Barentszstraat 257

Barentszstraat 257 – Amsterdam

This charming double upper house, spread over the third and fourth floors, is located in one of Amsterdam's most popular neighbourhoods. A wonderful place where you can live centrally and still enjoy peace and privacy.

Layout;
The entrance is on the second floor, from where a characteristic Amsterdam staircase leads to the third floor. Here you will find two spacious bedrooms, both with their own bathroom.
The bathroom at the rear is equipped with a shower, toilet, washbasin and connection for a washing machine. The second bathroom, centrally located in the house, has a shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.
On the fourth floor is the cosy living room with open kitchen. This floor is located in the roof of the building, which provides an impressive ridge height of no less than 4.26 metres and exposed rafters that give the whole extra character. The living room is located at the rear and offers direct access to the roof terrace.
The charming kitchen is located at the front of the house and is equipped with a beautiful gas stove with two ovens, a dishwasher and a fridge-freezer.

Surroundings;
This characteristic house is located in the pre-war Zeeheldenbuurt, an attractive and popular part of Amsterdam. This so-called ‘Zeeheldeneiland’ is located between the Westelijke Eilanden and the lively Spaarndammerbuurt and feels like a village within the city.
The historic surroundings with canals and warehouses are ideal for walks and are regularly used as film locations. Here you can live in peace and quiet, while all the amenities of the city centre are within easy reach. The lively Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk are within walking distance, as is the Jordaan. In the immediate vicinity, you will find various shops, cafés and restaurants such as Vooges aan 't IJ, MADS, BAK, Boon&Koot, Bickers aan de Werf and Tannay.
Via the Pontsteiger, you can reach Amsterdam-Noord and the creative NDSM area in just a few minutes. The Twiske recreation area is about a 15-minute bike ride away. Central Station is within walking distance and there are excellent public transport connections in the neighbourhood. By car, you can reach the A10 ring road within 10 minutes via the S101–S103.


Key Features
• Living area: 73 m²
• Volume: 192 m³
• Two bedrooms
• Energy label C
• Original construction year: 1880
• Monthly homeowners association (VvE) contribution: €180
• Freehold property (no leasehold)

This property is an excellent choice for expats seeking a characterful, well-located home in the heart of Amsterdam.