This three-story ground floor house at Oranje Nassaulaan 56-hs exudes elegance and character, with unique features such as high ceilings, a spacious side and back garden facing the Vondelvijver, and a beautiful view of the Vondelpark. The authentic style has been largely preserved, which is especially evident in details like the loggia off the master bedroom. The house is ideal for a family with growing children that values early 20th-century architecture and style.
Tour
The home offers a spacious and comfortable living environment, with various functional spaces spread over three floors. The ground floor features a large, light-filled living room, a custom-built wall unit that divides the space, and a bright dining room overlooking the garden and Vondelpark. The semi-open, well-equipped kitchen has direct access to the garden. On the first floor, there are two large bedrooms, two studies, and a spacious bathroom. The master bedroom has its own covered terrace, perfect for starting or ending the day peacefully. The basement provides additional living space, including a TV room, a large storage area with a laundry room and wine cellar, and options to create extra rooms and a bathroom. The house has two outdoor spaces: a loggia off the master bedroom with views of Vondelpark, and a well-maintained 241 m² garden facing northwest, with various terraces. This garden offers both sun and shade and has direct access from the street, which is ideal for bikes or gardening activities. The terrace by the water enhances the feeling of living in the Vondelpark.
Neighborhood Guide
At the end of the 19th century, as the center of Amsterdam became more crowded, the demand for a green district close to the city center grew. In 1881, architect Zocher designed the Willemspark, now better known as the Vondelpark. A few decades later, the first villas were built around the ponds. Stately properties in classic architectural styles welcomed families to this quieter and greener part of the city. The neighborhood then expanded southward. An exceptionally quiet and leafy setting right on the Vondelpark. Living by the Vondelpark is a luxury. All this in a beautiful residential environment and at the same time very central in the city. This location is particularly well accessible and surrounded by all urban amenities and dynamism. Additionally, schools are within walking and cycling distance.
Specifications
• Living space approximately 241 m²
• Balcony/loggia facing northwest, approximately 7 m²
• Garden facing northwest, approximately 241 m²
• Located on freehold land
• Energy label E
• Architect: J.F. Staal Jr.
• Municipal protected cityscape
Vondelview
Every time I walk into this three-story ground-floor apartment at Oranje Nassaulaan 56-hs, I am impressed by the details, the view over the park, and the pleasant atmosphere of the home. The apartment has a stately presence due to its size and character. What makes this property exceptional are the generous dimensions and the high ceilings on each floor. Additionally, the plot features a spacious side garden and a deep rear garden overlooking the Vondelvijver and Vondelpark, which is unique for a three-story ground-floor apartment in Zuid.
The home’s authentic style has been largely preserved, which I personally find very appealing. A stunning example of this is the loggia off the master bedroom, an original detail with many stylish features.
In summary, this ground-floor apartment represents the pinnacle of living in Zuid for a family with growing children and a love for early 20th-century style and architecture.
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Residential
Designvision
The building at Oranje Nassaulaan 56, constructed in 1910, is part of a complex consisting of three properties: numbers 52, 54, and 56. These three double city villas are designed in the distinctive Rationalism style, which is prevalent in the neighborhood. A key feature of this style is the almost complete absence of ornamentation; only decorations that emphasize the function of a building component are allowed.
The architect of this complex is the renowned Jan Frederik Staal Jr. (1879-1940). After a trip to America in 1901, he joined his father’s construction company, Staal & Haalmeijer, in 1902. Here, he worked with Co Kropholler, and from 1908, also with Kropholler’s sister Margaret, with whom he formed a relationship and married in 1936. The collaboration with Kropholler ended in 1910 due to a dispute, after which Staal started his own practice.
Initially, Staal employed an Art Deco-like style (e.g., De Utrecht on Damrak, 1902), but he transitioned to Berlage’s Rationalism (Villa Emmaplein 2, 1911), then to the Amsterdam School (Coenen-/Ruloffs-/Bronckhorststraat, 1922), and ultimately to the modernism of the Nieuwe Bouwen (Apollolaan/Beethovenstraat, 1938).
His most famous building is probably the Wolkenkrabber on Victorieplein (1930). Staal was also involved in designing the monumental villa district Park Meerwijk in Bergen (N-H), which includes his early works in the Amsterdam School style.
Living and cooking
Upon entering, you are welcomed by the spacious hallway with a draft lobby. The living room, located on the quiet street side, is generously sized due to the full width of the property. Additionally, the side window allows extra natural light to flood the space. The living room features a custom-built cabinet wall that follows the style of the original en-suite. This wall serves as a bookshelf in the living room and as a china cabinet in the sitting/dining area, creating a natural division between the front and rear sections of the space.
The dining area accommodates a seating area around the fireplace, and on the garden side, there is space for a large dining table. This garden room is fully equipped with windows, providing a bright atmosphere and a beautiful view of the garden and the adjacent Vondelpark. The semi-open kitchen is fitted with all modern conveniences. Both the garden room and the kitchen provide access to the garden, enhancing the pleasant indoor-outdoor experience. Additionally, there is a guest toilet in the hallway.
Sleeping and bathing
The first floor currently features two bedrooms, two offices, and a spacious bathroom. The master bedroom, located at the quiet rear of the property, is the only room with an adjoining balcony/terrace. This covered terrace is perfect for starting your day in the morning or ending it in the evening. The second large bedroom is situated at the front and includes a built-in wardrobe wall. Due to the width of the property, both side rooms are also generously sized. Currently used as offices, these rooms are also suitable as children’s bedrooms. The centrally located bathroom includes a bathtub, shower, and double vanity. The bathroom has a window due to its corner location. Additionally, there is a separate toilet in the hallway.
Basement
The basement is a full floor with ample headroom and is divided into an additional TV room with built-in wardrobes and windows overlooking the side garden. There is also a middle room with a window to the side garden. Furthermore, there is a spacious storage area at the front with a laundry space, central heating boiler, and a wine cellar. A bike storage area is accessible from the garden. This basement offers the possibility to create multiple rooms and an additional bathroom.
The garden and loggia
The house features two distinct outdoor areas. The loggia, located off the master bedroom, offers views over Vondelpark. The side and rear garden can be accessed directly from the dining room and kitchen and is beautifully and thoughtfully landscaped. The garden measures approximately 241 m² and faces northwest, providing a wonderful space for relaxation or a cozy meal. Unique to this garden is the access from the street along the side of the house, which is convenient for bicycle storage or garden maintenance.
The rear garden includes several terraces, allowing you to enjoy the sun or shade throughout the day. The terrace by the water, in particular, offers a delightful outdoor experience and gives the feeling of living right in the heart of Vondelpark.
At the end of the 19th century, as the city center of Amsterdam became increasingly crowded, the demand for a green neighborhood close to the center grew. In 1881, architect Zocher designed Willemspark, now better known as Vondelpark. A few decades later, the first villas appeared around the ponds. Stately properties in classical architectural styles welcomed families to this quieter and greener part of the city. The neighborhood then expanded southward.
An exceptionally quiet and leafy setting directly on Vondelpark. Living by Vondelpark is a luxury. All of this is set in a beautiful residential area while still being very central in the city. This location is particularly well-connected and surrounded by all urban amenities and dynamism. Additionally, schools are within walking and cycling distance.
Accessibility
Oranje Nassaulaan, located in the beautiful Amsterdam-Zuid, is a quiet street in this lively neighborhood. With a convenient location near various amenities, the house is easily accessible by various forms of transportation.
By car, the house is easily reachable via the A10 Ring Road, exits S106 or S108 towards Amsterdam-Zuid. Due to the home’s favorable geographic location, Schiphol Airport is just a 16-minute drive away.
For those who prefer public transportation, Oranje Nassaulaan offers good connections to tram and bus lines. Tram line 2 stops at Koninginneweg, within walking distance, and quickly takes you to the city center of Amsterdam. Additionally, various bus lines run along or near Saxen-Weimarlaan, including bus lines 15 and 347. Both Amsterdam-Zuid and Lelylaan train stations can be reached within 8 minutes by bike.
Parking
Parking is available through a permit system on public roads (permit area Zuid 8.1).
With a parking permit for Zuid 8.1, you are allowed to park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8.
A residential parking permit costs €186.29 per 6 months.
Currently, there is a 6-month waiting period for this permit area. A second parking permit is not possible in this area.
(Source: City of Amsterdam, September 2024).