Description
This very tasteful former business/residential property on Valckenierstraat in the centre of Amsterdam, which was renovated according to designs from an architect, has 193 m² of living space. The apartment comprises a home/work studio on the ground floor, a patio, a smart entresol with a four-storey rear annex and a romantic courtyard garden. This is a freehold property and the foundations were renewed in 1995.
LAYOUT
Ground floor and entresol:
Spacious, stunningly high entrance hall (formerly a shop), with blue steel doorframes leading through to a large, light studio and the patio. Staircase to the upper floors in the rear annex in the middle, and a cosy kitchen/diner on the garden side featuring original mosaic tiles. Room to park several bikes near the front door and a practical indoor storeroom beneath the entrance.
Stairs to the fabulous entresol with a pretty wooden porch and large window looking out onto the patio. Wooden ceiling with original ornaments and a smart marble fireplace.
Access to the rear annex is through the entresol, via a hall with a toilet and handbasin.
The studio/office can be partitioned off with smart blue steel doors frames. A hall leading off the studio/office takes you to the rear annex. The hall (with connections for a washing machine and dryer) takes you into a large, cosy kitchen/diner with a beautiful floor featuring original marble and mosaic tiles. The tiles allude to the history of the building when it used to be a Jewish butcher’s shop. The kitchen has a functional L-shaped, marble counter top, with a gas hob, separate dishwasher and a sink. On one side of the kitchen is the 6 m² patio garden, and on the other side is the fabulous walled courtyard garden (23 m²). Stairs from the hall in the kitchen lead up to the next floor.
First floor annex:
A beautiful living room with double doors at the rear providing a view of the back garden and a large window looking out onto the patio. A stylish fireplace and ornamental ceiling add character to the room. A window has been placed in the floor to allow light into the kitchen below.
The staircase has a mezzanine floor, housing a box bed, cupboard and toilet.
Second floor annex:
A spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a good-sized bathroom with a bath, basin, shower and toilet.
Third floor annex:
Another sizeable bedroom with windows on all sides and a skylight. Bathroom with a walk-in shower, basin and boiler cupboard. This bedroom could easily be split to create two smaller (children’s) bedrooms.
The entire property features countless beautiful details such as ornamental ceilings, wooden beams, marble fireplaces, original tiles etc. The unusual lay-out gives the house a playful, unique feel.
LOCATION
This stylish, unique apartment, which has so much potential, is close to Roeterseiland and within walking distance of the University of Amsterdam and tram/metro connections on Weesperplein. There are plenty of friendly bars and restaurants in the area. The Plantage neighbourhood (Artis and Hortus Botanicus), the canals and Nieuwmarkt are within easy reach.
DETAILS
– A stunning, stylish apartment with 193 m² of living space, in a great location
– Freehold property
– Currently two bedrooms, but a third or even fourth could easily be created
– Pleasant courtyard garden with patio (total 29 m²)
– Active homeowners’ association (VvE) with reserve funds
– New foundations in 1995
– Split in 2008
– The seller reserves the right to sell the property other than to the highest bidder
– Transfer subject to agreement.
