Peace, space, and light just a stone’s throw from the bustling city. For the current owners, this spacious family home built in 2004 was love at first sight. I completely understand why. Whenever I visit, I always find Grote Rieteiland to be a pleasant, quiet, and tree-lined neighborhood—a great place to live. It’s close to all the shops and within walking distance of Diemerpark.
The homes from this recent construction period are well-built. Moreover, this four-story home is well-insulated, and there are eight solar panels on the roof. That’s certainly a plus in these times of sky-high energy prices.
The owners have always loved living here. They shared how they always enjoyed the spacious interior, the garden where they often ate in the summer, and the ease with which the children could visit their friends through the back door. They loved “living outdoors.” They enjoyed it so much that they decided to move to an even more rural and expansive setting in Andalusia. That is the only reason they are selling their beloved home in IJburg.
Otte van Apeldoorn | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
A summary
A pleasant, light, and spacious family home of approximately 175 m² in a wide, quiet street on Grote Rieteiland with four floors, a sunny southwest-facing garden, and a terrace on the second floor. From the kitchen, residents can walk straight into the sheltered garden, where they enjoy dining outdoors in good weather. The house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a "second living room." The covered parking space is accessible via the back entrance and is easy to drive into. With an A++ energy label, the house is very energy efficient and also has eight solar panels on the roof—another big advantage these days. In addition, the ground lease has been bought out until April 16, 2052, and the General Provisions 2016 apply.
Ground floor:
The entrance can safely be called spectacular: a space no less than 3.65 meters high with large windows that Immediately offer Immediately playful view of the radiant green city garden on the southwest. This garden of approximately 37 m² is almost 9 meters deep and has a sunny southwest location. The perfect extension of the kitchen in the summer months. The living room is directly connected to the kitchen. This makes it easy to prepare a delicious meal and keep an eye on the children in this attractive family home.
First floor:
The 'second living room', as the current residents call this space, is located on this floor. They use this cozy room with its slightly lower ceilings at the rear as a media room, where they can retreat to enjoy a cozy family movie, for example. The rear facade, constructed almost entirely of glass, also offers a playful view of the city garden. At the front, a home office has been created, separated from the media room by a facade.
Second floor:
This floor has two full-sized children's bedrooms of almost equal size. The bedroom at the rear has French doors leading to a spacious balcony of approximately 12.5 m². A wonderful place to enjoy the setting sun. The spacious bathroom in the middle of the floor is equipped with a bathtub with hand shower, toilet, and double sink. The technical room and a storage closet are also located on this floor.
Third floor:
This floor also has two bedrooms. The master bedroom, measuring approximately 18 m², is located at the front, while the other bedroom is at the rear. These two Rooms a second bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink. There is also a spacious storage cupboard on this floor.
The outdoor space
The house has a sunny and green city garden of approximately 37 m² facing southwest. In the summer months, this garden serves as an extension of the kitchen, where residents can enjoy the sun in an oasis of tranquility. More outdoor space can be found on the second floor, where there is also a southwest-facing terrace of approximately 12.5 m². Due to the higher location of this terrace, the owners can enjoy the sun even longer on summer evenings.
The building
This attractive residential building was constructed in 2004 to a design by Atelier Kingma & Van Mameren, commissioned by Amvest, Eurowoningen, De Dageraad, and PWV Wonen, among others. It is part of a larger block in the center of Grote Rieteiland, which is a closed complex with a parking garage and storage rooms in the middle. Within this block, the residences vary residences height up to five stories—this house has four.
The neighborhood
The house is located on Grote Rieteiland, between Kleine Rieteiland and Haveneiland-West on IJburg. The neighborhood is characterized by lots of greenery, water, and wide streets. Nearby, on Haveneiland-West on IJburglaan, there is a shopping center for daily groceries and nice delicatessens for special occasions.
There are also many other amenities in the neighborhood. Primary and secondary schools, for example, which are highly regarded. IJburg also has a lot to offer residents in terms of sports. There are various sports clubs, including hockey, soccer, tennis, canoeing, and wind/kitesurfing. The hospitality industry is well represented with a wide and growing range of nice restaurants and bars.
For hikers, nature lovers, and children who enjoy playing outside, Diemerpark is within walking distance. A sea of green, twice the size of Vondelpark, with its own beach and sunbathing area. Residents also enjoy visiting IJburg: Blijburg, a beautiful, spacious beach on the IJmeer.
Parking facilities
The property includes a parking space in the enclosed garage, which is managed by the owners' association. Visitors can park on the public road for a fee.
Accessibility
The house is easily accessible by car via two access roads (S114) from the A10 ring road and/or the A1. Schiphol Airport, for example, is only a 20-minute drive away.
For cyclists, there is a good and fast cycle route along the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal via Watergraafsmeer, which leads to the city center, among other places. Public transport connections are also excellent. There are several tram and bus stops around the corner on IJburglaan. Amsterdam Science Park station is a 14-minute bike ride away, and if you take the tram, you can be at Amsterdam Central Station within 15 minutes.
What the residents will miss
When we first stepped into this house, we Immediately fell Immediately with the enormous spaces, the high ceilings, and the floor-to-ceiling windows. Light! It feels like an Amsterdam mansion, but modern and in IJburg, with lots of greenery, air, and water around us. With four floors, it's a house that you can enjoy to the fullest as a family. And the sunny garden completes it; you can enjoy it early in the year.
The entrance hall and kitchen on the ground floor are unique, with a 3.75-meter-high ceiling. The large windows give an almost regal feel. A wonderful place to spend time during the day, eat together, and entertain friends.
What still makes us happy every day are the various rooms in the house. We consider the first floor, which we use as a living room and office studio, to be an 'extra', a bonus. And the two upper floors with the bedrooms a lot of privacy. We each have our own floor: the children and us.
The neighborhood is also great. The part of Zwanebloemlaan where we live is really nice and green. There are lots of children and it has a friendly atmosphere. When the weather is nice, many neighbors can be found outside their homes and in their gardens, the children play outside all day, and they visit each other's homes. With Diemerpark around the corner and the swimming beach, it is a true "vacation paradise" in the summer.
We have no complaints about the amenities either. The range of restaurants and cafés, for example, is becoming increasingly diverse and improved. Our favorites are M-Chi (Asian fusion), Bloem (Italian), Il Sogno wood-fired pizzas, and De Japanner on Strandeiland. In the harbor, you will find the cozy bar and restaurant NAP and eatery Barstow (California street food style). On Steigereiland, you will find Vrijburcht with a café, cinema, gallery, and a sunny terrace on the waterfront.
The best coffee and fresh bread—even on Sundays!—can be found at De Bakkersfiets around the corner, De Espressofabriek, or Coffee & Kids; ideal for settling down while your child plays or participates in a workshop.
The Saturday market offers delicious fresh and artisanal products, both local and from further afield. You will also find various food trucks and stalls selling beautiful flowers and plants. Throughout IJburg, there are all kinds of children's playgrounds and two (swimming) beaches: in Diemerpark (just around the corner) and the large Strandeiland at the end of IJburg.
So there's plenty to enjoy. But above all, the amount of space and light in this house is pure luxury. We're going to miss that so much! And the friendly contact with the neighbors, how the children play together, and the long summer evenings on our little piece of Zwanebloemlaan. It's a wonderful place, with peace and space, but still close to the bustling city!
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Lighthouse Island
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Bar Baggerbeest
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Krux brewery
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The coffee here is made with beans from Stooker, so that's alright.
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Wild Boars Restaurant
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Badeta
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Mas Bakery
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The REURING market
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Kaddour Butcher Shop
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In addition, delicious coffee is also served at Millie Vanillie. The beans also come from Sprout.
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Cash register
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