-- Unique opportunity to live in a DETACHED home in a CHARACTERISTIC BUILDING with a GARDEN in a quiet and inspiring LOCATION in Amsterdam Centrum borough, close to Utrechtsestraat, the green Frederiksplein and AMSTEL RIVER --
Built in approx. 1880, currently with a commercial space on the ground floor and a separate residential unit on the spacious 1st and 2nd floors.
The property has the potential to become an extraordinary 245 m² family home with a commanding living space on the ground floor of approx. 7.5 meters wide and with stunning 3.80 meter ceilings, from where future bifold doors will open to the adjacent southwest-facing nearly 80 sqm city garden, surrounded by greenery and gorgeous trees in the surrounding gardens. The two upstairs levels can accommodate 5 or 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, but can also be configured to include a home gym, or an artist studio with exquisite daylight entry on the second floor showcasing the exposed roof structure.
OPTION TO CHANGE ZONING/ DESIGNATED USE
The ground floor level spans approx. 92 m² and is currently designated for industrial/commercial use. The upper-level unit on the first and second floors is designated for residential use.
In principle, the municipality is willing to grant planning permission to incorporate the commercial space into the residential unit, to install windows in the large doors in the front facade and to install a large glass facade in the West facade on the ground floor level.
LOCATION
Achter Oosteinde is a picturesque street, exclusively hosting local traffic between Frederiksplein, Nederlandse Bank and Amstel. A street lined mostly with characteristic, originally industrial properties, close to the wonderful shops, cafes and excellent restaurants on Utrechtsestraat and charming Amstelveld, as well as to the hustle and bustle of De Pijp.
An excellent location close to museums, Stopera and Hermitage, but also nearby several elementary and secondary schools. ASVO primary school is within walking distance from the house.
The property is easy to drive to from the A 2 and via the IJ tunnel by car. Weesperplein metro station and several tram lines are around the corner and 10 minutes' walking distance from Noord-Zuidlijn metro with outstanding service to Zuid-As and Schiphol.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Usable floor area 245m² with an adjacent approx. 5.75 x 13.50 meter southwest-facing garden;
- Property volume approx. 825m³;
- Change of designated purpose and extra windows on the ground floor are possible; Preliminary conclusions regarding
planning permission from the Municipality of Amsterdam are available;
- Due to the fact that the seller did not personally reside in the property, the purchase agreement will include the
common non-owner-occupied-, asbestos-, and property age clauses;
- The interior and exterior of the building are in relatively basic condition, the property requires modernization;
- An independent structural report was made for the sale. According to this report, repairs to the amount of approx.
€ 71,000 incl. VAT are required to correct the condition of the shell of the property. This includes facade and masonry,
window frames, glazing, roofing, gutters and the chimney;
The buyer is free to hire his own surveyor to perform an inspection of the building;
- The buyer should also take into account costs for new technical systems, plumbing, potential structural changes and
finishes. The structural engineer recommends replacing the flooring on the ground-floor level with a lightweight
renovation floor;
- Floorplans for alternative layouts are available;
- The property will be unoccupied and empty upon transfer;
- The building is not a listed heritage property, but is situated in a protected cityscape;
- Freehold property;
- Documents, including the structural report, preliminary application for planning permission and the sales information
document Achter Oosteinde 14 are available from the real estate agent;
- Sale subject to seller's approval.
- Project notary: Mr. J.P. van Harseler, Schut van Os Notarissen;
- Closing date to be determined.
**This property is listed by an MVA Certified Expat Broker**
