A charming 1950s home of approximately 75 m², located in the rediscovered Watergraafsmeer neighborhood. This is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find space for sports. The 4-room apartment is located on the first floor of the complex. The apartment has a practical layout with three bedrooms, a living/dining room, a separate kitchen, and a lovely southeast-facing balcony of approximately 5 m². There is a separate storage room of approximately 7 m² in the basement.
This is a former rental property and needs to be modernized.
Guided tour
The communal entrance provides access to the storage room in the basement and the apartment, located on the first floor. The apartment has a separate toilet, two bedrooms the quiet street side, and a third bedroom at the rear. The separate kitchen and the living/dining room are also located at the rear of the apartment. The balcony, facing southeast and measuring approximately 5 m², can be accessed from the living room, kitchen, and bedroom. There is a separate storage room of approximately 7 m² in the basement.
Neighborhood Guide
In the early 20th century, Watergraafsmeer was primarily an agricultural area, with horticulture and livestock farming. The original polder landscape was created in 1629 after the reclamation of the Diemermeer. In the 17th and 18th centuries, many wealthy Amsterdammers built country estates in Watergraafsmeer, of which only Frankendael remains. Johannes van der Waalsstraat can be described as a quiet and child-friendly street in Watergraafsmeer. The neighborhood is characterized by low-rise buildings and green courtyards. The Jaap Eden ice rink is just around the corner, along with tennis and padel courts and numerous soccer fields. Within walking distance are several schools and the charming petting zoo De Werf. For a walk, both Flevopark and Park Frankendael are excellent options.
The nearby Christian Huygensplein offers various amenities, such as an Albert Heijn supermarket, drugstores, bakeries, and delicatessens. Molukkenstraat and Oostpoort also feature a variety of shops and restaurants, all just a few minutes’ bike ride away.
Details
• Living area approx. 75 m²
• Freehold
• Balcony approx. 5 m²
• Storage room in the basement approx. 7 m²
• Former rental property in need of modernization
• Non-owner-occupancy clause, asbestos clause, and age clause apply
• Professional homeowners’ association
• Service charges are €120.31 per month for the apartment and €10.42 per month for the storage unit
• Energy label E
• Project Lubbers en Dijk
• Closing can take place quickly
Johannes Diderik van der Waals No. 36
As a real estate agency, we assist with the sale of a wide range of properties. As a real estate agent, this variety is very challenging and contributes to the picture you get of the overall housing market in Amsterdam. On behalf of our professional client, I have already sold many old rental properties in the neighborhood. The potential and current layout appeal to the imagination. The neighborhood has a great dynamic and good (sports) facilities. Christiaan Huygensplein, Middenweg, and Hogeweg, among others, offer a variety of shops, specialty stores, and caterers. There are also several good restaurants and cozy cafés in the neighborhood. The apartment at Johannes van der Waalsstraat 36-1, which our office has been commissioned to sell, is a well-designed apartment located in the very popular and green neighborhood of De Watergraafsmeer. The property has a lot of potential and a lovely southeast-facing balcony. If you are interested, I would like to invite you to come and take a look. I will, of course, tell you more about the apartment then. Hope to see you soon.
Glenn van der Zanden | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Architecture
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 Johannes van der Waalsstraat 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 recognizable on the outside, but can also be found inside in the design of the stairwell, the storage rooms, and the layout of the apartment, among other things. Everything is straight for optimal use of space. Architects J. van Schaik and P. Zanstra are the founders of the design of the building block on Johannes van der Waalsstraat. Architect Zanstra is best known for his design of studio apartments. The architects Zanstra, Giesen, and Sijmons were members of Groep '32, a group that was strongly inspired by the works of Le Corbusier in particular. The group was considered modernist. In 1954, Zanstra went independent and drew on 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 to the 1950s, when it was built.
Living and cooking
The living room is located at the rear of the apartment, with French doors providing access to the approximately 5 m² balcony. The large windows and favorable sun exposure provide plenty of light and atmosphere. The separate kitchen is located parallel to the living room. Like the living room, the French doors in the kitchen provide access to the balcony. The guest toilet is accessible via the hall. There is a separate storage room of approximately 7 m² in the basement.
Sleeping and bathing
The apartment has a total of three bedrooms. Two of them are located on the quiet, low-traffic front side and one on the balcony at the rear. The bathroom is located in the middle of the apartment and is almost square in shape. A good layout for creating a functional bathroom during the thorough renovation.
The balcony
This is the perfect place to sit outside in the sun. The balcony faces southeast and is accessible from the kitchen, bedroom, and living room. A wonderful place to enjoy the sun. The balcony is approximately 5 m² in size. An oasis of calm in a child-friendly Amsterdam neighborhood, close to the hustle and bustle of the city.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Watergraafsmeer was primarily an agricultural area, with horticulture and livestock farming. The original polder landscape was created in 1629 after the reclamation of the Diemermeer. In the 17th and 18th centuries, many wealthy Amsterdammers built country estates in Watergraafsmeer, of which only Frankendael remains. Johannes van der Waalsstraat can be characterized as a quiet and child-friendly street in Watergraafsmeer. The neighborhood is known for its low-rise buildings and green courtyards. The Jaap Eden ice rink is located on the corner, as are tennis and padel courts and many soccer fields. Various schools and the cozy De Werf petting zoo are within walking distance. Flevopark and Park Frankendael are good options for a walk. The nearby Christiaan Huygensplein offers various amenities, such as an Albert Heijn supermarket, drugstores, bakeries, and delicatessens. Molukkenstraat and Oostpoort also offer a variety of shops and restaurants, which are just a few minutes away by bike.
accessibility
The apartment is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transportation. The A10 ring road is easily accessible by car. Public transport facilities can be found on Kruislaan and Middenweg, with tram line 19 and bus lines 40 and 41. Science Park train station is a 2-minute walk away, and Amstel station is an 8-minute bike ride away.
parking facilities
Parking is available via a permit system on public roads (permit area Oost-5a). With a parking permit for Oost-5a, you may park in Oost-5. 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 for residents costs €465.73 per 6 months. (Source: Local authority , October 2024).
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