Monumental Canal Apartment with Water Views in Amsterdam's Grachtengordel
Key Features
Description
This distinctive apartment is situated on the second floor of a nationally listed monument (Rijksmonument) dating back to 1740, located on the iconic Herengracht in the heart of Amsterdam's Grachtengordel. The property offers a living area of 80 square metres and combines the character and grandeur of a historic canal house with the comforts of a fully renovated building. The foundation of the entire building was renewed during a major renovation around 1997, ensuring structural reliability for years to come. The apartment is situated on own ground (eigen grond), meaning there is no ground lease applicable.
The building is accessed via a monumental exterior staircase leading to a impressive front door that has recently been fully restored. The communal entrance hall immediately makes an impression with its marble finishes, chandeliers, and carefully preserved authentic details that reflect the rich history of the property. From there, a staircase leads to the apartment on the second floor.
Upon entering the apartment, a spacious hallway provides access to all rooms. At the front of the property is the living room, which enjoys views over the Herengracht through three large windows. This allows abundant natural light to fill the space and offers an attractive outlook over the canal water and the characteristic facades on the opposite side. The middle window features opening panels, allowing for pleasant ventilation on warmer days. The living room provides ample space for both a generous seating area and a large dining table. Exposed beams in the ceiling serve as a subtle reminder of the building's historic past and add extra character and atmosphere to the room.
The open kitchen is arranged in a practical L-shaped layout and is equipped with a range of built-in appliances, including an oven, a four-burner gas hob, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and a freezer. The kitchen flows naturally into the living area, creating an open and sociable living environment suitable for both everyday living and entertaining guests.
At the quiet rear side of the apartment are two well-proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom has access to a compact balcony, offering a small outdoor space where one can enjoy the morning sun or a breath of fresh air. The second bedroom is similarly well-sized and could serve equally well as a guest room, home office, or study.
The bathroom is fully fitted with a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a washbasin. Adjacent to the bathroom is a separate toilet with a small hand basin. There is also a dedicated laundry room with connections for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as housing the central heating installation and mechanical ventilation unit.
Throughout most of the apartment lies a neat parquet floor that complements the character and appearance of the property. The entire atmosphere of the apartment is one where historical charm meets practical modern living.
In the basement of the building, the property includes a private, lockable, and dry storage space measuring approximately 4 square metres, providing useful additional storage for bicycles, seasonal items, or other belongings.
The property benefits from an excellent location on the Herengracht, centrally positioned in Amsterdam's historic centre. Around the corner, residents will find a varied selection of boutique shops, welcoming cafés, quality restaurants, and shops for daily groceries. The liveliness of the city centre is effortlessly combined here with the charm of the canals and the relative tranquility of waterside living. Iconic landmarks and popular areas such as Dam Square, Magna Plaza, the Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes), the Jordaan district, the Westerkerk, and Amsterdam Central Station are all within easy walking distance.
Accessibility is outstanding. Public transport is well organised with various tram and bus lines in the immediate vicinity. Different parts of the city can also be reached quickly by bicycle, and via the various arterial roads there is a good connection towards the A10 ring road and surrounding motorways.
The apartment forms part of the Owners' Association (Vereniging van Eigenaars) of the property Herengracht 94 in Amsterdam. The association consists of six apartments and the administration is managed internally by the residents. The monthly service charges amount to €190.66. A multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP) is in place, and a recent inspection report from Monumentenwacht (the monument watch organisation) is available. The woodwork and frames of the entire building were professionally painted in 2025, meaning that this significant maintenance item has recently been taken care of.
The central heating system consists of a Remeha Tzerra M39C CW5 gas-fired combination boiler installed in 2014, which is the property of the apartment owner. The energy label is not required for this property due to its status as a nationally listed monument. Wall insulation is present. Mechanical ventilation is installed in the property.
Notable features of this property include its status as a Rijksmonument from 1740, its location on own ground, the comprehensive renovation carried out around 1997 including a new foundation, the recently completed exterior painting work, the inclusion of a separate storage area, a compact balcony, two well-sized bedrooms, unobstructed views over the Herengracht, a neat parquet floor throughout, and an active and financially healthy Owners' Association. The property can be made available relatively quickly, with the handover date to be agreed upon. A NEN2580 measurement report is available confirming the 80 square metre living area. Parking in the area is managed through a combination of paid parking and permit-based arrangements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom
Bathtub
Listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom
Guest Toilet
Listing explicitly mentions 'een separaat toilet met fontein' (a separate toilet with sink)
Bidet
No mention of a bidet; the 'fontein' refers to a small wash basin next to the toilet, not a bidet
Double Shower
No mention of double shower; only one shower described
Shared Shower
This is a private apartment with its own bathroom facilities
Shared Toilet
The toilet is described as separate within the apartment, not shared with other units
His & Hers Sinks
Only one 'wastafel' (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom; no indication of double sinks
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
Listing explicitly mentions a compact balcony at the rear side, accessible from the main bedroom.
Rear Garden
This is a second-floor apartment in a canal house. No rear garden is mentioned.
Front Garden
No front garden mentioned; the building faces directly onto the Herengracht canal.
Side Garden
No side garden mentioned for this apartment.
Terrace
No terrace is mentioned in the listing, only a compact balcony.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area mentioned.
Fenced Yard
No fenced yard mentioned; this is an apartment.
Patio
No patio mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned.
Waterfront
The apartment is located on the Herengracht canal with direct views over the water. Location described as 'Aan water en in centrum'.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is flat; no mountain views possible.
Remarkable City View
The apartment has a three-window-wide view over the Herengracht canal with characteristic canal house facades across the water, in the heart of Amsterdam Centrum.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden view mentioned.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view; this is an inland canal-side property.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
The view is of the Herengracht canal and historic canal houses. While iconic Amsterdam scenery, it is not a specific landmark like a tower or monument in direct view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Only mechanical ventilation (mechanische ventilatie) is listed as a feature.
Central Heating
Explicitly listed: Remeha Tzerra M39C CW5 gas-fired combi boiler from 2014, property ownership.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
A parquet floor (parketvloer) is mentioned throughout the property. Parquet is typically hardwood.
Tiled Floors
No tiled floors mentioned. The listing specifically mentions parquet flooring throughout the apartment. Bathroom likely has tiles but not described.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate mentioned. Parquet flooring is explicitly mentioned throughout.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. Parquet flooring is specified throughout the property.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned. Only central heating with a CV boiler is listed.
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
No dedicated home office mentioned. There are 3 rooms total (2 bedrooms + living room).
Skylight
No skylights mentioned in this second-floor apartment in a 1740 monument building.
Exposed Beams
Explicitly mentioned: 'De in het zicht gebleven balken herinneren subtiel aan de rijke historie van het pand' (The exposed beams subtly recall the rich history of the building).
Bay Window
Three large windows at the front, but not described as bay windows. No bay window mentioned.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. This is an 80m² canal apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned. The property is a classic Dutch canal house monument.
Modern
The apartment has a modern renovated kitchen and bathroom, but the overall character is classic/monumental. Modern elements are secondary to the historic character.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. Exposed beams are present but in a historic monumental context, not industrial style.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features whatsoever. This is a traditional Dutch canal house apartment.
Classic
This is a Rijksmonument from 1740 with authentic details, marble finishes, chandeliers in the entrance, exposed beams, canal views, and a rich history including having been the Argentine consulate. Very classic.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
This is a Rijksmonument (national monument) dating from 1740, with preserved authentic details, marble finishes, chandeliers, and exposed beams. A quintessential historic Dutch canal house.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1740, not in the early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
The building dates from 1740 and is a designated national monument with historic character, not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
While the apartment was renovated around 1997, the building is a historic 18th-century monument with traditional character and authentic details preserved.
Newly Built
The building was originally constructed in 1740 and is a protected national monument.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'oven' is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'koelkast' (refrigerator) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'vriezer' (freezer) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes an 'L-opstelling' (L-shaped layout), which typically does not include a kitchen island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly stated: 'De open keuken' (The open kitchen) is mentioned in the listing.
Pantry
Not mentioned in the listing. There is a separate laundry room mentioned but no pantry.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: '4 pits gasfornuis' (4-burner gas stove) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Induction Stove
The listing specifically mentions a 'gasfornuis' (gas stove), indicating it is not induction.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'practical L-shape' with standard appliances. No specific designer brand or luxury kitchen features are highlighted. The building is a monument from 1740, renovated around 1997.
New Kitchen
The building was renovated around 1997, but there's no mention of when the kitchen was last updated. The listing does not describe it as new or recently renovated.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing mentions paid parking and parking permits available, but no private or dedicated parking spot for the apartment.
Storage Room
Listing explicitly mentions an own lockable dry storage room in the basement (souterrain) of approximately 4 m².
Garage
No mention of a garage anywhere in the listing. This is a canal house apartment in Amsterdam center.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage mentioned, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage mentioned at all in the listing.
Attic
No mention of an attic. Apartment is on the 2nd floor with 1 woonlaag (single living level).
Cellar
Listing mentions a souterrain (basement/cellar) where the storage room is located.
Covered Parking
No mention of covered parking. Only references to paid street parking and permits.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking facility.
Workshop
No workshop mentioned. Historical reference to ateliers in the building's past, but not a current feature of the apartment.
Shed
Listing categorizes storage as 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' (indoor shed/storage), referring to the basement storage room of 4 m². This is indoor, not a freestanding shed.
Free Street Parking
Listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), so free street parking is not available.
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the parking arrangement.
Rules
Owners Association
Listing explicitly mentions VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaars) with 6 apartments, monthly fees, maintenance plan, and reserve fund.
Leasehold
Listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' which means freehold/own ground, not leasehold.
Chamber of Commerce Registered
VvE checklist clearly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' indicating Chamber of Commerce registration.
Annual Meeting
VvE checklist states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' confirming annual meetings are held.
Owners Association Fees
VvE checklist states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 190,66 per maand)' confirming monthly fees of €190.66.
Reserve Fund
VvE checklist states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' confirming reserve fund exists.
Maintenance Plan
VvE checklist states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' and text mentions 'meerjaren onderhoudsplan (MJOP)' confirming maintenance plan exists.
Buildings Insurance
VvE checklist states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' confirming buildings insurance is present.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The text explicitly mentions reaching the apartment via a monumental outside staircase and a stairwell ('via het trappenhuis bereikt u de woning op de tweede verdieping'). There is no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The listing states that the front door gives access to a shared entrance ('geeft toegang tot een gezamenlijke entree') and the apartment is reached via a stairwell, meaning it does not have a private entrance at the building level.
Gated Community
The property is an apartment in a 17th-century canal house (Rijksmonument) in the center of Amsterdam, which is not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is on the second floor and is accessed via a monumental outside staircase and a stairwell ('monumentale buitentrap', 'via het trappenhuis'). It is not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly stated: 'aparte wasruimte met aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en droger' (separate laundry room with connections for washing machine and dryer).
Laundry Room
Explicitly mentioned: 'een aparte wasruimte met aansluitingen voor de wasmachine en droger' (a separate laundry room with connections for washing machine and dryer).
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. This is a 1740 national monument building renovated around 1997, making smart home features unlikely.
Ventilation System
Explicitly mentioned under features: 'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation), and the description references a 'mechanische ventilatie unit' in the laundry room.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing. Not typical for Dutch apartments.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. The property is a Rijksmonument (national monument) from 1740, which typically restricts solar panel installation on the roof.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Very uncommon for a 1740 monument building in the Netherlands.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Muurisolatie' (Insulation: Wall insulation) in the energy section.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'Remeha Tzerra M39C CW5 (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2014, eigendom)' - a gas-fired combi boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of any home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has mechanical ventilation ('mechanische ventilatie'), wall insulation, a gas combi boiler from 2014, and underwent major renovation around 1997 including foundation renewal. Energy label is listed as 'Niet verplicht' (not required), likely due to monument status which exempts it from mandatory energy labeling. Recent professional painting of woodwork and frames (2025) may contribute to draft prevention but is primarily aesthetic maintenance.