Minervaplein 1-4 hoog in Amsterdam is an iconic apartment complex located in the prestigious Oud-Zuid district. This location is known for its elegant architecture, historic charm, and luxurious residential amenities. Thanks to its corner location and numerous windows on three sides, this luxury apartment has beautiful light and sightlines across the characteristic square. There are no fewer than 13 small balconies surrounding the apartment on the south and west sides, offering panoramic views of Amsterdam Zuid. In short, this four-room apartment offers plenty of luxury and comfort.
Guided tour
Upon entering the communal entrance, the apartment on the fourth floor can be reached by elevator. The spacious hall in the apartment has a cloakroom and toilet, and provides access to all Rooms. The L-shaped living room, accessible via French doors, offers a sitting and dining room with a view of Minervalaan and Minervaplein and has high-quality herringbone parquet flooring.
The master bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and has a balcony and luxurious custom-made wardrobes. The bathroom, adjacent to the two bedrooms, has a bathtub, walk-in rain shower, toilet, and double sink with built-in cabinet. The second bedroom is also located at the rear and can be accessed from the living room.
The house has 13 small balconies facing south, west, and north, equipped with custom-made stainless steel flower boxes. The balconies are accessible via French doors. Electrically operated awnings provide shade and add decorative cachet to the facade.
In the basement of the building, there is a storage room measuring approximately 22 square meters, with a tiled floor and built-in cupboards. This basement space is accessible by elevator, which adds to the convenience and functionality of the building.
Neighborhood Guide
In Beethovenstraat and the shops on Olympiaplein, coffee bars, various lunch spots, and restaurants have given the neighborhood a youthful and dynamic character. In addition, this street offers a high-quality selection of shops, ranging from a bakery, fishmonger, butcher, and pastry shop to a wine shop. Olympiaplein is home to the bakery Le Fournil, Fromagerie L’Amuse, and, more recently, Coffee District. The Zikking butcher shop is located on Marathonweg, just a five-minute walk away. On Fridays, there is a sophisticated organic market on Minervaplein. The wide avenues and greenery of Beatrixpark, with its modern sculptures and old trees, create a sense of space and are ideal for sports and relaxation. The neighborhood is known for its excellent elementary and secondary schools, as well as its convenient location near the Ring Road and Amsterdam Zuid station.
Details
• Living area approx. 167 m²
• Thirteen balconies totaling 18 m²
• The ground rent has been paid off through January 15, 2052
• The perpetual ground lease is fixed under AB 2016 at €5,575.51
• Outdoor sunshades
• Homeowners’ association service fees €639.83 per month
• The entire home is fully insulated
• The home is equipped with air conditioning
• The homeowners’ association is professionally managed and has 25 members
• Architects C.J. Blaauw and G.J. Rutgers
• National Historic Landmark
• Nationally Protected Historic District
• A non-owner-occupancy clause will be included in the deed of sale
Minerva Residence
A bright apartment located on the corner exudes atmosphere and comfort. Minervaplein 1-7 is located in an iconic apartment complex in the prestigious Oud-Zuid district, known for its elegant architecture, historic charm, and luxurious residential facilities. Thanks to its corner location and numerous windows on three sides, the apartment enjoys beautiful natural light and views across the characteristic square. It has no fewer than 13 small balconies surrounding the south and west sides of the property, offering sweeping views across Amsterdam Zuid.
Judith de Jong | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Kees Kemp | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Architecture
The building on Minervaplein is a beautiful example of the Amsterdam School style, characterized by its expressive forms, rich details, and use of brick. The facades are decorated with decorative elements such as wrought-iron balconies, carved ornaments, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Architect C.J. Blaauw had designed a total of eight blocks; due to the economic crisis of the 1930s and the outbreak of World War II, it took until the 1950s for all eight square walls to be completed. Minervalaan owes its width to the role that Berlage had envisaged for it in the original Plan Zuid: the role of Stationsstraat. That Zuid station, located on the axis of Minervalaan, was not built until the 1970s.
Living and cooking
Upon entering the communal entrance, the apartment on the fourth floor can be reached by elevator. The spacious hall, equipped with a wardrobe and toilet, provides access to all Rooms the apartment. The L-shaped living room, accessible through French doors from the hall, is divided into two living areas that flow seamlessly into each other, maintaining intimacy despite the spacious layout. This living room includes an extensive sitting room and dining room and offers a phenomenal view of Minervalaan and Minervaplein. Herringbone parquet flooring has been laid throughout the entire apartment.
The spacious kitchen, located on the Minervaplein side, has natural stone countertops and various luxury built-in appliances. Amenities include a 5-burner gas stove, extractor hood, dishwasher, an extra-large fridge-freezer with built-in coffee machine, and a (steam) oven.
Sleeping and bathing
The master bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment. This room is spacious, equipped with a balcony and luxurious custom-made wardrobes. The bathroom, located next to the two bedrooms, has a bathtub, a separate walk-in rain shower, a separate toilet, and a double sink with built-in cabinetry. The second bedroom is also located at the rear of the apartment and is accessible from the living room.
Thirteen balconies
The property has 13 small balconies around the perimeter, facing south, west, and north, and equipped with custom-made stainless steel flower boxes. The balconies are easily accessible via French doors. Electrically operated awnings provide both shade and a decorative addition to the facade.
In the basement of the building, there is a separate storage room of approximately 22 square meters, accessible via the elevator, which contributes to the ease of use and functionality of the building.
Neighborhood Guide
Every day, residents of the Beethovenbuurt neighborhood enjoy the urban design legacy that architect Berlage left behind in the last century. His design included avenues, green spaces, and varied buildings. From villas and apartment blocks to townhouses, this 1930s neighborhood, which is almost entirely surrounded by water, is characterized by its spacious residences the Amsterdam School style. The facade stones and bridge sculptures by Hildo Krop, who was awarded the honorary title of City Sculptor of Amsterdam, also give the neighborhood cachet.
In Beethovenstraat and the shops on Olympiaplein, the coffee bars and various lunch spots and restaurants now give the neighborhood a young and dynamic character. In addition, this street offers a high-quality selection of bakeries, fishmongers, butchers, patisseries, and wine shops. Olympiaplein is home to the Le Fournil bakery, Fromagerie L'Amuse, and, more recently, Coffee District. Zikking butcher's shop is located five minutes away on Marathonweg. On Fridays, there is a refined organic market on Minervaplein. The wide avenues and greenery of Beatrixpark, with its modern sculptures and old trees, create a feeling of space and are ideal for sports and relaxation. The neighborhood is known for its good primary and secondary schools and also for its convenient location in relation to the Ring and Amsterdam Zuid station.
accessibility
The apartment is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transportation. The A10 ring road can be reached within 5 minutes by car via exit S108 (Oud-Zuid) or exit S109. From both Stadionweg and Olympiapleinplein Rooms , there are Rooms tram and bus lines, such as tram 5 and 24 to VUmc or Amstelveen and buses to Sloterdijk station and Zuid station respectively. Regional transport also departs from Zuid station, including a direct connection to Schiphol Airport. Zuid station is a 5-minute bike ride away.
parking facilities
Parking is available via a permit system on public roads (permit area Zuid 2.2). With a parking permit for Zuid 2.2, you may park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8. A parking permit for residents costs €186.29 per 6 months. There is currently no waiting period for this permit area. A second parking permit costs €465.73 per 6 months. (Source: Local authority , October 2024).
1077 MJ Amsterdam
Flower fusion
Every Saturday from 9:30 to 17:00 you can find Ilona Bokma from Flowerfusion at the ZuiderMRKT. Unique and beautiful flowers that make you feel like you are standing in the middle of a picking garden. Because Ilona selects different flowers, plants and colors every week that match the season, it is a party every Saturday to visit Flowerfusion.
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Perfume Lounge
At the 'Perfume lounge', they focus on creating and advising on fragrances for companies and organizations and what scent can add to a brand or organization. In addition, they have a store with an assortment of the most special perfumes in the world, where they also give personal fragrance advice. Advice for on the skin or in the house. According to the experts, scent adds something that is not visible and tangible. You can use scent in different ways in a space. It starts, of course, with the fact that it should not smell negative. There are quite a few spaces where you smell the sewer or sanitary facilities, where there has been a lot of smoking or where the extraction is not good and it smells like food. The most simple way of scent in the house is that it smells clean. Many people associate cleaning or detergent with a clean, tidy and well-kept house. In addition, you can turn on the ambiance. Just like with light and music, you can soften or strengthen the atmosphere. You can make it smell very homely or very modern. Rural or artistic. Or very minimalist or intimate.
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Wine Bar QV
At Winebar QV you can basically spend the whole day as if you were in Italy. You start with an Italian espresso, have lunch with a hot meal and end with a good glass of wine with an Italian aperitivo. It is cozy and stylishly decorated and you can sit on the high stools at the bar, at the lower tables or on the small terrace.
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The Coffee District
Owners Adil Loukane and Rosa Loukane started with a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in a fashion store in the South. When the store closed its doors, Adil and Rosa seized their opportunity and decided to open their own coffee bar. They now have multiple locations. The coffee is made with a proprietary blend roasted by Lot Sixty One. They also offer sweets such as the now-famous cinnamon buns and banana bread.
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Et Claire
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Cafecito
Cafecito, a minimalist coffee shop, offers high-quality coffee from gleaming white machines. It is part of the Cafecito franchise, an Amsterdam-based coffee roastery that decided to open coffee shops to stimulate their own sales when sales to catering establishments stagnated during the pandemic. Cafecito already has three branches in Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam. Cafecito is a business reduced to its essence. You can drink top-quality coffee from white machines there.
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Roberto's Restaurant Amsterdam
Roberto's should not be missing from the top ten Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. The restaurant is located in the Hilton hotel, where the iconic Italian cuisine has been filling the plates for 25 years. The restaurant revolves around pure and simple flavors with dishes such as thinly sliced eggplant, green farfalle pasta with lobster sauce and Lava cake.
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De Frietsteeg
De Frietsteeg is a snack bar on the canal in the Stadionbuurt. They serve delicious crispy fries and many other snacks here. The fries are cut by hand and you have a choice of more than 20 sauces. Also special: De Frietsteeg is located in a historic house and there is a large sunny terrace on the water
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Umeno
Umeno is one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam and is beloved by its regular local guests. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted by an intimate space with traditional Japanese authenticity, created by the handmade wooden interior, the shamisen and shakuhachi music, and the enormous hospitality of Ayumi and Atsuhito Hosono. The nigiri sushi is highly recommended, as the quality of the fish is excellent.
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Edible Treasures
The concept store Edibe Treasures is located in a former butcher shop in Amsterdam Zuid. In addition to the 'edibles and drinkables' in the coffee shop, you will find a beautiful selection of everything for the table, such as silverware, ceramics, table linen, but also cookbooks and accessories. Pop-ups and workshops are also regularly organized.
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Carter
Carter is a modern brasserie in Amsterdam-Zuid where international classics are served with flair and finesse. Located on Valeriusstraat, this place feels like an elegant neighborhood café – informal, refined, and always welcoming. The menu features timeless dishes such as steak tartare, burrata, and lobster pasta, accompanied by a solid wine selection.
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Castell Zuid
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Barolo
Bar Barolo brings the atmosphere of northern Italy to Valeriusstraat, in the heart of elegant Amsterdam-Zuid. The wine list is extensive and carefully curated, with Barolo as the obvious centerpiece. On the menu: homemade pasta, classic antipasti, and unpretentious seasonal dishes. The interior is warm and understated, as is the hospitality—everything here is done with care.
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Franzen
Chef and owner Jesse Franzen grew up in a catering family in Haarlem. His father worked in the kitchen, his mother worked in the service. His own professional journey began in the kitchen of the two-star restaurant Chapeau, after which he gained experience at places including Aan de Poel, Ron Gastrobar, and Lars Amsterdam. With Franzen, Jesse creates a place that feels like a modern living room for the city. Accessible and warm, but always with a high standard. The menu is classic and recognizable, with a surprising twist here and there.
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Tozi
TOZI means "a group of friends" in Venetian dialect, and you feel that Immediately you walk in. It's like stepping into one big family. The menu features a selection of small Venetian-inspired dishes to share, known as cicchetti. There is also an Italian wine list and a cocktail bar serving Italian gins and negronis.
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Juliette
In Amsterdam Zuid, you can enjoy breakfast and lunch in the sun at Juliette. The menu is based on fresh ingredients from local suppliers and is compiled daily based on what Available at the market. Think of dishes such as the Porco Rosso: mortadella, stracciatella cheese, Spanish guindilla peppers, and red pesto. For dinner or drinks, visit neighboring Bar Jules. The focus is on Southern European dishes such as pizzettas, pata negra, and roasted octopus.
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Hergo Butcher Shop
Hergo Butcher's is Amsterdam's meat specialist. Back in 1930, Mr. Cantor, a German sausage maker, and his wife, who came from an Amsterdam butcher's family, started their butcher's shop selling typical German sausage specialties. With the motto "The butcher with a chef's hat," Hergo has grown to four different locations and has become an integral part of Amsterdam's streetscape. With hunting sausage, hausmacher, beef sausage, corned beef, and even a filet americain sandwich, Hergo distinguishes itself as a top-tier butcher shop.
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L'Amuse
According to some, this is the best cheese shop in the Netherlands. They have an impressively wide range of the most delicious cheeses. Delicious wine, salami, ham, and olive oil are also For Sale here. You will receive excellent service, and the cheese is truly of a different caliber. Highly recommended!
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Sébastien's Bakery
Le Fournil is the brainchild of Susan and Sébastien, who, after years of baking experience in France, came to the Netherlands in 2007 to open an authentic French boulangerie. Its strength lies in its artisanal craftsmanship, sourdough, and conscious choice for small-scale, pure, traditional bread making.
1076 TB Amsterdam
Zikking & Son Butcher Shop
Butcher shop Zikking & Zoon is located on Marathonweg and is a household name in Amsterdam. Owner Robert Zikking was born and raised in Amsterdam and, together with his wife, started his own business in 1995 with passion and confidence. As he himself says: "It's not a fairy tale, but a delicious reality with a history." The filet americain is made using a recipe from an old Jordanian dam, and the nostalgic Amsterdam beef sausage is a must-try.
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De Schuyt Butcher Shop
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Greengrocer Tom Ensink
Greengrocer Tom Ensink ensures that customers can choose from an exclusive range of honest products. In addition to vegetables, cheeses, fruits, nuts, oils, wines and meals are Sold - carefully selected for the true gourmets in the South. Specific wishes can be fulfilled when ordering products, but also for the fresh meals.
Southern Market
The zuiderMRKT is a small, cozy, weekly neighborhood market. Unique due to its cooperative character. The cooperative consists of members - enthusiastic local residents - who warmly support the market and help out at the market and in the vegetable stall. The members jointly determine the range of all stalls. They buy vegetables and fruit directly from the farmer, to sell them for fair prices on the zuiderMRKT square.
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The Thomas
The Thomas is a monumental church on the edge of the Zuidas business district where religion and culture consciously come together. With its own theater, concerts, and debate evenings, it is a place for meeting and deepening one's knowledge, right in the business heart of Amsterdam Zuid. The building is considered an important example of post-war church architecture in the Netherlands and is designed in an expressive, brutalist style.
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Diez Gallery
Diez is an Amsterdam art gallery with an international appeal, founded in 2022 by Diego Diez. The exhibitions are curated in collaboration with artists who have an affinity with Diez's interests and will present both international and national talent in Amsterdam. In addition to the exhibition program, Diez strives to be an accessible space for a wide audience with various activities and events such as poetry readings, curated dinners and artist talks.
