Weteringschans 261 A, Amsterdam

**This property is listed by a certified expat broker.**

LOVELY APARTMENT WITH EXTRA HIGH CEILINGS (3.75M) LOCATED ON A UNIQUE, CHARACTERISTIC MONUMENTAL BUILDING WITH COMMON COURTYARD.

It concerns the former Evangelical Lutheran Orphanage “de Swaenenhof” built under the architecture of A.L. van Gendt, known from among others the Concertgebouw The building was completely renovated in 1998 and split into 13 apartments.
The Weteringschans is a historic street that extends from the Stadhouderskade near the Leidseplein to the Amstel, where the street becomes the Sarphatistraat. Moreover, Amsterdam's canal belt is adjacent.
The property is located on a very popular central location in the center with all amenities just a stone's throw away. In the vicinity you will find the cozy Utrechtsetraat, the Amstelveld, but also the Albert Cuyp market, Royal Theater Carré, the Museumplein and the Sarphatipark.

LOCATION
The house is very centrally located in the center of Amsterdam with all daily amenities within walking distance.
In the vicinity there are many nice and cozy restaurants and cafes, shops and many small boutiques in, among others, the Utrechtsestraat, Van Woustraat, Ceintuurbaan and the Ferdinand Bolstraat.
For art and culture you can visit Museumplein with, among others, the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh. There is also a wide choice for music and theater lovers in the immediate vicinity, including Carré, De La Mar Theater and the Concertgebouw.
For greenery and recreation you can visit the Sarphatipark, Vondelpark, Oosterpark, the Hortus Botanicus and the Amstel, where you can also enjoy various water sports.

ACCESSIBILITY
The apartment is easily accessible by public transport. Various tram lines (including 1, 7, 19 and 24) stop next door and Vijzelgracht metro station (North-South line) is less than a 5-minute walk away.
Moreover, you can cycle to Amsterdam Central Station in approximately 8 minutes. The A10 ring road can be reached within about a 15-minute drive.

LAYOUT
The apartment is located on the ground floor in a characteristic building and can be reached via the communal hall with a stately monumental marble staircase.

Entrance; hall with access to the spacious, bright living room with open kitchen. The house has an oak herringbone floor and has large windows and high ceilings (3.75 m), which provides an extra spatial experience.
The corner kitchen of Italian design (Arclinea) is of high quality and is equipped with all necessary built-in appliances. The modern bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower, sink with furniture, a wall-mounted toilet and a separate room for the washing machine. At the rear is the bedroom with fitted wardrobe.
From the hall you reach the mezzanine of approximately 11 m2 via a fixed wooden staircase. The height here is just under 1.5m, which is why it is not mentioned in the measurement report.

The storage room is located in the basement. There is also a communal courtyard which can be reached via the central hall. There is an oasis of peace here and you can enjoy the sun on a summer day.

SURFACE
Living area: 69.00 m²
Mezzanine: approx. 11 m²
External storage space: 4.00 m²

Volume: 313.88 m³
in accordance with NEN-2580

MAINTENANCE
Well-maintained apartment, located in a very neat complex. The house was completely renovated in 2012, including new electricity. The house has wooden frames with double glazing.
Heating and hot water via central heating boiler. The central heating boiler was renewed in 2022.

KADASTRALLY KNOWN
Municipality of Amsterdam
Section: I
Number: 10920
Index: A-5

The apartment right, which entitles you to the exclusive use of the house located on the ground floor with storage in the basement.

DESTINATION
Living

CONSTRUCTION YEAR
1870

VVE
Active Association of Owners Swaenenhof in Amsterdam. Chamber of Commerce number: 34392926, consisting of 13 members.
The monthly service costs are € 287,10. The administration is professionally managed by Velzel VvE Services.
Internal Regulations (HHR) and a multi-year maintenance plan (meerjarenonderhoudsplan/MJOP in Dutch) are available.

PROPERTY
The house is located on private land; no leasehold!

PARTICULARS
-Located on private land, no leasehold!;
-Neat apartment in a stately, characteristic building “Swaenenhof”;
-Living area 69 m² + approx. 11 m² mezzanine;
-Storage in the basement;
-Completely renovated in 2012, including electricity;
-Communal courtyard;
-Delivery immediately;
-Professional VvE manager, MJOP and HHR are present;
-Municipal monument;
-Nationally protected cityscape;
-Asbestos, old age and non-self-occupancy clauses apply.

DISCLAIMER
This information has been compiled by Keij & Stefels B.V. with the necessary care. However, no liability is accepted on our part for any incompleteness, inaccuracy or otherwise, or the consequences thereof.
All specified sizes and surfaces are indicative. The usable area has been calculated in accordance with the NEN2580 standard established by the industry. The surface may therefore deviate from comparable properties and/or old references. This is mainly due to this (new) calculation method. We do our utmost to calculate the correct surface area and support it as much as possible by placing floor plans with measurements. However, we would like to emphasize that no rights can be derived from any difference between the stated and the actual size.
The buyer has his own duty to investigate all matters that are important to him or her. The broker is the seller's advisor with regard to this property. We advise you to engage an expert (NVM) broker who guides you through the purchase process. If you have specific wishes regarding the property, we advise you to make these known to your purchasing agent in good time and to have this carried out independently. If you do not engage an expert representative, you consider yourself to be an expert enough by law to oversee all matters that are important. The NVM conditions apply.