Exceptionally beautiful and atmospheric apartment of approximately 116 m², spread over one floor on the second floor with a private entrance and two attic rooms on the top floor. A spacious en-suite living room, authentic kitchen, generous bathroom, two bedrooms, and balconies at the front and rear. On the top floor, there are two attic rooms totaling an additional 21 m². This apartment is characterized by its light and spacious layout with classic details. Located on freehold land.
Tour
This charming and bright apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood of Oud Zuid, on the second floor with a private entrance. It offers spacious living spaces characterized by a high ceiling height of over 3 meters, including a room en-suite where the sitting area at the front provides access to a balcony overlooking Ruydaelstraat, and the dining area at the rear opens onto a balcony with views of the inner gardens. There are two bedrooms, one of which connects directly to the bathroom on the street side, and a second bedroom overlooking the inner gardens. The apartment also features a separate toilet, a simple kitchen with space for a dining table, parquet floors in the living areas, and balconies at both the front and rear for morning and evening sun. The attic floor is accessible via a rear staircase and offers two attic rooms/storage spaces with daylight, in addition to access to a communal rooftop terrace.
Neighborhood Guide
Located in the South district, just around the corner from the Concertgebouw, the Museumplein, and the lush Vondelpark. At the end of the 19th century, there was a growing need for a green neighborhood close to the center. In 1881, architect Zocher designed the Willemspark, now better known as the Vondelpark. A few decades later, the first villas arose there, around the ponds. Stately buildings in classic architectural styles welcomed families to this quieter and greener part of the city. The grandeur of that time is still intact. Both the residents and the culinary offerings of Vlaamsch Broodhuys, chocolatier Linnick, greengrocer Wessels, Michelin-starred restaurant Ron Gastrobar, and the French seafood restaurant VISQUE contribute to the neighborhood's contemporary allure. This is an ideal corner of Amsterdam to live, where relaxation and inspiration are always close by.
Features
• Living area approximately 116 m²
• Attic rooms (external storage space) approximately 21 m²
• Two balconies located southeast and northwest approximately 5 m²
• Communal rooftop terrace approximately 6 m²
• Located on freehold land
• Energy label E
• VvE service costs €220 per month
• Municipal protected cityscape
Classic Living
This apartment exudes character, history, and authenticity, having been enjoyed by its previous owner for nearly thirty years. What truly sets this apartment apart is its private entrance from the street, eliminating the need to share a communal staircase with other residents. The only shared staircase is located at the rear of the building, leading to the attic floor where two spacious storage rooms are situated. In summary, it’s a uniquely tasteful apartment that will capture your imagination during a viewing.
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent at Broersma Wonen
History
The street was named on October 16, 1901, in honor of the painter of animals and still lifes, Melchior de Hondecoeter. In 1904, the street was redefined to include the short stretch of Frans van Mierisstraat and Jacob Obrechtplein. The houses Hondecoeterstraat 20 and 22 were built first. Until the construction by the Municipality of Amsterdam began here, it was agricultural land for centuries, in the 19th century belonging to the municipality of Nieuwer-Amstel.
The street starts at De Lairessestraat and runs southwards towards Jacob Obrechtplein. The direction of house numbering runs from north to south, probably a remnant of the municipality of Nieuwer-Amstel; Amsterdam usually numbers from the Boerenwetering, as can be seen with the parallel Jacob Obrechtstraat and Van Baerlestraat, which number from south to north and also form the east and west boundaries of the neighborhood.
Hondecoeterstraat 20-22
These two houses were designed by Johannes Pelser (Utrecht, 1859 – Amsterdam, 1939). He was both a real estate agent and a supervisor, buying plots of land to build on and then selling them. Pelser lived at Hondecoeterstraat 22 himself though. The two buildings are symmetrically positioned relative to each other with a horseshoe arch above the entrances. A notable aspect is that each of the apartments has its own front door from the street. Only at the back of the building is a common staircase to the attic floor.
Living and cooking
Located in a quiet part of Oud Zuid, this apartment occupies the second floor with its own entrance from the street. This bright and charming apartment features a spacious layout and is situated on freehold land.
The living floor, with a ceiling height of over 3 meters, boasts a beautiful room en-suite. At the front is the sitting area with French doors leading to a balcony overlooking Ruydaelstraat. The dining area at the back provides access to a spacious balcony with views of the inner gardens.
From the hallway, there is also an access door that connects the apartment from front to back, with the private entrance in the middle featuring a hallway and wardrobe.
Towards the back of the hallway, there is a separate toilet with a washbasin and a window. The original kitchen is also located towards the back of the hallway and is neat but simple, with space for a small dining table. Additionally, the original kitchen cabinet and chimney are still present. Refer to the floor plan for an alternative layout featuring an open kitchen.
Sleeping and bathing
On the street side, there is a bedroom accessible from both the hallway and through a door from the front room. This spacious room adjoins directly to the bathroom and also has access to the bathroom through French doors. The bathroom is simple and equipped with a bathtub, sink, and washing machine connection. At the rear, there is another bedroom overlooking the inner gardens. This room also has a spacious cupboard.
The attic floor
Accessible via a rear staircase directly from the apartment, you’ll find the attic floor. Here, there are two attic rooms/storage spaces, both illuminated by daylight through a street-facing window and equipped with electricity. The VvE has created a rooftop terrace for common use on the rear roof. Here, you can enjoy the outdoors, sunshine and quiet of the inner gardens.
Neighborhood
Located in the South district, just around the corner from the Concertgebouw, the Museumplein, and the lush Vondelpark. In 1881, architect Zocher designed the Willemspark, now better known as the Vondelpark. The grandeur of that era remains intact. Both the residents and the culinary offerings of Vlaamsch Broodhuys, chocolatier Linnick, greengrocer Wessels, Michelin-starred restaurant Ron Gastrobar, and the French seafood restaurant VISQUE contribute to the contemporary allure of this residential neighborhood. This is an ideal corner of Amsterdam to live, where relaxation and inspiration are always close at hand.
Accessibility
The apartment is highly accessible by both public transport and car. The tram stop at Museumplein provides connections to Central Station and Nieuw Sloten via tram line 2, between Zoutkeetgracht and Amstelveen Stadshart via tram line 5, and between Central Station and Amsteldijk via tram line 12. Various regional buses, including direct connections to Schiphol Airport, depart from the Concertgebouw bus stop. Tram lines 1, 3, 5, 12, and 24 depart from Roelof Hartplein. The A10 Ring road can be reached within 10 minutes via exit S108 (Oud-Zuid). De Pijp metro station on the North-South line is a 5-minute bike ride away. Due to its central location, cycling remains the preferred mode of transportation.