We are proud to present this absolutely charming two-room apartment on the second floor of a stunning building in the heart of the city, almost at the foot of the Westertoren!
The apartment is situated between Westerstraat and Rozengracht, and the view of Amsterdam’s most renowned tower springs into sight the moment you step outside the front door. This iconic view, which features in a well-known song by Johnny Jordaan, has lit the passions of many a heart:
“But when I see the Westertoren
I become a whole different person
And I hear the echoing of your melody
And I live as I would like to live
O, Wester, you ignite me
When I hear your bells chime
Because you are the glory of old Amsterdam
And the pearl of our Jordaan”
So, it’s time to pack and move (but probably a good idea to make an appointment for a viewing first).
LAYOUT
The street-level entrance is shared. The entrance to the apartment is on the second floor. As soon as you walk in, you find yourself in the living room, next to which is the dining room and open kitchen at the front, with three large windows that overlook the street. The windows admit an optimum level of daylight and the view of a genuine Jordaan street is a feature in itself. The kitchen was fitted in 2019 and is equipped with a range of built-in appliances. The meter cupboard, to the left of the kitchen in the corner, was also replaced and expanded in 2019.
At the rear of the apartment is the bedroom, adjoining which is an open walk-in closet. From here there are views of the greenery of the enclosed gardens. There is also enough space in the walk-in closet for a washing machine and a dryer. The bedroom is partitioned from the rest of the apartment by means of a sliding wall. When it is opened, light shines through the property from both the front and the rear.
Immediately to the right of the apartment entrance is the smart bathroom, featuring shiny white tiles, a luxury sink and vanity unit, a design radiator, a shower with a mixer tap, and a floating toilet.
LOCATION
Amsterdam’s Jordaan district is undoubtedly the most sung about, written about, and romanticised area of anywhere in the Netherlands. Originally built for society’s most impoverished, today it is for many people the favourite part of the canal belt. The Jordaan has a rich history, progressing from being a working-class neighbourhood to a highly sought-after hotspot. It was built as part of the major expansion of the city in 1612, and was intended for workers and immigrants. This continued more or less until the 19th century, when levels of poverty worsened, reaching their lowest point during the Second World War. A large-scale renovation project was launched in the early 1970s, which has resulted in the area becoming what it is today - a bustling, lively, and friendly part of the city with its own unique charm.
Two markets, the Noordermarkt and the Lindengrachtmarkt, are within easy walking distance of the apartment, and there is a wide range of local excellent cafés, restaurants, and wine bars. There are numerous little shops on nearby Prinsenstraat and Herenstraat that you will find in no other town or city. Speaking of which, if you wanted to visit another town or city, Central Station can be reached easily on foot!
OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
The owners’ association consists of four members and is managed by the residents. The current service charges are €100 per month. The owners’ association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. During the past two years, the owners’ association has had major renovation work carried out (including the replacement of window frames at both front and rear, the fitting of HR++ glass, the replacement of fascias, the restoration of ridge tiles, painting of the front of the building).
FREEHOLD
The apartment is on freehold land.
PARTICULARS
- Intergas central heating combi boiler installed in 2019
- Wooden flooring (lacquered dark) throughout the apartment
- Service charges of €100 per month
- Window frames at both front and rear have recently been replaced and fitted with HR++ glass; hardwood has been used at the front and plastic at the rear, and automatic sunscreens have also been fitted
- Built in 1882, and completely renovated in 1965
- New foundations in 1965
- The front of the building was painted in 2024
- Energy Label B
- Transfer by agreement.
This information has been compiled with the greatest possible care. However, we accept no liability for any inaccuracies or deficiencies in that information or for any consequences arising therefrom. It is the duty of the purchaser to investigate all matters of importance to him or her. With regard to this property, we act solely in an advisory capacity as the estate agents of the vendor. We advise you to engage the services of an NVM estate agent to assist you with the purchasing process. If you have any specific wishes regarding the property, you are advised to notify your purchasing estate agent as soon as possible and to conduct any investigations yourself, or to arrange to have them conducted. If you do not engage the services of a qualified representative, you are deemed by law to have a sufficient understanding and awareness of everything that is or could be of importance to you. NVM terms and conditions apply.
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