Ouddiemerlaan 701111 HK DiemenCentrum Oost

A VILLA WITHOUT COMPROMISE – BUILT IN THE 1970s, FOR LIFE TODAY . Long before Amsterdam laid its first cobblestones, Diemen had already emerged as a peatland settlement. Today, it's a peaceful neighbour on the edge of the capital. On one of the village’s oldest lanes, at number 70, stands a home that defies convention. A city villa from 1976 – designed with vision, built for the future, and still surprisingly relevant. The year is 1976. ABBA tops the charts, Vrij Nederland prints its first colour edition, and the Olympic Games in Montreal are broadcast largely in black and white. In the Netherlands, a new way of thinking about living emerges. Alternative housing, cooperatives, and spatial planning take centre stage. Design, architecture and daily life are being redefined – with bold questions and creative answers. It was in this climate that a bold home rose on Ouddiemerlaan. Not a standard terraced house, but a spacious city villa, conceived and built by an architect who merged two houses into one generous family home. Not for show or luxury, but out of conviction – a home to live in. That philosophy is tangible throughout: in the spatial layout, the carefully chosen materials, and the sense of rhythm, light and comfort. Everything is considered. Everything fits. Step inside and you're welcomed by the warm atmosphere of the seventies: cork walls, timber panelling, smoked glass and a sunken seating area by the open fireplace. Coloured Sphinx tiles, timber railway sleepers in the garden, and a double-height void reaching to the roof ridge – these elements remain true to their era, yet feel current. No polished replica, but honest materials and clever design that have stood the test of time. Nearly fifty years on, this home still feels like a well-composed song. What Dancing Queen was to Europe, this house is to Diemen: bold, cheerful, and unapologetically individual – ready to steal your heart all over again. A spacious, characterful home, with freedom and a nod to the ideals of the 1970s. INSIDE Upon entering, the home’s generous proportions are immediately apparent. The entrance is centrally located on the façade, with a driveway to the right leading to the integrated garage of approximately 17 m². The hallway includes a cloakroom, toilet, access to the garage, and a smoked-glass door to the living room – brown-tinted with a typical seventies pattern. Adjacent to the garage sits the utility and meter cupboard: unobtrusive yet practical. The spacious living room of around 30 m² is broad and composed of several visual zones. The open fireplace with its original sunken seating area forms the heart of the home, framed by exposed brick walls and a slatted timber ceiling. The colour palette is warm and earthy – from carpets to wall finishes. Large windows provide ample natural light and views of both front and rear gardens. Next to the living room is the dining area of approximately 17 m², which connects to the terrace through a sliding door. The open-plan kitchen (around 13 m²) extends toward the garden and features a breakfast bar with original seventies bar stools. Here, the seventies are no stylistic nod – they are still tangibly present. Textured plaster, exposed brickwork, original lighting, timber ceilings, and tiles in warm tones all contribute to the home’s authentic feel. Everything has been preserved with care – not out of nostalgia, but because it was well chosen to begin with. The kitchen has seen subtle updates over the years, evolving with attention, without losing its soul. The southeast-facing rear garden of approximately 100 m² is a seamless extension of the interior. It features two identical storage sheds, separated by a wall of glass bricks. The layout includes timber sleepers, washed gravel tiles, and two terraces: one large raised terrace adjacent to the house, and a smaller sun terrace near the sheds. UPSTAIRS The staircase is cleverly designed as a winter/summer stair: closed in winter to retain warmth downstairs, and open in summer, revealing a spectacular void. The landing on the first floor is spacious – around 40 m² – and more than just a passage. It offers full impact of the void, with sightlines reaching up to the 12-metre-high roof ridge and down to the stairs below. At the front are two large bedrooms. The master bedroom (17 m²) has a private bathroom in its original seventies style: a deep plunge bath, brown wall tiles, and fittings as they were intended in 1976. The bathroom is accessible from both the bedroom and the landing. The second bedroom (approx. 19 m²) is equally generous and provides access to a small front balcony. A separate toilet is also located on the landing. The large rear section of the landing – currently home to a ping-pong table – is flexible in use and can easily be transformed into one or more additional rooms. A rooftop terrace at the rear is accessed from this space. SECOND FLOOR A solid timber spiral staircase leads to the second floor. Here, too, space abounds. Two large bedrooms of approx. 19 m² each are complemented by a third, smaller bedroom of approx. 10 m². A second bathroom features a shower, double sink, and toilet, all in line with the home’s character. There’s a separate cupboard housing the central heating system and a walk-in storage closet. MATERIALS AND CONDITION This home is built with a love for material and detail. Original Sphinx tiles in rich tones, cork walls, smoked glass, oak, exposed brickwork, and timber ceilings with rhythm and texture. The finishes are largely original and have been carefully maintained. Not a polished showroom piece, but an authentic, lived-in home. The result is a property that hasn’t aged – it has matured, and it’s ready for the next generation. OUTSIDE The rear garden is private, sunny, and efficiently designed. Timber sleepers, gravel tiles, glass bricks, two terraces and two sheds make for a functional outdoor space with a distinctive signature. The front garden is well-kept, with mature plantings and views over the wide Ouddiemerlaan. The driveway accommodates one car, with potential to expand or add a charging station. DIEMEN AND THE LOCATION Diemen predates Amsterdam – once an independent village in the peatlands, now a quiet and green municipality with its own identity. Ouddiemerlaan is one of the village’s oldest streets, lined with a mix of heritage buildings and low-rise modern housing. Within walking distance is Diemerplein, offering shops, cafés, and daily amenities. IJburg is easily reached via a foot and cycle bridge, and Diemen Station and tram 19 are just a stone’s throw away – Amsterdam city centre is just 15 minutes away. By car, the A1 and A10 motorways provide fast access to Almere, Hilversum, and Utrecht. SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNICAL DETAILS The current energy label is C. A Verduurzamingslabel® (sustainability label) has been issued, outlining how the home can be gradually upgraded to label A. The plan focuses on measures that respect the home’s character while enhancing comfort and energy efficiency. STRUCTURAL SURVEY An independent structural survey is available, offering a clear and transparent picture of the home’s maintenance status and expected future works. Available for review upon request. 10 REASONS TO BUY THIS SEVENTIES CITY VILLA 1. A generous 305 m² of living space, spread over three floors 2. Original 1970s features: sunken seating area, smoked glass, Sphinx tiles, cork walls 3. Combination of two properties into one spacious villa – architect-designed for private use 4. Flexible layout, ideal for families, home offices or multi-generational living 5. Two bathrooms, three toilets, five bedrooms, a double-height void and a large balcony 6. Sunny southeast-facing rear garden of approx. 100 m², with two terraces and sheds 7. Integrated garage of 17 m² and a driveway for one car 8. Quiet, green setting on a historic lane, just minutes from Amsterdam 9. Equipped with Verduurzamingslabel® with step-by-step plan to energy label A 10. Recently surveyed – full technical report available IN SHORT A one-of-a-kind city villa with seventies soul: surprisingly spacious, full of character and ideally located just outside Amsterdam. Not a generic house, but a time capsule with comfort – built in an era when residential ideals were larger, freer and more expressive. This home still carries that spirit. Not grey brick new-build, but a home with a story. For those who choose atmosphere, materiality, and generous space. Perfect for a blended family, a couple craving room to grow, or a collector with an eye for style. And thanks to its smart layout, it’s also ideal for combining living and working – studio, practice, or home office? Absolutely. Here, rhythm, peace and space reign – with the city within easy reach. For character lovers and visionaries – this is one of those homes you won’t want to miss. Book a viewing, take your time, and let yourself be surprised by the richness in detail. Because some houses don’t just build walls – they build memories.