This unique loft with an incredible studio space is located in a former cafeteria of the Royal Dutch Steamship Company. With its industrial aesthetic and spectacular ceiling heights of over 5 meters, you’ll enjoy a bright and spacious living environment with a stunning view of the water. The property features three bedrooms a studio space, offering plenty of opportunities for creative living and working. There is a great opportunity to expand the space by an additional approximately 120 m², which offers this property many extra possibilities and layout options—see alternative floor plan. The total Floor area then Floor area approximately 347 m².
This historic building was renovated in the 1990s into eight unique loft apartments with a creative vibe. A unique opportunity to live and work in a historic waterfront location.
Guided tour
The living room is located on the waterfront and situated on the south, with large windows and a ceiling height of 5.36 meters. The original tiled floor gives the space extra character. An open kitchen has been chosen, the kitchen is basic but functional.
A sleeping loft has been created in the high-ceilinged space, which contains three bedrooms, two of which have loft beds to save extra space. The simple bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, sink, and toilet.
The studio of approximately 130 m² is an inspiring space with north light, an incredible ceiling height of up to 6.21 meters, and plenty of storage space. This multifunctional space offers the opportunity to get creative and work in a unique environment.
Extra floor
There is a unique opportunity to redesign the layout of the property and Floor area more Floor area . It is possible to increase the space by approximately 120 m², which offers this property many additional possibilities – see alternative floor plan. This brings the total Floor area 347 m².
Neighborhood Guide
The property is located on the car-free Levantplein on KNSM Island. It is a child-friendly area with many playgrounds, squares, swimming piers, and water sports opportunities. The Brazilië shopping center offers a wide range of shops and amenities. There is also a bustling market on nearby Javaplein, where you can find fresh produce and delicacies. The trendy Czaar Peterstraat and Veemkade are within walking distance. Nieuw Noord, home to the Hangar restaurant, Hotel de Goudfazant, and the FC Hyena arthouse cinema, is easily accessible by ferry.
Details
• Living area approx. 226 m²
• Additional indoor space approx. 71 m²
• Potential to expand Floor area approx. 347 m²
• Current lease term extended until April 30, 2041
• HOA fees €590.37 per month, including advance payments for gas, electricity, and water
• Municipal monument
• Zoning designation per deed of division: studio with living quarters
• Zoning designation in BAG: residential
• Zoning designation per zoning plan: mixed-use 2
The Canteen
This unique loft with an incredible studio space is located in a former canteen of the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company. With a raw look and spectacular ceiling heights of over 5 meters, you can enjoy a light and spacious living environment with a beautiful view over the water. The property has 3 bedrooms a studio space, offering plenty of opportunities for creative living and working.
There is a very good opportunity to increase the space by approximately 120 m², which offers this property many extra possibilities and layout options – see alternative floor plan. The total Floor area then Floor area approximately 347 m².
This monumental building was renovated in the 1990s into eight unique loft apartments with a creative look. A unique opportunity to live and work in a historic location on the waterfront.
Judith de Jong | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Architectuur
The property is located in a part of the former canteen of the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij (Royal Netherlands Steamship Company). The architect Piet Verschuyl designed the building in the early 1960s. The building is constructed as if it is floating; it is referred to as a lifted building, as there is no ground floor. This provided a view between the northern and southern sides under the building. When the KNSM withdrew from the island, a number of artists took the building into use after a period of vacancy. These artists, gathered in the Edelweis Foundation, bought the building from the Local authority Land Company. During that period, metal ship stairs were installed, giving each apartment its own exit/escape route. In 2014, the building was declared a municipal monument.
The entrance to this loft is reached via a steel staircase from the square. Upon entering, there is room for a wardrobe and you walk through to the living room or the studio.
Living and cooking
The living room is located on the waterfront. The large steel window frames resemble a frame of a painting with a beautiful view over the water. Every day there are people to be seen swimming in the open water. The living room is located on the south, so you can enjoy the sun all day long. The large windows and the ceiling height of 5.36 meters create a spacious feeling. The original tiled floor gives the space extra character. An open kitchen has been chosen, the kitchen is basic but functional.
Sleeping and bathing
A sleeping area has been created in the high space, where there are three bedrooms, two of which have loft beds to save extra space. The simple bathroom has a bathtub, sink, and toilet.
Atelier
The studio of approximately 130 m² is an inspiring space with northern light, an incredible ceiling height of up to 6.21 meters and plenty of storage space. This multifunctional space offers the possibility to get creative and work in a unique environment.
Extra floor
There is an opportunity to redesign the layout of the property and Floor area more Floor area . It is possible to increase the space by approximately 120 m², which offers this property many additional possibilities – see alternative floor plan. This would bring the total Floor area 347 m².
The residence is located on the car-free Levantplein on the KNSM Island. It is a child-friendly environment with many playgrounds, squares, swimming jetties and water sports facilities. Brazilië shopping center offers an extensive range of shops and facilities. There is also a thriving market on the nearby Javaplein, where you can find fresh products and delicacies. The trendy Czaar Peterstraat and Veemkade are within walking distance. Nieuw Noord, including the Hangar restaurant, Hotel de Goudfazant and FC Hyena cinema, is easily accessible by ferry.
Accessibility
Due to its convenient location within the Amsterdam ring road, near the S114 exit, the house is easily accessible by private transport, both from outside the city and from the center of Amsterdam. The house is also easily accessible by public transport. The stop for bus lines 43, 65 and 246 is within walking distance of the location. This allows a direct connection to Muiderpoort Station, Zuid Station and Amsterdam Central Station. The tram line 7 stop is also within walking distance.
Parking facilities
Parking is possible via a permit system on public roads (permit area Oost-7a). With a parking permit for Oost-7a, you may park in Oost-7. A parking permit for residents costs €186.29 per 6 months. There is currently no waiting list for this permit area. A second parking permit is not possible in this area. (Source: Local authority , May 2024).
What the owners will miss
When we acquired a spot in the former canteen of the KNSM in 1991, we couldn't have imagined that we would stay there for more than thirty years.
We divided the building - essentially an enormous glass hall built on stilts - into eight studio residences with steel staircases underneath that we snapped up at a shipyard that was being demolished. After months of shell renovation, everyone set to work turning the bare space into a home.
Since 2001, almost everyone from the original group of artists has moved. Only we remained. After all, we still fully enjoyed both the physical space inside that enabled us to shape our ideas, and the expansive view over the ever-surprising waves of the IJ. We saw our children grow up here and go their own way, we organized exhibitions and concerts, painting lessons and music rehearsals here. The journeys that took us and our work halfway around the world started and ended here.
When the ships, trains, harbor cranes, trucks, passengers, and dockworkers disappeared from this island with the KNSM in 1979, a new era began. A time that, although more modest in dynamics, brought us a great deal of living and working pleasure. Wonderful swimming water in front of the door in the summer, cafes and eateries around the corner, shops within walking distance, and excellent tram, bus, and ferry connections within easy reach.
Now that the moment is approaching to also conclude that period, we look back with great satisfaction and - yes, truth be told - also a touch of melancholy on our years in that strange canteen.
1019 MB Amsterdam
Paon Bali
Paon Bali Amsterdam (formerly Catering Enak Sekali) specializes in authentic Balinese cuisine. Bali has its own extensive cuisine. Compared to other Indonesian cuisines, it is spicier and less sweet. Pork is also used more often. According to a well-known chef and author of books on Indonesian food, you will find the best satay (grilled on charcoal) in the city here!
1019 JK Amsterdam
Esra
Esra is the Amsterdam restaurant of Selin Kiazim, a London-born chef with Turkish-Cypriot roots, known for her renowned restaurant Oklava in London. Together with her partner and co-founder Steph de Goeijen, she serves a menu that celebrates seasonal produce and Mediterranean flavors, with a clear emphasis on her cultural background and fresh, creative interpretations. The dishes are rich in flavor and vary weekly, combining classic Turkish elements with local Dutch products. In addition to the food, Steph's carefully curated wine list is an important part of the experience, with Mediterranean and Turkish wines that pair well with the cuisine.
1018 NE Amsterdam
VRR
Restaurant VRR, together with Stadsbakkerij As, is located in the historic building dating from 1895, which was used as a staff canteen and laundry room by the Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij (Dutch Shipbuilding Company). Chef and owner Sander Overeinder, formerly of restaurant AS, among others, has always been a pioneer. Here, too, the biodynamic fruit and vegetables come from his native region of Beemster. Many of the dishes are prepared over an open fire. The delicious bread (from As, of course) is also available For Sale in the adjacent shop. The wine list has been compiled with great care, knowledge, and love. It features biodynamic and, above all, natural wines from France, Italy, and Germany, among other countries.
1018 PX Amsterdam
Counter
Counter is a family business run by Raymond and Nathalie Hunsel-Spigt, their daughter Tatum, and her partner Jaime Sharp, with roots in a catering company that has been operating since 2004. Their vision was to create a lunch and wine bar where plant-based dishes take center stage, changing daily and prepared with care. During the day, Counter serves fresh sandwiches, quiches, and other plant-based lunch dishes, often with creative combinations and homemade flavors. On weekends, the business transforms into a natural wine bar with accompanying small bites and a warm, social vibe.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam is located on the north side of the IJ. It is a raw harbor hut decorated with furniture that could have come Immediately French flea markets. You can come here for a birthday party, a dinner with Italian classics, or a drink. The terrace is almost always in the sun and is ideal for a beer, glass of wine, or delicious cocktail with a magnificent view of the IJ.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hotel de Goudfazant
The restaurant is located in a huge industrial warehouse on the waterfront in Amsterdam North, which, despite its size, has excellent acoustics and is very well and stylishly decorated. Every evening, it is filled with regular customers who keep coming back for the (pickled) poussin and the dessert 'heavenly mud', among other things. In summer, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the view of the IJ river. Goudfazant now also bakes its own bread! The 'group' now also includes other businesses such as Café Modern and (in collaboration with Sander Overeinder) restaurant VRR.
1019 AG Amsterdam
Jōki
The name ‘JōKi’ (which means Steam in Japanese) refers to the ‘Gemaal de Cruquius’, the largest steam engine in the world.
The coffee here is made with beans from Stooker, so that's alright.
1021 KB Amsterdam
FC Hyena
FC Hyena is a charming combination of cinema, bar, and restaurant. You can watch cult films here in the two cozy cinema theaters. The menu is compact and good, and most of the dishes are prepared in a large wood-fired oven. In the summer, you can also go to the outdoor cinema or sit at one of the large picnic tables overlooking the IJ. This is almost as entertaining as a film, as from the terrace you can see the entire Amsterdam skyline, including all the boats and large cargo and cruise ships passing by.
1019 AT Amsterdam
Krux brewery
Cruquiuseiland used to be one large shipyard. Now, only one brewery remains. It's a place where beer is brewed and where you can also come and drink. According to some, it's the smallest brewery in Amsterdam. This has two advantages: the small batches make it easy to experiment with recipes, and the beer is always super fresh!
1095 PK Amsterdam
Bar Baggerbeest
A place to have a drink, a bite to eat, meet new people and connect. Satisfy your hunger with delicious stone oven pizzas. Quench your thirst with one of the (organic) wines, fair-trade coffee or (Amsterdam) beer. Bar Baggerbeest is part of Broedplaats Baggerbeest, the cultural anchor point of the emerging urban district: the Sluisbuurt. Club: On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays after 9:00 PM, there is room for cultural programming.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Barracuda
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1094 CC Amsterdam
Studio/K
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1018 NX Amsterdam
Restaurant Fyr
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1094 HE Amsterdam
De Jonge Admiraal
At the end of Javastraat, adjacent to Javaplein, you'll find De Jonge Admiraal. They serve delicious coffees, great sandwiches, and wonderful cakes from Majesteit Taart, a cake shop further down Javastraat. De Jonge Admiraal is cozy and laptop-free; everyone there is chatting or playing games, creating a great atmosphere. In the evenings, you can also enjoy tasty local beers, and there are often fun events like pub quizzes, Ajax matches, or live performances.
1019 MJ Amsterdam
Bisou Gallery
Bisou Gallery originated from Rademaker's love for art and interior design. He started in 2016 with an 'Instagram only gallery', but since 2020 there has been a physical location on the KNSM Island in Amsterdam East. Rademaker does not follow the big names for the art he exhibits, but only his own heart and taste. The homely atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to get acquainted with the outspoken works in an accessible way.
1019 LE Amsterdam
Rademakers Gallery
Rademakers Gallery is Pien Rademakers' gallery and offers exhibitions where art, fashion, and design meet. Pien Rademakers is an art historian and designs every exhibition for the gallery. In her exhibitions, she strives for programs that focus on interdisciplinarity, Sustainability female talent. Rademakers Gallery is not only a place to admire the works on display; art lovers can also receive advice on purchasing new works or putting together their own art collection. In short, Rademakers Gallery is an expert in all areas of art. The building is located in the new development area of KNSM Island.
1019 AT Amsterdam
Museum Perron Oost
With a Floor area 6 m2, Museum Perron Oost in the Eastern Docklands is perhaps the smallest museum in the world. In 1993, artist and designer Joep van Lieshout transformed the former cattle market platform into a mini park, complete with an empty freight car. It shows the past 150 years of history of this part of the city: there are stories of cattle traders, circus parades, liner services to Indonesia, Suriname, and the United States, Jewish refugees, young delinquents, squatters, and urban nomads. Since 2013, Museum Perron Oost has been telling the stories of old and new local residents in the form of theater, film, dance, music, visual arts, or combinations thereof. The museum on the platform also hosts exhibitions about different periods in the history of the Eastern Docklands.
1019 BB Amsterdam
Frankly Amsterdam
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1019 AA Amsterdam
Fortune Flea
Every Saturday and Sunday, Zoë's vintage interior store is open on the Zeeburgerpad in Amsterdam East, positioned in a cool old warehouse on the water. The creative owner of Fortune Flea is only open on weekends for a simple reason: the rest of the time she is on a treasure hunt in France or Belgium. In addition to the store, Fortune Flea makes good use of Instagram as a platform to inspire and sell. If you come across an item on the Instagram page that you absolutely want to have, you can simply respond by sending a private message. This means that the sale always goes through!
Amsterdam
Thull's deli
Thulls deli is a truly excellent caterer. They make delicious, fresh meals with Mediterranean influences to take away. In addition to meals, you can also pick up delicious, generously filled sandwiches that are freshly made by the friendly staff. Everything is fresh and homemade. The delihasan extensive and carefully selected range of European wines and ciders, sourdough bread from Restaurant As, chocolate, charcuterie, cheeses, olive oil, vinegars, canned fish, and more. However, Thulls has really become famous for making its own pickles and fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi. They also brew water kefir and kombucha!
Amsterdam
Biomarkt Zeeburg
For more than 10 years, there has been a weekly organic market on Wednesdays at the Van Eesterenlaan in Zeeburg. Vegetables, fruit, nuts, cheese, olives, raw food, bread, mushrooms, vegetarian roti, pizza, Lebanese mezze, fish and grilled chickens. It is located on the Eastern Islands, so you also have a beautiful view. Tip: some say they sell the best kibbeling in Amsterdam here...
1018 NE Amsterdam
City Bakery As
The sourdough bread from this city bakery is among the best in the city. Once a restaurant, but resurrected as a bakery in Amsterdam East with Godfather of bread at the helm: Efraim Bolado van der Meij. The bakery is a bit hidden, but is definitely worth a visit.
1019 VC Amsterdam
Millie Vanillie
At Millie Vanillie, baking takes place from early morning until late in the evening. The range includes fresh sourdough breads and pastries such as cardamom buns and custard buns.
In addition, delicious coffee is also served at Millie Vanillie. The beans also come from Sprout.
1018 PH Amsterdam
Fromagerie Abraham Kef
At Fromagerie Abraham Kef, you can get the most delicious cheeses. Abraham Kef opened a store in the center of Amsterdam back in 1953. As a true cheese lover with extraordinary stories, Kef proved to be a pioneer in the field of cheese and left a lasting impression.
1018 PT Amsterdam
Enoteca Sprezzatura
Sprezzatura means virtuosity in Italian: doing something with playful ease so that it exudes persuasiveness. Enoteca Sprezzatura imports exceptional, mostly organic Italian wines. Purchases are made from small-scale winemakers throughout Italy. Under the name Verkerk Import, the company has been supplying the hospitality industry for more than 26 years. A true Italy specialist!
