Recently renovated and sustainable family home of approximately 174 m², located in a popular neighborhood in Amsterdam-West. This stylish house has a bright living room, a spacious kitchen, five bedrooms, three luxurious Bathrooms, two balconies, and a sunny west-facing garden. In 2021, the house was completely renovated with an eye for detail and a high level of finish. During the renovation, the garage was converted into a self-contained, lockable ground floor with its own facilities, offering extra flexibility. Located on perpetually bought-out leasehold land.
Guided tour
The entrance is located in a hall reminiscent of the charming style of an old school.
The house has a spacious kitchen with a skylight, large cooking island, and modern appliances, such as a Quooker and a Bora induction hob. The extension creates extra space for a sitting area, while a glass front provides plenty of light and a connection to the sunny southwest-facing garden.
The living room on the first floor is almost five meters wide, has large windows, and a cozy fireplace.
There are five bedrooms in total: the master bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom and east-facing balcony is located on the first floor. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms a bathroom with practical amenities. The fifth bedroom on the ground floor functions as an independent studio with a kitchenette and private bathroom. This offers various additional uses, ideal for guests or older children, for example.
In addition, the house offers a beautifully landscaped garden, two balconies, and plenty of light and space, both indoors and outdoors.
What the residents will miss
“The heart of our home is the kitchen, with its bright sunroom and skylight. In both summer and winter, this is by far the best place to enjoy a good cup of coffee, have a cozy meal, and invite friends over.”
Neighborhood Guide
Located in the Nieuw-West district, near Sloterplas and Meer en Vaart, this neighborhood offers a wide variety of dining options, such as Bootshuis, Bar Restaurant LELY, and Café Restaurant Buiten. Various shopping centers, such as Osdorpplein, Belgiëplein, and Sierplein, are within walking distance, as are schools and playgrounds, making it ideal for families.
The property is easily accessible by bike, car, and public transportation. The A10 ring road is just five minutes away, and trams and buses offer direct connections to Osdorp, Central Station, Sloterdijk, and Schiphol, among other destinations. Lelylaan Station is only a 10-minute bike ride away.
Parking is available through a permit system (Nieuw-West 9th zone), with low costs, ample parking, and currently no waiting list. A second permit is also Available a reduced rate.
Specifics
- Usable living space approximately 174 m²
- Recently landscaped garden with rear access, facing southwest, approximately 40 m²
- 5 spacious bedrooms,
- Located on leasehold land owned by the Local authority . The ground rent has been bought off in perpetuity.
- Energy label A
- Recently completely renovated
- The attic can easily be converted into an extra floor of approximately 37 m². A fixed staircase is already in place, and a quote of approximately €30,000 has been obtained for the realization of this extension.
- Equipped with electric sun blinds at the front of the first floor and at the rear
- The second floor at the front is equipped with solar-powered roller shutters.
- The plastic window frames at the front of the ground floor were completely renovated in 2021, and those at the rear in 2016.
- By September 2024, all balconies and the ground floor facade will have been painted.
- The independent studio with kitchenette and bathroom is ideal for guests, older children, au pairs, or (hospita) rentals.
Modern Sustainability
A delightful family home with a sunny west-facing garden, located on a quiet and child-friendly street near the Sloterplas. These are precisely the elements that appealed to the current residents in 2021. The house was renovated at the time, fitted with a light conservatory, and adapted to the requirements of the modern resident. Now this lovely family home is coming onto the market because the residents found an opportunity in the historic center and wanted to live closer to family.
An additional advantage is the possibility to further expand the living space. The current attic offers space to Rooms two additional Rooms , allowing this family home to grow into an impressive residence of over 200 m².
Otte van Apeldoorn | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
In 2021, this (former) drive-in home was completely renovated, with both the electrical Services and installations the central heating system, including new radiators, being completely renewed. Asbestos was professionally removed, and all walls and ceilings were smoothly plastered and carefully painted, giving the home a modern and fresh look.
The renovation also included a solid extension on the ground floor, significantly increasing the living space. The floors have been finished with an eye for detail in a high-quality combination of laminate, carpet, and tiles, contributing to an elegant and comfortable living environment.
The entrance is located in a hall reminiscent of the charming style of an old school. At the rear of the house is the spacious kitchen, an attractive and practical space with a skylight that provides an abundance of daylight. The kitchen is equipped with an extra-large cooking island and modern appliances, including a Quooker, a Samsung American refrigerator, and a Bora induction hob with integrated extraction. Thanks to the extension, the kitchen offers extra space for a generous dining table, with the glass front providing beautiful light. The favorable southwest location bathes this space in sunlight, contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The living room, located on the first floor, has an impressive width of almost five meters. The large, opening windows provide an abundance of natural light. An attractive fireplace makes this space ideal for relaxing moments and cozy get-togethers.
The house has bedrooms five bedrooms . The master bedroom, located on the first floor, has a luxurious ensuite bathroom finished in elegant Emperador marble. This bathroom has a spacious bathtub, a double rain shower, and benefits from plenty of natural light. The bedroom has direct access to an east-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying the morning sun.
On the second floor, there are three well-appointed bedrooms a central bathroom. This bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, double sink, and a connection for a washing machine, providing extra practical convenience.
The fifth bedroom is located on the ground floor and functions as a self-contained studio with its own entrance. This space has a kitchenette and its own bathroom, making it ideal as a guest room, for an au pair, or for renting out.
The sunny, beautifully landscaped garden faces southwest and has a convenient back entrance. In addition, the house has two balconies: one at the front on the first floor and one at the rear on the second floor, both with unique charm and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor space.
Located in the Nieuw-West district, close to Sloterplas and Meer en Vaart. The neighborhood offers a wide range of restaurants and cafés, including the trendy Bootshuis, Bar Restaurant LELY, Kaap West, Ness, and Café Restaurant Buiten.
The house is within walking distance of several shopping centers, centrally located between Osdorpplein, Belgiëplein, and Sierplein. In addition, primary and secondary schools, as well as playgrounds, are a short distance away, which significantly increases the living comfort for families.
accessibility
The house is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transport. The A10 ring road is only a 5-minute drive away, and the A9 and A5 are 5 to 8 minutes away, respectively. From both Louis Davidsstraat and the Meer en Vaart Rooms stop, Rooms are Rooms tram and bus lines, such as trams 1, 17, and 27 to Osdorp, Central Station, and Surinameplein, and buses to Lelylaan Station, Sloterdijk Station, and Schiphol Airport, respectively. Lelylaan Station is a 10-minute bike ride away.
parking facilities
Good parking facilities in front of the door. Parking is possible via a permit system on public roads (Nieuw-West 9e permit area). With a parking permit for Nieuw-West 9e, you can park in Nieuw-west 9. A parking permit for residents costs €38.60 per 6 months. There is currently no waiting list for this permit area. A second parking permit costs €96.49 per 6 months. (Source: Local authority , January 2025).
The house on J. de Koostraat combines a number of special elements. It is located in a quiet part of Osdorp where people still know and help each other, but at the same time it is only a fifteen-minute bike ride from the big city. It is very spacious and there is enough room for everyone. It is a real family home and that is how it feels every day.
The heart of our home is the kitchen with its super-light extension and skylight. In summer and winter, this is by far the best place to enjoy a good cup of coffee, have a nice meal, and invite friends over. Our friends love to enjoy the summer in the beautiful garden.
There are many nice and exotic restaurants in the neighborhood. Whether you want pizza and beer and a DJ night at the Bootshuis, traditional Indonesian food at Toko Bandung, or a luxurious dinner at Kaap West or Restaurant Lely, it's all possible, and we will continue to enjoy coming here.
We will miss the beautiful light and the abundance of space the most. We hope that the next residents will feel just as at home here as we do.