A charming 1950s house of approximately 82 m² located in the rediscovered Watergraafsmeer neighborhood. This is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and make room for sports activities. The apartment has a practical layout with two bedrooms, a spacious dining and living room, and a lovely balcony. By relocating the kitchen, it's easy to create a third bedroom/office space (see alternative floor plans).
It is a former rental property and requires modernization.
Tour
The communal entrance provides access to this charming 1950s apartment located on the first floor. The spacious hallway connects to all rooms. The wide living room, over 6 meters long, is very bright due to its favorable sun exposure and large windows. The apartment has two bedrooms and the possibility to create a third bedroom or workroom. Refer to the alternative floor plan for this. Through the hallway, there is access to the separate toilet.
In the basement, you'll find a separate storage room of about 6 m².
Neighborhood Guide
The Edisonstraat is considered a quiet and child-friendly street in Watergraafsmeer. The neighborhood is characterized by low-rise buildings and green courtyards. The Jaap Eden ice rink is just around the corner, as well as tennis and padel courts and numerous football fields. Within walking distance, you'll find several schools and the charming children's farm De Werf. For a stroll, both Flevopark and Park Frankendael are good options.
In the early 20th century, Watergraafsmeer was mainly agricultural, with horticulture and livestock farming. The original polder landscape was created in 1629 after the reclamation of the Diemermeer. In the 17th and 18th centuries, many wealthy Amsterdammers built country estates in Watergraafsmeer, of which only Frankendael remains.
Various amenities can be found on the nearby Christian Huygensplein, such as an Albert Heijn, drugstores, bakeries, and delicatessen shops. The Molukkenstraat and Oostpoort also offer a variety of shops and dining options, reachable within a few minutes by bike.
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Specifications
• Usable living space approx. 82 m²
• Own land
• Balcony of approx. 6 m²
• Storage in the basement of approx. 6 m²
• Possibility to create a third bedroom
• Non-owner-occupied clause, asbestos clause, and old-age clause apply
• Professional Homeowners Association (B&O VvE management)
• Service costs amount to € 156.20 for the apartment and € 10.93 for the storage per month
• Energy label G valid until June 17, 2024
• Block heating, advance heating costs are € 171.50 per month
• Project notary Lubbers and Dijk
• Fast delivery
Mr. T.A. Edison No. 27
We guide the sale of a diverse range of properties as an office. As a real estate agent, this variety is very challenging and contributes to the overall image you get of the housing market in Amsterdam. On behalf of our professional client, I have had the opportunity to sell many old rental homes in the neighborhood. The potential and practical layout capture the imagination. The dynamics of the neighborhood are pleasant, and the (sports) facilities are good. On Christiaan Huygensplein, Middenweg, and/or Hogeweg, you can find a variety of shops, specialty stores, and caterers. Additionally, there are several good restaurants and cozy cafes in the neighborhood.
The apartment at Edisonstraat 27 I, which our office is privileged to sell, is a well-laid-out apartment located in the highly cherished and green neighborhood of De Watergraafsmeer. The property has great potential and a lovely south-east facing garden.
If you have further interest, I would be delighted to invite you to come by. Of course, I will tell you more about the apartment then. Perhaps see you soon.
Glenn van der Zanden | Real Estate Agent Broersma Residential
Architecture
The apartment is situated in a building block constructed in the 1950s. The post-war architectural style is characterized by functional, business-like, and a efficient construction. This is evident in the rectangular shape of the building and the almost cube-like layout, providing the apartment with a very practical arrangement. In comparison to the 1930s architectural style, the building on Edisonstraat, aside from a few facade stones, lacks exterior ornamentation. The buildings are executed in a modest and simple manner, which was characteristic of this period.
The simplistic architectural style is not only recognizable on the exterior but also inside, reflected in the design of elements such as the stairwell, storage spaces, and the layout of the apartment. Everything is straightforward to optimize the use of space.
Architect Piet Zanstra is the founder of the design of the building block at Edisonstraat 22-29. Zanstra gained fame primarily for his design of studio houses. Architects Zanstra, Giesen, and Sijmons were members of the ’32 group, a collective strongly inspired by the works of Le Corbusier. The group was considered postmodernist. In 1954, Zanstra continued independently, returning to his earlier works. This is well reflected in the business-like architecture, material choices, and the arrangement of the windows. The dwelling symbolizes an architectural journey back to the 1950s when it was built.
Living and Cooking
The living room is situated at the rear of the apartment with French doors providing access to the approximately 6 m² balcony. The large windows and favorable sun positioning create a bright and atmospheric space. The enclosed kitchen is parallel to the living room. Similar to the living room, the French doors in the kitchen also lead to the balcony. The guest toilet is accessible through the hallway.
In the basement, there is a separate storage space of approximately 6 m².
Sleeping and bathing
The apartment features two full-sized bedrooms, both situated at the quiet and car-free front side. By relocating the kitchen, there is a possibility to create a third bedroom/office (see alternative floor plan). The bathroom is centrally located within the apartment and is nearly square in size, providing a good layout for a practical bathroom during a thorough renovation. Currently, it can be accessed through the toilet or one of the bedrooms. The alternative floor plan illustrates an optimized situation, where the bathroom is accessible via the hallway.
The Balcony
Enjoying the outdoors in the sun is perfect here. The balcony is situated on the sunny south-east side and is accessible through both the kitchen and the living room. It’s a delightful spot to enjoy in the sunlight. The balcony is approximately 6 m² and offers an unobstructed view of the greenery and sports fields.
The Edisonstraat is considered a quiet and child-friendly street in the Watergraafsmeer. The neighborhood is characterized by many low-rise buildings and green courtyards. The Jaap Eden ice rink is on the corner, along with tennis and padel courts and many soccer fields. Within walking distance, there are several schools and the charming petting zoo De Werf. For a walk, both the Flevopark and Park Frankendael are excellent options. In the early 20th century, the Watergraafsmeer was mainly an agricultural area, with horticulture and livestock farming. The original polder landscape was created in 1629 after the draining of the Diemermeer. In the 17th and 18th centuries, many wealthy Amsterdammers built country estates in the Watergraafsmeer, of which only Frankendael remains. At the nearby Christian Huygensplein, you can find various amenities such as an Albert Heijn, pharmacies, bakeries, and delicatessen shops. The Molukkenstraat and Oostpoort also offer a variety of shops and dining options, reachable within a few minutes by bike.
Accessibility
The apartment is very accessible by bike, car, and public transport. The Ring A10 is easily reachable by car. Public transport options include tram line 19 and bus lines 40 and 41 on Kruislaan and Middenweg. Science Park train station is within 2 minutes walking distance, and Amstel station is an 8-minute bike ride away.
Parking
Parking is available through a permit system on public roads (permit area Oost-5a).
With a parking permit for Oost-5a, you can park in Oost-5.
A resident parking permit costs €186.29 for 6 months.
Currently, there is no waiting time for this permit area. A second resident parking permit costs €465.73 for 6 months.
(Source: Municipality of Amsterdam, July 2024).