Olympic View No. 83
The apartment is situated on the second floor of a characteristic Amsterdam School building in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam. The apartment offers not only a delightful living experience but also the opportunity to reside centrally with all the benefits and pleasures of the city close by. What immediately struck me upon entering the apartment was its spacious layout and the natural light flooding in. Our client has consistently rented out the apartment over the past few years, and recently, following the departure of the last tenant, had the apartment refreshed. This included installing a new floor, repainting the walls, and touching up and painting the woodwork where needed. In short, it’s now ready for a new owner to move in and enjoy living here immensely.
Glenn van der Zanden | Real Estate Agent Broersma Residential
Architecture
Gerrit Jan Rutgers (Ellecom, November 16, 1877 – Amsterdam, February 24, 1962) was a Dutch architect associated with the Amsterdam School movement. Born in Ellecom, Gelderland, he relocated to Amsterdam early in his career and remained there for his lifetime. Rutgers is renowned for his extensive portfolio, which includes approximately 7000 homes in housing blocks, along with numerous villas, churches, hotels, and townhouses. Initially influenced by Berlage’s style until around 1920, he later embraced the distinctive aesthetic of the Amsterdam School. Rutgers played a pivotal role as a municipal architect and was particularly active during the early 20th century. Despite becoming less prominent later in his career, several of his works are now recognized as architectural monuments. One of his notable projects, the Stadionplein in Amsterdam-Zuid, was developed in the 1920s to accommodate traffic for the 1928 Summer Olympics. Situated at the intersection of Stadionweg and Amstelveenseweg, this square reflects a blend of H.P. Berlage’s Plan Zuid and the modernist style seen in the nearby Olympic Stadium and Citroën buildings by Jan Wils. Contrary to popular belief, Berlage did not design this section, which was instead influenced by the preparations for the Olympic Games. The Stadionplein is situated in the Stadionbuurt, an area that has undergone administrative changes over the years, becoming part of various districts within Amsterdam-Zuid. The streets surrounding the Stadionplein are named after Olympic Games-related terms and ancient Greek concepts. Additionally, the square hosts a small market on Saturdays, temporarily relocated to Marathonweg between 2013 and 2017 during renovations.
Living and cooking
The layout and abundance of natural light make this apartment a pleasant and inviting home. The living room is situated at the front with a charming small balcony offering a very attractive view over Stadionplein, featuring the Olympic Stadium and the distinctive former Citroën buildings designed by architect Wils. At the rear, there’s a dining area with French doors leading out to a large balcony. The open kitchen adjoins the dining room and is equipped with various built-in appliances. The balcony faces east, providing a delightful spot to enjoy a morning coffee in the sunshine.
Sleeping and bathing
The spacious bedroom, with ample room for a double bed and wardrobe, is located at the front. It features a charming bay window offering another lovely view over Stadionplein. The modern bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, double sink vanity, and toilet.
The balcony
The balcony facing east provides a delightful spot to relax and enjoy the morning sun. It’s the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee and the newspaper.
Attic Floor
Additionally, on the top floor, there is a very spacious attic room of approximately 23 m². This space is situated at the rear and is set up as a self-contained studio apartment with a simple kitchen and shower. There’s a separate shared toilet on the landing. This is an excellent addition to the apartment, where you can accommodate an older child or combine a home office with guest accommodation.
For groceries, you have convenient access to Stadionweg and Amstelveenseweg, which offer a rich selection of specialty stores and several supermarkets, including a large Albert Heijn. Additionally, Olympiaplein is within walking distance and features Le Fournil and L’Amuse.
There’s a wide variety of options for enjoying a nice cup of coffee, lunch, or dinner in the area. Both Vondelpark and Beatrixpark are great choices for a leisurely stroll. Furthermore, numerous sports facilities are available nearby, including tennis, football, and padel.
The Olympiaplein area boasts extensive amenities, including Marqt, the artisanal “French” bakery Le Fournil, restaurants like Neni, Mr. Sam Asian Bistro, and Spaghetteria, along with various shops. Conveniently situated near Beethovenstraat, Zuid-WTC, and within walking distance of Amsterdam-Zuid station, this location offers easy access to a range of amenities and transportation options.
Accessibility
The apartment is highly accessible by bike, car, and public transport. The Ring A10 highway can be reached within 5 minutes by car via exits S108 and S109. Multiple tram and bus lines, such as tram 24, depart from both Amstelveenseweg and Stadionplein, with Stadion Zuid just around the corner. Amsterdam-Zuid station offers the North-South metro line with excellent connections throughout the city, as well as direct trains to Schiphol Airport.
Parking
Parking is available through a permit system on the public roads (permit area Zuid 2.2). With a parking permit for Zuid 2.2, you can park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8 areas. A resident parking permit costs €186.29 for 6 months. Currently, there is no waiting time for permits in this area. A second parking permit costs €456.73 for 6 months.
What the owner will miss
The location truly makes this house special; the neighborhood is wonderful to live in. The layout of the house is nice because the bedrooms have good spacing between them, providing privacy. The overall size of the home isn’t huge, but the living room feels spacious due to its open layout. Additionally, having an extra space on the fourth floor is very convenient. I’ve lived in both the studio and the apartment, and every time I step into the studio, I feel nostalgic; it holds so many wonderful memories! The studio is equipped with almost everything, so with a little sprucing up, it’s good to go. My favorite spot is lounging on the sofa in the front living room, where you can gaze outside comfortably. I always enjoy the lively atmosphere outside due to the bustling activity. On warm days, I love sitting on the balcony at the back; the inner gardens are always charming to look out onto with a cup of coffee. What makes the neighborhood truly special is the Stadium right outside; it adds a lot of history to the area, which I find to be a delightful detail. I was once told that this block was built to accommodate athletes during the Olympic Games. Furthermore, everything you need is close by (supermarket, Asian grocery store, post office, etc.), and the public transportation connections from the square are excellent, reaching all corners of the city (tram right outside, bus to Schiphol right outside, metro and train station 5 minutes away by bike). Accessing the house by car is also very convenient with the A10 highway exit just around the corner. Additionally, it’s a safe neighborhood with many families. What I’ll miss most is this neighborhood; I was born on Amstelveenseweg and have a deep fondness for the area. I’ll also miss those summer Sunday evenings on the balcony.