A particularly complete and beautifully designed farmhouse villa in a unique setting on a large plot of land with the feel of a mature private park. Located on the Amstel in a green environment. At this part of the Amstel, the river is extra wide and its bends offer beautiful sightlines.
Guided tour
The house and annex were built in 2002, and sightlines were a key factor in the design. When designing both the house and the annex, careful consideration was given to the surroundings and the park garden to be laid out.
This has resulted in the house being built on a raised platform, giving it beautiful views of both its own park garden and the Amstel river at the front.
At the time, the owners wanted to build a complete house with all possible amenities and a spacious layout. Ultimately, it became a spacious 674 m² property.
Total of 10 Rooms, four Bathrooms, wine cellar, gym, wellness area (complete with indoor swimming pool), and an office with its own separate entrance.
The size of the plot, measuring over 17,500 m², and the way in which it has been designed and laid out are also unique. This private park is an oasis of greenery and tranquility, reinforcing the feeling of a country estate. The jetty for a boat on the Amstel completes the outdoor living experience.
In 2001, the owners worked with their architect to design a unique home that they felt would fit in with the surroundings and accommodate all the luxury amenities they desired. This resulted in a main house designed with organic shapes, including a thatched roof, partially rounded forms, and an annex to accommodate the additional requirements for a garage, office, complete guest quarters, wellness area, and swimming pool.
The living area is particularly spacious, with careful consideration given to sightlines and sunlight. For example, a large Sun terrace Immediately living room, facing southwest to catch the sun until late in the day.
The property is so complete and spacious that it can be used for multiple purposes and is also suitable as a large family home or a dual-occupancy residence.
Although the house is already large, it is possible to expand the ground floor and build additional outbuildings through permit-free extensions.
What the owners will miss
Opening the curtains in the morning and enjoying the view of our own park, the meadows, and the golf course. The sound of the cuckoo and the many other birds. Aperitifs on the terrace at sunset over our park and meadows in the evening. The sunrise over the Amstel on the other side. Our bike rides along the Amstel, the Waver, the Gein, and the Vecht. Our trips by boat along those same canals, or through the canals of Amsterdam. Jogging along the Amstel. Walking or cycling or taking the boat to a terrace in Ouderkerk."
neighborhood guide
Living outside in the Amstel area.
A green rural environment by the water. At the same time, very close to Amsterdam and Amstelveen. Within walking and cycling distance of Amstelveen, Amsterdam, and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.
This means that living here offers the pleasure of greenery and the outdoors, while at the same time being close to metropolitan amenities.
An ideal combination.
Details
• Approx. 674 m² of living space
• Total gross floor area approx. 1,287 m²
• 17,650 m² lot
• Palatial west-facing garden
• Located on freehold land
• Energy rating A+
• Wellness area and private pool
• Garage and on-site parking
Buytenplaets Amsteldyck
In 2001, the owners and their architect created a design for a unique home that would blend in with its surroundings and accommodate all the luxury amenities they desired. This resulted in a main house designed with organic shapes, including a thatched roof, partially rounded forms, and an annex to accommodate additional requirements for a garage, office, complete guest quarters, wellness area, and swimming pool. The size of the plot, at over 17,500 m², and the way in which it has been designed and laid out is unique. This private park is an oasis of greenery and tranquility, confirming the feeling of a country estate. The jetty for a boat on the Amstel completes the outdoor living experience.
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Wonen
Kees Kemp | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
The building
In 2001, the owners and their architect created a design for a unique home that they believed would fit in with the surroundings and accommodate all the luxury amenities they desired. This resulted in a main house designed with organic shapes, including a thatched roof, partially rounded forms, and an annex to accommodate the additional requirements for a garage, office, complete guest quarters, wellness area, and swimming pool. The size of the plot, at over 17,500 m², and the way in which it has been designed and laid out is unique. This private park is an oasis of greenery and tranquility, confirming the feeling of a country estate. The jetty for a boat on the Amstel completes the outdoor living experience.
Living and cooking
This spacious bel étage is elevated above the level of the dike. This means that this floor offers a lot of privacy and beautiful unobstructed views of the Amstel River and the beautiful park garden.
The living area is remarkably spacious and features a living room of approximately 100 m², which flows into a spacious and pleasantly situated kitchen.
With a rear width of almost 14 meters and lots of glass, the living room is connected to the outdoor terrace, and the kitchen is conveniently located on the street side. The kitchen-diner consists of a luxury kitchen with a unique round island with a fixed breakfast table. This custom-made kitchen is equipped with luxury built-in appliances from Gaggenau.
On the window sides, there are two spacious worktops with a nice view of the side yard and towards the Amstel River. The round shape of this kitchen is reflected throughout the house, creating a consistent whole.
The positioning of the kitchen provides a good direct connection to the dining room and living room.
This layout is already very pleasant and well thought out. Although the house is already large, it is possible to enlarge the ground floor and build additional outbuildings without a permit.
Sleeping and bathing
The first floor offers space for two children's rooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom is located on the longest axis of the garden. This means you wake up to a beautiful view of your own green park.
This master bedroom also has a dressing room and a private bathroom with a bathtub, spacious shower, double sink, toilet, and bidet. The landing has a built-in closet with a laundry chute, so your laundry always ends up next to the washing machine.
On the second floor, there is a spacious attic room with a full bathroom. There is also plenty of storage space here.
Wellness
The basement Location a multifunctional space that can serve as a media room, library, or playroom. There is also a laundry room with plenty of storage space and the end station of the waste chute. A storage room with an adjoining wine cellar. A spacious fitness room with natural light.
There are also two technical rooms and a side entrance to the entrance hall at the front of the property.
An underpass with natural light provides access to the basement under the annex. This is where the complete wellness area is located. It consists of a spacious indoor swimming pool measuring 12 x 5 meters, which can be closed off with a roller cover. A steam cabin, sauna, shower, and toilet. There is also a seating area and direct access to the garden via a patio.
The plot
The plotof over 17,500 square meters was designed in conjunction with the house with the help of a landscape architect. This has created several beautiful sightlines in this private park. A winding avenue leads through this beautifully landscaped park with various types of trees and shrubs that have grown into a mature park over the past twenty years. The various water features that are openly connected to the ditch behind create a beautiful harmony between greenery and water.
The annexe
The annexe consists of a double garage with a separate office space at the rear. With its own entrance at the side, this office is both fiscally and practically very attractive. There is also a toilet in this entrance. The office itself has a pantry and French doors leading to the garden.
There is a separate apartment on the upper floor. This is ideal for guests, live-in parents, a nanny, or an au pair. This apartment has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms a bathroom.
A green rural setting by the water. The river meanders in a bend and reflects the light of the sun. Every day, from the house, you can experience the colors, the birds taking flight, and the rowing boats gliding by—all of which is a unique experience every time.
It couldn't be more Dutch. At the same time, you live very close to Amsterdam and Amstelveen. The village of Ouderkerk is within walking distance and Amstelveen and Amsterdam are within cycling distance.
This means that living here offers the pleasure of greenery and the outdoors, while at the same time being close to metropolitan amenities. An ideal combination.
Accessibility
Parking is available on site, in the double garage, and there are outdoor spaces for several cars.
Public transport stops on Laan van Langerhuize (in front of the KPMG building) and Beneluxbaan, and from here there is a connection to the nearby Amstelveen bus station with a direct connection to Schiphol Airport.
There are also various connections to Amsterdam and Haarlem from Beneluxbaan.
What the owners will miss
Living on the Amstel remains a privilege that we have enjoyed for 40 years. After first living on Amsteldijk Noord, we had the opportunity in 2002 to build our dream home on Amsteldijk Zuid. It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. Still within cycling distance of Amsterdam, the northern part of Amsteldijk Zuid is an ideal place to live. A beautiful, peaceful environment and, at Number , closer to shops and schools, the row of restaurants and terraces on the Amstel side in Ouderkerk, the golf course, and closer to the beautiful walking, cycling, and sailing routes. And above all, located further away from Schiphol's flight paths, so no aircraft noise. Yet still only 12 minutes from Schiphol, and perfectly accessible thanks to its location on the main roads to Utrecht, The Hague, etc. And all this on a plot of almost 1.8 hectares. Our own unique country estate on the outskirts of Amsterdam with plenty of space, greenery, and complete privacy.
We therefore made no compromises during construction. The design had to fit in with the Amstel and be equipped with every convenience and luxury. The design is inspired by the style of a thatched farmhouse, but more open to allow plenty of light to enter. And despite 674 m² of living space, it has a light, playful look by making use of the space below ground. We also spared no expense on technology. Although it is much cheaper to implement nowadays, the functionality of home automation is still relevant. The principle was and is that all functions (lighting, audio/video, sauna, gate, etc.) can be controlled from anywhere in the house. We achieved this with professionals from New York, who are familiar with the higher standards and requirements there.
We have entered a different phase of life, will be spending more than half of our time abroad, and want to adapt our living situation accordingly. But we will miss living here very much. Opening the curtains in the morning and enjoying the view of our own park, the meadows, and the golf course. The sound of the cuckoo and the many other birds. The aperitifs on the terrace at sunset over our park and meadows in the evening. The sunrise over the Amstel on the other side. Our bike rides along the Amstel, the Waver, the Gein, and the Vecht. Our trips by boat along those same canals, or through the canals of Amsterdam. Jogging along the Amstel. Walking or cycling or taking the boat to a terrace in Ouderkerk. Walking in our own park, or the children playing with their friends in the maze, on the trampoline, the swing, the XXL chess game, the fruit orchard, and the ponds. Or lazy Sunday afternoons in our own spa.
But cycling to the theater or a good restaurant in Amsterdam will remain, as will all the luxuries we are accustomed to. And it is a comfort that the new residents will enjoy our beautiful home just as much as we did.
1184 TZ Amstelveen
SAAM restaurant
Chef Margot Janse previously worked as head chef at Le Quartier Francais restaurant in Franschoek, South Africa. At the time, this restaurant was ranked Number in the World's 50 Best Restaurants! She now works as executive chef alongside sommelier and wine importer Koen van der Plas. Koen was formerly head sommelier at Interscaldes. Chef Jasper Hermans previously worked at Aan de Poel in Amstelveen. This star team created a 'spys' menu inspired by indigenous South African and local Dutch ingredients.
1184 TZ Amstelveen
Ron Gastrobar Indonesia
On the Amstel, Ron Blaauw and Agus Hermawan combine their strengths in Ron Gastrobar Indonesia. Ron brings his experience as a top chef, Agus his roots and love for Indonesian cuisine. Together they elevate traditional flavors to a higher level, without losing the essence. Agus, who once started without training, is now an ambassador of Indonesian cuisine in the Netherlands. Their collaboration results in a unique mix of craftsmanship, friendship and surprise.
1181 LE Amstelveen
Amber Garden
Amber Garden in Amstelveen serves refined dishes from various Chinese regions in a modern fine-dining setting. The cuisine, awarded 14/20 by Gault Millau, offers dim sum, homemade noodles, and luxurious ingredients such as lobster, crab, and abalone. The roasted Peking duck with paper-thin pancakes is a signature dish that must be pre-ordered. Vegetable dishes, such as cauliflower with crispy bacon, demonstrate the same precision. Macao-style custard tarts provide a warm and delicate finish. Amber Garden was named Asian Restaurant of the Year 2025.
1181 ZM Amstelveen
Venstra Café
The literary café of Amstelveen. A wonderful place to relax among the books while enjoying a cup of good coffee and a sweet snack.
1185 AB Amstelveen
The Wine Kitchen at Sea
Located in the historic De Bajes building in the old village of Amstelveen, this fish restaurant offers a culinary experience. Go here for the Fruit de Mer or other delicious classic (fish) dishes.
1182 JH Amstelveen
Bistro Toost
Bistro Toost is the new, accessible establishment from the men behind Aan de Poel, aimed at the local Amstelveen resident. The atmosphere is warm and the menu offers bistro classics such as lobster soup and steak tartare, in addition to comfort food with a twist, such as grilled pata negra with pangang sauce or a grilled cheese sandwich with foie gras.
1185 TS Amstelveen
Aan de Poel (**)
Restaurant Aan de Poel, awarded two Michelin stars, offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Poel lake in the Amsterdamse Bos. Pure flavors and respect for seasonal products characterize the cuisine of patron-cuisinier Stefan van Sprang. Maître-sommelier Robbert Veuger serves the finest wines to accompany the dishes.
1182 HD Amstelveen
Anna tasting room
In the former St. Annakerk on the Amsterdamseweg you will find the tasting room of brewery de Naeckte Brouwers. The organ has been replaced by various beer kettles, but the unique atmosphere of the church has remained. The church is attractively furnished with vintage furniture, and with more than 21 taps you can taste all the brewed beers here. You can also count on live music, events, exhibitions and food and drinks. There is an extensive menu for dinner, so also for cozy dining and shared dining. In the summer you can sit in front of the church on the Naecktstrand.
1191 AA Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Over-Amstel Farm
On the banks of the Amstel River, in the middle of the Duivendrecht polder, lies a place where the past and future come together. Over-Amstel Farm is not a traditional farm, but a living landscape of craftsmanship, taste, and rhythm. Here, cows graze next to a garden full of herbs and flowers, cheese is matured in the old back house, and the seasons are central to every meal. Everything exudes attention and craftsmanship. Over-Amstel Farm is the Dutch sister of Babylonstoren.
1183 AT Amstelveen
Sal Meyer
Kosher delicacies since 1957! Started at the Nieuwmarkt, moved to the Scheldestraat. Then to Buitenveldert and now in Amstelveen. For more than 60 years a household name because of the sandwiches (warm) corned beef, ossenworst, half-and-half and the fish cakes. Simple, tasty and homemade. People drive for it.
1185 ZW Amstelveen
Pizza freshly made for your own front door! Who wouldn't want that. It doesn't get any fresher or crispier. Holy Moly Pizza delivers 8 different pizzas and more in Amstelveen, Ouderkerk aan de IJsel and Abcoude.
1081 AB Amsterdam
Wagyu Yakiniku Kanata
Wagyu Yakiniku Kanata restaurant is a place where you can enjoy beef of the highest quality. At Kanata, you will find a traditional built-in Japanese barbecue at your table, where you can grill your own Wagyu beef and vegetables. The Wagyu they serve comes from Japan and has been rated A5 (the highest score). They also have Wagyu from farms in Spain that have decades of experience in breeding high-quality Wagyu.
1081 AB Amsterdam
China Supreme
China Supreme is a must-visit for lovers of Chinese street food and comfort food. The most popular dish on the menu is the jianbing crepes, which are filled with egg, spicy oil, spring onion, shrimp, or duck, among other ingredients. The menu also offers delicious wontons, gyozas, and the specialty biangbiang noodles. It's the perfect place to discover authentic Chinese flavors.
1181 ZK Amstelveen
Koning de visspecialist
At Koning de Visspecialist in Stadshart Amstelveen, you're always in for a treat. Fish specialist Koning lets you enjoy fish as it is meant to be with the largest and tastiest assortment of fresh fish. In the assortment you will find a wide choice of fish products; live lobsters that are cleaned for you in the store, baked scallops, wild salmon from Alaska, brill, halibut, sea bream, and of course the Dutch herring and trays of kibbeling.
1182 HH Amstelveen
The Food Story
The finest products selected withpassion and care. Black Angus beef, Iberico pork, and Label Rouge free-range chicken. Coen has also selected a fine range of domestic and foreign cheeses and wines.
1182 HJ Amstelveen
Prenger Patisserie
Known for their craftsmanship, quality, service, and, of course, the most delicious cakes.
In addition to classics such as tompouce, apple pie, Bossche bol, and whipped cream castle, Prenger's pastry chefs also make luxury pastries such as dolcey bol, praline pastries, and white chocolate mousse with pear.
1182 GV Amstelveen
Le Fournil Amstelveen
Le Fournil is the place to be in Amstelveen for authentic French baguettes, croissants, or madeleines. Don't be put off by the queue.
During regular family visits to the Netherlands,Sébastien Roturier, a Frenchman and artisan baker, and Susan, his Dutch wife, gradually developed the idea of starting a bakery there: the same bakery as in France, but in the Netherlands. Sébastien: "I found it challenging to be the first French baker to open a shop in the Netherlands."
1082 EG Amsterdam
Mouwes
Mouwes Kosher Delicatessen has been the place to go for all kosher products for over 200 years. Whether you come for your daily groceries or are looking for something special, they have it all. From bread, cheese and meat to Israeli specialties. You can also go there for sandwiches or sometimes dishes such as Sephardic chicken with couscous.
1081 AC Amsterdam
Hergo Butcher Shop
Hergo Butcher's is Amsterdam's meat specialist. Back in 1930, Mr. Cantor, a German sausage maker, and his wife, who came from an Amsterdam butcher's family, started their butcher's shop selling typical German sausage specialties. With the motto "The butcher with a chef's hat," Hergo has grown to four different locations and has become an integral part of Amsterdam's streetscape. With hunting sausage, hausmacher, beef sausage, corned beef, and even a filet americain sandwich, Hergo distinguishes itself as a top-tier butcher shop.
1082 EJ Amsterdam
Atariya
In addition to importing and distributing Japanese products, this company also has a store in Amsterdam. Here you will find a great and extensive range of Japanese food products. It is also possible to take away food. The store has a small kitchen where fresh meals are prepared every morning.
1082 LW Amsterdam
Shilia Supermarkets
A Japanese and Korean food market. Located on Gelderlandplein. Originally, they opened this store to make people from Japan and Korea feel a little more at home, but now everyone knows how to find this food market. Authentic, good food, if you want to cook Asian, this is the place.
1181 ZX Amstelveen
Cobra museum
The Cobra Museum of Modern Art focuses on the art and ideas of the Cobra movement. Cobra belongs to the canon of art history, but the 'spirit' of Cobra is still very much alive. The museum has an extensive collection of art by Dutch modern artists, especially from members of the Cobra movement.
1182 HL Amstelveen
The Nature Parks
Amstelveen is one of the greenest municipalities in the Randstad and has three nature parks: Dr. Jac. P. Thijssepark, De Braak, and Koos Landwehrpark. These are beautifully landscaped with native plants and flowers, water features, bridges, winding walking paths, and attract all kinds of birds. Two of the parks are even national monuments.
1081 BT Amsterdam
The Zuidas Botanical Garden
The Zuidas Botanical Garden, established as a university hortus in 1967, is a surprisingly green oasis in the middle of the VU campus. With thousands of plant species, specialized collections, and winding paths, the garden is a peaceful, almost hidden place where science, nature, and urban dynamics come together in a unique way.
1081 HV Amsterdam
Rialto University of Amsterdam
Rialto VU is the second location of the historic Rialto cinema (1921) and is located on the VU campus on Boelelaan. Its strength lies in the combination of arthouse cinema, festivals, and cultural programming within a broader cultural hub where film, art, and academia come together.
