Monumental Triple-Storey Upper House in Amsterdam's Canal Belt

This exceptional property is situated on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, located practically on the corner of the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and the Spiegelgracht. The building dates back to 1880 and holds the status of a municipal monument. The property is a three-storey upper house with a total living area of 255 square metres, comprising an 87 square metre apartment on the first floor and a double upper house of 157 square metres on the second and third floors. Both dwellings are accessible via the property's own staircase, which has an area of 11 square metres. The entire property is situated on own ground, which is a significant advantage in Amsterdam where leasehold is common.

The first floor apartment offers a well-thought-out layout. Upon entering through the private staircase, one reaches the hallway which features a deep meter cupboard with space for coats. The internal door leads to the residence itself. The spacious living area is divided into three distinct sections: a pleasant living room at the front, a dining area in the middle section, and an additional sitting area at the rear. The L-shaped living room provides ample space for a work area as well. Large, high windows ensure abundant natural light throughout the space. At the rear, French doors open onto a balcony of 4 square metres, offering views of the quiet inner gardens.

The open kitchen is finished with high-gloss white cabinets and drawers combined with a white worktop. The U-shaped layout makes this kitchen particularly practical in its arrangement. The kitchen includes various built-in appliances, with special mention of the wide stove. On the left side of the kitchen are several floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets, one of which serves as the access door to the raised rear section of the dwelling. The landing, also equipped with several built-in cabinets, provides access via a small staircase to the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom features grey floor tiles and entirely white-tiled walls. A notable feature is the sunken jacuzzi with shower facility. Additionally, the bathroom contains a wide wooden washbasin cabinet with two taps, a matching tall bathroom cabinet, and a floating toilet. The bedroom offers space for a double bed and is fitted with a built-in wardrobe. Throughout almost the entire dwelling lies an oak wooden floor, partly laid in a herringbone pattern. Both the kitchen and bathroom have grey floor tiles.

The second and third floor double upper house is equally impressive. Also accessible via the private staircase, one enters through a pleasant hallway which has a separate toilet. The very spacious living area is divided into a sitting area and a dining area. The living room at the front is L-shaped, similar to the floor below, and features large windows. Particularly noteworthy is the ceiling height of no less than 3.17 metres. The living room contains a charming fireplace placed beneath the original mantelpiece with a large mirror frame, along with a custom-made television and storage cabinet. The dining room also features a mantelpiece with a large mirror frame. From the dining area, the open kitchen is accessible, which seamlessly transitions into the slightly raised rear room. The kitchen is finished with handleless dark wood cabinets combined with a light natural stone worktop. The kitchen includes various built-in appliances, including a wide stove, and has a black and white tiled floor. At the very rear lies another spacious room, currently in use as a utility and piano room. On both sides are tall custom-made cabinets, with the right-hand cabinet matching the kitchen cabinets and drawers in its modern execution.

From the aforementioned hallway, an internal upholstered staircase leads to the third and top floor, where a landing with a skylight provides access to all rooms. This floor offers two spacious bedrooms, with the master bedroom situated at the rear. This attractive bedroom has French doors to a balcony that is yet to be realised, air conditioning, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom. This generous bathroom is finished with grey floor tiles, light blue mosaic-tiled walls, and several white-tiled walls. The bathroom includes a bath and shower combination, a wide washbasin cabinet with double tap, a towel radiator, and access to a lockable toilet. The second bedroom at the canal side features a beautiful roof structure and a custom-made desk with seating. The adjacent bathroom, accessible from the landing, has terra-coloured floor tiles and mixed light walls, giving it a bright appearance. This bathroom offers a shower cubicle, toilet, washbasin, and towel radiator. In the landing is a wide built-in cabinet housing the washing machine and dryer connections, also providing excellent additional storage space.

The location of this property is truly exceptional. The building is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, practically on the corner of the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and the Spiegelgracht. The Museumplein, the Leidseplein, and the shopping streets are all within walking distance. The neighbourhood is characterised by a great variety of shops, pleasant and exclusive cafes and restaurants, and numerous galleries spread throughout the canal belt. For the larger clubs and bars, one can reach the Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein within five minutes. The well-known Vondelpark and the chic Oud Zuid district are within cycling distance. The proximity of Central Station, various tram, bus, and metro connections, and the various arterial roads ensure excellent accessibility.

The Prinsengracht is the third and outermost of the three main canals in Amsterdam. Together, these three canals form the Fourth Extension of the city, an expansion project that began in 1612 and was completed fifty years later. Upon completion of the project, the city had become four times larger. During the seventeenth century, the population of Amsterdam grew from 50,000 to 200,000 inhabitants, making Amsterdam the third largest city in the world after London and Paris. In 2009, the Amsterdam canal belt was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Regarding parking, paid parking and a permit system apply on the public road. According to information from the Amsterdam municipality website, there is a waiting list for a parking permit in permit area Centrum-2f.

A particularly interesting aspect of this property is that it currently consists of one apartment right comprising two separate dwellings. There is a possibility to formally merge these two dwellings into one single residence, which would create a truly exceptional home of over 250 square metres in one of the most desirable locations in Amsterdam.

The homeowners association, named Vereniging van eigenaars Gebouw Prinsengracht 510 te Amsterdam, consists of three apartment rights. The administration is managed internally, and costs are paid ad hoc and proportionally. The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a maintenance plan in place, and has building insurance. There is no periodic contribution and no reserve fund, as costs are settled ad hoc.

The property has an energy label C and is heated by a gas-fired combi boiler which is owned by the current owner. The delivery of the property is in consultation but can take place at short notice.