3-room apartment in Watergraafsmeer on freehold land.
A charming 1950s home of approximately 71 m² located in the rediscovered Watergraafsmeer neighborhood. This is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some outdoor activities. The apartment features a practical layout with two bedrooms, a spacious dining and living room, and a lovely balcony.
It is a former rental property and needs to be modernized.
The communal entrance provides access to this charming 1950s apartment located on the second floor. The spacious hall provides access to all Rooms. The living room and suite are very light thanks to the favorable sun exposure and large windows.
The apartment has two bedrooms the possibility to create a third bedroom. The hallway provides access to the bathroom and separate toilet.
The separate storage room of approx. 8 m² is located in the basement.
design vision
The apartment is located in a block of flats built in the 1950s. The post-war architectural style is characterized by functional, businesslike, and efficient construction. This can be seen in the rectangular shape of the building and its almost cube-like layout. As a result, the apartment has a very practical layout. Compared to the architectural style of the 1930s, the building on Edisonstraat has no facade decoration, except for a few facade stones. The buildings are sober and simple in design, which was characteristic of this period.
The simplistic architectural style is not only evident on the outside. It can also be seen inside in the design of the stairwell, storage rooms, and the layout of the apartment, among other things. Everything is straight for optimal use of space.
Architect Piet Zanstra is the founder of the design of the building block at Edisonstraat 29-40. Architect Zanstra is best known for his design of studio apartments. The architects Zanstra, Giesen, and Sijmons were members of the '32 group, a group that was strongly inspired by the works of Le Corbusier in particular. The group was considered postmodernist. In 1954, Zanstra went independent and returned to his earlier works. This is clearly reflected in the functional architecture, choice of materials, and layout of the windows. The house symbolizes an architectural journey back in time to the 1950s, when it was built.
neighborhood
Located on a very quiet and child-friendly street in the Watergraafsmeer neighborhood. The neighborhood is characterized by many low-rise buildings and green courtyards.
The Jaap Eden ice rink is on the corner, as are Scouting Oost, De Werf petting zoo, and many soccer fields. Several schools are within walking distance.
The nearby Christian Huygensplein has various shops (such as Albert Heijn, drugstores, bakeries, and delicatessens) as well as restaurants and cafés (including restaurant Huygens'dok, restaurant Frankendael, and lunchroom Lastig). The Science Park has a Spar supermarket and restaurant Polder. Molukkenstraat, with its many shops and restaurants, is also just a few minutes away by bike.
Easily accessible by car via exit S113, as well as by public transport (bus lines 40 and 240 stop on Kruislaan and various trains stop at Science Park station).
Immediately parking permit available Immediately .
Specifics
- Usable living space approx. 71 m²
- Own land
- Balcony of approx. 8 m²
- Storage room in the basement measuring approx. 8 m²
- Possibility to create a third bedroom
- Non-owner occupancy clause, asbestos clause, and age clause apply.
- Professional homeowners' association (B&O homeowners' association management)
- Service charges are €200.04 for the apartment and €17.50 for the storage room per month.
- Energy label G valid until June 17, 2024
- Block heating, advance heating costs amount to €96.53 per month.
- Project Lubbers and Dijk
- Delivery can be fast
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