Ground floor apartment of nearly 50 m², located in Watergraafsmeer. The apartment offers a living room, kitchen, bedroom at the quiet rear, central bathroom, and a south-east facing garden.
Tour
The apartment is entered through a private entrance, leading directly into a bright hallway. To the left is the meter cupboard, straight ahead the bathroom. From the start, the layout feels intuitive. A corridor gives access to the living room, with two windows facing the street. Light immediately floods in. It is quiet. The room provides space for a seating area and dining table. At the rear, the room connects to the bedroom—a deep and peaceful space overlooking the garden. A south-facing window fills it with friendly light. Neutral and bright, the room lends itself to easy furnishing.
Next to the bedroom lies the kitchen, also facing the garden. Functional, simple, and fitted with a door to the outside. This connection makes all the difference: the garden truly feels like an extension of the home. Step outside, and you’re there. The garden itself is well-proportioned, south-east facing, and offers ample room to create a personal atmosphere.
The bathroom is accessed from the hallway. Its layout is traditional: bathtub with shower, washbasin, and toilet. Like the rest of the home, it provides structure and potential.
Taken as a whole, this is a home that invites reinterpretation. Its foundations are solid, its style understated, its setting tranquil, and its orientation towards the sun ideal. A place to transform, step by step, into something uniquely your own.
What the residents will miss
“We have our regular coffee routine at Coffee Company, where neighbours meet, greet, and catch up. For drinks, we often stay close to home at Mojo, and for dinner we like La Vallade or The Cottage. For special occasions, we head to De Kas. For sports we stay in the area too—at PLTS or TRIB3, or by running along the Ringdijk, the Amstel, and through Oosterpark.”
Neighbourhood
Wakkerstraat 29-H is situated in Watergraafsmeer, within walking distance of Linnaeusstraat and Oosterpark. The neighbourhood is well connected to the rest of the city: trams and buses depart around the corner, and Muiderpoort Station is just five minutes by bike. By car, access is equally convenient—the A10 Ring Road is easily reached via Middenweg. Parking is available on the street through the permit system.
Cyclists will feel at home here. Within ten minutes you can reach De Pijp, the Dappermarkt, or the city centre. For those who prefer to walk, Park Frankendael and the many cafés nearby are just around the corner
Key details
• Living area approx. 49 m²
• South-east facing garden of approx. 30 m²
• Leasehold land from the Municipality of Amsterdam, current period 16-05-2005 until 15-11-2050, AB 2000, annual ground rent €441.30
• Application for perpetual leasehold under AB 2016 submitted on time
• Energy label D
• Service costs VvE (owners’ association): €131 per month
Zuidlicht aan de Wakkerstraat
‘Zuidlicht aan de Wakkerstraat’ — that’s how this home could be described. Not for what it already is, but for what it so effortlessly has the potential to become. Set on a quiet street in Watergraafsmeer, with a south-facing garden and a practical, well-balanced layout, Wakkerstraat 29-H is a 1920s ground-floor residence built in the spirit of the Amsterdam School. A solid foundation — literally and figuratively — with reinforced concrete, as confirmed by the original building records. The condition is modest; this is a home that invites you to think, to choose, and to create.
What stands out is the logic of the floor plan. The living room lies at the front, the bedroom at the quiet garden side. The kitchen opens directly onto the outdoors. Not large, not luxurious — but perfectly positioned. Daylight streams in from two directions. The lines are clear. The rhythm works.
For anyone seeking tranquillity, structure, and the freedom to redesign, this is a home worth considering. Southern Light on Wakkerstraat: simplicity as potential.
Architecture
Wakkerstraat 29-H is set on a quiet street in Watergraafsmeer, within a 1925 building that displays the unmistakable hallmarks of the Amsterdam School. Think expressive brickwork, a recessed entrance, and symmetrical window arrangements — understated, yet full of character. The façade is clean and rhythmic, striking a charming balance between functionality and detail. Inside, the apartment offers a logical and well-structured layout, with clear sightlines running from the front to the rear. To the south, the home opens onto the garden; at the street side, natural light floods the living room. Internally, the property is ready for renovation and offers abundant possibilities. The foundations are solid — with reinforced concrete at its base — and the volume lends itself perfectly to a fresh interpretation. Whether transformed into a classic apartment with modern finishes or an open, contemporary space, both visions are within reach.
Wining and Dining
At the front lies the living room, light-filled and rectangular in shape. Two windows in the façade bring in pleasant daylight without overwhelming the space. The interior is modest and uncluttered; with a soft floor, white walls and clean lines, the room forms a calm foundation. Its depth allows for both a dining table and a sitting area, with a natural flow from the hallway. The kitchen is more secluded, positioned at the rear overlooking the garden. A functional space, finished in neutral materials. The worktop runs along a single wall, complemented by white tiling and upper cabinets above. A door opens directly onto the garden, adding light and creating an effortless connection with the outdoors — both practical and inviting. The current layout is logical, yet invites rethinking. An open-plan kitchen connected to the living room, or a more compact upgrade within the existing contours — both are possible. What remains is the clarity of the structure and the natural connection with daylight.
Rest and Refresh
At the quiet rear of the home lies the bedroom. Deep and well-proportioned, it features a large south-facing window that brings in light and fresh air. Overlooking the garden, the room enjoys a peaceful atmosphere — ideal for those seeking tranquillity in the city. The simple finishes and straight walls provide a neutral foundation for personal styling.
The bathroom is centrally located and functional, though dated. It includes a bathtub with shower, a washbasin and a wall-hung toilet, finished with light-coloured tiles. All technical provisions are in place, but the aesthetics would benefit from an update. A new layout or fresh finishes could easily bring this space in line with the rest of the home.
Garden
The garden faces south and connects directly to the kitchen, making it not only a pleasant spot to sit outside but also a practical extension of daily life indoors. With French doors opening onto the terrace, stepping outside for a morning coffee or a quick lunch in the sun becomes second nature.
The space itself is modestly designed yet well-proportioned for a compact city garden. There is ample room for a terrace, greenery and storage, without it ever feeling confined. A fence at the rear ensures privacy, while the southern orientation guarantees abundant natural light — even on days when the sun is less generous.
For those with a love of gardening, or simply a desire for a peaceful outdoor retreat, this is an ideal foundation. Nothing more, nothing less — and sometimes that is exactly what makes it perfect.
In the early 20th century, Watergraafsmeer was still largely agricultural land, characterised by market gardens and livestock farms. The original polder landscape was created in 1629, following the draining of the Diemermeer. During the 17th and 18th centuries, many affluent Amsterdammers built country estates here — of which Frankendael is the only one remaining today.
The neighbourhood is now defined by its charming façades and leafy streets. Watergraafsmeer is especially popular with families, thanks to its spacious homes, numerous playgrounds and schools, and its calm, residential character. Several primary and secondary schools, as well as universities, are located nearby. In addition, the area offers a wide range of delicatessens, speciality shops and inviting restaurants. Sports facilities are plentiful too, from hockey club Athena and the Jaap Eden ice rink to football clubs and an athletics association.
Accessibility
Wakkerstraat 29-H is located in the heart of Watergraafsmeer, within walking distance of Linnaeusstraat and Oosterpark. The neighbourhood is well connected to the rest of the city: trams and buses depart around the corner, while Muiderpoort station is just five minutes away by bike. By car, access is equally convenient, with the A10 ring road quickly reached via the Middenweg. Parking is available on the street through the local permit system.
Cyclists will find the rhythm of the city within easy reach: in under ten minutes you can be in De Pijp, at the Dappermarkt, or right in the city centre. For those who prefer to walk, Park Frankendael and the many cafés in the area provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the neighbourhood.
Parking
Parking is available via a resident permit system (permit area Oost-5a). With a permit for Oost-5a, you may also park in Oost-5.
A resident parking permit costs €192.81 per six months. At present, there is no waiting list for this permit area. A second resident permit costs €482.03 per six months. (Source: Municipality of Amsterdam, September 2025).