Want to live in the former lecture hall where Einstein once taught? Enjoy spacious living in a room full of character—an oasis of light with a view. Total Floor area approximately 238 m² Floor area thoughtfully laid out.
Part of a beautiful and prestigious former university building located Immediately the waterfront of the Nieuwe Keizersgracht.
This unique apartment is located in Villa Einstein, a former University of Amsterdam building where many renowned physicists have lectured, including Albert Einstein and Nobel Prize winner Johannes Diderik van der Waals. The architecturally renovated apartment has an impressive width and height, creating a beautiful mezzanine. The unique spaciousness has been retained. The almost 4-meter-high windows offer a beautiful view of the Nieuwe Keizersgracht, and thanks to the southwestern location, with the windows open, you can enjoy sitting in the sun and bring the outdoors inside. The apartment has two spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and spacious built-in closets. The mezzanine contains the main sitting area and study/work space.
This beautiful and imposing building has an equally impressive entrance that offers a warm welcome. The entrance is grand and beautiful, with a magnificent staircase and elevator.
The location on Nieuwe Keizersgracht is beautiful. Plantage Muidergracht is a pleasant street with numerous good restaurants and shops in the vicinity.
There is a communal bicycle storage area in the basement of the building.
Tour
The stately and beautifully maintained entrance provides access, via elevator or stairs, to the private front door located in a majestic hall on the first floor. Upon entering, the high ceiling and natural light Immediately . The mezzanine divides a large portion of the home into two levels: a spacious living area and a sleeping area. The living room on the mezzanine is impressive, with a width of over 12 meters, a height of nearly 3.5 meters, and a floor area of nearly 100 m². A beautiful historic ceiling, combined with a gas fireplace and very large windows, gives this space a unique atmosphere. The south-facing windows provide plenty of natural light and beautiful views over the water. This makes this space very pleasant to spend time in. The current owner is an architect and has designed a well-thought-out layout and renovated the property in a structurally sound manner. The two spacious bedrooms , each bedrooms its own luxurious bathroom, and the modern kitchen are located one floor below. The bedrooms also bedrooms well-built-in closets. The kitchen is equipped with a 5-meter-long stainless steel countertop and high-quality built-in appliances. The raised platform, accessible via a few steps from the kitchen and/or a stainless steel spiral staircase from the living room, is currently used as a lounge and second dining room. By opening the three large windows with double French doors, the platform offers the opportunity to enjoy the sun and experience the water in complete tranquility during the summer months.
By relocating the kitchen to the pantry’s current location (see alternative floor plans), a third bedroom can easily be created.
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
• Approx. 238 m² of living space
• National Historic Landmark (No. 518401)
• Villa Einstein, former Faculty of Physics at the University of Amsterdam (UvA)
• Former lecture hall where Einstein once taught
• Ceiling nearly 5.3 meters high in the atrium
• Very large windows facing southwest
• Located on the waterfront
• Living room over 12 meters wide
• Located on freehold land
• Elevator
• Professionally managed homeowners’ association with long-term maintenance plan
• HOA service fees €519.04 per month
• Closing date By arrangement
L’amphithéâtre d’Einstein
When this entire building was Sold in 1994 Sold the university had just left, I walked around here and imagined what it would be like to live here and how apartments could be created here. Of course, the building is very striking by definition, due to its architecture, mass, the power it exudes, and because it stands so beautifully in the water.
These types of buildings have a timeless quality, and inside you Immediately notice Immediately tranquility. In addition to the exterior, the entrance hall was already one of the most impressive parts of the building at that time. Grand and majestic, the entrance offers a warm welcome. The lecture hall was already one of the most special Rooms at the time, but it lacked daylight and a view. Our office has been involved in the sale and rental of several of the residences the building, and we always do so with great pleasure. All the more so because each home has its own qualities and attracts special residents who feel at home here and recognize that there is no other place like it. Architect Budding conceived and designed windows that fit seamlessly into the whole. This radical intervention has created a space that is grand and now also very light. This provided a solid basis for a good and pleasant home. I understand very well why the current owner has enjoyed it so much all this time. The basis is good and the renovation has been carried out to a high standard.
All the details show that the owner is an architect. Living here is a privilege and a unique experience.
Glenn van der Zanden | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Kees Kemp | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Design Vision
In 1882, the building on Plantage Muidergracht was constructed as the Physics Laboratory of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), which also commissioned its construction. Contractor W.L. Leibbrandt was involved in the construction, having previously renovated the liqueur distillery 'De Drie Fleschjes' at Gravenstraat 14-16 in Amsterdam in 1887-1888. The building is located on the former wooded banks of the Plantage Muidergracht. A characteristic feature of the building is the rear facade, which stands partly in the water of the Nieuwe Keizersgracht, with a wide central extension, in which the large (former) lecture hall is located on the first floor. This is where the apartment we are now selling is located. The first major renovation and expansion took Location in 1902, followed by several more in 1919 and 1963. In 1902, a single-story wing was added to both the northwest and southeast sides of the existing building. Almost a century later, in 1995, under the direction of Ing. R.J. Budding, the building was transformed into a contemporary residential building with nine spacious apartments, while retaining its original atmosphere and grandeur. The building has been enriched with large windows and terraces. The former Physics Laboratory of the University of Amsterdam was granted national monument status in 2004 status its architectural and scientific historical value. Internally, the former lecture hall was completely renovated and modernized for the last time in 2009, with no expense spared. In terms of Sustainability, a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery has been installed to provide the entire apartment with filtered outside air, and double glazing has been fitted. There is also the option of installing air conditioning. Many famous physicists have lectured in the university building, including Albert Einstein (hence the name of the building: Villa Einstein) and Nobel Prize winner Johannes Diderik van der Waals, whose plaque can still be seen above the entrance doors.
Living room
The living room is impressive, measuring over 12 meters wide, almost 3.5 meters high, and with a Floor area almost 100 m². The living room can be reached via a fixed staircase from the entrance and is located on the mezzanine. The magnificent monumental ceiling with classic ornaments Immediately eye, along with the 18 names of world-famous physicists carved into the plaster. The gas fireplace in the cozy sitting area completes the atmosphere in the home. Due to the impressive size of the living room, the right-hand side has been designated as a home office and equipped with a pantry. The floor on the mezzanine and the platforms is made of solid oak.
Cooking
At the rear of the mezzanine are two stainless steel spiral staircases that provide access to the stage. Here you will find a second dining area and lounge. During the summer, the three double French doors allow you to relax and enjoy the sun. It also offers a beautiful view of the Nieuwe Keizersgracht and the waterway. The windows are fitted with roller blinds with sun-resistant fabric, so that the room can be kept cool on hot days.
A few steps down from the stage lead to the spacious kitchen. The kitchen has a sleek design and is equipped with various built-in appliances, including a Quoocker, combi-oven, dishwasher, induction hob (all Miele), fridge-freezer with ice cube machine (Amana), and extractor hood. The 5-meter-long stainless steel countertop provides plenty of workspace.
Indoor-outdoor
During the summer months, you can enjoy the sun on the stage. The three French balconies with double French doors, shielded by a glass balustrade, provide a unique indoor-outdoor experience, partly due to their southwestern location. It feels like enjoying the sun in a loggia with a view of the waterway. A wonderful place to enjoy the peace and quiet and forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
Sleeping and bathing
Both bedrooms are bedrooms on either side of the kitchen. The master bedroom is located to the left of the kitchen and features two spacious built-in wardrobes and a private en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a freestanding jacuzzi, double sink, toilet, and walk-in rain shower. The second bedroom is located to the right of the kitchen. This room also has a practical built-in wardrobe and its own en-suite bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, toilet, and sink. The bedrooms enclosed at the rear with sliding glass doors, which can be darkened with blinds. It is also possible to open the sliding glass doors, creating an open connection to the stage. Additional continuous storage space has been created under the stage, which can be accessed from both bedrooms. The heat recovery unit is also located here. The hallway also provides access to the laundry room, indoor storage room, and guest toilet.
The entire sleeping floor, including the kitchen, has high-quality stainless steel tile flooring.
A third bedroom can easily be created by moving the kitchen to the living room where the pantry is currently located (see alternative floor plan).
neighborhood guide
The Plantage neighborhood is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Amsterdam. The neighborhood is a cultural, artistic, and culinary hub, with restaurants such as Entrepodok, De Plantage, Bloem, and Chez Fabrice. Gollem on the waterfront and Dignita Hoftuin are great places to enjoy a drink on the terrace. There are also several coffee shops within walking distance, such as the Coffee Company and Bagel & Beans. You can get a delicious lunch at Sagra Food & Wine, where you can also buy olive oil from their own olive groves and good wine. In terms of culture, there are several museums in the neighborhood, such as the Hermitage, the Jewish Museum, the Resistance Museum, and the Tropenmuseum. The Artis Zoo is just around the corner, where you can sit among the fountains and flamingos on the public Artisplein in the summer.
For your daily shopping, there is a large Albert Heijn supermarket on Sarphatistraat. Further down the same street, you will also find Kriterion, a movie theater where you can enjoy a drink. Wertheimerpark and Oosterpark are ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoying nature.
accessibility
The property enjoys excellent accessibility by car via the S100, S114, and S116 highways to the A10 ring road. Various public transport facilities can be found in the vicinity. For example, the Waterlooplein or Weesperplein metro stations are only a 3-minute bike ride away and offer a direct connection to Amsterdam Central Station or Amstel Station. Tram 14 on Plantage Middenlaan and tram lines 1, 7, and 19 on Sarphatistraat are within walking distance.
Parking facilities
Parking is possible via a permit system on public roads (permit area Centrum 3).
With a parking permit for Centrum 3, you may park in Centrum 1 and Centrum 3.
A parking permit for residents costs €315.60 per 6 months.
There is currently an 8-month waiting list for this permit area. A second parking permit is not possible in this area. (Source: Local authority , September 2024). A new affordable parking space is available for rent in De Nieuwe Sint Jacob, a little further down Plantage Muidergracht.
1018 DE Amsterdam
Café Eik en Linde
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1018 DG Amsterdam
Box Sociaal
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1018 CZ Amsterdam
De Plantage
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1018 AD Amsterdam
Entrepot Restaurant
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1011 VJ Amsterdam
Café de Druif
Café de Druif is one of the oldest tasting rooms in Amsterdam. During the Golden Age, sailors were given grapes as gifts here, which is how it got its name. Nowadays, it is a meeting place for many regulars. You can sit on the large terrace by the water and enjoy a very extensive beer menu. The decor consists of small barrels from which jenever used to be tapped, and in Location muziek you can listen to the sound of regulars chatting.
1018 AB Amsterdam
Sotto Pizza
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1018 AC Amsterdam
A Tavola
Italian cuisine with dishes based on classic family recipes. The roots of A Tavola lie in Palomonte, a small village in the province of Salerno, a fertile area due to its location on volcanic soil. They cook here by feeling; according to the chefs, that is the basis for pure, traditional Italian food. Craftsmanship and quality are paramount, and you can taste that. Fresh products, prepared with care.
1011 VA Amsterdam
Café Scharrebier
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1011 PW Amsterdam
Alpha Deli
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1011 MS Amsterdam
The Snack Corner
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1091 AX Amsterdam
Yusu
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1091 DH Amsterdam
Five Ways Coffee Roasters
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1017 AH Amsterdam
Restaurant 212 (**)
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1011 TJ Amsterdam
Restaurant R21
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1018 DD Amsterdam
Hortus Botanicus
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1018 WE Amsterdam
Kriterion Movie Theater
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1018 CZ Amsterdam
Artis
Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838 with the aim of bringing nature closer to people. It started small as a garden with a pond and a winter garden, and over the years more and more buildings, animals and trees were added. Today, there are more than 900 different animal species to admire, including some special species such as the algazelles, the white-tailed gnus and the margay. You can easily spend a whole day in Artis. Imagine yourself in a tropical climate, admire special fish species and laugh at the monkeys on the monkey rock.
1018 EJ Amsterdam
H'ART Museum
The former Hermitage Museum will collaborate closely with the British Museum, Centre Pompidou, and Smithsonian American Art Museum. H'ART Museum opens windows to the world and demonstrates the connecting power of art. This partnership with these leading international museums will bring world-famous art collections to Amsterdam. The Centre Pompidou has one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe. As one of the oldest museums in the world, the British Museum has a collection that spans continents and oceans. The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is renowned as one of the most famous museums of the Smithsonian Institution.
1018 EJ Amsterdam
Amsterdam Museum
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1018 ZN Amsterdam
Galerie Franzis Engels
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1018 CV Amsterdam
The Deli
A contemporary deli nestled in the Plantage neighborhood, where a sense of community meets quality. The Deli combines a coffee bar, lunch spot, and deli in one relaxed setting. The menu features seasonal dishes, freshly baked bread, and homemade specialties. The focus is on local ingredients and simplicity, without compromising on flavor or attention to detail.
1018 EX Amsterdam
Bakhuys
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1011 NZ Amsterdam
Waterloo Square Market
Behind the Stopera, you will find what many consider to be the best flea market in Amsterdam. Among other things, they have beautiful records, photos, and stacks of gorgeous vintage clothing. Many hip Amsterdammers score their Levi's 501 jeans here. You can also buy beautiful accessories, jewelry, and parts for your bike. Open every weekday and Saturday.
1011 MJ Amsterdam
Arclinea
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1011 MJ Amsterdam
Baden baden
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