distance from the green Westerpark and the peaceful Erasmuspark. The neighborhood offers everything you need: from a good bakery and butcher to refined caterers and the Albert Heijn supermarket. There are also plenty of nice shops, bustling restaurants, and cozy terraces—perfect for a relaxing outing. This is also the right place for sports and recreation. Enjoy the nearby parks, or play sports at Padel NEXT, SportCity, or on one of the tennis courts at Tennis in West. With all these amenities and the proximity to city life, Bestevaerstraat 202-1 is the ideal location for those who love living in Amsterdam.
Accessibility
The apartment at Bestevaerstraat 202-1 is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transport. The A10 ring road can be reached within five minutes via exit S105 (West) or S106, giving the apartment good connections to the main roads. Public transport is also well organized: Rooms tram and bus lines run from the nearby stops on Willem de Zwijgerlaan Rooms . Trams 7 and 14 offer direct connections to Central Station, among other destinations, while tram 17 provides a good connection to Sloterdijk Station. In addition, there are bus connections to various parts of the city. The location is ideal for cyclists: the center of Amsterdam can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes, and Sloterdijk Station and Westerpark are also quick and easy to reach.
parking facilities
Parking is available via a permit system on public roads (permit area West-3.1). With a parking permit for West-3.1, you may park in West-3 and Adolf van Nassaustraat. A parking permit for residents costs €192.81 per 6 months. There is currently no waiting list for this permit area. A second parking permit is not possible in this area. (Source: Local authority , June 2025).
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