A unique apartment of approximately 113 m², located in the Da Costa neighborhood. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a balcony, and Roof terrace spacious 25 m² Roof terrace .
Guided tour
You arrive on Clercqstraat, where the canal and the wide sidewalk define the street scene. The building is located on the corner, which makes it stand out slightly from the surrounding buildings. You reach the apartment on the third floor via the stairwell.
Upon entering, you Immediately find yourself Immediately the entryway, where the various living areas converge. From here, you step into the living area, which opens up wide toward the front. The seating area is situated by the windows, offering views of the canal and the street. Natural light floods in, giving the space a bright, open feel.
As you walk further into the space, you’ll reach the dining area. It’s centrally located and serves as a natural focal point between the living and cooking areas. The sightlines remain unobstructed throughout, allowing you to stay connected to the space and your surroundings from every vantage point. The kitchen is situated at the rear and is part of the open-concept layout. It offers ample space for cooking without dominating the rest of the living area. The spiral staircase is situated centrally in the space and leads to the upper floor without disrupting the open character.
This living area also features an additional room that can be used as a bedroom or a home office.
The unique circular staircase serves as a spatial focal point at the heart of the home and connects the main living area to the upper floor. The landing provides access to two bedrooms a separate bathroom. One of the bedrooms an en-suite bathroom. The Rooms at the front of the house and benefit from their corner position, allowing light to enter from multiple directions. The gabled roof creates a more intimate atmosphere here.
The separate bathroom is centrally located on the floor and has a practical layout. Adjacent to it are several cabinets and storage spaces under the eaves, which make efficient use of the available space.
One floor up, you’ll find the Roof terrace. Here, you’re removed from the street and can enjoy more peace and privacy. The terrace offers plenty of space for sitting or dining and is a valuable addition to the home.
This is how the home unfolds, step by step: from the liveliness of the street, to the openness of the living area, the tranquility of the sleeping area, and finally the sheltered outdoor space on the roof.
Neighborhood guide
De Clercqstraat 22-3 is located in Amsterdam Oud-West, in the Da Costa neighborhood. This lively street provides a direct link to the city center and is characterized by a dynamic mix of residential, retail, and dining options. Here, you live right in the heart of city life, with all amenities within easy reach.
In the immediate vicinity, you’ll find a wide variety of specialty shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants. De Hallen and the Ten Katemarkt are also nearby. The canals are within walking distance, and for relaxation, Vondelpark is just a five-minute bike ride away.
The combination of the vibrant neighborhood and the central location makes this a pleasant place to live in Amsterdam Oud-West.
Details
• Living area approx. 113 m²
• Roof terrace 25 m²
• Balcony
• Located on leasehold land owned by Local authority . Current lease term: March 2, 2022, through in perpetuity; AB 2016 – annual indexation; ground rent is €1,582.01 per year
• Energy label A
• Homeowners’ association service fees €191.25 per month
• Internal renovation years 2021 & 2022
De Clercq
Living on Clercqstraat means living in a part of the city that is constantly evolving, yet retains its character. This two-story townhouse, situated on a prominent corner along the canal, perfectly illustrates that balance. Light, views, and a clear layout come together here in a home that naturally relates to its surroundings. The seller, a leading architectural firm, has brought the whole project together with great taste, careful thought, and a clear vision to create a very pleasant and light living space.
What Immediately is the openness. Thanks to the corner location and the windows at the front, a continuous connection with the canal and the street is created. Light enters from multiple directions and changes throughout the day, giving the spaces a different quality each time. At the same time, the layout is logical and well-organized, with a clear separation between living and sleeping areas.
The living floor feels spacious and cohesive, while the upper floor is more secluded and offers tranquility. The Roof terrace another layer: a place high above, removed from the hustle and bustle of the street.
The combination of the functional layout, the pleasant outdoor spaces, and the city location makes the whole distinctive and full of character. Within walking distance of all the great amenities and dining options in West, yet so close to the historic canals and the chic part of downtown.
Jelle Mundt | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
Judith de Jong | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
The apartment is part of a distinctive corner building with a richly detailed brick facade. The architecture is characterized by decorative brickwork, tall windows, and a clearly defined roofline. The corner location provides an open orientation and offers views in multiple directions, with a strong connection to the street and the canal.
On the living floor, light and spaciousness take center stage. The wide facade with tall windows and stained-glass skylights ensures an even distribution of natural light. The line of sight extends across the entire width of the space, keeping the various functions—living and dining—visually connected.
The existing structure has been partially left exposed. Wooden beams in the ceiling create rhythm and give the space a clear structure. The finish is understated, with calm walls and a continuous wooden floor that connects the different zones.
The internal spiral staircase forms a central element within the home. The slender steel structure connects the floors without disrupting the openness of the space. Thanks to the transparent design, sightlines remain intact and the connection between the levels is preserved.
On the top floor, the spatial experience changes. Under the roof, sloping roof surfaces and built-in cabinets create a more private layout. The spaces are functionally organized around the landing, with a clear separation between sleeping and bathing areas.
The whole can be described as a balanced combination of original architecture and contemporary interventions, with light, sightlines, and functionality guiding the design of the home.
The living area is designed as an open and well-organized space in which the various functions are logically arranged. The seating area is located at the front, Immediately the wide windows. Natural light floods in here, creating a continuous connection with the street and the canal.
The dining area is centrally located within the space and serves as the link between the front and back. This positioning ensures a balanced distribution of functions and maintains sightlines across the full width of the floor.
The kitchen is situated at the rear and forms an integral part of the living space. The layout is efficient and aligns with the dimensions of the room, ensuring sufficient space to move around and maintaining the sense of openness.
The spiral staircase is centrally located and connects the living floor with the upper floor. Thanks to its open and slender design, the view through the space remains unobstructed, and the flow of movement is guided in a logical manner.
The combination of a continuous floor, exposed beams, and an open layout creates a sense of cohesion. The various functions are clearly distinguishable without losing the spatial unity.
The sleeping area is efficiently laid out around a central landing that provides access to all rooms. The layout is compact and well-organized, with a clear separation between the different functions. Both bedrooms situated at the front of the building and benefit from their corner location. As a result, the Rooms windows Rooms multiple sides, ensuring abundant natural light and beautiful views along the canal and the street. One of the bedrooms its own en-suite bathroom, providing extra comfort and privacy. The second bathroom is centrally located on the floor and easily accessible from the other rooms. The layout is practical and suited to daily use.
Built-in closets and storage spaces are integrated under the roof, making efficient use of the sloped roof surfaces. This provides extra storage space without compromising the usability of the Rooms.
In addition, the living floor features an extra room that can be used as a bedroom or workspace as desired.
This floor has a more private layout than the living area, creating a clear separation between the living and sleeping areas.
The outdoor spaces are spread across two levels and flow logically from the home’s interior layout. On the living floor, there is a balcony at the front, Immediately to the dining table. This positioning creates a direct connection to the street and the canal, making the balcony an extension of the living space.
Roof terrace m² Roof terrace is located on the top level and offers a more sheltered outdoor space. Its location on the roof creates distance from the immediate surroundings, which contributes to the level of privacy. The layout and dimensions make the terrace suitable for both a seating and dining area.
The combination of a balcony on the living level and a Roof terrace the top level provides versatility in use. While the balcony Immediately to daily living, the Roof terrace offers Roof terrace more peaceful and secluded spot within the home.
Neighborhood Guide
De Clercqstraat 22-3 is located in Amsterdam Oud-West, in the Da Costabuurt neighborhood. This lively street provides a direct link to the city center and is characterized by a dynamic mix of residential, retail, and dining options. Here, you live right in the heart of city life, with all amenities within easy reach.
In the immediate vicinity, you’ll find a diverse selection of specialty shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants. De Hallen and the Ten Katemarkt are also nearby. The canals are within walking distance, and for relaxation, Vondelpark is just a five-minute bike ride away.
The combination of the lively surroundings and the central location makes this a pleasant place to live in Amsterdam Oud-West.
Accessibility
De Clercqstraat is centrally located in Amsterdam-West and serves as a direct link between the Jordaan and Oud-West neighborhoods. The street is part of theDe Oranje Loper redevelopment project, in which public spaces are being gradually renovated with a greater focus on livability, green spaces, and a balanced distribution between traffic and pedestrians.
Its location along the canal gives the street an open character, while the immediate surroundings are characterized by a mix of residential, commercial, and amenities.
The apartment is easily accessible by public transportation. Various tram and bus lines are within walking distance and offer quick connections to the city center, Amsterdam Central Station, and Sloterdijk Station, among other destinations. The location is also well-connected by bicycle, with short distances to both the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.
By car, there is good access to the A10 Ring Road via the S105 and S106, making it easy to reach major highways leading to destinations such as Schiphol Airport.
Parking
Parking on public streets is available through a permit system (permit zone West-11.1). With a parking permit for West-11.1, you may park in West-11. A resident parking permit costs €199.93 for 6 months. Currently, there is an 8-month waiting period for this permit zone. A second parking permit is not available in this area. In addition to public streets, you can also park for free with a parking permit in the Markenhoven garage and the Muziektheater garage. (Source: Local authority , April 2026).
As an architect, what did you notice right away about this house?
What immediately stood out in this house were the many windows, which let in beautiful natural light and
offered a stunning view. We immediately saw how much potential this house had. Because of its unique location
it’s shaped a bit like the Flatiron Building. When you stand at the tip of the house
you can see both the sunrise and the sunset with the beautiful morning and
evening colors that go with them.
How did you approach the layout and flow of the house?
The biggest challenge was deciding where to place the staircase. We wanted to keep the living area as open
as possible, so we opted for a steel, airy spiral staircase that runs in one continuous
line from the living area through the bedroom level up to the Roof terrace. We immediately envisioned
how beautiful a round table would look in front of the balcony at the tip of the
home. This immediately created a natural division between the sitting area and the
kitchen. From the kitchen, you have a beautiful view of the water and enjoy the evening sun. The sitting area
is cozy and more secluded.
What is the difference in your experience as a resident versus as an architect?
To be honest, there’s no difference for me. I’m very sensitive to aesthetics, so if
something looks beautiful, it makes me feel calm and happy. But at the same time, the
pleasure of a space comes not only from aesthetics but also from its functionality, acoustics, tactility,
daylight, and the flow of the space. A space that looks very beautiful in a photo might not
feel right in real life. For example, it’s also important that you can lie “sheltered” on the couch
without having to see the mess in the kitchen. That brings just as much
joy as a photogenic image.
What’s your favorite spot in the house?
I find this a really tough question because there are so many different favorite spots.
When we have friends over, everyone always hangs out in the kitchen and on the wide
window sill that we had built in along the entire length of the house. When
it’s just the two of us, it’s wonderful to lounge on the couch in the evening and
watch the hustle and bustle on Clercqstraat at the same time. Thanks to the house’s location, you can
overlook the entire Clercqstraat from the couch, almost all the way to Admiraal de Ruijterweg.
With its low ceiling and skylights, the upstairs bedroom feels very cozy and luxurious, like
a small hotel room within our own home.
What role does the neighborhood play in making you feel at home?
We felt right at home in this neighborhood. Before this, we lived in the heart of
the city center for three years, and there everything was a lot more anonymous and geared toward tourists. Here,
we immediately had nice interactions with the neighbors, and the amenities are also more focused on
local residents. Just a stone’s throw away, there are countless great restaurants,
bakeries, and coffee shops. And from here, we can easily walk to both the Vondelpark and the
Jordaan.
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