Spacious ground-floor apartment of approximately 308 m² located in the Plantagebuurt neighborhood. The apartment features an impressive living room with a dining area and a luxurious open-concept kitchen, three spacious bedrooms, two stylish Bathrooms a generous multifunctional floor that is ideal for use as a home office, relaxation area, or additional living space. The garden, measuring approximately 52 m², is sheltered among mature trees and historic architecture, offering a peaceful and green atmosphere.
Guided tour
The impressive living room is subtly divided by a wide wooden platform, creating a playful layout and offering a better view of the water. The ceiling height of over four meters and the large windows enhance the sense of light and space. At the front is the dining room, featuring a cozy gas-fired fireplace, an almost urban setting with views of the water and the historic architecture of the Plantage. The kitchen is functionally laid out, with plenty of workspace, built-in appliances, and a direct connection to the laundry room, which can also be used as a pantry. Adjacent to this is a comfortable seating area. On the raised platform, the poured concrete floor transitions into a herringbone parquet floor with underfloor heating.
The bedrooms have been designed with the same attention to tranquility, light, and spaciousness. The spacious master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a large bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and a wide vanity. There are also two additional bedrooms—one of which is currently used as a home office—and a second bathroom with dark mosaic tiles and sleek fixtures.
Workspace and Multifunctional Floor
The basement features a spacious multifunctional floor with its own entrance, accessible via the central hall and elevator, making this space ideal as an office or home workspace. Currently, the basement is configured as a workspace, storage area, and playroom. Thanks to its open layout, generous dimensions, and natural light, this floor offers plenty of flexibility. The space is ideal for a variety of uses, such as an office, workspace, studio, gym, library, or lounge. Thanks to its width and practical layout, it is also possible to create additional bedrooms, a guest suite, or even a future independent living space for the children.
Outdoor Space
Immediately the water, a beautiful outdoor space unfolds—a rarity in the city these days. The approximately 52 m² garden is nestled between mature landscaping and historic architecture, offering a peaceful and green atmosphere. The waterside terrace is the perfect spot for long evenings outdoors. From here, you look out over the canal and the characteristic facades across the water, while the garden itself retains ample privacy thanks to the lushly overgrown property boundaries. The location on the canal also adds an extra dimension to daily life. There is the possibility to moor a small boat, making the city literally accessible from the water. This gives the garden not only aesthetic appeal but also a special sense of freedom and connection to Amsterdam itself.
Neighborhood Guide
Plantagebuurt is one of Amsterdam’s greenest neighborhoods. The area is a hub for culture, art, and cuisine, featuring restaurants such as Entrepodok, De Plantage, Bloem, and Chez Fabrice. For drinks on a terrace, Gollem by the water and Dignita Hoftuin are great spots. There are also several coffee shops within walking distance, such as the Coffee Company and Bagel & Beans. You can grab a delicious lunch at Sagra Food & Wine, where you can also buy olive oil from their own olive groves and fine wine. In terms of culture, there are several museums in the area, such as the Hermitage, the Jewish Museum, the Resistance Museum, and the Tropenmuseum. Artis Zoo is just around the corner, where in the summer you can sit on the public Artisplein among the fountains and flamingos.
For daily groceries, there’s a large Albert Heijn on Sarphatistraat. Further down that same street is Kriterion, a cinema where you can watch films and enjoy a drink in a cozy atmosphere. Wertheimerpark, Hortus, and Oosterpark are ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoying nature.
Details
• Living area approx. 308 m²
• External storage 5 m²
• Southwest-facing garden approx. 52 m²
• Boat docking available right outside the door
• Private access to the workspace in the basement
• Located on freehold land
• National Historic Landmark - 518497
• Energy label B
• Underfloor heating
• Heat pump
• Gas fireplace
• Air conditioning
• Homeowners’ association (VvE) service fees €877.58 per month
• Homeowners’ association (VvE) is professionally managed
’s former Zeeman building
The former Zeeman building is a structure with a distinct character. Its architecture, influenced by Rationalism and the Amsterdam School, still gives the complex a powerful presence, while the conversion into five apartments has simultaneously made the building remarkably comfortable. The high ceilings, over 4 meters tall, large windows, and open spaces create a unique living experience. What makes it even more special is the private garden Immediately next to the building. From the apartment, you look out over the water and the greenery of the Plantage neighborhood, while the garden by the canal offers an unexpectedly quiet spot in the heart of the city. The possibility of mooring a boat creates that extra connection to Amsterdam. The ground floor has its own entrance, which could be useful for creating an office, workspace, or possibly a future home for the children.
Judith de Jong | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Kees Kemp | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
The Zeeman building on Plantage Muidergracht was designed in 1923 by Abel Antoon Kok of the Amsterdam Public Works Department. The building is executed in a style that combines influences from both Rationalism and the Amsterdam School: clear and functional in design. The facades are constructed of warm red brickwork, natural stone accents, and tall vertical windows that lend the building a powerful monumentality. The original facade lettering of the Zeeman Laboratory still references the building’s scientific history. The building has also been designated a national monument, officially recognizing not only its architectural quality but also its cultural-historical significance. The laboratory owes its name to Professor Pieter Zeeman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902. His research focused, among other things, on the propagation of light in moving matter, a concept that remains almost palpable in the building’s architecture, where light, height, and space play a central role. A century later, in 1995, the building was transformed under the direction of engineer R.J. Budding into a contemporary residential building with five spacious apartments. During this transformation, the original atmosphere and grandeur were carefully preserved, while the building was simultaneously enriched with large windows. It is precisely this balance between monumental architecture and contemporary living comfort that makes the building exceptionally pleasant to live in today. The residence itself takes full advantage of this original laboratory layout. The generous width and large windows create a space with an almost loft-like scale.
The kitchen is designed as a separate space within the overall layout. The sleek white surfaces and the spacious cooking and work islands, equipped with various built-in appliances, give the apartment a timeless look. The kitchen is functionally laid out, with plenty of workspace, integrated appliances, and a direct connection to the laundry room, which can also be used as a pantry.
Next to the spacious living room, a separate sitting area has been created: a pleasant place to retreat with a good movie or a good book. On the raised platform, the poured concrete floor transitions into a herringbone parquet floor with underfloor heating.
The bedrooms have been designed with the same attention to detail and sense of spaciousness as the living areas. Light, high ceilings, and tranquility define the atmosphere here as well. The spacious master bedroom features a walk-in closet with custom-built cabinets and a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub, a spacious walk-in shower, and a wide vanity. Large gray tiles and plenty of natural light create a timeless look.
The second room is currently used as an office but can easily be converted into an extra bedroom. In addition, this floor features a third bedroom with a view of the water and a second bathroom, finished with dark mosaic tiles, sleek fixtures, and integrated lighting.
Workspace and Multifunctional Floor
The basement features a spacious multifunctional floor with its own entrance, accessible via the central hall and elevator, making this space ideal as a home office or workspace. Currently, the basement is set up as a workspace, storage area, and playroom. Thanks to its open layout, generous dimensions, and natural light, this floor offers plenty of flexibility. The space is ideal for a variety of uses, such as an office, workspace, studio, gym, library, or lounge. Thanks to its width and practical layout, it is also possible to create additional bedrooms, a guest suite, or even a future independent living space for the children.
The location on the canal also adds an extra dimension to daily life. The house features a dock at the end of the property where a boat can be moored. This makes the city literally accessible from the water. The garden thus gains not only aesthetic appeal but also a special sense of freedom and connection to Amsterdam itself.
Plantagebuurt is one of Amsterdam’s greenest neighborhoods. The area is a hub for culture, art, and cuisine, featuring restaurants such as Entrepodok, De Plantage, Bloem, and Chez Fabrice. For drinks on a terrace, Gollem by the water and Dignita Hoftuin are great spots. There are also several coffee shops within walking distance, such as the Coffee Company and Bagel & Beans. You can grab a delicious lunch at Sagra Food & Wine, where you can also buy olive oil from their own olive groves and fine wine. In terms of culture, there are several museums in the area, such as the Hermitage, the Jewish Museum, the Resistance Museum, and the Tropenmuseum. Artis Zoo is just around the corner, where in the summer you can sit on the public Artisplein among the fountains and flamingos.
For daily groceries, there’s a large Albert Heijn on Sarphatistraat. Further down that same street is Kriterion, a cinema where you can watch films and enjoy a drink in a cozy atmosphere. Wertheimerpark, Hortus, and Oosterpark are ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoying nature.
Accessibility at
The apartment at Plantage Muidergracht 4B is easily accessible by bike, public transportation, and car. Several tram stops are within a short walking distance, served by tram lines 1 and 14. These trams offer fast and direct connections to Amsterdam Central Station, the city center, and various other parts of the city. In addition, the Waterlooplein metro station is within walking distance, with metro lines 51, 53, and 54 heading to Amsterdam Central Station, Station Zuid, and Amsterdam Zuidoost, among other destinations.
By bike, the center of Amsterdam, parks, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions are just a few minutes away. By car, major highways and the A10 ring road can be reached in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Parking
Parking on public streets is available through a permit system (Centrum 3 permit zone). With a parking permit for Center 3, you may park in Center 1 and Center 3. A resident parking permit costs €338.70 for 6 months. Currently, there is an 8-month waiting period for this permit zone. A second parking permit is not available in this area. (Source: Local authority , May 2026).
1018 DE Amsterdam
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Alpha Deli
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The Snack Corner
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Restaurant R21
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Hortus Botanicus
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Kriterion Movie Theater
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Artis
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H'ART Museum
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Amsterdam Museum
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The Deli
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Waterloo Square Market
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