Grand 1895 Family Residence with Vondelpark Views and Authentic Period Details
Key Features
Upsides
- Prime location directly alongside Vondelpark with unobstructed views from the first floor balcony, offering a peaceful green setting in the heart of Amsterdam Oud-Zuid.
- Freehold property (volle eigendom) with no ground lease obligation, which is exceptionally rare and valuable in Amsterdam where most properties are subject to erfpacht.
- Authentic period features including Art Nouveau tiles, wall paintings, stained-glass transom windows, marble staircase, and impressive ceiling heights up to 4.55 metres in the entrance hall.
- Spacious accommodation spanning 340 square metres across five levels with eight bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a 42.5 square metre south-facing garden.
- Excellent proximity to premium amenities including Cornelis Schuytstraat, Museumplein, and the Concertgebouw, all within walking distance.
Downsides
- The property currently comprises two residential units that are not legally subdivided, which may complicate the layout or require decisions about whether to maintain or merge the separate entrances and facilities.
- Foundation inspection report shows classification B, indicating the foundation requires attention and will likely involve significant repair costs in the future.
- Energy labels are C and E for the two units, suggesting the property has below-average energy efficiency which may result in higher heating costs and potential future renovation requirements.
- The property is subject to age clause, asbestos clause, and NEN 2580 measurement clause, which provides less protection to the buyer regarding potential hidden defects.
- A decommissioned heating oil tank is present in the garden, which although certified as safe since being filled with sand in 1998, may still cause concerns for some buyers or complicate future garden works.
Description
Located on one of the most prestigious avenues in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, this characterful family home offers a total living area of approximately 340 square metres and features a 42.5 square metre south-facing garden. In this section of Van Eeghenlaan, the properties are situated directly alongside Vondelpark, with no buildings opposite. Dating from 1895, this property is located within a municipally protected conservation area, currently comprises two residential units, and stands on 124 square metres of freehold land. Authentic period details, high ceilings, large windows, and the exceptional location create a truly outstanding living experience.
The grand entrance hall immediately sets the tone for this remarkable residence, featuring a ceiling height of 4.55 metres, Art Nouveau tiles, wall paintings, and a marble staircase leading to two entrance doors with stained-glass transom windows. These original features have been preserved throughout the decades and contribute significantly to the authentic character of the property.
The lower ground floor comprises a hallway, a front bedroom, and a rear bedroom with direct access to the south-facing garden. This level also includes a bathroom with toilet and walk-in shower, plus a second shower and washbasin in the hallway with space for a washing machine. A storage room is situated at the front beneath the staircase and entrance area. This level could function as a separate apartment or as additional bedroom space for the main household.
The ground floor features a hallway, a landing with toilet, an en-suite living and dining room, and a kitchen at the rear. The en-suite configuration allows for flexible use of these reception rooms, whether for formal entertaining or everyday family living.
The first floor contains a living room at the front featuring a beautifully painted Art Nouveau ceiling with a height of 3.48 metres, wooden panelling, stained-glass transom windows, and a herringbone parquet floor with decorative border. French doors open onto a balcony with magnificent views over Vondelpark. En-suite doors lead to the rear room with a semi-open kitchen and French doors opening onto two balconies. This floor represents the primary reception space, taking full advantage of the park views and the impressive ceiling height.
The second floor comprises a landing with two built-in cupboards and a toilet, a front bedroom, and a rear bedroom with an adjoining balcony. The original en-suite doors have been concealed but remain present, offering the potential to restore the original layout if desired. A bathroom is located at the front of this level.
The third floor offers a landing, a bathroom, two front bedrooms, and one rear bedroom. An emergency staircase provides access to the flat roof. This upper level provides additional bedroom space suitable for family members, guests, or potentially a home office.
The property includes three bathrooms and two separate toilets in total. The bathrooms are equipped with two showers, two toilets, three washbasins, and a bathtub. Heating is provided by a Nefit gas-fired combination boiler from 2010, which is included in the purchase. The property has a TV cable connection and a chimney.
Van Eeghenlaan is renowned for its peaceful, green character and unique position directly alongside Vondelpark. Residents enjoy tranquillity while being within walking distance of the boutiques, restaurants, and cultural hotspots of Amsterdam South. The Cornelis Schuytstraat, Museumplein, and the Concertgebouw are literally around the corner, offering world-class shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
The property stands on freehold land, meaning there is no ground lease obligation. This is a significant advantage in Amsterdam, where most properties are subject to ground lease. The building dates from 1895 and is located within a municipally protected conservation area, which preserves the historic character of the neighbourhood.
A foundation inspection report (Phase 0) is available, with a classification of B. A decommissioned heating oil tank is present in the garden, which was filled with sand in 1998 and has a KIWA certificate available. The energy labels are C for the lower apartment and E for the upper apartment.
Parking is available through a permit for zone Zuid 8.1, which also allows parking in zones Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8. According to the Municipality of Amsterdam website, the current waiting time for a parking permit is approximately six months. The roof is a composite roof covered with bituminous roofing material.
The south-facing garden measures 42 square metres, with dimensions of 7.15 metres in depth and 5.90 metres in width. The total outdoor space including balconies amounts to 15 square metres of building-bound outdoor space. The property has a volume of 1,396 cubic metres and spans five living levels.
This property offers a rare opportunity to live in one of Amsterdam's most sought-after locations, where historic character, spacious accommodation, and an exceptional park-side setting come together.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions '2 douches' in the features and describes a 'walk-in shower' and a 'second shower' in the layout.
Bathtub
The features list explicitly includes 'en ligbad' (and a bathtub).
Guest Toilet
The features list specifies '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets) in addition to the 3 bathrooms, which typically function as guest toilets.
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing and bidets are extremely rare in Dutch residential properties.
Double Shower
The listing mentions exactly 2 showers, but does not describe any of them as a double shower.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home (not legally subdivided despite comprising two units), so there are no separate owners to share facilities with.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, meaning no shared toilet facilities with other households.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list states '3 wastafels' (3 sinks) across '3 badkamers' (3 bathrooms), indicating one sink per bathroom.
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions multiple balconies across the first and second floors with French doors.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 42.5m² south-facing garden at the rear, accessible from the lower ground floor.
Front Garden
The text states 'Vondelpark as your front garden', which is a figure of speech for its location directly next to the park, not an actual front garden.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned in the layout or features.
Terrace
There are balconies and a garden, but no specific ground-level terrace is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
There is an emergency staircase to a flat roof, but it is not described or equipped as a usable rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Patio
No patio is mentioned; the property has balconies and a garden.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description.
Guest House
The property currently comprises two residential units but is being sold as a single family home, not explicitly with a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located on Van Eeghenlaan next to Vondelpark, not on a body of water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a residential property in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid with no equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no small livestock facilities on the property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is present on this 124m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The view is specifically described as overlooking Vondelpark rather than a notable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly highlights magnificent views over Vondelpark directly from the first-floor balcony.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland and there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is located in Oud-Zuid, away from the harbours.
Remarkable Landmark View
While Vondelpark is a major landmark, the view is categorized separately as a park view, and no structural landmarks are explicitly highlighted as the main view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No mention of air conditioning in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a CV-ketel (gas combi boiler) from 2010 for heating.
Hardwood Floors
The listing explicitly mentions a wooden herringbone parquet floor with border (houten visgraatparketvloer).
Tiled Floors
The listing mentions Art Nouveau tiles (Art Nouveau tegelwerk) in the entrance hall.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate flooring; real wood parquet is specified instead.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors in the description.
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating; central heating via a combi boiler is specified.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the listing.
Skylight
There is no mention of skylights in the property description.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned; ceilings are described with paintings and high stucco work.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window in the layout or features.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'twee vaste kasten' (two built-in cupboards) on the second floor landing.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) leading to balconies and the garden multiple times.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing describes Art Nouveau painted ceilings, wall paintings, and high ornamental ceilings characteristic of the period.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1895 Art Nouveau townhouse with classic details, not Scandinavian.
Modern
The property is a historic building from 1895 with original period features.
Industrial
The property is a classic residential townhouse, not an industrial style loft or building.
Mediterranean
The property is located in Amsterdam and features Art Nouveau elements, not Mediterranean architecture.
Classic
Built in 1895, the home features Art Nouveau tiles, stained glass, marble stairs, en-suite rooms, and high ceilings.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1895, located in a protected conservation area, featuring Art Nouveau tiles, stained glass, wall paintings, and authentic period details.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1895, which is late 19th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building predates WWII by half a century and does not reflect post-war functionalist architecture.
Modernist
The building is a 19th-century townhouse with classic historical features, completely distinct from modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The property is an existing building from 1895.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island in the description of either kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
The first-floor kitchen is described as 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open), not fully open plan.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned in the layout.
Build In Coffee Maker
Luxury feature not mentioned in the listing; typically would be highlighted if present.
Boiling Water Tap
Specific feature not mentioned in the listing; typically would be highlighted if present.
Downdraft Extractor
Specific feature not mentioned in the listing; typically would be highlighted if present.
Shared Kitchen
The property is sold as a single family home, despite comprising two units currently.
Design Kitchen
The listing focuses on authentic 1895 Art Nouveau details rather than modern kitchen design.
New Kitchen
Built in 1895 with no mention of recent kitchen renovations or a newly installed kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) under parking facilities.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Berging aan de voorzijde' (storage room at the front) and built-in cupboards.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features list.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The top floor is a full third floor with bedrooms, a bathroom, and access to a flat roof. There is no specific mention of an attic (zolder).
Cellar
The property has a 'Souterrain' (lower ground floor/basement) used as bedrooms and a bathroom, which functions similarly to a cellar in terms of being below ground level, but is not explicitly called a 'kelder' (cellar).
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; only paid street parking is listed.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging facilities or infrastructure.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the layout or features.
Shed
The features list explicitly states 'Schuur/berging Inpandig' (Internal shed/storage).
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing details the parking permit zone 'Zuid 8.1' and the 6-month waiting time.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single freehold family home (herenhuis) on its own plot (124m2 eigen grond). The property comprises two residential units but has not been legally subdivided. There is no mention of a VvE (owners association).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigen grond' (own ground) and 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). No ground lease applies.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Historic 1895 townhouse spanning 5 levels with a marble staircase; no elevator is mentioned, and it is highly atypical for this building type.
Private Entrance
The property is a single townhouse with its own grand street-level entrance leading to the interior.
Automatic Gate
Townhouse directly on the street and Vondelpark, no gates of any kind are mentioned.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public avenue (Van Eeghenlaan) in Amsterdam, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
5-story historic townhouse with multiple levels accessible only via stairs, including a basement and upper floors; no elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'ruimte voor wasmachine' (space for washing machine) in the hallway, but does not state that a washing machine is included.
Laundry Room
There is no mention of a dedicated laundry room; the washing machine space is located in a hallway on the lower ground floor.
Dryer
No dryer is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Smart Home
The property is an 1895 historic home emphasizing authentic Art Nouveau details; no smart home features are mentioned.
Cable Tv
TV kabel (TV cable) is explicitly listed under the 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section.
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned, which is standard as they are very rare in Amsterdam residential properties.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the listing. Given the property is a protected 1895 monument, installing them is highly restricted and unlikely.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. For a strictly protected 1895 city monument, triple glazing is extremely unlikely due to aesthetic restrictions and the need to preserve original window frames.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating system is a 'Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2010)', confirming there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
A home battery is not mentioned. Given the absence of solar panels and the traditional nature of the property, it is highly unlikely to have one.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Aside from the 2010 gas combi boiler replacing an older oil tank system, no other specific energy efficiency measures (such as HR++ glazing, insulation, or heat recovery systems) are listed in the description.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.