Attractive and characteristic living in a 1930s house. This delightful, spacious family home with a total floor area of 318 m² (including 78 m² basement) offers a quiet and green location on a wide street. With both a Front garden a sunny, deep Rear garden , it Rear garden particularly child-friendly. The generous dimensions and charming architecture make this mansion perfect for a family. The house currently has six bedrooms, a study, two Bathrooms, three separate toilets, a spacious living room, a basement covering the entire floor area, and a sunny Rear garden . The Front garden extra privacy from the street and is an ideal place to store bicycles, among other things.
Guided tour
The spacious living room of almost 60 m² is divided by a wall of cupboards. At the front is a cozy sitting area with a fireplace, perfect for relaxing in the evening or sitting by the fire on cold days. At the sunny rear is the dining room, with direct access to the garden and a practical connection to the closed kitchen. The Rear garden a green oasis more than 10 meters deep and south-facing, allowing you to enjoy the sun all day long. There is a terrace Immediately the house and a sheltered seating area in the garden. There are balconies on the first and second floors, and a Roof terrace on the top floor, so each floor has its own outdoor space.
The first floor offers a bedroom at the rear with an adjoining dressing room, two wall-to-wall closets, and a bathroom. The bathroom also has access from the front room. The front room, with beautiful northern light and a fireplace, is a bright and spacious room that is also suitable as an extra bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms, two of which are spacious Rooms approximately 20 m² and two slightly smaller Rooms, ideal as a nursery or study. The bathroom, centrally located on this floor, has a bathtub, spacious shower, and double sink. The toilet is separate. The basement, with five separate rooms that were used by the previous residents as a laundry room, pantry, wine storage, children's playroom, and storage room, covers the entire Floor area the house. These versatile spaces also offer possibilities for a guest room, extra gym, wood storage, or home office, making the basement a valuable addition to the living space.
Neighborhood Guide
This house is located in the quiet and wide section of Gerrit van der Veenstraat, between the Apollohouse and Beethovenstraat. This part of the street is characterized by wide sidewalks and houses with front gardens. The abundance of greenery and the good selection of schools make it an ideal location for families.
Discover a range of boutiques, chic shops, and gourmet restaurants that bring the neighborhood to life. From exclusive fashion brands to refined culinary experiences, the Apollobuurt offers an inviting environment for shopping and dining enthusiasts. The area also offers many options for daily shopping, with Scheldestraat, Maasstraat, and Beethovenstraat nearby. For various recommendations, please consult our website.
Details
• Floor area approximately 318 m²
• Front garden approximately 33 m²
• South-facing Rear garden approximately 64 m²
• Balconies and Roof terrace: total of approximately 26 m²
• Located on leasehold land owned by the Local authority . Lease term expires: 11/15/2053 (AB 1994 – indexed every 5 years), ground rent €5,127.98 per year
• Already converted to a perpetual leasehold (AB 2016), with an option for ground rent payment
• Energy label D
• Municipal monument
• Nationally protected cityscape
• Two fireplaces
• Age and non-owner-occupancy clauses will be included in the deed of sale
Huize Arbor
Attractive and characteristic living in a 1930s house. This delightful, spacious family home with a total floor area of 318 m² offers a quiet and green location on a wide street. With both a Front garden a sunny Rear garden , it Rear garden particularly child-friendly. 'Arbor' refers to the unique stained-glass window in the bay window on the ground floor, which depicts a birch tree. This glass was installed by the first residents, while the large magnolia tree in the Front garden was planted by the current owners Front garden 1973. Every time I cycle through this part of Gerrit van der Veenstraat, I experience the peaceful neighborhood atmosphere, with all amenities just a few minutes' walk away. Ideal for anyone who wants to live in a spacious and quiet environment, while still enjoying all the conveniences of the city. The generous dimensions and atmosphere of the architecture make this mansion perfect for a family. The house currently has six bedrooms, a study, two Bathrooms, three separate toilets, a spacious living room, a basement covering the entire floor area, and a sunny Rear garden . In addition, the wide sidewalk and Front garden extra privacy from the street; the Front garden ideal for storing bicycles, for example. This charming townhouse has remained in the same family for over 50 years and is now waiting for new residents.
Judith de Jong | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Daniël de Bont | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
Gerrit van der Veenstraat 17, located in Amsterdam-Zuid, is a municipal monument that stands out for its architectural and historical value. This part of the street, originally known as Euterpestraat, was developed in the 1920s and falls under the Amsterdam School architectural style, known for its expressive and decorative architecture.
The building at numbers 1-19 was designed in 1930 by architect Gerrit Jan Rutgers. Rutgers was a prominent architect within the Amsterdam School, characterized by brick constructions, decorative elements, and expressive design. This block residences typical elements of this style, such as the detailed facade bricks and the use of brick.
In addition to its architectural value, the street has a rich history, especially from the Second World War. After the war, the street was named after resistance hero Gerrit van der Veen, in honor of his courage and contributions to the resistance.
Living
The ground floor has a vestibule that opens onto a wide hallway with slate flooring, which provides access to the sunny kitchen and the adjoining, spacious dining room and living room. A sliding partition wall has been built into the wall between the dining and living areas, allowing the large spaces to be separated.
Unique to this house is the spacious living room of over 60 m², divided by built-in cupboards and a fireplace. At the front is a cozy sitting area with a bay window, a nice place to relax in the evening or sit by the fireplace on a cold day. The dining room is located at the rear, providing Immediately to the garden and easy passage to the enclosed kitchen. The kitchen is a characterful Bruynzeel kitchen from the 1970s, finished in a light and elegant color scheme. The kitchen is spacious and could be incorporated into the living room in a future layout by means of a breakthrough (this requires an environmental permit). This will enhance the width of the house. The closed kitchen also provides access to the garden.
Sleeping – first floor
This floor has two very spacious bedrooms, both with a practical, square layout of approximately 25 m². The bedroom at the rear has a dressing room. The second fireplace is located in the bedroom at the front. The bathroom on this floor is centrally located, making it accessible from both Rooms. The bright bathroom has a bathtub and double sink. The toilet is separate.
Sleeping – second floor
This floor has four bedrooms, two of Rooms large and two slightly smaller. The large bedrooms a practical, square layout of approximately 16 m². The smaller Rooms ideal as a nursery or study. The small room at the front is connected to the attic via a spiral staircase. The centrally located bathroom is accessible to all Rooms this floor and is equipped with a bathtub, spacious shower, and sink. The toilet is separate.
Sleeping – attic
An extra bedroom has been created in the attic with a Roof terrace, ideal as a teenager's room or guest room.
This family home has a sunny Rear garden , where you can enjoy the sun all day long. A special feature of this mansion is the Front garden, which provides extra privacy and is ideal for storing bicycles. In addition, the sleeping floors on the first and second floors have balconies at both the front and rear. As an extra, the top floor offers a Roof terrace the bedroom. This means that each floor has an outdoor space where you can open a door and enjoy various places to sit outside.
Basement
The basement covers the entire Floor area the house and offers an impressive amount of extra space with five separate Rooms. The last residents used the various rooms as a spacious laundry area, a pantry, wine storage, wood storage, a children's playroom with a ping-pong table, a large storage room/workroom, and a technical room. However, there are various possibilities for its use. For example, the rooms could also be converted into a playroom, guest room, additional wine cellar, and/or home office, making the basement a valuable addition to the total living space of the home.
The house is located in the quiet and wide section of Gerrit van der Veenstraat, between the Apollohouse and Beethovenstraat. This part of the street is characterized by wide sidewalks and houses with front gardens. The abundance of greenery and the wide range of schools make it an ideal location for families.
Discover a range of boutiques, chic shops, and gourmet restaurants that bring the neighborhood to life. From exclusive fashion brands to refined culinary experiences, the Apollobuurt offers an inviting environment for lovers of shopping and fine dining. There are also plenty of options for daily shopping in the immediate vicinity, such as in Scheldestraat, Maasstraat, and Beethovenstraat. For various recommendations, please consult our website.
accessibility
The location is easily accessible, both by private transport (close to the A10 ring road and the main highways A2, A1, and A4) and by public transport (RAI and Amsterdam Zuid railway stations, North/South line, and trams).
Parking in
Parking is possible via a permit system on public roads (permit area Zuid 2.2). With a parking permit for Zuid 2.2, you may park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8.
A parking permit for residents costs €186.29 per 6 months. There is currently no waiting list for this permit area. A second parking permit costs €465.73 per 6 months. (Source: Local authority , October 2024).
1077 HM Amsterdam
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1077 JJ Amsterdam
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1077 JK Amsterdam
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1072 AX Amsterdam
KID
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1071 TR Amsterdam
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1072 SL Amsterdam
Boss bike
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1071 BG Amsterdam
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1071 KK Amsterdam
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1072 HP Amsterdam
En Japanese kitchen & Sake bar
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1077 BG Amsterdam
Roberto's Restaurant Amsterdam
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1071 DT Amsterdam
Café Loetje
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1072 ET Amsterdam
Sora Sapporo
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1071 WZ Amsterdam
Breadwinner Too
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1072 GE Amsterdam
Tapi'n Bowls
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1072 GG Amsterdam
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1078 KK Amsterdam
Hakata Senpachi
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1078 GM Amsterdam
Venice ICE
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1071 BJ Amsterdam
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1071 AP Amsterdam
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1077 HN Amsterdam
Hergo Butcher Shop
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1071 AR Amsterdam
Renzo's Delicatessen
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1077 MJ Amsterdam
Flower fusion
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1072 SN Amsterdam
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