Kanaalstraat 53-11054 XA AmsterdamCremerbuurt-Oost

Located in the unbeatable Helmersbuurt neighbourhood, this comfortable two-room apartment, which features a south-facing balcony, is ready for immediate occupation. This is exactly the property you’ve been waiting for! The apartment is on the first floor, and comes with a French balcony at the front and a lovely south-facing balcony at the rear. It is situated one of the nicest streets in Oud West - Kanaalstraat. Tucked away between Vondelpark and Jacob van Lennepkanaal, this area is characterised by plenty of greenery and waterways, both of which are highly sought after in Amsterdam! There is no shortage of local shops or restaurants, either; examples include De Toog, Gitane, and the numerous coffee lounges on virtually every corner of Jan Pieter Heijestraat! LAYOUT Shared street entrance, from which stairs lead up to the front door on the first floor. The living room is very bright, opening out onto the balcony at the rear. There is an open kitchen, equipped with a fridge and various built-in appliances such as a dishwasher, an oven, and a four-burner hob, and it also has a stainless steel recirculation hood. The bedroom is located at the front, has a French balcony, and a large separate walk-in wardrobe and storage area. The bathroom, which can be accessed from the bedroom, has grey tiles and a cast-in-place concrete floor, and comes with a shower, a sink and vanity unit, and underfloor heating. In the central part of the apartment is a floating toilet, located in a room adjacent to a space for housing a washing machine and dryer. Attractive oak-plank flooring has been fitted throughout the property, while all the wiring and pipes are concealed behind the smoothly plastered walls. The apartment has central heating, powered by an Intergas combi boiler, which also provides the hot water. There is underfloor heating in the bathroom and toilet room. The total floor surface area is 55m2, measured in accordance with the NEN 2580 standard. This does not include the balcony or the storage space in the attic. LOCATION This friendly and historic part of Amsterdam is a lively and thriving area. The apartment is just behind Overtoom, with its many shops, and just a short distance from Leidseplein, well known for its nightlife. For those in search of a more peaceful setting, there is a range of leisure options in nearby Vondelpark. Kanaalstraat is part of a neighbourhood that was originally built as the Dichtersbuurt or the Letterkundig kwartier (‘poets’ district’ or ‘literary quarter’), but is nowadays knows as the ‘Helmersbuurt’. It is a particularly popular part of the Amsterdam Oud West district, and is named after Dutch poet Jan Frederik Helmers and was part of one of the necessary urban expansion projects at the end of the 19th century. It replaced what was formerly regarded as a slum district, Sophiapark, located in the original Stadspolder and Godshuispolder. Construction of the Jacob van Lennepkanaal (canal) started in 1884. Most houses in this area date from around 1900. The area is well served by numerous bus and tram routes and has a direct link to the A10 Ring Road: this makes this centrally situated apartment easily accessible for everyone. OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION The owners’ association has four members, and is actively managed internally. The current service charges are €100 per month. There is a reserve fund for maintenance work and the owners’ association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. The staircase has recently been plastered, painted, and considerably smartened up. FREEHOLD The apartment is on freehold land. PARTICULARS - Freehold - Quiet street in the Helmersbuurt neighbourhood - Floor surface area of 55m2, measured in accordance with the NEN 2580 standard - South-facing balcony - Built in 1901 - One bedroom - Open kitchen - Separate storage space on the attic floor - Central heating combi boiler fitted in 2006 - Active owners’ association - Service charges of €100 per month - Wooden window frames with double glazing fitted throughout the apartment - Underfloor heating in the bathroom and toilet - Energy Label C - Transfer can be arranged at short notice - The deed of sale will include a general ‘age clause’ (whereby the purchaser confirms that he/she is aware of the age of the building, and accepts responsibility for any defects that occur in relation thereto) and a ‘non-residential clause’ (whereby the purchaser confirms that he/she is aware that the vendor has not recently lived in the property him/herself, and therefore may not have the first-hand knowledge of any defects that a resident may be expected to have).