Impressive 4-story family home with authentic charm on private ground in Amsterdam Watergraafsmeer
Key Features
Upsides
- The entire property is situated on private ground (eigen grond), which is a significant asset in Amsterdam.
- The home offers a spacious and versatile layout across four floors, totaling 312 square meters of living space, ideal for large families or those requiring a home office.
- Recent renovations have been completed, including the garden in 2024 and the roof insulation and renewal in 2025, ensuring the property is in good condition.
- The property retains authentic character features such as en-suite doors, stained glass, ornamental ceilings, and fireplaces, combined with modern comforts like an open kitchen and underfloor heating.
- Located in the green and quiet Watergraafsmeer neighborhood, offering a family-friendly environment with good schools and accessibility.
Downsides
- The property features a parking system requiring a permit and paid parking, which is common in Amsterdam but can be seen as a downside compared to free parking.
- With an energy label C, the energy efficiency is moderate for a property of this caliber and price point, despite recent renovations.
- The living space is spread over four floors, which requires navigating stairs frequently, potentially making it less suitable for those with limited mobility.
- The asking price is high, which places the property in an exclusive segment that may not be accessible to all buyers.
- As a terraced house (tussenwoning), there are neighbors on both sides, which means less privacy compared to a detached home.
Description
Situated on the stately and highly regarded Hogeweg, located in the green and characterful part of the Watergraafsmeer, this impressive entire property on private ground offers a unique living experience. This special family home is spread over four full floors where authentic charm and modern residential comfort meet in an elegant way. From the very first moment, the residence exudes atmosphere and grandeur. The beautiful front door in the magnificent facade with the characteristic bay window forms a stylish and royal entrance to a home full of original details that have been carefully preserved. High ceilings featuring refined ornaments, classic mantelpieces, authentic panel doors, and beautiful en-suite sliding doors with stained glass give the property a warm and timeless appearance that is rarely found today.
The generous bel-etage forms the beating heart of the house. Here, the beautiful oak floor provides a luxurious and warm ambiance, while the open kitchen invites long dinners, cozy family moments, and relaxed evenings with friends. Thanks to the spacious layout and the different living levels, the property offers an exceptional amount of living space, making it ideal for large families or residents who want to work comfortably from home. Multiple rooms can be effortlessly set up as a quiet workplace, a studio, or a practice space at home. The property is also excellently maintained on a practical level. The entire building is equipped with insulating glass, partly executed in hardwood frames and partly in plastic, which contributes to a pleasant indoor climate and energy comfort. Additionally, the property is equipped with a hydrophore system, which further strengthens the living comfort by ensuring consistent water pressure.
The property has seen several high-quality renovations in recent years. In 2014, an extensive renovation of the bel-etage, first floor, and second floor took place. This was followed in 2016 by the renovation of the basement, which was also provided with underfloor heating to ensure a comfortable temperature on the lower level. The renovation of the garden dates from 2024, ensuring an outdoor space that is up to current standards. Furthermore, the flat roof has been insulated and renewed in 2025, marking a significant improvement to the building's envelope. The first and second floors are finished with carefully maintained laminate, while the basement is provided with durable marmoleum. This versatile ground floor offers numerous possibilities, such as a playroom, guest accommodation, a home cinema, or extra office space, adapting to the changing needs of a household.
The layout of the property is logical and spacious. The ground floor features the stately private entrance. A staircase leads down to the souterrain, which consists of a hallway, storage cupboard, utility room, a back room, and a spacious room spanning the full length of the property. From the ground floor, a second flight of stairs leads to the bel-etage. This floor features a hall, a toilet with a small sink, and a spacious living room. The living room is equipped with a gas fireplace and high ceilings, enhancing the sense of space. The open kitchen is located at the rear and features a cooking island, a Quooker hot water tap, and various built-in appliances, making it a culinary centerpiece.
The first floor features a landing and an en-suite room layout with stained glass sliding doors, a typical feature of this architectural style. It includes a front room with a bay window and a side room at the front. The bathroom at the rear is well-appointed with a toilet, a double walk-in shower, and a custom-made piece of furniture with a double sink. The second floor offers a similar layout with a landing and an en-suite room layout with sliding doors. Here you will find a front room with a dormer window and a back room with large windows. The bathroom on this floor is luxurious, featuring a walk-in shower, a bath, a double sink, and a floating toilet. To maximize natural light, skylights have been placed above the stairs and in the room at the front.
At the rear of the property, there is a delightful and cozy garden where peace and privacy are central. It is a perfect place for summer dinners, playing children, or a relaxed morning in the green. The garden is located on the southeast, ensuring a favorable sun position. Living on the chic Hogeweg means living in one of the most beloved neighborhoods in Amsterdam. The area is known for being quiet, green, and spacious, with all amenities, good schools, sports facilities, and excellent accessibility within reach. It provides a rare combination of character, space, and comfort in a top location in the Watergraafsmeer.
In terms of technical specifications, the property is classified as a townhouse or mansion built in 1902. It has a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing. The living area is 312 square meters, with an additional 16 square meters of external attached space. The plot area is 137 square meters. The volume of the building is 1126 cubic meters. The house contains 10 rooms in total, with 8 bedrooms. There are two bathrooms and two separate toilets. The bathrooms are equipped with double sinks, double walk-in showers, toilets, and a bath. The property has four living layers. Facilities include skylights, mechanical ventilation, and shutters. The energy label is C. The property has double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a Remeha Quinta 65 PRO boiler, a gas-fired combi boiler from 2014 owned by the property. The cadastral designation is WATERGRAAFSMEER B 898. The ownership situation is full ownership. Parking is available through paid parking, public parking, and parking permits.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions '2 inloopdouches' (2 walk-in showers) in the features list and confirms showers on the 1st and 2nd floors in the layout.
Bathtub
The features list includes 'ligbad' and the layout for the second floor explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Guest Toilet
There is a toilet with a fountain ('toilet met fonteintje') located on the 'bel-etage' (main floor) accessible from the hall, which serves as a guest toilet.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned in the bathroom features or layout, and it is a rare feature in Dutch housing listings that would typically be highlighted if present.
Double Shower
The layout for the first floor explicitly mentions a 'dubbele inloopdouche' (double walk-in shower).
Shared Shower
The house has 8 bedrooms but only 2 bathrooms/showers. This ratio implies the shower facilities are shared among the residents.
Shared Toilet
With 8 bedrooms and only 3 toilets total (2 in bathrooms, 1 separate), the facilities are necessarily shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing specifies 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the features list and confirms it in the layout for both the first and second-floor bathrooms.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The feature list explicitly mentions 'Balkon aanwezig' (Balcony present).
Rear Garden
The description mentions 'Aan de achterzijde bevindt zich een heerlijke, gezellige tuin' (At the rear there is a delightful, cozy garden) and the features confirm 'Tuin Achtertuin'.
Front Garden
While not explicitly mentioned, the property is a 'Herenhuis' on a 'statige' (stately) street in a 'green' part of town. A front garden is highly probable but not certain without a photo or explicit text.
Side Garden
The property is described as a 'tussenwoning' (townhouse/semi-detached), which typically means no side garden. The lack of mention reinforces this.
Fenced Yard
The garden offers 'privacy', which strongly implies it is fenced or enclosed, though not explicitly stated.
Patio
The description of the garden implies a paved area for dining, but it is not called a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text or features.
Guest House
The text mentions a 'gastenverblijf' (guest accommodation) as a possibility for the souterrain, but this is within the main house, not a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is in the Watergraafsmeer, which is a polder. It is a residential area, not a waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of stables or equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned, and the garden size (60m²) makes it highly unlikely.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
A jacuzzi would be a selling feature and is not mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
A tennis court is impossible on a 137 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is in a green, residential neighborhood on the ground floor. Higher floors might have a view over the area, but a 'remarkable city view' is not a primary selling point or described.
Remarkable Garden View
The text highlights the garden as a key feature, and the upper floors have large windows overlooking it, making a garden view a primary attribute.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is not on the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in a residential polder, not a harbour district.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features list or the description, which is typical for Amsterdam listings where it is not a standard feature.
Central Heating
The features list explicitly includes a 'Cv-ketel Remeha Quinta 65 PRO' (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
The description mentions a 'gashaard' (gas fireplace) in the living room and 'klassieke schouwen' (classic mantels).
Hardwood Floors
The 'Bel-etage' is described as having a 'prachtige eikenhouten vloer' (beautiful oak wood floor).
Laminate Flooring
The listing states that the first and second floors are 'afgewerkt met verzorgd laminaat' (finished with cared-for laminate).
Carpeted Floors
The specific floorings mentioned are oak, laminate, and marmoleum; carpet is not referenced for any room.
Underfloor Heating
The description notes that the basement ('souterrain') is 'voorzien van vloerverwarming' (provided with underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet; the text mentions custom-made bathroom furniture but no specific bedroom closet details.
Home Office
The text mentions rooms that 'kunnen moeiteloos worden ingericht' (can be easily arranged) as a workspace, but it does not confirm a pre-existing, dedicated home office.
Skylight
The listing states that 'lichtkoepels' (skylights) have been installed above the stairs and in the front room on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
The ceilings are described as having 'verfijnde ornamenten' (refined ornaments), implying finished ceilings rather than exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
The property features a 'karakteristieke erker' (characteristic bay window) in the facade and a 'voorkamer met erker'.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a pool, which is highly unlikely for this type of property and would be a major selling feature if present.
Private Indoor Sauna
A sauna is not mentioned in the list of features or in the description of the house.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing explicitly mentions 'hoge plafonds voorzien van verfijnde ornamenten' (high ceilings with refined ornaments/plasterwork).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1902 townhouse with authentic details, ornamentation, and classic fireplaces, which contrasts with the minimalist Scandinavian style.
Modern
While the home has modern amenities like an open kitchen and updated bathrooms, it retains its historic structure and character, making modern a secondary descriptor.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements like exposed brick, metal pipes, or open lofts; the style is classic and refined.
Mediterranean
The architectural style is a Dutch townhouse from 1902, lacking Mediterranean attributes like terracotta, stucco, or specific outdoor living styles.
Classic
The listing explicitly highlights classic features such as 'authentieke charme', 'hoge plafonds voorzien van verfijnde ornamenten', 'klassieke schouwen', and 'en-suite schuifdeuren'.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The text describes 'authentieke charme', 'originele details', and a 'Herenhuis' from 1902. It is a quintessential historic home.
Early 20th Century
The build year is explicitly stated as 1902, placing it firmly in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1902, it is not post-war.
Modernist
The description emphasizes preserved original details like en-suite doors, stained glass, and ornamentation, which are opposite to the modernist style.
Newly Build
The property is a 'Herenhuis' from 1902 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly describes an 'open keuken ... met spoeleiland' (kitchen with sink island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description mentions an 'open keuken' (open kitchen) on the 'bel-etage' where the living room is located, indicating an open plan layout.
Boiling Water Tap
The text explicitly states the kitchen has a 'Quooker heet water kraan'.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a 'GEHELE PAND' (entire building) for a single family, indicating no shared facilities.
Design Kitchen
The listing uses high-end descriptors like 'luxe', 'grandeur', and 'hedendaags wooncomfort', and the price point suggests a premium finish, though no specific designer brand is named.
New Kitchen
The bel-etage, which houses the kitchen, was renovated in 2014. With roof updates mentioned in 2025, the kitchen is approximately 11 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) and 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) under the Parkeergelegenheid section.
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'bergkast' (storage closet) in the souterrain and 'bergruimte' (storage) classified as 'Inpandig' (internal) in the features section.
Garage
The word 'garage' does not appear in the text, and the storage mentioned is internal ('Inpandig').
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned.
Attic
The property has a 'Tweede verdieping' (second floor) which is a full floor with bedrooms and a bathroom, not described as a storage attic or 'zolder'.
Cellar
The property has a 'souterrain' (basement floor) used as living space, but no specific 'kelder' (cellar) for storage is mentioned.
Bike Storage
There is no mention of specific bike storage facilities.
Covered Parking
Parking is described as public/paid/permit only, with no mention of covered structures like a carport.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; parking is via street permits.
Ev Charging
No mention of an electric vehicle charging station or laadpaal.
Workshop
No workshop or 'werkplaats' is mentioned.
Shed
The features list 'Schuur/berging' as 'Inpandig' (internal/attached), meaning it is not a separate external garden shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits).
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No private parking spot for rent is mentioned, only public street parking.
Parkspot Sale Price
No private parking spot for sale is mentioned.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'GEHELE PAND op EIGEN GROND', which means the property is freehold and not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is described as a townhouse with four floors (souterrain, bel-etage, 1st, 2nd) accessible via stairs ('trapje'). No elevator is mentioned, which is standard for this type of 1902 building.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'GEHELE PAND' (entire building) and mentions a 'statige eigen entree' (stately private entrance).
Automatic Gate
The parking situation is described as 'openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (public parking and permits), indicating no private driveway or gate.
Gated Community
The property is a terraced townhouse ('tussenwoning') on a public street (Hogeweg) in Watergraafsmeer, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The home has multiple floors (4 levels) accessed by stairs, with no mention of a lift or ramps, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing describes a roof renovation in 2025 but makes no mention of solar panels. Given that this is a high-value listing where energy features are typically highlighted, their absence suggests they are not installed.
Double Glazing
The description states 'Het gehele pand is voorzien van isolatieglas' (The entire property is equipped with insulating glass), and the features section explicitly lists 'Dubbel glas' (Double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'Dubbel glas' (Double glazing). It does not mention triple glazing or high-efficiency glass types like HR+++.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states: 'het platte dak is geïsoleerd en vernieuwd in 2025' (the flat roof has been insulated and renewed in 2025).
Heat Pump
The heating system is identified as a 'Cv-ketel' (Remeha Quinta 65 PRO gas combi-boiler). There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned in the listing. Additionally, the absence of solar panels makes a home battery unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'rolluiken' (shutters/awnings), which aid in energy efficiency. Furthermore, the roof insulation was recently updated in 2025.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.