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Living on a green island, exclusive and energy-neutral

Read all there is to know about the inspiring islands on Amstelveen’s southern edge between the vast polder and dynamic town, great for living, playing and enjoying nature.

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“When you look into the distance in the direction of the polder, watching the setting sun, the sky sometimes takes on a powerful red-pink glow. The wind slowly drops and adds a last playful moment by gently ruffling the reed panicles at the edge of your garden. One more look across the calm water; it’s time to contently conclude the day...”

Living on a green island, exclusive and energy-neutral

Read all there is to know about the inspiring islands on Amstelveen’s southern edge between the vast polder and dynamic town, great for living, playing and enjoying nature.

Eilands’ Eigen Amstelveen

Photos: AMSTERDAM / enjoying the bustling city life STADSHART AMSTELVEEN / exploring the inviting town centre and covered shopping

AMSTERDAM

Only 15 minutes by car to the Zuidas (Financial Mile) and approx. 30 minutes to Amsterdam’s city centre via the S109.

UTRECHT

Only 45 minutes to Utrecht’s city centre via the A2. About an hour when using public transport.

AALSMEER

Only 10 minutes by car via the N521, N201 and N196. A mere half hour by bicycle or bus.

ZIGGODOME & RAI AMSTERDAM ziggodome.nl & rai.nl

THEATRE AND CINEMA AMSTELVEEN schouwburgamstelveen. nl

CULTURE CENTRE DE GRIFFIOEN AMSTELVEEN griffioen.vu.nl

POPPODIUM P60 AMSTELVEEN p60.nl

EDUCATION

22 primary schools, 4 secondary education schools, 1 international school AMSTELLAND HOSPITAL ziekenhuisamstelland.nl

Amstelveen / centrally situated

The town of Amstelveen is easy to reach with excellent connections to Amsterdam and Utrecht. A short bike ride will take you to the polder in no time at all.

That Amstelveen is centrally situated is known by many. Its excellent accessibility via public transport as well as by car and the outstanding connections to Amsterdam and Utrecht, make Amstelveen a very appealing location for many inhabitants.

At the same time, Amstelveen is a great cycling town. Many inhabitants use their bicycles for shopping and commuting, and to explore the surrounding countryside over the weekend. Amstelveen lies at the centre of many lovely bicycle routes that take you through the polder or along country houses and Amstel river views.

For many years Amstelveen has been one of the safest large municipalities of the Netherlands.

All the amenities one could desire The beautiful town with its more than 90,000 inhabitants has all the desirable amenities. All within walking or cycling distance. The very appealing Stadshart, which has twice been declared the “best shopping centre in the Netherlands”, is a great place for some “retail therapy”. There are also several centres in the various neighbourhoods ideal for your daily groceries. It only takes a bicycle ride of less than five minutes to get from Eilands’ Eigen to the Westwijk shopping centre. In the Stadshart, the Oude Dorp district and along the spectacular river Amstel you can indulge in the best culinary experiences in one of the many (160!) restaurants. There is even a great Two-star Michelin restaurant at recreational lake De Poel. Amstelveen also has a lot to offer for an evening out.

The Schouwburg Amstelveen theatre, Culture Centre Griffioen, the Puppet Theatre and Poppodium P60 offer an extensive performing arts programme for both young and old.

Ideal for families

Amstelveen is the perfect place to live for families with children. There are more than enough schools to choose from. Amstelveen has more than 20 primary schools including a public-funded international school. There is a language school for newcomers from various countries where children can follow a 1-year intensive language study before moving on to regular education. There is also a school for those with special needs. Amstelveen boasts four secondary education schools and, in addition, about five private schools.

All desirable amenities are within walking and/or cycling distance in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen also provides a large and varied range of sports opportunities with about 80 sports associations. Football, hockey, tennis and even padel; today’s trendy racket sport. No matter your sport, you stand a good chance of finding it in Amstelveen. Finally, it’s always good to know that, according to statistics, Amstelveen has been one of the safest large municipalities of the Netherlands for a good many years. In other words, a great place to live.

Finally, it’s always good to know that, according to statistics, Amstelveen has been one of the safest large municipalities of the Netherlands for a good many years. In other words, a great place to live.

Eilands’ Eigen / Space and views

Eilands’ Eigen is situated on the border between the dynamic city and the Dutch polder. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views for as far as the eye can see.

Eilands’ Eigen is spread across five islands in the new district De Scheg; the latest large new-build district of Amstelveen. A place surrounded by lots of greenery and water with a beautiful green zone in the south. Eilands’ Eigen is a wonderful place to live.

Living on an island

Eilands’ Eigen is designed to accommodate 172 beautiful houses and apartments in total that distinguish themselves from others due to the high-quality finish and Amstelveen look. The housing offer consists of a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses and apartments. The dwellings are spread across three residential islands, each of which with its own atmosphere and style of architecture.

The space in Eilands’ Eigen is distributed in such a way that the closely positioned buildings of the existing Amstelveen slowly make way for the more outspread and beautiful and peaceful arable land. There is a great view across the vast polder from various points. At certain times you could spot game. You may even be able to do that from your own private garden or sunoriented (balcony) terrace. What a way to spend time!

Local traffic only

A new district with local traffic only, that is what Eilands’ Eigen has to offer you. Here, the motorist is only a guest. The layout of the public space takes children playing outside into account and is low-traffic, with speed bumps and narrow (sometimes dead-end) streets. You could compare the district to a large residential area.

Meeting places

There are various meeting places planned on the three residential islands in Eilands’ Eigen. Places where you are most likely to meet your neighbours are the green areas, the play areas and the neighbourhood courts. Apart from making everything more convivial it will also contribute greatly to a good community feeling.

Gardens

Eilands’ Eigen is the latest large new-build district of Amstelveen

The houses in Eilands’ Eigen will be beautiful and spacious, but how about the private gardens and terraces? These are very spacious as well. During construction you can already start laying out your private garden. Once the house is ready to be delivered, the garden will be ready too. How’s that for fully unburdening you! As soon as you move in, you will be able to enjoy that grand view from your comfortable garden chair. On the slopes of all the back gardens that border the water you can have duckboards placed at various spots. A great place to enjoy a drink on the waterside. Can you picture it already?

Photos: GREEN LIVING / the garden as an extension of your house

VAST POLDER / peace and space in the old polders alongside the river Amstel

Aerial photo: Koen Boelrijk

QUIET / RELAXATION & RECREATION

VINKEVEENSE

PLASSEN (LAKES OF VINKEVEEN) Recreatiemiddenneder land.nl

AMSTERDAMSE BOS (FOREST) amsterdamsebos.nl bostheater.nl

SCHINKELBOS (FOREST)

Varied landscape and important ecological connection route.

BLOESEMPARK (BLOSSOM PARK)

This parks draws in many national and international visitors during the flowe ring season of the Japa nese flowering cherry.

ABCOUDE Cycling, walking or sailing along the monument route.

RONDEHOEP

Meandering through one of the beautiful peat pol ders of the Randstad.

DE POEL

Amstelveen’s own beach. poelsup.nl

OUDERKERK AAN

DE AMSTEL

Historic centre of the Am stelland area with many culinary hotspots.

GOLF

Golf centre

Golf Association: klmgolfvereniging.nl

Golf

FOOTBALL

Football

Heemraad: amstelveenheemraad.nl

Football

TENNIS,

FITNESS, BOWLING

LEGMEER RIDING

SPORTS SCHOOL

HOCKEY CLUB

MEERKAMP

EILANDS’ EIGEN BIOTOPE

The flora and fauna island where nature can run its course and where people are forbidden to go. For Eilands’ Eigen, nature and sustainability are paramount.

Where would you possibly find that? Being able to live on an island? Eilands’ Eigen consists of five unique islands in total, three inhabited and two uninhabited. All the islands are surrounded by water and provided with plenty of greenery. The sustainable and energy-neutral houses are spread over three residential islands that can only be accessed via a bridge or culverts.

Uninhabited islands

In addition, the district features two stunningly beautiful natural uninhabited islands. The largest of the two will be all about nature and playing. Eilands’ Eigen play forest has been designed by a landscape architect. It is the best place ever for children to romp and play to their heart’s content.

Five exclusive islands

EILANDS’ EIGEN PLAY FOREST

The play paradise for children; a large uninhabited island in a woody area.

Residential islands

Eilands’ Eigen

Very special and totally unique nature, play and residential islands.

Photos:

QUALITY OF LIFE / the surrounding greenery and wetland add great appeal to the district

WOODY UNINHABITED ISLAND / a play paradise for children

EILANDS’ EIGEN SUSTAINABLE DWELLINGS

Energy-neutral dwellings that meet the latest BENG requirements with energy-saving facilities.

Housing on the largest residential island on the west side of Eilands’ Eigen is the most varied. This will become the location of detached, semi-terraced, semi-detached and terraced dwellings as well as apartments. The medium-sized and smallest residential islands are reserved for detached houses only, with spacious waterside gardens. The eastern residential island is for apartments and terraced houses.

A separate outdoor area where children can romp and play to their heart’s content.

The fifth island will be all about flora and fauna. Completely surrounded by water and without any bridges. Not accessible to people. With the assistance of, among others, a microbiologist, the landscape architect designed the layout of this beautiful island. Truly a place where nature can run its course. Wouldn’t it be great if, in spring, meadow birds would come here looking for a safe place to brood? And that it would become the Valhalla for all kinds of insects due to the diversity in plant varieties?

Garden villa XL Villa ModernVilla 225 Town house XL

Semi-terraced

From approx. 200 m 2 living space

It’s the details that determine the look: stonework columns and extraordinary window layout. This Garden villa XL meets all the requirements to ensure maximum living pleasure. Very light with lots of space. This villa has a living surface from approx. 200 m2. The spacious living room with open kitchen extends a cordial invitation to greatly experiment with the placement of your furniture. The first floor features three bedrooms and a bathroom with the added bonus of a second separate toilet. Now what would be your plan for the second floor? A layout with two bedrooms, walk-in wardrobes and a connected bathroom per bedroom comes to mind. Of course, a deluxe Garden villa XL with these characteristics requires a very spacious garden with a length of up to approx. 30 metres. The driveway has ample space for two cars.

Characteristics Garden villa XL

• From approx. 200 m2 living space

• Lot dimensions of 220 m2 up to no less than 800 m2!

• A broad watercourse connected to the villa’s back garden

• Including an attached storeroom

• Large living room with kitchen

• Three bedrooms on the first floor

• Two private parking spaces for cars

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

• Floor heating and cooling on every floor

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• A wide front garden and a long back garden with plenty of privacy

• South-facing garden

• View of the polder landscape from the garden

• Various space-enlarging upgrades possible

Detached e6600 XL

Approx. 224 m 2 living space

Highly detailed detached houses that vary in style; a great way of turning Villa 225 into a lovely home with lots of privacy. You can see and access the garden from all sides of the house.

A great way to enjoy outdoor life throughout the year. The villa offers four bedrooms on the first floor, with an adjoining bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The attic consists of an area of approx. 40 m2 of which the layout can be freely determined. It is a good place to easily create one or two bedrooms, a hobby area or office. Do you need more ground floor space? Opt for a 2.4 metre extension to the house. It will make the living area incredibly big!

The villas also have a large attached storeroom or, in some cases, a completely detached stone storeroom in the garden, the perfect place for all the bicycles and tools. The private property also provides sufficient space for parking two cars.

Characteristics Villa 225

• Highly detailed villa that varies in style with approx. 225 m2 living space

• Lot dimensions of 430 m2 up to no less than 650 m2!

• Very large living room and generously-spaced kitchen

• Four large bedrooms, spacious bathroom with bath and separate second toilet on the first floor

• Main bedroom with walk-in closet

• Free to arrange attic and technical area

• Floor heating and cooling on every floor

• Two private parking spaces for cars

• Including an attached storeroom

• South-facing back garden

• Broad front, side and back gardens

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• With plenty of options to expand

Detached e6600 XL MD

Approx. 224 m 2 living space

Semi-detached F730

Approx. 178 m 2 living space

The modern lines and large windows turn Villa Modern into a delightful house with lots of privacy. You can see and access the garden from all sides of the house. A great way to enjoy outdoor life throughout the year. The first floor of the villa features four bedrooms, with an adjoining bathroom with bath and walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The attic consists of an area of approx. 40 m2 of which the layout can be freely determined. An ideal place to easily create one or two extra bedrooms, a hobby area or office. Do you need more ground floor space? Opt for a 2.4 metre extension to the house. It will make the living area incredibly big! The villa also comes with a large attached storeroom; the perfect place for all the bicycles and tools. The private property also provides sufficient space for parking two cars.

Characteristics Villa Modern

• Modern and highly detailed villa with approx. 225 m2 living space

• Lot dimensions of 400 m2 up to no less than 775 m2!

• Very large living room and generously-spaced kitchen

• Four large bedrooms, spacious bathroom with bath and separate second toilet on the first floor

• Main bedroom with walk-in closet

• Free to arrange attic with technical area

• Floor heating and cooling on every floor

• Two private parking spaces for cars

• Including an attached storeroom

• South-facing back garden

• Broad front, side and back gardens

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• With plenty of options to expand

These semi-detached houses have a width of 7.30 metres and a length of 10.76 metres. In other words, a barn of a house. A spacious house such as this obviously requires a lovely garden at the front and back which explains why these dwellings are built on very spacious lots. The floor intended for living is big and open and offers more than enough space for a living room and gorgeous kitchen! Do you need more space? Opt for a 2.4 metre extension to the back of the house. There is also plenty of space on the first floor, which features four bedrooms, a big beautifully finished family bathroom and a separate toilet area. The second floor boasts a beautiful open space of which the layout and finish can be freely determined. Don’t worry, all the floors in the house are fitted with floor heating and cooling. This house has both a wide front garden and a long back garden with a spacious attached storeroom. This private property has space for two cars.

Characteristics Town house XL

• Approx. 178 m2 living space

• Lot dimensions of 250 m2 up to no less than 320 m2!

• A barn of a house with a width of 7.30 metres

• Generously-sized living room with kitchen

• Four bedrooms as standard

• Long gardens with a lot of privacy

• West-facing garden

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• Various space-enlarging upgrades possible

• A free to arrange generously-sized attic, where one can easily create two rooms

• Floor heating and cooling on every floor

• Two private parking spaces for cars

• Including an attached storeroom

• Wide front and back gardens

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

Town house 150 Garden house 133

Semi-detached CD6000 - from approx. 143-149 m 2 living space

Semi-detached B6000 - from approx. 143 m 2 living space

Terraced house 5.40 m 133 m 2 living space

Garden house 125

Terraced house 5.10 m

125 m 2 living space

Each of the semi-detached houses has a wide and long back garden

Living in a quiet neighbourhood with a driveway and attached storeroom and space for no less than two cars. Each of the semi-detached, Town house 150, houses offers living space of approx. 143 m2. It’s all you need to never lack for space.

On the ground floor you can enjoy a spacious, bright living room with open kitchen and access to the wide, approx. 10 to 13 metre long back garden. Do you need more space? You could, for example, extend the ground floor at the back or add a spacious storeroom to the living area for the purpose of creating a separate dining or play area. The first floor features four bedrooms as standard and a deluxe bathroom including sanitary facilities and tiling. Each floor feels highly comfortable because of the built-in floor heating and cooling.

Characteristics Town house 150

• From approx. 143 m2 living space

• Including an attached storeroom

• Generously-sized living room with kitchen

• Four bedrooms and bathroom with second toilet and bath on the first floor

• Large open attic with technical area and the possibility to create extra rooms

• Two private parking spaces for cars

• West- and east-facing garden

• Wide front and back gardens

• Various space-enlarging upgrades possible

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• All floors in the house are fitted with floor heating and cooling

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

Garden house 133 is a lovely single-family dwelling with a width of 5.40 metres and a length of 10.76 metres. The open stairway in the living room provides lots of extra space to play with sitting areas and kids’ corners. If you need a lot of storage space, an under stair cupboard would be a great solution. The first floor offers space for three bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with toilet. The layout of the second floor is totally up to you and there is sufficient space for two extra rooms.

Type Garden House 133 offers a living space of approx. 133 m2

The dwellings are each in a stunning location and have deep back gardens of 9 to 11 metres. Moreover, they look out on the largest central park of the district!

Characteristics Garden house 133

• Approx. 133 m2 living space

• Park-side living

• North-, east- or west-facing garden

• Various space-enlarging upgrades possible

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• Possibility for close-to-the-house parking

• All floors in the house are fitted with floor heating and cooling

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

Garden house 125 is a delightful single-family dwelling with a width of 5.10 metres and a depth of 10.76 metres. The open stairway in the living room provides lots of extra space to play with sitting areas and kids’ corners. If you need a lot of storage space, an under stair cupboard would be a great solution. The first floor offers space for three bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with toilet. The layout of the second floor is totally up to you. You could, for instance, create two extra rooms. Type Garden House 125 offers a living space of approx. 125 m2

The dwellings are each in a stunning location and have approx. 11 metre long back gardens.

Characteristics Garden house 125

• Approx. 125 m2 living space

• The front garden almost touches the water!

• Northeast-facing garden

• Various space-enlarging upgrades possible

• Including sanitary facilities and tiling

• Possibility for close-to-the-house parking

• All floors in the house are fitted with floor heating and cooling

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

Villa apartments Park apartmentsTerrace apartments

Block A1/A2

Approx. 129 m 2 living space

Block B

Approx. 64 m 2 to 129 m 2 living space

Block C/D

Approx. 64 m 2 living space

The Villa apartments have three spacious bedrooms, a generously-sized living area with open kitchen and a deluxe bathroom with separate toilet. All this spread over a living space of approx. 129 m2. In addition, the balconies situated on the front are fully south-oriented with a glorious view of the surrounding area. A balcony perfectly suited to bring that outdoor feeling inside. Furthermore, the apartment is very light thanks to the large windows. Do you prefer a different layout of the apartment? Not a problem, discuss the options with the sales team.

Characteristics Villa apartments

• Living space of approx. 129 m2

• Three spacious (bed)rooms

• Huge sun-oriented balcony

• A complete bathroom and separate toilet area

• Floor heating in all the rooms – with the exception of the technical area/storeroom

• Spacious storeroom

• View of the polder landscape

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more.

From your living room you have a view of your residential island’s green area, but also the play island, biotope island and the polder landscape. A calming view that you will never tire of. These spacious apartments measure approx. 64 m2 Their layout is incredibly efficient. The maximum outdoor space feels like an extension to the living room! The apartments have two south-facing bedrooms with their own balconies. Do you prefer a different layout of the apartment? Not a problem, discuss the options with the realtor! The apartments on higher floors are far more spacious, even up to 129 m2 with four bedrooms and a huge living area of more than 50 m2.

Characteristics Terrace apartments

• Living space of approx. 64 m2 or 129 m2

• Two or four spacious bedrooms

• Huge sun-oriented balcony of 14 m2

• A complete bathroom and separate toilet area

• Floor heating in all the rooms – with the exception of the technical area/storeroom

• Spacious storeroom

• View of the polder landscape

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

From your living room you have a view of your residential island’s green area, but also the play island, biotope island and the polder landscape. A calming view that you will never tire of. These spacious apartments measure approx. 64 m2! Their layout is incredibly efficient. The living space give you a glorious view of the surrounding area. The apartments have two south-, west-, or east-facing bedrooms with their own balconies. Do you prefer a different layout of the apartment? Not a problem, discuss the options with the sales team!

Characteristics Park apartments

• Living space of approx. 64 m2

• Two bedrooms

• Huge green-oriented balcony of 14 m2

• A complete bathroom and separate toilet area

• Floor heating in all the rooms – with the exception of the technical area/storeroom

• Spacious storeroom

• View of the polder landscape

• Sustainable and meets the latest requirements due to the use of solar panels, a heat pump and much, much more

From your living room you have a view of your residential island’s green area as well as the polder landscape

Atelier Dutch is an agency where both architects and urban developers design areas, districts and buildings. Feasibility and malleability come together here in an attractive whole with the wildest of nutty thoughts leading to the loveliest designs. The same applies to Eilands’ Eigen.

INTERVIEW

Eva: ‘Hi Rob, you’ve been working on the urban development plan of Eilands’ Eigen. It’s quite a special plan involving various islands. How did the idea of various islands come into being?’

Rob: ‘Eilands’ Eigen is situated at a very special location alongside the open landscape. For this reason, the choice was made to set up part of the landscape to accommodate nature and games for children from the neighbourhood. This adds value to this new residential area.’

A special location bordering the open landscape

Eva Green, our reporter, visits our collaboration partners on a regular basis to shower them with questions. This time she paid a visit to Rob van der Velden, Urban Developer at Atelier Dutch in Almere, to ask him everything there is to know about the setup of Eilands’ Eigen.

Eva: ‘The islands are so different from each other. Can you tell us more about that?’

Rob: ‘Certainly. The area will include several islands. A number of bigger islands for residential purposes. The biggest island will present a combination of ground-floor housing, terraced, semi-detached and detached houses and apartments to add to the mix. The small island at the top will also feature apartments in a special setup. The central island is the most special little island where houses will be built with their gardens directly bordering the water.’

It will be a combination of ground-floor housing, terraced, semi-detached and detached houses and rather special apartments.

Eva: ‘Can those whose gardens border the water moor their boats there?’

Rob: ‘Yes, they can. The water system is set up in such a way that everything is connected, making it possible to really make use of the water as well.’

Eva: ‘What can you tell us about the non-inhabited islands of Eilands’ Eigen?’

Rob: ‘We will establish two totally green islands. The biggest island will be accessible via a small bridge. It will feature areas for playing and for meeting up with each other. The smallest island will not be accessible. This allows nature to run its course resulting in spontaneous natural developments.’

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ATELIER DUTCH

Rob van der Velden Urban Developer

Rob van der Velden

INTERVIEW

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Eva: ‘So it’s not at all possible to get there?’

Rob: ‘You may be able to do that using a boat, but the idea is to prevent people from getting there for the purpose of stimulating nature inclusivity and biodiversity.’

Eva: ‘Wow. So what you’re basically doing is presenting nature with a gift?’

Rob: ‘Yes.’

Eva: ‘When you started working on this plan, what was it that inspired you?’

Rob: ‘It’s all about the surrounding context, the landscape and adjoining neighbourhood. So, when you look at the area, you can see that the structure of the district was based on that of the adjoining district which, in a way, connects the new area to the existing area. The lines of the landscape were based on the Legmeerpolder, the open landscape south of the plan. By bringing those two together, the manner in which the houses in this area have found their exact right spot is actually quite obvious.’

The smallest island of the five will not be accessible. This allows nature to run its course.

Eva: ‘It is the expectation that there will be a lot of children in Eilands’ Eigen. How was this taken into account with regards to the water and traffic?’

Rob: ‘Where traffic is concerned, this is an area with only local traffic. This means that we designed the district in such a way that the car has become a “guest”. They won’t be able to drive fast through the district, making it safe for any children playing outside as well. In respect of the water, there is obviously the risk of children coming into contact with it, which makes it important for each and everyone to prevent that from

happening, and that, if it does happen, there are measures in place to help them get out as fast and as easily as possible. So, no steep banks, but rather sloping banks that will allow us to add a lot of greenery and nature in that way.’

Eva: ‘Well, Rob, we’ve all learned a lot about this plan and it really sounds as if Eilands’ Eigen will be a great asset to Amstelveen. Thank you very much.’ Rob: ‘You’re welcome.’

The biggest island will be accessible via a small bridge. It will feature areas for playing and for meeting up with each other.

Biggest island (left)

• Terraced houses

• Semi-detached houses

• Detached houses

• Apartments

Smallest island (centre)

• Beautifully located detached houses with gardens directly bordering the water Island close to the play island (right)

• Terraced houses

• Apartments

Living sustainably

No matter which house you buy in Eilands’ Eigen, sustainability is front and centre. There’s a reason why good insulation, ALL-Electric and solar panels are standard. Your energy-neutral house in Eilands’ Eigen is your home for the future. That we guarantee!

Future investments because of sustainability requirements?

Not if you buy a house in Eilands’ Eigen. Your total living costs will be substantially lower as the house comes with a complete arsenal of energy-saving measures.

The difference in costs compared to an existing house or a less energy-efficient newly built house will only increase in the future. Buying this house means that you can spend more money on the fun things in life.

Many people find it hard to understand the pricing of a newly built house. Compared to an existing house, a newly built house could have a substantially higher purchase price. At first

glance, this seems quite illogical. However, once you realise what all the newly built house is equipped with, and the many associated advantages, it starts making perfect sense. The specialists of VORM Sales & Finance are happy to show you!

Low energy loss

In many existing houses the energy consumption is much higher than necessary. The main causes being a loss of heat via doors, cracks and windows, poor ventilation and the use of warm water. In the houses of Eilands’ Eigen the energy loss is reduced by:

• A better building envelope, for example by means of proper insulation and HR++ glass.

• Recovering heat when ventilating.

• Using the most energy-efficient equipment, such as the A+++ heat pump.

• Solar cells.

Lower mortgage costs

The houses in Eilands’ Eigen are energy-neutral. Another thing that could be of great benefit in respect of a mortgage as it enables you to take out a Sustainability Mortgage. A good example of such a mortgage is the Klimaat Plus Hypotheek of Triodos, to be brokered via VORM Sales & Finance. The energy-neutrality of your home ensures a hefty discount on the mortgage interest. So, in addition to lower energy costs, you will also enjoy lower mortgage costs.

Furthermore, where these energy-neutral houses are concerned, you can add EUR 15,000 to your borrowing capacity. Energy-neutral and completely energy-neutral, that’s what the houses in Eilands’ Eigen are all about. All this mainly due to good insulation and the use of a heat pump and heatrecovery ventilation system.

Cooking without gas

Cooking on gas has become rather outdated. By now, everyone has crossed over to an induction cooker and there are many amongst us who generate energy themselves. Well, no gas comes into play in your house in Eilands’ Eigen.

Extra energy from the sun

The roof of your house in Eilands’ Eigen will be partially fitted with solar panels used to generate sustainable energy.

Easy to heat or cool

The individual ground source heat pump makes it possible to both heat and cool your house. Floor tubes, running through the entire property, not only heat the house, but also cool it. How great is that! The only exception being the bathroom, where cooling isn’t possible. There is an electric radiator instead, to add more heat to this space and increase the level of comfort.

Fresh air

The ventilation system in the house is an HR, heat-recovery, system. It introduces fresh air and disposes of used air. This installation operates partially on CO2.

THE SUSTAINABILITY MORTGAGE

The perfect house requires the perfect mortgage. As the Eilands’ Eigen project is built in a sustainable manner, you, as a buyer, are entitled to various mortgage advantages. This translates into substantially lower interest rates, a higher sum to borrow and better conditions in general. We refer to it as a Sustainability Mortgage. Our mortgage specialists are happy to explain the best way to benefit from all these advantages within your own (EIGEN) Sustainability Mortgage. After all, lower monthly costs are always welcome, right?

VORM Sales & Finance is our mortgage division. Those at VORM Sales & Finance assist our buyers in all things financial, day in, day out and 24/7. That is their only daily task. We call them “dedicated consultants”. The mortgage specialists of VORM Sales & Finance not only have the specific knowledge required for newly built houses, but also for our new housing projects. This makes for a pleasant, personal and highly professional mortgage process. We advise you to enter into talks with VORM Sales & Finance. The last thing we want is for

you to receive incomplete or incorrect information from the commercial mortgage world, thereby affecting your purchase experience in a negative manner.

A new-build mortgage really is a totally different kettle of fish, which is why you would want to confer with a specialist. It would obviously be wise, in collaboration with your VORM Sales & Finance mortgage specialist, to investigate your individual possibilities in an as early as possible stage. What housing requirements do you have, what options and extras are you looking for and what would be the resulting monthly costs?

This is important information and something that is good to have before starting the final purchase process. Make good use of all the VORM mortgage advantages that you, as a house buyer, can benefit from!

The advantages

1. Extra mortgage interest discount because you are buying an energy-neutral house.

2. Solutions for double monthly costs during construction.

3. Additional work (kitchen, bathroom, floors, etc.) can be financed completely.

4. Excellent bridging possibilities for buyers who already have an owner-occupied property.

5. The option of a higher mortgage because you are buying an energy-neutral house.

6. Even lower monthly costs? Under certain conditions, a part of the mortgage is interest-free.

Would you like to learn more about living sustainably in Eilands’ Eigen? Check out www.vorm.nl/eilandseigen for more information.

YOUR MORTAGE SPECIALISTS

FOR EILANDS’ EIGEN ARE:

Aletta Giethoorn: a.giethoorn@vorm.nl

Richard Stolwijk: r.stolwijk@vorm.nl

Marco Bijl: m.bijl@vorm.nl

Daniëlle Schuller: d.schuller@vorm.nl

Miriam Dallo: m.dallo@vorm.nl

General information

The houses in Eilands’ Eigen are ready for the future! Connected to individual heat and cold storage installations.

All the houses meet the latest environmental requirements and are energy-efficient.

For those familiar with this subject; it concerns the sustainable BENG standards. For you, it means significant savings regarding your monthly costs and the right to take out a special Sustainability Mortgage with appealing interest discounts via VORM Sales & Finance. However, in addition to sustainable and energy-neutral houses, matters such as water retention, biodiversity, heat stress and nature are also extensively taken into account throughout the entire district.

New-build comfort

Houses must of course be maintained, as is the case with so many other objects. However, the big advantage of newly built houses in a completely new residential area such as Eilands’ Eigen, is that EVERYTHING is completely new! There is no overdue maintenance, as is sometimes the case with existing houses, and the dwellings are built under the guarantee of the associated guarantee institute. Both the houses and the area are totally future-proof.

Floor cooling and heating

Not just a comfortable floor heating in winter, but also a highly welcome floor cooling in the warmer periods of the year. All houses are fitted with both floor heating and floor cooling. In other words, there are no radiators that could disrupt any layout preferences or obstruct the free outbound view from the various rooms. An added advantage here is that this also means more available square metres of living space.

WHY NEWLY BUILT HOUSES?

THE ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

When opting for a new house, the choice is to either go for an existing house or a newly built house. But why would you want to opt for newly built? Let’s sum up all the advantages for you.

After your own taste

You can arrange everything in advance, up to the very last bathroom tile. As soon as you receive the key, a large number of requirements could already be fulfilled.

More energy-efficient than existing houses

Newly built houses are built according to the latest energyefficiency standards. Which is not only to the benefit of the environment, but to your wallet as well. You are purchasing an energy-neutral newly built house. In addition to the most obvious advantage – a lower energy bill – that extra energyefficiency can also be of benefit to you in the form of an additional discount on your mortgage interest. The mortgage specialists of VORM Sales & Finance would simply love to tell you all about it.

A newly built house retains its value better than an existing house.

More mortgage possibilities

Matters such as additional work could be included in your mortgage and it would be possible to borrow more because a newly built house in Eilands’ Eigen is energy-neutral.

Starting together

You start a new-build housing project together with your neighbours. Together you follow the progress of construction and you already know your neighbours before you start living there.

Less maintenance

Maintenance costs are far from prominent in the first years because everything is new and built according to the latest criteria and technology.

Good investment

A newly built house retains its value better than an older, existing house as the next buyers can expect less maintenance and/or renovation costs, compared to an existing house.

Less savings required

As a newly built house is sold on the basis of the vendor paying the legal/transfer costs, the 2% transfer tax as well as notary costs regarding putting the house in your name will not be charged to you, the buyer.

Guarantee

The contractor of Eilands’ Eigen is affiliated with a guarantee institute. This guarantee institute safeguards all guarantee regulations.

VORM aims to SHAPE the future

Put a stamp on the Dutch landscape. That is what VORM does, and has done for over one hundred years. By creating environments where people feel at ease. To live and work. Together with other adventurers we like to give shape to ideas that are wanted by the market.

Our team consists of self-conscious go-getters with plenty of ambition and spunk; passionate specialists.

Actively looking for opportunities

Times are changing. In order to accurately respond to current issues we give creativity free reign, enabling VORM to continuously improve. We adapt our views based on new possibilities. Through newly built houses, redevelopment or transformation we come up with solutions for the living requirements of today and the needs of the future. We search for opportunities even more actively than before. And for other adventurers who would like to join us in giving shape to ideas that are wanted by the market.

Do what others are still thinking about

Our team consists of self-conscious go-getters with plenty of ambition and spunk. Just that bit different and always one step ahead of the rest. Passionate specialists oozing energy.

We have a great understanding of the entire development, construction and sales process. We connect to what moves the client. The more complex the plan, the more enthusiastic we get. By making use of each other’s expertise, we can do what others are still thinking about. Decisive and full of confidence.

Image: SLUISHUIS AMSTERDAM / One of the many projects VORM is very proud of! - i.c.w. BIG Architects (Bjarke Ingels)

©VORM Nothing from this brochure may be used by third parties without the written consent of VORM Holding BV located in Rotterdam. This document was compiled on the basis of provisional information. The ground plan merely gives an impression of the houses and surrounding area. No rights can be derived from the text and ground plan. June 2022

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