One-Bedroom Apartment with Canal Views on Freehold Land
Key Features
Upsides
- The property is situated on freehold land, meaning there is no ground lease, which is a significant financial benefit in Amsterdam.
- The apartment boasts a prime location in the Jordaan on the Prinsengracht, offering unique canal views and proximity to popular amenities like the Nine Streets and Noordermarkt.
- The apartment features characteristic elements of a historic building, including high ceilings, an original exposed beam ceiling, and status as a national monument, adding to its charm.
Downsides
- The property has an energy label F, which indicates low energy efficiency and may result in higher energy costs for the resident.
- As a national monument located above a café, the property may be subject to strict regulations regarding renovations and alterations due to its protected status and commercial neighbor.
- The monthly service costs (VvE contribution) are 150 euros, which is a recurring cost that homeowners must budget for in addition to other housing expenses.
Description
This inviting one-bedroom apartment is situated along one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, the Prinsengracht. Located in the heart of the Jordaan district, the property offers a unique living experience in a characteristic and vibrant part of the city. The apartment is located on the first floor and spans 55 square meters of living space. A notable feature is that the property is situated on freehold land, meaning there is no ground lease. The residence boasts high ceilings and an original exposed beam ceiling, contributing to a sense of history and character. The property is classified as a national monument, known in Dutch as a Rijksmonument.
Upon entering the apartment, a hallway provides access to all the rooms. The spacious living room is located at the front of the building and offers a unique view stretching along the length of the Leliegracht. The living area is three window bays wide, which allows for an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the property. The apartment features a bedroom also located at the rear, which comes equipped with two built-in wardrobes. The bathroom is fitted with a dual-control shower, a washbasin with a mixer tap, a vanity unit, and a toilet. The heating and hot water are provided by an Intergas gas-fired combi boiler installed in 2018.
The Jordaan is a neighborhood renowned for its historic canal houses, narrow streets, and a diverse selection of shops and artisanal businesses. The immediate vicinity includes popular destinations such as the Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) and the Noordermarkt. Residents can enjoy nearby dining options like Café Sonneveld, Winkel 43, and La Perla. Cultural landmarks and attractions such as the Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House are within easy walking distance. For daily amenities and leisure activities, the central location provides convenient access to a wide array of facilities.
The property is well connected to the rest of Amsterdam. Amsterdam Central Station can be reached within a few minutes by bike. The area is served by various tram and bus stops, offering good public transport connections to other parts of the city. For those traveling by car, the A10 ring road is relatively easy to reach via nearby main roads. Parking in the area is available through paid parking, public parking, or with a parking permit.
The apartment is part of a Homeowners Association (VvE) that consists of two members. The VvE is professionally managed. The monthly contribution to the VvE is 150 euros. There is a reserve fund present, and the VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK). The property is located above a café, but the ceilings of the café below are well insulated, and a sound limiter is in place to ensure a quiet living environment. The energy label for the property is F. The acceptance of the property can be immediate. This apartment offers a combination of historic charm, a prime location in the city center, and practical living arrangements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'tweehandsmeng-douche' (dual-control shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing mentions a shower but makes no mention of a bathtub in the bathroom features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing describes the layout with a bedroom at the rear and a bathroom accessible from the hallway, not directly from the bedroom. 'Entree in hal die toegang biedt tot alle vertrekken.' (Entrance into a hallway providing access to all rooms.)
Guest Toilet
The listing states there is a toilet in the bathroom, and does not mention a separate guest toilet. Given the size of the apartment (55m²), a separate guest toilet is unlikely.
Bidet
The listing makes no mention of a bidet. This is not a standard feature in most Dutch apartments, especially older ones.
Rain Shower
The listing describes a 'tweehandsmeng-douche' (dual-control shower), which typically refers to a standard mixer tap shower, not a rain shower.
Double Shower
The listing mentions a single 'tweehandsmeng-douche' (dual-control shower), which implies a single shower unit.
Shared Shower
The apartment is a private residence, not a shared building with a shared bathroom. The VvE consists of only 2 members, likely just the ground floor café and this first-floor apartment.
Shared Toilet
The apartment is a private residence. The toilet is part of the apartment's private bathroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel met tweehandsmengkraan' (washbasin with mixer tap), which suggests a single basin.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes an apartment on the 1st floor of a historic building (bouwjaar 1790). The layout mentions a living room at the front and kitchen/bedroom at the rear, with no mention of a balcony. In canal houses of this age, balconies are uncommon for upper floors and would be a key selling feature if present.
Rear Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment ('Bovenwoning' on 1st floor). It does not have access to a garden at ground level, which would belong to the ground floor dwelling, nor is a private garden mentioned.
Front Garden
The property is an upper-floor apartment on the Prinsengracht. It does not have a front garden; the front of the property faces the canal directly.
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden, and as an upper-floor apartment in a dense urban historic area, a side garden is not possible.
Terrace
The description details the layout (living room front, kitchen/bedroom rear) and features but makes no mention of a terrace. Given the size and age of the building, a terrace is highly unlikely.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing does not mention a rooftop terrace. The VvE consists of 2 members, and the property is on the 1st floor. There is no indication of roof access or a terrace.
Barbecue Area
There is no outdoor space (balcony, terrace, or garden) associated with this apartment that could accommodate a barbecue area.
Fenced Yard
This is an upper-floor apartment with no private ground or outdoor space.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing description or features. The property is an apartment in a historic building with no ground-level access.
Veranda
The listing describes an apartment with a living room and bedroom, but does not mention a veranda. This feature is not typical for this type of property in the Jordaan.
Guest House
The listing is for a single apartment. There is no mention of a separate guest house or auxiliary building.
Waterfront
The property is explicitly described as 'Gelegen aan de grachtengordel, aan de gezellige Prinsengracht' (Located on the canal belt, on the cozy Prinsengracht). The living room has views over the Prinsengracht and Leliegracht.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden or outdoor space associated with this apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city center apartment in Amsterdam; equestrian facilities are not present.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a city center apartment; small livestock facilities are not present.
Private Outdoor Pool
This is an apartment in a historic urban building; a private outdoor pool is not possible.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no outdoor space for a jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
This is a city center apartment; a private tennis court is not present.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Amsterdam, which is in a flat country with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing highlights a 'unique view' along the Leliegracht and over the Prinsengracht in the vibrant Jordaan neighborhood. This is a prime example of a remarkable city view in Amsterdam.
Remarkable Garden View
The views are of canals and city streets. There is no garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland; a sea view is impossible from this location.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property overlooks the Prinsengracht and Leliegracht canals. While canals are waterways, they are not typically classified as a 'harbour' in the sense of a major commercial port, though boats do pass. The view is more accurately a city/canal view.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing mentions the property is in the Jordaan near the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House. The view of the canal itself (Prinsengracht) is a landmark of Amsterdam, and the Westertoren is a dominant landmark in the area likely visible from the vicinity.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned in the features or description, which is typical for this type of apartment in Amsterdam.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler).
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the layout or features.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; heating is provided by a gas boiler (Cv-ketel).
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions '2 inbouwkasten' (2 built-in wardrobes) in the bedroom, not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
No dedicated home office is mentioned; the layout consists of a living room, kitchen, and bedroom.
Skylight
No skylight is mentioned; windows are described at the front (canal view) and rear.
Exposed Beams
The listing explicitly features an 'Origineel balkenplafond' (Original exposed beam ceiling).
Bay Window
The listing states 'Drie raampartijen breed' (Three window bays wide), which typically refers to the width of the facade rather than a protruding bay window (erker).
Private Indoor Pool
Not present in a 55 m² apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not present in a 55 m² apartment.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly stated: 'Slaapkamer... voorzien van 2 inbouwkasten' (Bedroom with 2 built-in wardrobes).
French Doors
Not mentioned; no balcony is mentioned to which French doors would lead.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Not mentioned; the presence of an original beam ceiling often suggests the absence of full plasterwork, though it cannot be fully ruled out.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a historic canal house (1790) with original beams, described as classic, not minimalist or Scandinavian.
Modern
While the building is historic (1790) and a monument, the interior may contain modern updates, but the structural style is classic.
Industrial
It is a residential canal house in the Jordaan, not an industrial loft or building.
Mediterranean
Located in Amsterdam with characteristic Dutch canal architecture, not Mediterranean style.
Classic
Listed as a national monument (Rijksmonument) from 1790 with original beam ceilings and high ceilings in the canal belt.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 'Rijksmonument' (National Monument) built in 1790. It features historic characteristics like 'historische grachtenpanden', 'hoge plafonds' (high ceilings), and an 'origineel balkenplafond' (original beam ceiling).
Early 20th Century
The building year is 1790, which is 18th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building dates from 1790, long before the post-war era.
Modernist
The building is a historic monument from 1790, which is a traditional style, not modernist.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'bouwjaar 1790' and 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction), meaning it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout description specifies a living room at the front and a kitchen at the rear, accessible via a hallway. It also notes the possibility to convert the kitchen into a bedroom, indicating a separate, enclosed space.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a private apartment (tweekamerappartement) on freehold land, not a shared residence.
Design Kitchen
There is no description or photos indicating a high-end or designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building is from 1790 (Rijksmonument) and no kitchen renovations are mentioned.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists 'Parkeergelegenheid' (parking facilities) as 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'.
Storage Room
The layout description lists a hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. No separate storage room or 'berging' is mentioned in the text or features list.
Garage
The property is an apartment on the 1st floor above a café. There is no mention of a garage in the layout or features.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage.
Attic
The apartment is on one floor ('1 woonlaag') with high ceilings and original beams. No attic or loft space is mentioned.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the description or features.
Covered Parking
The listed parking is public/paid street parking. No covered parking is mentioned.
Underground Parking
The listed parking is public/paid street parking. No underground parking is mentioned.
Workshop
No workshop space is mentioned in the apartment layout.
Shed
No shed is mentioned for this apartment.
Street Parking Free
The features explicitly state 'Betaald parkeren' (Paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features explicitly list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot listed; therefore, no rental price for a spot applies.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot listed for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Vereniging van Eigenaren' (VvE) consisting of 2 members that is professionally managed.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Gelegen op eigen grond' (Situated on freehold land) and 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features section confirms 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Nee' (Annual meeting: No).
Oa Fees
The features section lists 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 150,00 per maand)' (Periodic contribution: Yes).
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features section confirms 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Onderhoudsplan: Nee' (Maintenance plan: No).
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features section confirms 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The apartment is located on the 1st floor (1e woonlaag) in a building from 1790 (Rijksmonument). There is no mention of a lift, and historic buildings in the Jordaan typically do not have elevators.
Private Entrance
The property is an upstairs apartment (1e woonlaag) within a VvE of 2 members and located above a cafe, implying a shared entrance is used.
Gated Community
The apartment is situated on the Prinsengracht in the Jordaan, a public city center location, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 1st floor of a building from 1790 without an elevator, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs due to the necessary stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The layout description lists a hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. No separate laundry room is mentioned.
Smart Home
The property is a national monument from 1790 and there is no mention of smart home features.
Cable Tv
The 'Kenmerken' (Features) section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (Cable TV).
Water Softener
Water softeners are not standard in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
There is no mention of solar panels in the description or features list. Given the property is a listed national monument ('Rijksmonумент') in a historic building, solar panels are unlikely to be installed.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. Given the building is a 'Rijksmonument' from 1790, triple glazing is highly unlikely due to aesthetic and preservation restrictions.
Heat Pump
The features explicitly state the heating and warm water are provided by a 'Cv-ketel' (gas combi-boiler), meaning there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned, and the system is gas-based rather than solar-based, making the presence of a battery extremely unlikely.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.