Minervalaan 103 is a transparent, light, and modern villa with a solid foundation, ready to be modernized into one of the most beautiful homes on the avenue. Located on the largest plot on Minervalaan, this villa is centrally located and unobstructed, with on-site parking and a garden that can be arranged for multiple purposes. The living area of the three-story villa, with a Floor area 447 square meters, is nicely elevated above ground level. Thanks to the abundance of glass on three sunny sides and the generous dimensions, this level offers the opportunity to create a beautiful living area. The upper sleeping floor lends itself to a total of four to five bedrooms, three to four Bathrooms, a dressing room, and a laundry room. In the basement, there is a guest room, extra storage space, and room for Services and installations. The floor plan allows for the installation of an internal elevator, and there is a new garage on the property. Because it is not a listed building and is not part of a protected cityscape, there are no restrictions under those regulations.
The Glass House Villa has everything it takes to become one of the most beautiful villas on Minervalaan.
Neighborhood guide
Minervalaan is a beautiful, wide, and quiet avenue, the axis of Zuid, and this house is located in the section between Apollolaan and Minervaplein. To the north, the avenue connects to the Hilton Hotel and Cornelis Schuytstraat to Vondelpark. To the south, the avenue runs to the Zuidas. Within walking distance are Beethovenstraat and Olympiaplein, where the owners buy their bread at the French bakery and cheese at Tromp. Beethovenstraat provides them with the butcher Hergo, while butcher Zikking on Marathonweg is their secret address.
Details
• Living area approx. 447 m²
• Terrace surrounding the house approx. 108 m²
• Garden surrounding property of approximately 130 m²
• Three stories
• Located on leasehold land owned by Local authority . Current lease term: December 28, 2021, through August 15, 2030; the current ground rent is €973.35 per year
• The conversion to a perpetual leasehold with AB 2016 has already been completed, and the option for future ground rent payments was chosen; the future ground rent payable is €19,039.40 per year starting in 2030
• In anticipation of rising inflation, the owner submitted another application in 2022 to buy out the leasehold for life. Details are available upon request through our office
• Energy label E
• Concrete foundation from 1957
The Glass House Villa
This house on Minervalaan is perhaps one of the most remarkable in the neighborhood, with the largest plot on the street. After many years of cycling down this street and wondering what lies behind this facade, we now have the opportunity to For Sale this unique design For Sale .
This house was designed and built in the late 1950s, and even then it had a very modern look. The concrete shell that is now present forms an excellent basis for turning this into a sustainable and contemporary family home. With its spacious Garden surrounding property house offers the opportunity to once again become the most beautiful house on the street and in the neighborhood.
We are confident that the new owner will enjoy living here for many years to come and will do this house justice.
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Wonen
Architecture
The house, designed by architect Martinus Kamerling in 1957, is an excellent example of the Nieuwe Bouwen concept. This design made use of a lot of glass and concrete, and originally the house was clad with light blue tiles as wall finishing. However, it was later decided to insulate the facade and cover it with stucco. Despite being over 65 years old, the house still retains a modern and contemporary look.
Architect Martinus Kamerling was a member of the architects' association De Acht en Opbouw, which was involved in the Noordoostpolder working group. Within this group, plans were made for the new village of Nagele, which mainly consists of similar buildings with flat roofs and lots of glass. It is likely that these experiences inspired Kamerling when designing the house on Minervalaan.
In 1969, the original design underwent a change. An extension was added to the first floor, making it fully built-up and bringing the facade into line with that of the ground floor. This modification has been preserved to this day.
In 1989, the last change took Location, whereby the garage was replaced by living space and a glass front was installed in Location the garage door. This created an independent apartment in the existing basement.
Over the years, the interior of the house has been renovated, with a focus on creating large Rooms spacious Rooms. To give an impression of how the house can be transformed into a contemporary, modern home, we have drawn up a new layout as shown in the alternative floor plan.
Living and cooking
Upon entering, there is a vestibule with a cloakroom and toilet, followed by a spacious central hall with an open staircase and a passenger elevator. The L-shaped living room faces both the garden and the street. There is a direct connection to the kitchen at the rear, with access to the terrace and garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room. At the front of the ground floor, there is a study, and on the garden side, a playroom or media room. A laundry room could be installed between these two rooms.
Sleeping and bathing
On the first floor, accessible via the stairs or the future indoor elevator, there is a spacious landing with a separate toilet and built-in closet. The master bedroom at the rear has lots of glass on the garden side and provides access to a terrace with a spiral staircase to the roof. The master bedroom has a generous layout, including a dressing area and an en-suite bathroom with space for a bathtub, spacious walk-in shower, and double sink. In addition, a separate toilet can be created in this bathroom. This floor also has space for four more spacious bedrooms three Bathrooms.
guest house
The basement houses a fully independent guest house with a living room with open kitchen and a bedroom with adjoining bathroom. Due to its own entrance, this area is suitable for a nanny, for example, who can also access the main building via the stairs and elevator. The basement also has a wine cellar, technical room, and laundry/ironing room.
Minervalaan is a beautiful, wide, and quiet avenue, the axis of Zuid, and this house is located in the section between Apollolaan and Minervaplein. To the north, the avenue connects to the Hilton Hotel and Cornelis Schuytstraat to Vondelpark. To the south, the avenue runs to the Zuidas. Within walking distance are Beethovenstraat and Olympiaplein, where the owners buy their bread at the French bakery and cheese at Tromp. Beethovenstraat provides them with the butcher Hergo, while butcher Zikking on Marathonweg is their secret address.
accessibility
In addition to all amenities, the location of the property is very central and easily accessible. The Ring can be reached by car in several ways, and tram line 24 is a minute's walk away. Zuid/WTC station is within walking distance or a minute's bike ride away. Metro and train connections, including to Schiphol Airport, are excellent. It is only a 10-minute train ride to Schiphol.
parking facilities
Parking is available on site. It is also possible to park on public roads via a permit system (permit area Zuid 5.). With a parking permit for Zuid 5, you may park in Zuid 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 costs €465.73 per 6 months. (Source: Local authority , June 2024).
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