My colleague and I have been invited to discuss the sale of Falckstraat 10, also known as Serafine. The residents say the main reason for this is the way we handled the sale of Number for their former neighbors in the past. Even back then, we were enthusiastic about the attractive block of three that this home is part of.
We walk through the house and see beautiful, high ceilings and wonderful light. The sunny terrace shines out at us. It is evident throughout that the residents of this house are creative: our host is an author and program maker, and the hostess has her own studio on the top floor. The new residents will likely want to incorporate their own taste and finishes, but in this location, with such a beautiful, spacious property, that is a challenge that can only succeed. Because this mansion has a lot of potential.
After many years of wonderful living, the current owners are saying goodbye to this elegant mansion, having opted for a more compact home in a green environment. A great opportunity for house hunters.
Otte van Apeldoorn I Broersma Wonen
A characteristic, charming mansion on a corner of approximately 318 m² in the center of Amsterdam, yet away from the hustle and bustle, on a quiet square. The dimensions are generous with high ceilings and wide Rooms. In Location a garden, this stately home has a regal terrace that Immediately accessed Immediately from the living room. The property, together with Number and 14, was built around 1870 as a single block in classicist style and was designated a municipal monument in 2007.
A guided tour
The ground floor
The entrance leads to both the upper floor and the lower floor, which has been used as an office but offers a great deal of (living) space. The hall provides access to all other rooms on the ground floor: a front room, a hallway, two spacious Rooms, a kitchen, a large bathroom, and a living room at the rear with windows on two sides. Under the stairs, there is also a large storage room with the central heating system for the ground floor.
The first floor
The staircase is spacious and light, and each floor has a toilet on the landing. The generous layout of the house is striking. With a width of 6.65 meters and a ceiling height of more than 3.50 meters, this floor feels more than luxurious. The attractive en-suite room has French doors opening onto the sunny terrace, which is comparable in size to a large city garden. An ideal place to dine outside with friends in the summer. The kitchen at the front overlooks the square and is directly connected to the dining area.
The second floor
Above the kitchen is the simple but functional and very spacious bathroom, with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and two sinks. The wonderfully light room at the quiet rear now serves as a study. In warm weather, the awnings are lowered here to provide the necessary cooling. The spacious room at the cooler front has been furnished as a bedroom.
The top floor
According to the current residents, this is perhaps the most beautiful room in the house. Upon entering, the six Velux windows immediately catch the eye, allowing plenty of light to flood in. The already spectacular space has been further enlarged with a chapel on the west side. This has created a pleasant, studio-like space that invites creativity. In the bathroom on this floor, a lovely dormer window provides extra light and space. A loft ladder provides access to the attic, which offers a sea of storage space. The central heating system for the three upper floors is also located here.
The outdoor space
On the first floor, there is a wide and deep south-facing terrace with plenty of sun and privacy. It features a charming terrace house whose facade mirrors that of the main house. Currently used for storage, it would also be perfect as a workspace.
The building
Together with Falckstraat 12 and 14, this city villa forms an elegant block in classicist style, with a plastered side facade on Huidekopersstraat and a hipped roof. The three residences commissioned around 1870 and designed by architect, carpenter, and real estate agent Coenraad Wiegand, a common combination at the time. The wide buildings each have three window axes, with the added feature that the middle one is beautifully plastered with a classic pediment. The windows and doors of Serafine, as Number is called, differ slightly from those of its neighbors, a result of renovations in the past. Due to its architectural-historical value, its intact condition, and its aesthetic qualities, this block of three was declared a municipal monument in 2007.
The surroundings
In earlier times, Falckstraat was a drill ground for French soldiers, but now it is a remarkably quiet city square with beautiful wingnut trees and a children's playground. Around the corner is the lively Amstelveld, with its Monday flower market and the famous NEL terrace. The same goes for Utrechtsestraat, with its wide range of delicatessens and restaurants, including several with Michelin stars. Cultural life also takes place in the immediate vicinity: the Stopera, Carré, and the Hermitage, where there is an organic market with local products on Saturdays, are within walking distance. And a reassuring thought for families with small children: the two neighborhood elementary schools, ASVO and De Kleine Reus, are both highly regarded in their own way.
Accessibility
This property is located in a very central location with multiple routes in and out of the city, making it easy to reach by car. Via Wibautstraat, both the IJtunnel and the highways to Utrecht and Het Gooi are easily accessible. Public transportation stops on Utrechtsestraat, Weteringschans, and the Noord-Zuid stop on Vijzelgracht is less than a five-minute walk away.
Parking
Parking is available via a permit system in parking area Centrum 2g. The estimated waiting time is currently two months (source: Local authority ). The cost is €287.09 per six months. In addition, there are several parking garages in the vicinity with For Sale and rental options.
The details
- Municipal monument, named Serafine
- Spacious, bright, and generously proportioned corner house
- Built as a mansion in 1870 and situated on its own land
- Excellent and quiet residential location in the sought-after 1017 neighborhood
- Spectacular upper floor with many windows
- Living space with French doors opening onto a sunny terrace offering plenty of privacy
- Beautiful terrace house with reference to the facade
1017 VV Amsterdam
Bouchon du centre
On the corner of the Reguliersgracht you will find 40m2 of cozy France, including a traditional bistro atmosphere and red and white checkered tablecloths. The bistro is run by Hanneke Schouten and is open from Wednesday to Saturday. The concept originated from the 'bouchon Lyonnais' where a high-quality meal is prepared with affordable ingredients.
1017 VT Amsterdam
Oosterling Liquor Store and Café
Café Oosterling is one of only two cafés in Amsterdam with a liquor license. Oosterling produces jenever according to its own recipe. The café has been in the family for 140 years.
1017 VM Amsterdam
Ceiling (*)
In an accessible setting (in the spirit of an Amsterdam café), the cuisine here is (now truly) Michelin-star quality. The kitchen serves casual dishes to share, and the now famous wine selection is divided into a menu of "affordable" wines and an extensive menu of 800 different bottles. Zoldering is very popular, so book well in advance. You can also try walking in on the day itself for a glass of wine at the bar. The owners have now opened a wine shop (Lof, de wijnwinkel) and a second restaurant, Boon en de Koot.
1017 VT Amsterdam
Ku Kitchen & Bar
Here they serve classic Japanese dishes, as well as some less traditional fare. Open since 2014, it's no coincidence that this place is called Kitchen EN bar. In addition to Japanese cuisine, they also offer an excellent selection of Japanese beers, sakes, whiskeys, and exciting and unique cocktails. This little piece of Japan in Amsterdam is definitely worth a visit!
1017 WD Amsterdam
Pistachio Shop Pistoia
Pistoia is a place to taste authentic imported Italian wines while enjoying traditional Tuscan cuisine. The wine list is full of flavorful imported wines, the ingredients are imported from Italy, and the recipes come from a long family tradition led by "nonna."
1017 XR Amsterdam
An
Located at Weteringschans 76 in Amsterdam, Japanese Restaurant An has been renowned for authentic, homemade Japanese dishes since 1989. The restaurant specializes in traditional Japanese meals as they are prepared at home, using pure, fresh and healthy ingredients. At An, craftsmanship is central: almost all dishes are made by hand. Guests can enjoy various Japanese classics, such as sushi, tempura and teishoku set menus. Special attention is also paid to vegetable dishes, making the restaurant accessible to vegetarian and vegan guests.
1017 XL Amsterdam
Oocker
Oocker is a new restobar (restaurant-bar) in Amsterdam. It was set up by Meyer Viol, Niels van der Werf (formerly at The Lobby, Gebr. Hartering, and Shiraz), and Stefano Orofino (formerly at Domenica). At Oocker, the food is just as important as the wine. The wine bar is located at the front, and the restaurant area, with its open kitchen, is at the back. Chef Stefano mainly cooks with vegetables. It is open from Thursday to Tuesday from 3 p.m. They do not take reservations, so feel free to drop in.
1017 VL Amsterdam
Kuyt Patisserie
Patisserie Kuyt is well known to those with a sweet tooth. Klaas Kuyt has the secret recipe for all kinds of refined tarts, cakes, chocolate, cookies, and éclairs. The icing on the cake is that it has been awarded the title of best apple pie in Amsterdam. It is located on the cozy Utrechtsestraat, next to the local butcher and cheese shop.
1074 AV Amsterdam
Saravana Bhavan
If you want to eat really good Indian food and experience the atmosphere of a real Indian restaurant, you should go to Saravana Bhavan, located on the corner of the busy Stadhouderskade and Van Wou Street. It is part of the largest vegetarian Indian chain in the world. They serve countless delicious (mostly vegetarian) curries and other specialties from India. It is often packed with a mixed crowd. Indian families, couples, tourists, locals, Saravana Bhavaan is a place where you can eat well.
1015 VK Amsterdam
Soenda Kelapa Restaurant
This Indonesian family business offers rice tables for one or two people, an à la carte menu, and also provides catering services. They serve food inspired by West Javanese cuisine. 'Soenda' is the name of the province in which this area is located. Located in the middle of Utrechtsestraat, this is a great place to sample authentic Indonesian food.
1017 XD Amsterdam
Veneur
Chef-owners Yoran Jacobi and Moriaan Koeleman have combined their years of collaboration at the former Michelin-starred restaurant De Juwelier* in a new French restaurant on Weteringschans. Together with sommelier and co-owner Bas Hazen, they offer product-driven cuisine in which meat, grilled dishes, and open fire play the leading role. The menu is classic French with modern accents and seasonal products, focusing on robust sauces and precision. The carefully curated wine list is the perfect partner for the à la carte dishes. Veneur combines nostalgic charm with contemporary hospitality, with a warm atmosphere and a terrace reminiscent of a Parisian bistro.
1017 VJ Amsterdam
Screaming Beans
Screaming Beans is an Amsterdam brand known locally and internationally for its high-quality coffee. The location has a beautiful, open brick bar and a quiet seating area. It's the perfect place to work or just sit back, drink coffee, and relax.
1073 BR Amsterdam
La Biss Kosher Streetfood
La Biss is not just an ordinary sandwich shop; apart from the fact that the sandwiches are of course kosher, they are made with care and precision using the best and freshest ingredients. A specialty is the homemade challah bread, baked fresh daily and a unique addition to the sandwiches. Also, the baguettes and other fresh breads are not to be missed.
1073 CK Amsterdam
Swietie's Food Stall
Warung Swietie Lelydorp is a Surinamese restaurant just a stone's throw from the Albert Cuyp Market. It is known for its saoto soup and roti, both of which fly off the counter at very affordable prices. It is one of the smallest warungs in Amsterdam, and in the summer, the eatery even has a small terrace. For a quick bite such as a Pom sandwich with pickles, this is the place to be!
1017 TR Amsterdam
Sukhothai Thanee
Perhaps the name of this restaurant sounds familiar to you. Because the owners of this restaurant used to own the successful street food stall in Amsterdam, namely Sukothai Streetfood Expres. Nowadays, they are fully engaged in running a chic restaurant. They cook from the Thai tradition with honest ingredients. What you should definitely not miss are the curries made from freshly made curry pastes.
1017 VM Amsterdam
Moooi
Founded by Marcel Wanders & Carsper Vissers in 2001, Moooi has been bringing fantastic products to market for more than 20 years. It's no surprise that over the past two decades, their stores have spread across the globe. The brand is primarily known for innovative designs that go beyond the everyday. Whether it's lamps, furniture, or accessories, Moooi promises to always continue to amaze its customers with beauty and creativity. To deliver products in this way, Moooi collaborates with designers ranging from up-and-coming talents to those who are already internationally renowned.
1017 LV Amsterdam
Archive store
On Frederiksplein, on the edge of the Pijp, you will find the Archive store since 2015 - recognizable by the beautifully decorated theme windows. The interior store is intended for a large audience: you can go here for baby and children's items to adult gadgets and furniture. It is therefore a store to stroll around in if you are looking for things for yourself and a little one. With a gigantic arsenal of brands, the choice is truly huge, offering something for every generation. In addition to selling existing brands, the Archive store is also involved with their house brand - société.
1017 VR Amsterdam
Furniture
Mobilia is a beautiful interior design store on Utrechtsestraat. Rini Scherpenisse is the owner of the store and has been running it with passion since 2001. Fortunately, he is not alone and is supported by a team of young and passionate interior designers. The design studio is very accessible and welcoming thanks to the friendly team; you don't have to be a real design expert to step inside. The store's Instagram serves as the perfect tool for finding inspiration, and then a phone call or email is all it takes to make an appointment.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Casa Gitane
The beautiful studio of Casa Gitane, shrouded in earthy colors, is located on the Lijnbaansgracht. Gitane means gypsy and Casa Gitane houses furniture and objects inspired by distant lands, world travels and a nomadic lifestyle. Their collection consists of three important ingredients; unique vintage pieces, a selection of existing brands and our own designs. Currently mainly webshop and Project design.
1017 VS Amsterdam
Amstelveld Plant Market
Visiting Amstelveld on Mondays is a great idea; you'll immediately feel cheerful when you see all the colors around you. There are 30 stalls full of flowers and plants to brighten up your garden or balcony. They also have a wide variety of herbs and bulbs to start your own vegetable garden. You'll definitely not come home empty-handed.
1017 VS Amsterdam
De Leeuw Butcher Shop
A household name in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. The quality is very high in this butcher's, caterer, and delicatessen. It has been located in the cozy Utrechtsestraat since 1966. They hang the meat here in the traditional way, which makes it more tender and flavorful. They have an open kitchen where you can see how the professional chefs work. They also have a selection of wines.
1073 BH Amsterdam
C&C Asian Market
At the end or beginning of the Albert Cuyp lies the C&C Asian Supermarket. The store is well-known to anyone who suddenly needs special ingredients while cooking. Besides fresh products, the store has a gigantic assortment of all kinds of Asian must-haves when it comes to indispensable ingredients. From delicious peanut sauce for summer rolls to incredible amounts of frozen dumplings to heat up yourself in bamboo baskets. The soy sauce flies over the counter in large bottles and at affordable prices, and you can also find some nice decorations here. The fun doesn't stop there, because there is also a small corner in the supermarket where fresh food is prepared. Here, after your big shopping trip, you can enjoy fresh summer rolls or a banh mi (Vietnamese baguette), among other things.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
M.Simons
M.simons was founded in 2021. It is a gallery located in the historical center of Amsterdam. Although the gallery is primarily focused on painting and graphic art, it also offers space for various other artistic media, including photography and sculpture.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Akinci
The lover of contemporary art is certainly in the right place at AKINCI. AKINCI has a strong focus on new developments in contemporary art and is explicitly engaged with artists who integrate socio-political, ecological, and gender issues into their work. Their program is determined by a diversity of media and cross-overs between sound, architecture, painting, sculpture, film, and installation. You will find works by, among others, Stephan Balkenhol, Theo Jansen, and Edwin Zwakman.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Lumen Travo Gallery
Lumen Travo was founded by Marianne van Tilborg in 1985. It is a contemporary art gallery in Amsterdam. Each year, the gallery organizes various exhibitions in collaboration with both emerging and established artists. Lumen Travo is concerned with current themes such as identity, representation, and post-colonialism and strives to show the multitude of voices that play a role in our globalized society. By presenting powerful and diverse artistic perspectives, which are not limited to the Western point of view, this gallery engages in a visual conversation with open eyes to the whole world.
