De Genestetstraat 4-31054 AX AmsterdamHelmersbuurt-Oost

Living in one of the most beautiful parts of Oud-West. This light-filled apartment of approximately 80 m² is spread over the third and fourth floors and features a spacious living room with a semi-open-plan kitchen and three full-sized bedrooms. The characterful property stands on freehold land. The apartment is situated in the popular Helmersbuurt neighbourhood, on the quiet, car-free section of De Genestetstraat, a side street off Bosboom Toussaintstraat. Here you can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, whilst Vondelpark, Leidseplein and the many restaurants, shops and cultural amenities of Oud-West are all within walking distance. Layout The entrance to the third-floor flat is accessed via the communal staircase. The spacious, L-shaped living room has large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The open-plan kitchen opens onto the living room and is fitted with a range of built-in appliances. Two bedrooms are situated at the front of this floor. The bathroom is also on this floor and features a walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet. An internal staircase leads from the living room to the fourth floor, where the third bedroom is located. The apartment features solid wood flooring in a herringbone pattern. The modern kitchen and bathroom were completely refurbished in 2022 and both have underfloor heating. The communal stairwell also houses an additional storage cupboard and the meter cupboard. Owners’ Association The Owners’ Association (VvE) for the building at Genestetstraat 4 in Amsterdam has 5 members. It is a small, active Owners’ Association with a long-term maintenance plan (MJOP). The administration is managed in-house. Service charges currently amount to €100.80 per month. Surroundings and accessibility The property is situated in the popular Helmersbuurt, a distinctive part of Amsterdam Oud-West with many 19th-century buildings, quiet residential streets and a varied selection of shops and restaurants. The car-free section of De Genestetstraat – also known as ‘het Geboortestraatje’ (the Birth Street) due to the presence of a maternity centre – has a green, open layout and is within walking distance of the city centre. Just round the corner is Bosboom Toussaintstraat, with a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants, including Toussaint, De Italiaan, Gertrude and Bosco. The Vondelpark, Leidseplein and De Hallen are also easily accessible on foot. The Museum Quarter, various theatres and cinemas are also a short distance away. This location thus offers a peaceful residential environment with all amenities and the vibrancy of the city centre within easy reach. Accessibility is excellent. Tram line 1 runs along the Overtoom, whilst tram lines 3 and 12 can be found on Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat. All parts of the city are also easily accessible by bike. The A10 ring road and other major roads are easily accessible. Highlights • Living area approx. 80 m² (survey report available) • 3 bedrooms • Large windows allowing plenty of light and sunshine • Hardwood window frames with double glazing • Energy rating: B • WOZ value: €820,000 (reference date: 1 January 2025) • Small, active owners’ association with 5 members • Service charges currently amount to €100.80 per month • The entire building was renovated in 2011, including foundation repairs • The flat was fitted with a new kitchen and bathroom in 2022 • Situated on a quit street • Close to the Vondelpark and Leidseplein • Situated on freehold land (i.e. no leasehold) The seller explains What has made the current residents so happy living here, and why have they decided to sell the flat? The seller explains. We’ve lived here for 8 years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is super. It’s a quiet, child-friendly neighbourhood right in the heart of Amsterdam, where you’re woken up by the birds singing in the morning. The car-free square right on our doorstep is a lovely meeting place for the neighbourhood and a spot where our little boy plays with other children every day, rides his bike or jumps under the sprinkler in the summer. We’re certainly going to miss our warm relationships with our neighbours. What makes this place so unique is the combination of tranquillity and vibrancy. You live on a charming, safe street, with the best cafés, lunch spots and restaurants just round the corner. And Vondelpark is just a 5-minute walk away. After 8 years, I still feel really happy when I cycle down our street. The house is wonderfully light, offers plenty of privacy and feels solid. You wake up to the morning sun, and in the afternoon the sunlight streams beautifully into the living room. With three bedrooms, it offers plenty of flexibility, from working from home to a growing family. This space makes it a home where we, as a family with two children, have been very happy living. Due to changes in work and commuting distances, we’re moving to the east of the country. We’re taking lots of fond memories with us!