A generous family home, freehold property, measuring approximately 450 square metres, set within a monumental building dating from 1894, located on the leafy Roemer Visscherstraat. With high ceilings, stained glass windows, and multiple floors, the residence offers a harmonious combination of elegance and comfort. The west-facing garden and the location near Vondelpark make this a truly unique place in the city.
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The stately façade on Roemer Visscherstraat immediately reveals it: this is a home of history and grandeur. Behind the front door unfolds a classic hall, adorned with marble panelling, stained glass, and a monumental staircase with an impressive atrium. The front living room exudes warmth and elegance, with high ceilings and a bay window that filters the light in a subtle way. On the lower ground floor are the dining room, the kitchen, and various storage rooms; from here, a door provides direct access to the garden. The first and second floors comprise fourteen bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a dynamic interplay of perspectives and spaces. A residence where space, tranquillity, and character come together in perfect harmony — right in the heart of the city.
Neighborhood guide
Bootcamps, picnics, paddling — in Vondelpark, everything is possible. This is the green heart of the city where everyone gathers, and differences in status or background fade away. The sun-drenched terrace of the neo-Renaissance Vondelpark Pavilion, now Park Zuid, remains a beautiful spot for drinks or dinner. This is the neighbourhood for anyone who appreciates well-built, spacious homes close to the city, with Overtoom as its main thoroughfare and Helmersbuurt providing every convenience.
Specifications
• Usable living area approximately 450 square metres
• Garden and balconies facing south
• Freehold property
• Municipal monument dating from 1894
• Designed by Tjeerd Kuipers (architect of the Zevenlandenhuizen)
• Located within a designated municipal conservation area
Huis Roemer 46
Some houses carry the city within them — in their facade, their layout, their silence. House Roemer 46 is one of those houses. Built in 1894 by architect Tjeerd Kuipers, known for the Zevenlandenhuizen, this municipal monument is a testament to urban elegance. Behind its distinctive tower with pointed roof unfolds a townhouse of nearly 450 square metres, spread across five levels. What makes it remarkable is not only the scale, but the way space, light, and history are interwoven. From the bay window, the view extends across Roemer Visscherstraat, one of Oud-West’s most characterful avenues. At the rear, the view opens up to the deep gardens of the Vondelpark quarter — a rare panorama in this dense urban setting. Inside, the house offers a rare combination: monumental character and spatial versatility. Ideal for a large family, with room to live, work and host. Above all: a sense of freedom, right in the heart of the city. This is not a home for passers-by. This is a home for those who stay.
On Roemer Visscherstraat, where nineteenth-century architecture lines the street with grandeur, a monumental townhouse from 1894 rises. Designed by Tjeerd Kuipers — architect of the Zevenlandenhuizen — and built in richly detailed brickwork, with sandstone accents and graceful dormers. A municipal monument with soul. The facade is vertically oriented, rhythmically arranged with an asymmetrical turret, and crowned with a sculptural tableau above the entrance. Inside awaits a staircase that reveals the original elegance of the house: a lofty atrium, coloured stained-glass windows, and light that moves through the spaces throughout the day. It is the proportions that lend this house its noble character. Width, height and depth are in harmony. Each room connects naturally to the next, and each floor tells its own story. Monumental, yet never austere.
The main living floor feels spacious and intentional. High ceilings, stained-glass windows, and an elegant wooden floor give the rooms distinct character without leaning into the traditional. The front living room is bright and broad — with a view onto the grand street and access to the balcony. Light enters generously through the bay window and tall windows, filtered by the warm hues of aged glass. The dining room forms the heart of the home. Centrally located, it connects the living space at the front to the kitchen at the rear. French doors create an easy flow to the outside, while the kitchen is designed for use: spacious, efficient, with multiple worktops and access to a utility room and laundry. At the rear, a surprisingly quiet space emerges: a bay room with views over the private garden and the surrounding inner gardens. Here, the city recedes. This room — free from traffic and onlookers — is ideal as a second sitting room, playroom or study, with a pleasant connection to the outdoors. Thanks to its scale and layout, this floor is perfectly suited for family life. The dining room accommodates long family tables with ease, while the circulation is logical and the spaces connect intuitively. A family residence with presence, ready for a new generation.
The first and second floors are entirely dedicated to rest and privacy. Each level offers multiple bedrooms, each with its own character. From rooms with bay windows and ornamental ceilings to more compact spaces overlooking either the garden or the city, there is space for every family member. The first floor includes four generous bedrooms and a bathroom, supplemented by built-in closets and a private balcony. The second floor offers five more rooms, three of which are large enough to serve as the primary bedroom. Two bathrooms are located here as well, making the house suitable for larger families or multiple generations. Thanks to the abundance of rooms and the well-considered layout, the home can easily adapt to different living needs — whether a separate floor for parents, a private wing for children, or a combination of sleeping, working, and guest accommodation. The rooms are well proportioned, daylight falls at the right moments, and ceiling heights remain convincingly generous.
At the rear of the house lies a sheltered outdoor area: partly covered, partly surrounded by greenery. This garden is designed for use — with ample space for dining, lounging and storage, while always remaining in the calm shadow of the house. Brick walls, wrought iron fencing and mature planting provide a refined urban backdrop where privacy is assured. Several rooms and levels offer access to a balcony or a view over the garden. Especially at the front, where the house faces a stately white villa and the broad, tree-lined Roemer Visscherstraat, a sense of timelessness emerges. Morning sun streams in generously, giving each day an uplifting start. The real outdoor space, however, lies just steps away: the Vondelpark. A natural extension of urban living, where the city slows down. Early walks, coffee by the water, reading in the grass — the park is a daily luxury, always close, always inviting.
Bootcamps, picnics, paddling — the Vondelpark invites it all. This is the city’s green heart, where people gather and social distinctions fade. The sun-drenched terrace of the neo-Renaissance Vondelpark Pavilion — now home to Park Zuid — remains a beautiful spot for a drink or dinner. This is a neighbourhood for those who appreciate well-built, spacious homes close to the city centre, with the Overtoom as a main thoroughfare and the Helmersbuurt providing all essential amenities.
Accessibility
Roemer Visscherstraat is exceptionally well-connected, both by car and public transport, thanks to its proximity to the Overtoom — one of Amsterdam’s key access roads. The A10 Ring Road (exit S106) can be reached within minutes by car. Tram lines 1, 2, 5, and 12, as well as several bus routes, stop within walking distance near Leidseplein. This ensures easy access to all parts of the city, Central Station, and Station Lelylaan.
Parking
Parking is available on the public street via a permit system (permit area West-11.3). A resident parking permit for this area allows parking within West-11. The cost of a resident permit is €192.81 per 8 months. Currently, the waiting time for a permit in this area is approximately 8 months. A second resident permit is not available. (Source: Municipality of Amsterdam, April 2025.)