Spacious and efficiently laid out ground floor apartment of approx. 100 m² with sunny south-facing garden, a detached garden shed of approx. 18 m² and an attractive location on the green and child-friendly Voltaplein. The house has a logical floor plan, en-suite layout, and was renovated in 2018. The garden was designed by an architect and the garden shed is ideal as a workspace or guest room. Located in a child-friendly neighborhood with good amenities in the immediate vicinity.
Guided tour
The house on Voltaplein is a characteristic 1930s double ground floor apartment, combining classic architecture with modern comfort. The original features, such as stained glass windows and the en-suite room, have been preserved and combined with a 2018 renovation that brought the property up to contemporary standards. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room with en-suite bathroom, an open kitchen with cooking island, and direct access to the garden. The three bedrooms spread across the front and
Rear: the rear Rooms dining room open onto the sunny garden via double doors. The bathroom is modern and finished to a high standard. The garden of approximately 105 square meters is designed with terraces, greenery, and seating areas and features an insulated garden shed of approximately 18 square meters, equipped with a toilet, spacious storage, underfloor heating, and pre-installed shower/bath connections. Suitable as a studio, office, or guest accommodation.
Neighborhood Guide
Located on a quiet, child-friendly square in Watergraafsmeer, a neighborhood characterized by low-rise buildings, green courtyards, and a village-like atmosphere within the city. The immediate vicinity offers various sports and recreational facilities, including the Athena Hockey Club, the Jaap Eden Ice Rink, Scouting Oost, De Werf petting zoo, and several soccer fields. Schools are also within walking distance, as are playgrounds and childcare centers. For daily shopping, Christiaan Huygensplein is nearby, featuring an Albert Heijn supermarket, drugstores, bakeries, a flower shop, and delicatessens. Park Frankendael is about a fifteen-minute walk away and offers not only space for relaxation, the historic Huize Frankendael, and the monthly Culinary Market, but also houses Restaurant De Kas, known for its Mediterranean dishes prepared with locally grown organic ingredients from its own greenhouse.
The nearby Science Park features a Spar supermarket, Restaurant Polder, and various facilities affiliated with the University of Amsterdam. Additionally, Molukkenstraat and Middenweg are just a few minutes’ bike ride away, both offering a diverse selection of shops, cafés, and restaurants. Thanks to the proximity of Amsterdam Science Park Station and Amsterdam Amstel Station, connections to the rest of the city and beyond are excellent.
Specifics
• Living area approx. 118 m²
• South-facing garden of approx. 87 m²
• Fully insulated garden shed
• Located on leasehold land owned by Local authority . Current lease term: July 28, 2022, through August 15, 2055 (AB 1994); the annual ground rent is €978.59, subject to 5% annual indexation
• The ground rent has already been fixed under AB 2016
• Homeowners’ association fees €125 per month
• Energy label D
• Original stained-glass windows
• Renovated in 2018
This information has been compiled by us with due care. However, we accept no liability whatsoever for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, or for the consequences thereof. All stated dimensions and surface areas are indicative only
The Measurement Instructions are based on NEN2580. The Measurement Instructions are intended to provide a more uniform method of measurement for estimating usable floor area. The Measurement Instructions do not completely rule out differences in measurement results, due to factors such as differences in interpretation, rounding, or limitations in performing the measurement.
Volta Verde
Voltaplein 48hs is a spacious and efficiently laid out ground floor apartment with a sunny south-facing garden, located on a quiet and child-friendly square in Amsterdam-Oost. The house has a practical layout, with a logical design in which the living areas are naturally connected to each other. The garden has been professionally landscaped and forms a Immediately of the home. At the rear of the garden is a fully insulated and modernly finished garden shed. This space is ideal for use as a home office, guest room, or additional living space. The name Volta Verde refers both to its location on Voltaplein, named after Alessandro Volta, and to the green oasis that this house with garden and garden shed forms in the middle of the city.
Jelle Mundt | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
This house on Voltaplein combines classic architecture with contemporary comfort. The building is part of a characteristic 1930s building strip, recognizable by its warm brick, wooden window frames, and original stained-glass windows. The facade is well maintained, with authentic details that contribute to the harmonious streetscape.
Inside, the layout remains faithful to the original design, with a traditional en-suite room that logically separates living and dining areas. The house is spacious, with a full floor on the ground level and sightlines that extend from the street side to deep into the Rear garden. The 2018 renovation brought the whole property up to modern standards without compromising its character. Materials have been carefully chosen, finishes are sleek, and the existing structure has been preserved in a functional way. At the rear, several French doors provide direct access to the garden, which also features a modern garden shed.
The living space is well-organized and pleasantly structured. The living room is located at the front, overlooking the green Voltaplein and featuring a large window with stained glass transom windows. The original en-suite room has been retained and forms the backbone of the space. This classic layout provides a natural separation between the sitting area at the front and the dining area towards the garden, without compromising the openness.
At the rear is the open kitchen, finished in contrasting black with a light-colored worktop. The cooking island is centrally positioned and not only offers extra work and storage space, but also reinforces the connection between cooking and dining. The dining room logically connects to this, with space for a large dining table and direct access to the terrace through French doors. The kitchen is equipped with a Quooker tap and a double oven combination with steam function. The finish is consistent and well thought out, with herringbone flooring as a connecting element and understated use of color. Large windows at the front and rear provide constant light and enhance the spaciousness of this floor.
At the rear of the house are two bedrooms direct access to the garden. Both Rooms French doors, allowing the indoors and outdoors to flow seamlessly into one another. The bedrooms spacious and have ample closet space.
There is a third bedroom at the front of the house. This room is currently furnished as a children's room but is also suitable as a study or guest room.
The bathroom has a modern finish with high-quality materials and features a double sink, spacious walk-in shower with double rain shower, hand shower, and separate control panels. The design is sleek and timeless, with great attention to detail.
The Rear garden approximately 11 × 9.5 meters) has been professionally landscaped and is conveniently located on the south side. Thanks to this location, it enjoys plenty of sun from early morning until late afternoon. The garden features natural stone paving, mature greenery, and several seating areas, including a spacious terrace with a dining table and a lounge area.
At the rear of the garden is a detached, fully insulated garden shed of approximately 18 m². The garden shed has a high-quality finish, with French doors, electricity, and a wooden floor. It offers various uses, such as a home office, guest house, or studio.
The rear of the house is directly connected to the garden via several French doors, allowing the indoors and outdoors to blend seamlessly.
Located on a quiet and child-friendly square in Watergraafsmeer, a neighborhood characterized by low-rise buildings, green courtyards, and a village-like atmosphere within the city. Various sports and recreational facilities are located in the immediate vicinity, including Hockey Club Athena, the Jaap Eden Ice Rink, Scouting Oost, De Werf petting zoo, and several soccer fields. Schools are also within walking distance, as are playgrounds and childcare facilities. For daily shopping, Christiaan Huygensplein is nearby, with an Albert Heijn supermarket, drugstores, bakeries, a flower shop, and delicatessens. Park Frankendael is about a fifteen-minute walk away and not only offers space for relaxation, the historic Huize Frankendael and the monthly Culinary Market, but also houses Restaurant De Kas, known for its Mediterranean dishes prepared with locally grown organic ingredients from its own greenhouse.
The nearby Science Park has a Spar supermarket, Restaurant Polder, and various facilities associated with the University of Amsterdam. Molukkenstraat and Middenweg are also just a few minutes away by bike, both offering a wide range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Thanks to its proximity to Amsterdam Science Park station and Amsterdam Amstel station, connections to the rest of the city and beyond are excellent.
accessibility
Easily accessible by car via exit S112 or S113 from the A10 ring road. Various public transport options are available on Middenweg and Kruislaan, including tram line 19 and bus lines 240, 322, and 327. Science Park Amsterdam station is within a 2-minute bike ride and Amstel station is within a 7-minute bike ride.
Parking
Parking is possible 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 €192.81 per 6 months. The first permit period may be shorter or longer than 6 months. The costs may therefore vary. A second parking permit costs €482.03 per 6 months.(Source: Local authority , September 2025).
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Mas Bakery
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Bar restaurant 1900
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Elsa's cafe
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Restaurant de Kas (*)
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Blend Coffee & Wine
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La Vallade
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The Cottage
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Fuku Ramen
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Rum Baba
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Bar Bachrach
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Wild Boars Restaurant
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Eatmosfera
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Baking lab
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Thrift store 't Hartje
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Found in Sweden
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Framer Framed
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Pure market
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1097 CB Amsterdam
De Wit Butcher Shop
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The Cottage Shop & Deli
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