Hembrugstraat 3-21013 WV AmsterdamSpaarndammerbuurt-Midden

BRIGHT APARTMENT WITH A FULL-WIDTH SUNNY BALCONY IN THE SPAARNDAMMERBUURT! On a quiet street in the much-loved Spaarndammerbuurt, this bright second-floor apartment comes with a full-width balcony facing southeast. The living room with open kitchen is at the back and opens onto the balcony through three sets of French doors. At the front is the bedroom, connected en suite to the living room and spacious enough for a home office as well. The building dates from the 1920s and the ground lease has already been converted to perpetual. Westerpark and the Spaarndammerstraat, with plenty of green space, culture (Het Ketelhuis, Comedy Train, De Krakeling, Westergas), sports and great places to eat and drink, are all around the corner. By bike or on foot you are in the Jordaan and the city centre in no time. HIGHLIGHTS Full-width balcony facing southeast: breakfast and lunch in the sun Three sets of French doors from the living room to the balcony, so indoors and outdoors flow together Generous bedroom at the front, en suite with the living room, with characterful double doors Ground lease (erfpacht) already converted to perpetual Small, active, self-managed homeowners' association (VvE) with a long-term maintenance plan Characterful 1920s building on a quiet street Westerpark, the Spaarndammerstraat and the Houthavens around the corner, with the Jordaan within easy walking or cycling distance. A wonderful place to live LIVING Step inside and you immediately see what this apartment is all about: light. The living room is at the back, where three large sets of French doors open onto the balcony and the sun reaches deep into the room. The warm-toned wooden floor gives the space instant character. On a summer's day you throw the doors wide open and the balcony simply becomes part of the living room. The layout is easy to furnish, so you can quickly make it entirely your own. COOKING The L-shaped kitchen is open to the living room, so you can cook while chatting with guests at the table and looking out over the balcony. There is a dishwasher, so cleaning up after dinner is quick and easy. The washing machine is neatly tucked away in the kitchen, with an extra worktop above it, giving you plenty of space to prepare food. SLEEPING AND BATHING The bedroom is at the front, en suite with the living room, and can be reached through two characterful double doors as well as from the hallway. The large window brings in lovely daylight. The room is spacious enough to fit a desk next to a double bed. Would you prefer an extra room? The space is large enough to create two bedrooms. The bathroom is compact and cleverly laid out, with a bathtub with shower, a washbasin, a designer radiator and the toilet. OUTDOOR LIVING The balcony runs the full width of the apartment and faces southeast, catching the sun from morning until early afternoon. There is plenty of room for a lounge chair or a garden bench with cushions. LOCATION The Spaarndammerbuurt is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-West: a village within the city, known for its Amsterdam School architecture, with Museum Het Schip as its best-known example. The Spaarndammerstraat is the beating heart of the area. Here you will find artisan bakeries, coffee bars, delis and neighbourhood restaurants, and it is easy to do your daily shopping. On summer evenings the terraces are full. For green space and relaxation, Westerpark is just a short walk away. You can stroll, go for a run or lie in the sun on the grass. Next to the park is the Westergasfabriek, with the arthouse cinema Het Ketelhuis, restaurants, cafés with large terraces, and markets, festivals and events all year round. If you want to go further, you can cycle or run from the park towards the Spaarnwoude recreation area. On the other side of the neighbourhood are the Houthavens, where you can eat and have drinks overlooking the IJ. There is also a small city beach where you can swim on warm days. The city centre is about ten minutes away by bike. Buses run to Amsterdam Central Station and Sloterdijk station, and by car you are quickly on the A10 ring road. LIVING AREA AND OUTDOOR SPACE Living area 46 sqm. Balcony 5 sqm. Measured in accordance with NEN-2580. HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION (VVE) The apartment is part of VvE Huize Hembrug (Hembrugstraat 3-5). It is a small, active, self-managed homeowners' association. The members meet several times a year and the VvE is a member of Vereniging Eigen Huis, the Dutch homeowners' organisation. The service charges are € 125 per month. There is a long-term maintenance plan (MJOP) with a budget. GROUND LEASE (ERFPACHT) The land is leased from the City of Amsterdam. The switch to a perpetual ground lease under the General Provisions 2016 (Algemene Bepalingen 2016) has been recorded by a notary. Until 15 October 2048 you continue to pay the current ground rent (canon) of € 440 per year, indexed every five years. From 16 October 2048 the perpetual ground rent applies, which at today's reference date amounts to € 761 per year. Good to know: the ground rent is tax-deductible in your Dutch income tax return as a cost of your owner-occupied home. What this means for you depends on your personal situation. Your mortgage or tax adviser will be happy to work out the numbers for you. TRANSFER Completion date to be agreed. DISCLAIMER This information has been compiled with due care. However, we accept no liability for any incompleteness, inaccuracies or the consequences thereof. All stated dimensions and surface areas are indicative. Buyers have their own duty to investigate all matters that are important to them. The NEN-2580 measuring instructions apply. For this property, our office acts as the seller's agent. We advise you to engage an NVM/MVA purchasing agent, who can support you with their expertise throughout the buying process. If you choose not to engage professional guidance, you are, under Dutch law, deemed sufficiently knowledgeable to oversee all relevant matters.