Lootsstraat 18-21053 NX AmsterdamLootsbuurt

Charming one-bedroom apartment with a balcony and storage unit, located in a prime location in Amsterdam West. The apartment is within walking distance of Vondelpark. The nearby Jan Pieter Heijestraat, Kinkerstraat and Overtoom offer a wide variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. The centre of Amsterdam can be reached quickly, and public transport connections are excellent. LAYOUT Through the communal staircase you reach the apartment on the second floor. At the front of the property is the living room which provides access to a French balcony with an open view over the Lootsstraat. At the rear of the apartment is the bedroom, offering enough space for a double bed and (built-in) wardrobes. French doors provide access to the west-facing balcony overlooking the inner gardens. The bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet. Located at the rear is the kitchen, equipped with various built-in appliances including a four-burner gas hob, dishwasher and combi microwave/oven. The balcony can also be accessed from the kitchen. In the attic, there is an external storage unit with a connection for a washing machine. The entire apartment is finished with a wooden floor. AREA The Lootsbuurt was developed as part of the major urban expansion of Amsterdam at the end of the 19th century. Until then, the area lay outside the city limits and consisted mainly of open polder land with meadows, canals and small-scale horticulture. At that time, Amsterdam ended at the Singelgracht. Development of the neighbourhood accelerated after the adoption of the urban expansion plan by city engineer Jan Kalff in 1877. In the following decades, the area was transformed into a fully developed urban district characterised by straight streets, closed building blocks and elegant uniform façades typical of that era. Although located in the heart of the city, the neighbourhood has retained an intimate atmosphere. Its pre-war architecture, sheltered green courtyards and relatively quiet residential streets create a pleasant living environment that contrasts with the vibrancy of the surrounding areas. Its location between the Kinkerstraat and the Jacob van Lennepkade adds significantly to its appeal. Numerous cafés and restaurants are within walking distance, including De Foodhallen, Bar Kosta, Bon Burger, Nonna, Gitane and many more. Staring at Jacobs is also a popular nearby spot, ideal for breakfast or brunch. DETAILS • Living area approx. 39 m² (measured in accordance with NEN-2580 standard; measurement report available) • Situated on freehold land • Balcony at the rear and French balcony at the front • The owners’ association consists of 4 apartments. Maintenance is managed via Stichting De Nieuwe Loots, which is composed of multiple sub-associations covering properties on Lootsstraat 16–32 (even numbers), Jacob van Lennepstraat 326 and Borgerstraat 22 • Service charges: €169.56 per month • Long-term maintenance plan (MJOP) available • Delivery in consultation, short-term delivery possible • Buyer’s notary of choice within Amsterdam; purchase agreement based on the Ring Amsterdam model STREET NAME Lootsstraat in Amsterdam Oud-West is named after Cornelis Loots (1765–1834), a Dutch poet and writer from the Patriotic period. He was a member of the literary society *“Konst voedt het gemoed”* and was appreciated in his time for his patriotic and moralistic poetry. This non-binding sales information has been compiled with the greatest care by our office on the basis of the information provided to us by the seller. Therefore, we cannot provide any guarantees, nor can we in any way accept any liability for these data. We have had the NEN 2580 measurement report drawn up by an external party and therefore we cannot provide any guarantees or accept any liability for these data. We advise potential buyers to do their own research and to hire a professional agent, member of a branch organisation. First floor Entrance via the communal staircase on the second floor. At the front living room with a French balcony. The bathroom has a shower, sink and toilet. At the rear the bedroom with access to the balcony. The kitchen is equipped with all appliances and also has access to the balcony. In the attic is a storage room with the washing machine. A comfortable apartment in a good location!