A canal-side home of nearly 300 m², located in the upscale city center. The canal-side property features a living room, kitchen, several bedrooms Bathrooms, a patio, and a Roof terrace. Situated on freehold land. Schedule your own online viewing via this link.
Guided tour
The fox’s head on the door knocker is the first thing that catches the eye. The black paneled door is set in a facade that has stood there since the first half of the seventeenth century. The sidewalk rises via natural stone steps. Sliding windows with white frames flank the entrance. The facade has four bays and is topped by a cornice with corbels and three fluted balusters.
Inside, the entryway opens onto two sides. The ceiling is 4.15 meters high. The dining room on the right features two tall sliding windows overlooking the canal and a blown-glass chandelier. The living room is accessible through double glass doors with wooden frames. Sliding windows on the back wall provide access to the patio. This private outdoor space has white-tiled walls and is at street level. The kitchen features a concrete countertop, black cabinetry with stainless steel handles, and a tall sliding window overlooking the canal and the bridge at the corner.
The staircase leads to the first floor. Four sliding windows spanning a width of over eight meters offer a simultaneous view of the Herengracht and Leidsegracht. The original beams are painted white and exposed. The natural light here is exceptional. A bedroom is located at the rear. The bathroom features cream-colored wall tiles and a built-in bathtub.
On the second floor, the white truss beams are a defining feature. The spacious bedroom has built-in bookcases and natural light from the skylight and the tilt-and-turn window. A second bedroom is accessible via an arched passageway. The bathroom has a dark tile floor and a sunshower with a rain showerhead.
The attic is accessible via the mill staircase. French doors provide access to the Roof terrace 14 m Roof terrace . The wooden decking is nestled between the roof slopes. The southwest orientation provides sun in the afternoon and evening.
The basement has its own entrance on the canal, via a black double door with diamond-shaped glass. The untreated oak joists are fully exposed. The space features a living and sleeping area, adjoining rooms, and a linen closet with connections for a bathroom. An original staircase with twisted balusters connects the basement to the rest of the building. The layout allows for conversion into a self-contained living unit.
What the residents will miss
"While canal-front homes are typically narrow and deep, this house is wide, with a window area that lets in light in a way you rarely see. The boats passing by, the light reflecting off the Leidsegracht in the evening, the view stretching far across the Herengracht—it creates a constantly changing scene and makes for a wonderful place to live."
Neighborhood Guide
The home is located in one of Amsterdam’s most charming and historic neighborhoods. This neighborhood is known for its picturesque canals, beautiful architecture, and lively atmosphere. It is a place where history, culture, and contemporary trends come together seamlessly. It is surrounded by elegant townhouses, graceful bridges, and lush trees that create an idyllic setting. The neighborhood surrounding the home is also home to many iconic landmarks. The area offers a variety of high-quality shops, cozy cafés, restaurants, and galleries. Strolling through the neighborhood is an experience in itself, as you’re surrounded by a mix of locals, artists, tourists, and the ever-bustling atmosphere of Amsterdam.
Details
• Living area approx. 297 m²
• Roof terrace 14 m²
• Air conditioning
• Potential for multiple layouts
• Located on freehold land
• National Historic Monument
• Nationally Protected Cityscape
• Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rheinaert
The fox’s head on the door knocker has been watching over the intersection of the Herengracht and Leidsegracht for centuries. If this house had eyes, it would have seen how the canal belt was built, how merchants constructed their homes, and how the city grew around the building. The Year of construction estimated Year of construction between 1625 and 1650. Rheinaert has stood on this corner ever since. Leidsegracht 1 is situated on its own lot, within the canal belt, at one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive corner locations. The property offers 337 m² of usable space across five stories. Four windows on the first floor look directly out over the Heren- and Leidsegracht. The patio on the bel-etage, the Roof terrace the attic floor, and the basement unit that can be converted into a separate unit make this a property with no comparable alternative.
Otte van Apeldoorn | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Wonen
The dark gray-painted brick facade dates from the seventeenth century and has four bays. The straight cornice with corbels is eighteenth-century. Three fluted balusters mark the top of the facade. The fox’s head on the door knocker gave the building its name.
The sidewalk ascends via natural stone steps to the black paneled door with ornamental hardware and a transom window featuring original glazing bars. The sliding windows have white wooden frames with deep rebates.
The historic elements have remained intact in the interior. On the bel-etage, there are stucco moldings and a ceiling height of 4.15 meters. Herringbone floors extend into the living room and dining room, connected via double glass doors with wooden frames. On the first floor, the original beams are painted white and exposed. On the upper floors, the white truss posts of the roof structure form a recurring element. In the basement, the dark oak joists are untreated and fully exposed. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments under Number and is situated on its own land.
The main floor features 4.15-meter-high ceilings and a spacious, open layout. The living room and dining room flow into one another through double glass doors with wooden frames. The dining room has two tall sliding windows overlooking the canal. The living room opens onto the rear patio through French doors. This secluded outdoor space of approximately ten square meters features white-tiled walls and is located at street level, offering a sheltered and private setting.
The kitchen features a concrete countertop, black cabinetry with stainless steel handles, and open shelving reaching to the ceiling. A tall sliding window overlooks the canal and the bridge at the corner of Leidsegracht and Herengracht.
The first floor is the most impressive level of the building. Four sliding windows spanning more than eight meters in width offer simultaneous views of the Heren- and Leidsegracht. The original beams have been painted white and are visible in the ceiling. The natural light here is exceptional. At the rear is a quiet bedroom. The bathroom features cream-colored wall tiles, a built-in bathtub with a wall-mounted faucet, and a freestanding vanity.
On the second floor, the white trusses of the historic roof structure define the character. The spacious bedroom features built-in bookcases on either side of the bed and natural light from a skylight and a tilt-and-turn window. A second bedroom, featuring a skylight and wainscoting, is accessible via an arched passageway. The bathroom has a dark tile floor, a freestanding vanity, and a sunshower with a rain showerhead.
The approximately 86 m² basement has its own entrance Immediately the canal, via a black double door with diamond-shaped glass. The untreated oak beams are fully exposed in the ceiling. The space features a living and sleeping area with adjoining rooms and a linen closet with connections for a bathroom. An original wooden staircase with twisted balusters connects the basement to the rest of the building. The layout allows for conversion into a self-contained living unit.
The Roof terrace the top floor measures approximately 14 m² and is accessible through French doors. The wooden deck is nestled between the building’s roof slopes and the adjacent structures. The southwest orientation provides sunlight in the afternoon and evening. The view extends over the rooftops of the city center.
Neighborhood Guide
The home is located in one of Amsterdam’s most charming and historic neighborhoods. This neighborhood is known for its picturesque canals, beautiful architecture, and lively atmosphere. It is a place where history, culture, and contemporary trends come together seamlessly. It is surrounded by elegant townhouses, graceful bridges, and lush trees that create an idyllic setting. The neighborhood surrounding the home is also home to many iconic landmarks. The area offers a variety of high-quality shops, cozy cafés, restaurants, and galleries. Strolling through the neighborhood is an experience in itself, as you’re surrounded by a mix of locals, artists, tourists, and the ever-bustling atmosphere of Amsterdam.
Accessibility
The property is easily accessible by public transportation and bicycle. Several tram and bus stops are within walking distance. Tram lines 2, 17, and 24 stop nearby and offer direct connections to key locations such as Central Station and the Museum Quarter. The Rokin metro station on the North-South Line is also within a 10-minute walk. Another convenient way to reach Leidssegracht is by bike. Amsterdam is known as a bike-friendly city, and there are plenty of bike paths and bike racks in the area. By bike, you can easily navigate the canals and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Parking
Parking on public streets is available through a permit system (Centrum-2f permit zone). With a parking permit for Centrum-2f, you may park in Centrum-2. A resident parking permit costs €338.70 per 6 months. Currently, there is a 14-month waiting period for this permit zone. A second parking permit is not available in this area. (Source: Local authority , June 2026).
The moment we stepped through the front door and walked into the living room, we were immediately won over. While canal-side homes are typically narrow and deep, this house is wide, with an abundance of windows that let in light in a way you rarely see. The boats passing by, the light shining across the Leidsegracht in the evening, the view stretching far across the Herengracht—it creates a constantly changing scene and makes for a wonderful place to live.
This final stretch of the Leidsegracht has a pleasant atmosphere and offers a nice, quiet retreat in the neighborhood. The neighbors know each other, it’s quiet, and yet you’re right in the heart of the city. Bakery Wolf, De Kaaskamer, a good cup of coffee—it’s all just around the corner. You never have to walk far and can go in any direction for a variety of lunch spots and amenities. It’s city living but with the feel of a village.
The house itself underwent a thorough renovation in 2014; not just cosmetic, but structural. Beams were replaced, and the building was renovated from the inside out. It’s in great shape and will last for many years to come. The layout was ideal for us with spacious and flexible Rooms, but due to the width and number of windows, it can also easily be adapted for those who, for example, bedrooms more bedrooms . The foundation is solid.
It’s hard to sum up in one thing what we’ll miss most. The changing light, the view, one of the city’s most charming canals—the next step is now a ground-floor apartment, but it was a wonderful place to live.
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