Over Elzenhagensingel 47, Amsterdam

The home is part of Noorderkwartier, designed by Ponec de Winter Architects in the Elzenhagen residential neighborhood in Amsterdam-Noord. Together, the canal-front homes form a carefully composed ensemble along the Elzenhagensingel, featuring an urban scale and a clear cohesion in materials, rhythm, and detailing.
The design is characterized by warm brickwork in reddish-brown and lighter brick tones, vertical brickwork accents, deep recesses, and rhythmic window openings. Subtle offsets, bay windows, and varying facade planes give each home its own character, without disrupting the unity of the whole. All the homes are similar yet each is just a little different. One home has a small extension, another forms the bow of a ship with its neighbors, and the third has a bay window. The six-meter width allows for a variety of floor plans.
The home is situated slightly elevated above the public space, with a Front garden entrance accessible via a short flight of stairs. At the rear, the home opens up to the garden with large windows. This creates a clear balance between an urban appearance at the front and peaceful, green living on the garden side.

The living area, measuring approximately 65.6 m², features a well-thought-out floor plan that seamlessly integrates living, cooking, and dining spaces. The property is in excellent condition and Immediately move into Immediately ; a true turnkey home. The high-quality PVC flooring in a herringbone pattern extends throughout the floor, providing the space with a calm, elegant foundation. Combined with the underfloor heating, this creates a comfortable living environment with a refined and contemporary finish. The living room faces south and features numerous windows, allowing for a particularly pleasant flow of natural light throughout the day. The space is generously laid out and offers Location multiple seating areas. The French doors and views toward the garden ensure that the indoors and outdoors are seamlessly connected. At the front of the living area is the open kitchen with dining area. The kitchen has a modern, understated look and is practically laid out with plenty of work and storage space. The kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop, dishwasher, Qooker, fridge-freezer, and combi-oven, among other features. Thanks to the open connection to the dining and living room, the kitchen remains an integral part of daily life. A special bonus is the approximately 30 m² outbuilding in the garden. This space is furnished as a workspace and also features a kitchenette. This makes the outbuilding ideally suited as a home office, studio, practice space, or multifunctional area for guests, hobbies, or working in peace and quiet.

The bedrooms blend seamlessly with the understated design of the rest of the home. There are a total of four bedrooms two Bathrooms, spread across the first and second floors. The first floor features three generously sized bedrooms, each with pleasant natural light and versatile enough to serve as a bedroom, home office, or guest room. Centrally located on this floor is the bathroom, designed in a calm and refined style with large tiles in soft gray tones. The bathroom features a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a double sink. The separate toilet is located apart from the bathroom on the landing.
The second floor is furnished with the master bedroom and an en-suite bathroom. Thanks to the windows on multiple sides, natural light floods in, offering views of the greenery and water of the Elzenhagensingel at the front. Adjacent to this is the Roof terrace 7 m² Roof terrace northwest, where the evening sun lingers long into the summer. The second bathroom is also finished in the same refined style. Additionally, this floor features a practical storage/laundry room with connections for a washer and dryer and an extra sink
This entire floor is also equipped with underfloor heating.

As a corner house, the property benefits from an unobstructed location, with the outdoor spaces surrounding the house serving as an extension of the living experience. The Front garden slightly elevated above street level and is connected to the entrance via a modest flight of steps.
Due to its corner location, daylight falls into the garden at different times of the day. The Rear garden spacious and extends over a width of more than ten meters. Thanks to its southeast-facing orientation, the garden enjoys sun virtually all day long, while the green property boundaries simultaneously provide privacy and shelter. The layout is playful, with multiple spots for sitting or dining. From the living room, the living space flows seamlessly through the sliding doors onto the terrace and the surrounding greenery. At the back of the garden is a detached outbuilding with a multifunctional space equipped with a kitchenette. The large windows and the direct connection to the garden make this space suitable as a studio, workspace, guesthouse, or informal living area. Adjacent to this is the practical storage room, discreetly integrated into the structure of the outbuilding. The garden is easily accessible via the back entrance, and the property features two private parking spaces on the premises. On the second floor is a Roof terrace approximately 7 m², facing northwest and accessible from the master bedroom.

Elzenhagen showcases a different side of Amsterdam. Here, the vibrancy of Noord is combined with open space, water, and a striking sense of tranquility. The neighborhood has a modern layout but feels relaxed and green, with wide avenues, young trees, and views along the water that slow down the daily pace. In recent years, Amsterdam-Noord has developed into one of the city’s most distinctive areas. Around the NDSM shipyard, creativity, dining, and culture converge in former industrial buildings, while neighborhoods like the Van der Pekbuurt showcase the original Noord, with market stalls, neighborhood cafés, and small specialty shops. The contrast between urban energy and relaxed living makes this district particularly appealing.
Within Elzenhagen, everything is remarkably close by. The day begins with coffee at Le Perron, followed by a walk along the canals, through Noorderpark, or toward the historic Krijtmolen d’Admiraal. The area is spacious and invites you to spend time outdoors, with green routes that connect to the Twiske-Waterland landscape. Amenities are naturally integrated into the neighborhood. Elementary schools, daycare centers, and playgrounds are located a short distance away, as are sports facilities such as the Elzenhagen sports hall and the Atos track and field. Everyday amenities, including a general practitioner’s office, are also part of the immediate living environment.
The Boven ’t Y shopping center serves as the lively heart of the neighborhood for daily shopping, dining, and retail, complemented by the smaller-scale character of Banne Centrum. On Saturdays, the Farmers’ Market adds a local touch with fresh produce and artisanal specialties. For a night out, Pathé Noord is just a short distance away, while the ferry connections and the North/South Line make the rest of Amsterdam easily accessible.

Accessibility
The corner house at Elzenhagensingel 47 is easily accessible by bike, car, and public transportation. The A10 ring road is just a few minutes’ drive away via exit S116. Several bus lines and the North-South Line to Zuid Station depart from both G.J. Scheurleerweg and Noord Station. Regional transit to Purmerend, Zaandam, and Hoorn also departs from Noord Station. Noord Station is a 3-minute bike ride away, and there is the option to park your bike for free in a secure parking facility for the first 24 hours.

Parking Parking is available on the property at the rear of the house. There is space for two cars here.

If I had to describe what makes this house so special to me, it would be the combination of tranquility, space, and convenience. You can live here with a wonderful sense of freedom, enjoying beautiful views from the front and a Garden surrounding property you can truly unwind. The spacious garden feels like an extension of the house. It’s a place where you can relax outdoors, where children can play safely, and where you can step outside at any time of day. The convenience of two parking spaces is also something I’ve come to appreciate immensely.
Inside, the house feels light and spacious. Actually larger than you’d expect based on the square footage. Thanks to the view at the front and the view of the Garden surrounding property always a sense of openness. A real bonus is the garden shed, which serves as a nice office or multifunctional space. It provides just that extra spot for relaxation, work, or hobbies. Additionally, the spacious storage room is incredibly practical.
My favorite spot in the house is without a doubt at the kitchen table, overlooking the garden. That’s where I love to sit—for a cup of coffee, to work, or just to look outside for a moment. It feels like the heart of the home.
The neighborhood makes living here even more enjoyable. It’s an incredibly child-friendly area, with daycare, after-school care, and elementary schools within walking distance. There are several nice playgrounds in the area, and Noorderpark is nearby. At the same time, the location is very accessible. You can be on the road in no time by car; the metro and the North/South line are within walking distance, and you can reach the center of Amsterdam in no time. You can also get there quickly by bike via the ferry.
For daily groceries and convenience, the Boven ’t IJ shopping center is nearby, featuring Pathé, De Beren, and basically all the shops and chains you need. For fun spots in the neighborhood, I’d mention IJssalon IJskoud de Beste, the Noorderpark Café, the Noorderparkbad, Le Perron, Coffeecompany, Kwekkeboom, Helling7, Klaproos, and Copain.
What I’ll miss most is the peace and space, even though the center of Amsterdam is so close by. And perhaps most of all: the children playing happily outside, safe and secure right around the house.