The LIGHTFACTORY - Living in a spacious loft on the waterfront with a view of the Schinkel.
Design vision
The Sloterkade was once the edge of the village of Sloten. Around 1900, Sloten was annexed by the Local authority . A few small dike houses and nineteenth-century factory buildings still remind us of this period.
One of these factory buildings was the Chemical Laundry and Dye Works. Built in 1898, this building and the water tower constructed to supply it with water have changed function over the years. From an AEG warehouse to, most recently, a warehouse/factory for indoor lamps. The current 'Lightfactory' owes its name to this last user.
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Spacious living in a building with history and contemporary comfort (elevator). The high and light loft apartment has an open structure but offers sufficient privacy thanks to its layout and different floor levels. The spacious living room, located on the waterfront, has high windows and is fitted with light oak parquet flooring. The walls, approximately 3.75 m high, offer plenty of space for large paintings and art. The apartment is well insulated, creating an oasis of tranquility; when the windows are closed, you cannot hear any noise from outside or from neighbors. It is wonderful to relax in the morning when the sun shines into the living room until noon. In the summer, you can enjoy the famous "standing mast route" at the front of the building.
The open kitchen in the middle of the apartment is approximately 1.50 m higher than the front and back rooms. The kitchen island is the central place in the house to meet for a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, and a snack.
On the same floor as the kitchen are the bathroom, separate toilet, and storage room (washer/dryer combo and pantry).
The mezzanine is accessible from the kitchen and offers the perfect space to create a spacious home office.
The spacious bedroom is located at the rear and has sliding doors to the loggia, which is light and sunny thanks to the apartment's corner location. From noon until evening, you can enjoy the sun on the loggia. By opening the tall sliding glass doors, you can incorporate the outdoor space into the spacious bedroom and living area. Due to its corner location, this apartment is more than a meter wider than the other apartments.
The walk-in closet and an extra storage room are accessible from the bedroom. Both the bedroom and the walk-in closet have new, light oak laminate flooring. The bedroom is 6.20 m wide and has a ceiling height of over 3.75 m.
The outdoor space
The very high, open loggia of approx. 9m² faces west and is the ideal place to enjoy the sun and tranquility from midday until the sun sets in the evening. The rear facade has recently been completely renovated and insulated by the homeowners' association and fitted with Double glazed.
neighborhood
Sloterkade is located in the spacious, green Schinkelbuurt neighborhood, with the always lively Hoofddorpplein neighborhood just around the corner, making it an attractive and pleasant place to live. There are many specialty shops, caterers, nice restaurants, and cozy coffee shops in the neighborhood. Every month, there is a neighborhood get-together, often at Stadscafé van Mechelen or Gent aan de Schinkel, further down the waterfront on Sloterkade. The Vondelpark (with the cozy Vondeltuin) and the Rembrandtpark are just around the corner, but the Amsterdamse Bos and De Nieuwe Meer are also within easy reach. Perfect for running, rowing, or enjoying a long walk.
Sports parks—tennis, squash, soccer, athletics, and fitness centers such as TrainMore, Olympic Gym, and BasicFit—are located nearby. Smaller gyms and yoga studios (see hotspots) are also located in this neighborhood.
There is also a wide and diverse range of shops. For your daily shopping, you can go to Marqt/Ekoplaza or Albert Heijn around the corner. Within five minutes by bike, through the Vondelpark, you can reach the center of Amsterdam, where you can enjoy extensive shopping. The Museum Quarter and the Concertgebouw are within cycling distance.
accessibility
The apartment is easily accessible by public transport, with tram lines 1, 2, and 17 and bus line 15 to Zuid station just around the corner. It is also conveniently located for the A2 and A4 motorways via the A10 ring road. Thanks to the apartment's unique location and the luxury of a covered parking space in a closed parking lot, you can be on the A10 in a few minutes and quickly reach the A4 towards Schiphol Airport. Living by the water in Amsterdam and working outside the city go well together in the Schinkelbuurt neighborhood.
Parking at the
There is a gated parking lot at the rear of the complex; the apartment comes with a covered private parking space, located near the entrance and exit of the Lightfactory.
The parking space is available For Sale €50,000 ( k.k.
Property Details
· Living area approx. 110 m²
· West-facing loggia approx. 9 m²
· Located on leasehold land owned by Local authority ; the current lease term has been purchased through August 31, 2047.
· Application to convert to a perpetual leasehold with AB 2016 was submitted on time; there is an option to buy out the leasehold for €45,659
· Energy label A
· Healthy and professionally managed HOA
· The HOA has bylaws and a long-term maintenance plan
· The rear facade was recently completely renovated by the HOA
· Three storage units
· Well-insulated: resulting in low energy costs and no noise from outside or neighbors
· Unique view of the Schinkel
· Covered parking space on enclosed private property
· Parking space available For Sale €50,000 ( k.k.
The LIGHTFACTORY
Live in a spacious loft on the waterfront with a view of the Schinkel.
The Lightfactory is located on the Schinkel, the main waterway between the IJ and South Holland. From the living room, you can enjoy views of boats traveling to and from the IJ throughout the day. This loft apartment in the historic part of the complex was completed at the end of 1999 after extensive renovation. The apartment offers an oasis of tranquility, yet is within walking distance of the Vondelpark and the liveliness of the city. Hoofddorpplein is like a small village with all daily amenities just around the corner. The sun shines into the front room in the morning and turns to the rear at noon, where it shines on the loggia until evening. The most unique feature of this home is the 3.75-meter ceiling height. Parking is available on enclosed private property.
Daniël de Bont | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
design vision
The Sloterkade was once the edge of the village of Sloten. Around 1900, Sloten was annexed by the Local authority . A few small dike houses and nineteenth-century factory buildings still remind us of this period.
One of these factory buildings was the Chemical Laundry and Dye Works. Built in 1898, this building and the water tower constructed to supply it with water have changed function over the years. From an AEG warehouse to, most recently, a warehouse/factory for indoor lamps. The current 'Lightfactory' owes its name to this last user.
Initially, the old factory with its water tower was to make way for New build in 1995 the Oud-Zuid district council decided to hold a design competition, in which the original building would have to be preserved alongside a new section. Of the five entries, the design by Köther, Salman, and Koedijk Architects won. Their design preserved the old factory and ingeniously incorporated it into a new building complex. The variety of housing types in their design was also appealing. The partially restored and partially newly built complex was completed at the end of 1999.
The Lightfactory has been awarded an architecture prize. Following renovation in 1999, many authentic details have been preserved, such as the water tower, the beautiful entrance with original granite floors and stairs, and the industrial elevator.
The waterfront
Spacious living in a building with history and contemporary comfort (elevator). The high and light loft apartment has an open structure but offers sufficient privacy thanks to its layout and different floor levels. The spacious living room, located on the waterfront, has high windows and is fitted with light oak parquet flooring. The walls, approximately 3.75 m high, offer plenty of space for large paintings and art. The apartment is well insulated, creating an oasis of tranquility; when the windows are closed, you cannot hear any noise from outside or from neighbors. It is wonderful to relax in the morning when the sun shines into the living room until noon. In the summer, you can enjoy the famous "standing mast route" at the front of the building.
The central area
The open-plan kitchen in the middle of the apartment is approximately 1.50 m higher than the front and back rooms. The kitchen with a kitchen island is equipped with Belgian bluestone countertops and a wide Smeg stove with extractor hood. The kitchen island is the central place in the house to meet for a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, and a snack.
On the same floor as the kitchen are the bathroom, separate toilet, and storage room (with washer/dryer combination and storage space). The bathroom has an ingenious bathtub/shower combination and a sink.
The mezzanine is accessible from the kitchen and offers the perfect space to create a spacious home office.
The sunny side
The spacious bedroom is located at the rear and has sliding doors to the loggia, which is light and sunny due to the corner location of the apartment. From noon until evening, you can enjoy the sun on the loggia. By opening the tall sliding glass doors, you can incorporate the outdoor space into the spacious bedroom and living area. Due to its corner location, this apartment is more than a meter wider than the other apartments.
The walk-in closet and an extra storage room are accessible from the bedroom. Both the bedroom and the walk-in closet have new, light oak laminate flooring. The bedroom is 6.20 m wide and has a height of over 3.75 m, providing space for large works of art, mirrors, or screens on the wall. A completely renovated facade with large Double glazed sliding glass doors has recently been installed at the rear.
A wonderfully spacious area to live and enjoy; from fitness training on exercise equipment to watching a movie on a large screen, followed by a well-deserved night's sleep in a comfortable bed.
The outdoor space
The very high, open loggia of approx. 9m² faces west and is the ideal place to enjoy the sun and tranquility from midday until the sun sets in the evening. A great place to relax, eat, and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The rear facade has recently been completely renovated and insulated by the owners' association and fitted with Double glazed. By opening the large sliding doors, you connect the interior with the loggia outside and bring the sun inside.
Sloterkade is located in the spacious, green Schinkelbuurt neighborhood, with the always lively Hoofddorpplein neighborhood just around the corner, making it an attractive and pleasant place to live. There are many specialty shops, caterers, nice restaurants, and cozy coffee shops in the neighborhood. Every month, there is a neighborhood get-together, often at Stadscafé van Mechelen or Gent aan de Schinkel, further down the waterfront on Sloterkade. The Vondelpark (with the cozy Vondeltuin) and the Rembrandtpark are just around the corner, but the Amsterdamse Bos and De Nieuwe Meer are also within easy reach. Perfect for running, rowing, or enjoying a long walk.
Sports parks—tennis, squash, soccer, athletics, and fitness centers such as TrainMore, Olympic Gym, and BasicFit—are located nearby. Smaller gyms and yoga studios (see hotspots) are also located in this neighborhood.
There is also a wide and diverse range of shops. For your daily shopping, you can go to Marqt/Ekoplaza or Albert Heijn around the corner. Within five minutes by bike, through the Vondelpark, you can reach the center of Amsterdam, where you can enjoy extensive shopping. The Museum Quarter and the Concertgebouw are within cycling distance.
Accessibility
The apartment is easily accessible by public transport, with tram lines 1, 2, and 17 and bus line 15 to Zuid station just around the corner. It is also conveniently located for the A2 and A4 motorways via the A10 ring road.
Thanks to the apartment's unique location and the luxury of a covered parking space in a closed parking lot, you can be on the A10 in a few minutes and quickly reach the A4 towards Schiphol Airport. Living by the water in Amsterdam and working outside the city go well together in the Schinkelbuurt neighborhood.
Parking facilities
There is a closed parking lot at the rear of the complex; the apartment comes with a covered private parking space, close to the entrance and exit of the Lightfactory. The parking space is optionally available For Sale €50,000 ( k.k.
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