A two-story house of approximately 134 m² on freehold land, featuring a spacious Rear garden, a porch, and a balcony. It offers plenty of opportunities to decorate it entirely to your own taste.
Guided tour
Located on a quiet street in the popular Weesperstrook neighborhood, just around the corner from the Amstel River, this charming ground-floor home spans approximately 134 m², spread across a main floor and a basement. With its own private entrance, a Rear garden approximately 36 m² featuring a back entrance, and various authentic details, this home offers a unique opportunity to create a spacious family home tailored entirely to your own taste.
The private entrance leads to the main floor. Here you’ll find the living room at the front and the dining room at the back, connected by the original open-plan layout. Large windows and ceiling heights of approximately three meters create a pleasant sense of light and space. French doors in the dining room open onto the veranda and the Rear garden. The adjacent kitchen offers plenty of possibilities for creating a spacious kitchen-diner with a view of the greenery.
The basement currently features a large open space that can be configured entirely to your liking. There is ample room here for several bedrooms one or two Bathrooms. At the rear, French doors provide Immediately to the garden.
The sheltered Rear garden approximately 36 m², offers a delightful outdoor space right in the heart of the city. Thanks to the back entrance, the mature landscaping, and the quiet location, you can enjoy plenty of privacy here.
With original panel doors, fireplaces, high ceilings, and a beautiful location near the Amstel River, this home is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a charming Amsterdam family home with plenty of potential.
Neighborhood Guide
Grensstraat 27-O is located in a lively and popular neighborhood in Amsterdam East. Just a short distance away are the Amstel River and Oosterpark, two of the city’s most attractive spots for relaxation, recreation, and sports. Along the Amstel, you’ll find various walking and cycling routes, while Oosterpark offers a green oasis right in the heart of the city. Additionally, there are numerous shops, restaurants, and daily amenities in the immediate vicinity. The combination of abundant greenery, proximity to the Amstel, and central location makes this an attractive place to live.
Details
- Living area: approx. 134 m²
- Garden: approx. 37 m² with rear access
- Porch: approx. 4 m²
- Balcony of approximately 4 m²
- Energy label C
- Located on freehold land
- Many authentic details such as double doors, fireplaces, and ornate ceilings
- Needs to be modernized
- Homeowners’ association fees €140 per month
- An age clause will be included in the deed of sale
Weesperhuis
Located on a quiet street in the popular Weesperstrook neighborhood, just around the corner from the Amstel River, is this charming ground-floor home of approximately 134 m², spread over a basement and a main floor. The home features a private entrance, a Rear garden approximately 37 m² with a back entrance, and a veranda that Immediately onto the living floor. The house exudes the atmosphere of a classic Amsterdam townhouse, with original paneled doors, room-and-suite partitions, fireplaces, and impressive ceiling heights of approximately three meters on the main floor. Although the home requires modernization, it offers an exceptional opportunity to design a spacious family home entirely to your own taste and vision in one of the city’s most beloved locations.
Daniël de Bont | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
Babette Meijers | Real Estate Agent Broersma Wonen
Grensstraat is part of the distinctive neighborhood surrounding the Weesperzijde, an area beloved for its stately buildings, quiet streets, and close proximity to the Amstel River. The home still features various authentic elements that hark back to its original construction period. The high ceilings, original panel doors, fireplaces, and classic en-suite layout provide a wonderful foundation for a contemporary renovation that combines character with modern comfort.
The home is entered through its own entrance on the ground floor. The central hallway, featuring a staircase and a separate restroom, provides access to the living area.
At the front is the living room, situated behind large windows that provide a pleasant influx of light. The room connects to the dining room at the rear via the original en-suite layout. Here, French doors provide Immediately to the veranda and the garden. The ceiling height of approximately three meters enhances the sense of space and grandeur.
The kitchen is located next to the dining room and currently has a simple layout. The kitchen and dining room are already connected, creating an open living space. This floor offers excellent opportunities for creating a spacious kitchen-diner with a view of the greenery of the Rear garden.
The basement currently features a large open space that can be configured to suit your needs. Floor area ample Floor area here to create three spacious bedrooms one or even two Bathrooms.
Thanks to its flexible layout, this floor offers a wide range of possibilities, from a comfortable family home to a residence with a spacious master bedroom and separate study or guest rooms. The future owner can tailor the layout entirely to their personal living preferences. At the rear, there are French doors leading to the garden.
At the rear is a garden of approximately 37 m², a lovely, sheltered outdoor space right in the heart of the city. French doors in the dining room open onto the veranda, which serves as a natural transition between indoors and outdoors.
The garden features a convenient back entrance and offers ample space for a patio, a play area for children, or a green urban garden. The mature trees in the surrounding courtyard gardens create a pleasant, green atmosphere and plenty of privacy.
Neighborhood Guide
Grensstraat 27-O is located in a lively and popular neighborhood in Amsterdam East. Just a short distance away are the Amstel River and Oosterpark, two of the city’s most attractive spots for relaxation, recreation, and sports. Along the Amstel, you’ll find various walking and cycling routes, while Oosterpark offers a green oasis right in the heart of the city. Additionally, there are numerous shops, restaurants, and daily amenities in the immediate vicinity. The combination of abundant greenery, proximity to the Amstel, and central location makes this an attractive place to live.
Accessibility at
The property at Grensstraat 27-O is easily accessible by bike, public transportation, and car. The tram stops on Bilderdijkstraat, where tram lines 3 and 19 stop, are just a short walk away. These trams offer direct connections to Amsterdam Central Station, Sloterdijk Station, and Amsterdam East, among other destinations.
By bike, the city center and other parts of Amsterdam are just a few minutes away. By car, the major highways and the A10 Ring Road can be reached in about 10 minutes.
Parking at
Parking on public streets is available through a permit system (Oost-1a permit zone). With a parking permit for Oost-1a, you may park in Oost-1 and Oost-2. A resident parking permit costs €199.93 for 6 months. Currently, there is a 5-month waiting period for this permit zone. A second parking permit is not available in this area. (Source: Local authority , May 2026).
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