Living on the top floor, with a west-facing roof terrace of almost 40 m², plenty of natural light and no neighbours above you. Welcome to Burgemeester Cramergracht 178. This charming one-bedroom apartment comes with perpetual ground rent already paid off and offers a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Open the sliding doors and the living room instantly feels even more spacious. The sun reaches the terrace from the afternoon onwards, and on fine days you can stay outside until well into the evening.
All this in a quiet, green part of Amsterdam West, close to Sloterplas lake and Sloterpark, with the city centre easily accessible by bicycle or public transport. I would be delighted to show you around.
The apartment
The well-maintained communal entrance provides access by lift or stairs to the seventh and top floor. This immediately offers a major advantage: there are no upstairs neighbours. You live high above street level, with plenty of peace and privacy.
You enter the apartment through the hallway. Immediately to your left is the spacious bathroom, practically arranged with a walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet. The washing machine and dryer are neatly concealed in a cupboard, which also provides additional storage space.
The bedroom is compact, but that is precisely what gives it such a cosy feel. The current owner describes it as being almost like a traditional box bed: snug and sheltered. It accommodates everything you need for a comfortable bedroom, and because there is a separate wardrobe in the living room, there is no need to fill the space with large cupboards.
From the hallway, you continue into the living room, where it immediately becomes clear why this apartment is such a pleasant place to live. The room has a wide layout and receives plenty of daylight. The large glass sliding doors create a direct connection with the terrace and the greenery outside, making the apartment feel more spacious than its floor area might suggest.
There is ample room for a comfortable seating area and dining table, with the open-plan kitchen fitting naturally into the space. The kitchen offers plenty of cupboard and worktop space and is equipped with a combination oven/microwave, four-zone ceramic hob and extractor hood.
And then there is the roof terrace
This is undoubtedly what makes the apartment stand out. At over 40 m², the outdoor space is almost as large as the interior. Its west-facing position means you can enjoy the sun here from the afternoon until the evening.
Both the kitchen and the living room’s large sliding doors provide direct access to the terrace, making it a genuine extension of your everyday living space. You can certainly have breakfast here, but this is especially the place for long afternoons in the sun, dinner with friends, drinks after work or simply relaxing outside with a book.
There is enough room for a large dining table, a lounge set and plenty of plants and pots, allowing you to create a truly inviting outdoor space.
The terrace also has its own storage shed, ideal for keeping items close at hand. Subject to the appropriate alterations and insulation, you could also explore whether it might be converted into an additional room, such as a home office.
Storage space is certainly not in short supply. In addition to the cupboards inside the apartment and the shed on the terrace, you also have a private storage unit on the ground floor. Perfect for bicycles and belongings you do not need every day.
The neighbourhood
You live here in peaceful, green surroundings, while the rest of Amsterdam remains surprisingly close. It is precisely this combination that makes the location so appealing.
Sloterplas lake and Sloterpark are nearby, providing plenty of opportunities for walking, running, exercising or simply spending an afternoon by the water. The apartment and terrace also overlook a wealth of greenery, so you never feel as though you are living amid the bustle of the city.
Around Sloterplas, you will find welcoming places such as Boes & Beis and Hotel Buiten, where you can enjoy coffee, lunch or a drink by the water. A local supermarket is within walking distance, while Plein 40-45 is also nearby, offering a wide selection of shops, supermarkets and, of course, its lively market.
The neighbourhood is vibrant and multicultural, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes and residents from a wide range of backgrounds. It is this diversity that gives the area its distinctive character.
When you want to head into the city, getting there is easy. Tram and metro stops are within walking distance, and the city centre is readily accessible by bicycle. At the end of the day, you return to your own peaceful place at the top of the building, with no upstairs neighbours and more than 40 m² of private outdoor space.
The owners’ association and ground lease
The owners’ association is professionally managed by De Huishouding and is active and financially healthy. A long-term maintenance plan is in place. The monthly contribution is €64.07.
The apartment is heated through a communal heating system. The monthly advance payment for heating costs is €81.72.
The perpetual ground rent has already been paid off in full, so there are no future ground-lease payments.
The highlights
- One-bedroom apartment of almost 42 m²
- Situated on the seventh and top floor
- Large roof terrace of almost 40 m²
- West-facing terrace with afternoon and evening sun
- Direct terrace access from both the living room and kitchen
- Plenty of natural light and a pleasant green outlook
- Private storage shed on the roof terrace
- Private storage unit on the ground floor
- Lift
- Close to Sloterplas lake and Sloterpark
- Good connections to the city by tram, metro and bicycle
- Perpetual ground rent paid off in full
- Owners’ association contribution of €64.07 per month
- Monthly advance payment for heating costs of just €81.72
- Transfer date by mutual agreement