A spacious three-story penthouse of approximately 259 m² with an atrium, offering magnificent spaces and views, located in the Museum Quarter. The penthouse features a living room, kitchen-diner, dining room, five bedrooms, three Bathrooms, two balconies, and a Roof terrace. At the front of the top floor is a separate unit, ideal for an au pair or a young adult living at home. This in-house apartment includes a modest entryway with a closet, a study, and a bathroom. Located on freehold land.
Guided tour
The upper floor has its own entrance and is divided into three levels with a total Floor area approximately 260 m². There is also almost 40 m² of delightful outdoor space: a deep south-facing balcony, a flower balcony at the front, and a sunny Roof terrace views over Vondelpark and Oud-Zuid. The foundation has been renewed, the property is well maintained and is located on private land. Inside, the beautiful herringbone floors, the original marble fireplaces, the decorated ceilings, a cozy kitchen-diner, a beautiful dining room overlooking the park and a cozy living room are important assets. And with five bedrooms this house, the new residents have plenty of options.
What the residents will miss
"We will miss the beautiful view, the summers at the park as if you live outside, the ideal location and all the refined details in the house."
Neighborhood Guide
The property is located in the highly sought-after Oud-Zuid neighborhood. Next to Vondelpark, within walking distance of Museumplein and the Concertgebouw, and close to a wide range of amenities, including those on Van Baerle- and P.C. Hooftstraat. A unique location at the intersection of the bustling city center, the culturally rich Oud-Zuid, and the expansive Vondelpark.
Accessibility is excellent. For public transportation, there are two options just around the corner: multiple trams and buses run on both Van Baerlestraat and Hobbemastraat. The S100 and S106 are the recommended routes for easily traveling in and out of the city by car. Schiphol Airport is also reachable within 20 minutes.
Parking is often available on the section of Vossiusstraat in front of the house or in one of the nearby parking garages: Q-Park under the Byzantium or under the Museumplein. The permit zone is Zuid 8.1: everything between Stadhouderskade, north of the Noorder Amstelkanaal, Amstelveenseweg, and south of Vondelpark. Additionally, parking with a Zuid 8.1 permit is also possible in Zuid 1 and Zuid 2. The estimated waiting time is currently nine months. The cost is €199.93 per six months. A second permit is not available.
Highlights
• Surrounded by greenery next to Vondelpark and featuring a deep courtyard garden at the rear
• In excellent condition and on freehold land
• The top floor features a separate living unit
• Lovely Roof terrace sunny south-facing balcony
• French character with light well, herringbone floors, decorative ceilings, stained glass, and high ceilings
• Apartment with private entrance spread over three spacious levels totaling approximately 260 m²
• Costs for maintenance/renovation of windows, window frames, and doors in the building’s facade are the responsibility of the owner of the relevant apartment ownership right.
• Well-functioning homeowners’ association; maintenance fees are €220 per month
Together with my colleague Jelle Mundt, I have an appointment with the sellers. They are strangers to me, but certainly not to Kees and Broersma. We have advised them on several occasions and have now been invited to list this beautiful three-story townhouse for sale.
During the conversation, it turns out that one of the sellers, in addition to his work as a journalist and program maker, is the author of a poignant account of Amsterdam's city center during the German occupation. His wife is a research assistant at the Institute for Informatics at the University of Amsterdam.
Both are approaching retirement and their children have left home, so they see this as a natural moment to sell this spacious home and move to a more compact place.
I am very taken with this special apartment on the edge of the city center and Oud-Zuid. I particularly like the courtyard, which allows lots of light to enter everywhere. I don't often see this in residences around the fin de siècle. And that in such a beautiful location, in the middle of the city and surrounded by a sea of greenery. I would definitely go for it!
Otte van Apeldoorn | Real estate agent Broersma Wonen
Jelle Mundt | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
Vossiusstraat was built at the end of the 19th century. The facade of Number and the adjacent residences all the characteristics of the eclectic architectural style that flourished during that period. In 2004, a major renovation took place, dividing the building into two apartments. Everything was addressed, from the foundation to the electrical wiring, gas installations, and the building's shell. The painting on the rear and the courtyard was done recently.
A spacious hall with fitted wardrobes, a separate toilet, and a large stained-glass window to the light court divides the apartment into a front and rear. A stately entrance on the landing gives access to a special period room, with large windows and a beautiful authentic fireplace. The herringbone floor with a single border, the spatial effect of the high ceilings, and the lovely south-facing balcony give this room extra cachet. In addition, there is the atmospheric traditional kitchen, generously sized and with plenty of space on the robust Belgian bluestone countertop. And fully equipped to prepare meals with and for friends. Such as a five-burner gas stove, an oven, and plenty of built-in appliances. Very cozy: the kitchen is connected to the dining room via an en-suite, also a pleasant, light space with three windows and a flower balcony facing the park. The view of the park is different and impressive every season.
The staircase leads to a spacious landing, adorned with a beautiful stained-glass window in the stairwell. This floor houses the master bedroom, a connecting room, and a study/office. The landing also offers space for an additional bathroom with shower and sink and a spacious closet with washer and dryer. The master bedroom is quietly located at the rear, overlooking the deep green gardens, and has its own bathroom with underfloor heating, bathtub, and sink. The toilet is separate and Immediately the bedroom on the landing. The comfortable connecting room—used as a TV room and library—is extra light thanks to the windows facing the courtyard. Under the original decorative ceiling, it is a favorite spot for the current owners. The beautiful en-suite still has the original wooden panel doors. By opening these, the library can easily be incorporated into the study, which overlooks the park. Here, too, an exuberantly decorated fireplace adorns the room.
The top floor
At the quiet rear is a romantic bedroom with exposed beams and a Velux window. At the front is a self-contained unit, ideal for an au pair or a young adult child living at home. This indoor apartment comprises a modest entrance hall with cloakroom, study, and bathroom. With its ceiling height of over 3 meters, attic windows, and dormer window, the living area has the feel of a studio. There is a pantry and a bathroom with a hip bath/shower, sink, and space for a washing machine. The study, with its partially sloping roof, provides access to the Roof terrace, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the park and the city from the first rays of spring sunshine until late autumn.
There are three good outdoor areas. First, there is a balcony facing the park at the front. Secondly, there is a balcony Immediately the living room. This is recessed, making it possible to sit opposite each other at a table. The awning provides the desired shade in summer, keeping the space cool. To enjoy the sun all day long, there is a delightful square Roof terrace over 30 m² with magnificent views all around.
The residence is located in the highly sought after Oud-Zuid. On the Vondelpark, within walking distance of the Museumplein and the Concertgebouw and near a wide range of amenities, including the Van Baerle and P.C. Hooftstraat. A special location at the intersection of the bustling Center, the culturally rich Oud-Zuid and the vast Vondelpark.
Accessibility
The accessibility is excellent. For public transport, there are two options around the corner: several trams and buses run on both the Van Bearlestraat and the Hobbemastraat. The S100 and S106 are the designated routes to easily drive in and out of the city by private transport. Schiphol Airport is also reachable within 20 minutes.
Parking
Parking is often available on the section of Vossiusstraat in front of the building or in one of the nearby parking garages: Q-Park under the Byzantium or under the Museumplein. The permit area is Zuid 8.1: everything between Stadhouderskade, north of the Noorder Amstelkanaal, Amstelveenseweg, and south of Vondelpark. In addition, parking with a Zuid 8.1 permit is also possible in Zuid 1 and Zuid 2. The estimated waiting time is currently nine months. The cost is €199.93 per six months. A second permit is not possible.
We always wanted a large room with three windows in a row. Our old ground floor apartment on Nicolaas Maesstraat didn't offer that. But the upper floor apartment on Vossiusstraat has no fewer than two of those regal windows: at the front and rear. Built as a canal house with a front and rear section separated by an atrium, it is spacious and light. From spring to autumn, the view offers a beautiful oasis of greenery in the Vondelpark and flowering plants and trees in the deep gardens at the rear. The large balcony at the rear is in the sun all day long, perfect for breakfast or lazing around reading. The Roof terrace a phenomenal, unobstructed view of Amsterdam on all sides. We have celebrated parties there, watched the fireworks on New Year's Eve, slept during balmy summer nights, had drinks and enjoyed the sun and the panoramic view. The upper house offers beautiful light, a feeling of security and privacy, passers-by cannot see inside, and stairs are not attractive to burglars. Moreover, climbing stairs is good for maintaining physical fitness. The house is elegant and has colorful stained glass. We restored the five fireplaces to their former glory after they had been painted white. Their rich decorations, with the wood carvings on the banister and the stained glass, testify to the attention to detail with which houses were built around the turn of the last century. The house is spacious, which was ideal for us with teenage children. There is a place for everyone to be undisturbed, but also the entire second floor as a place to be together, play games, eat, and discuss.
The neighborhood is great, a crossroads of Oud-West, Centrum and Oud-Zuid. Most of the things we love are within walking distance: the major museums, the Concertgebouw, the International Theater Amsterdam and on Saturdays the ZuiderMRKT at the intersection of Johannes Verhulststraat and Jacob Obrechtstraat. We also like to shop on the west side, where there is a greengrocer, a butcher, a fish shop, a wine shop and two supermarkets. On the south side we eat at Bark, or l'Entrecote et les dames, drink coffee at Wildschut or Keyzer and visit the bookstore diagonally opposite the large Albert Heijn. To the north you are within walking distance of Leidseplein, where we go to the theater or the cinema or attend a lecture at De Balie. The Vondelpark is in front of the door, great for an evening walk, a glass on the terrace of Park Zuid, a bike or running tour. For children there is the playground at the Groot Melkhuis, where parents talk, read and keep a close eye on the playing children on the spacious terrace. In winter, when there is ice, people skate on the large pond. There are plenty of exciting trees to climb.
We will miss the beautiful view, the summers at the park as if you were living outdoors, the ideal location, and all the refined details in the house. But fortunately, we are staying in the neighborhood. We are once again choosing an upstairs apartment: light, safe, private, and excellent for our health.
1071 AL Amsterdam
Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & Søn, a Danish family business led by the third generation, embodies over a hundred years of craftsmanship in modern design. At Carl Hansen & Søn, they believe that iconic design stems from simplicity, aesthetics, and functionality, with attention to craftsmanship and high-quality materials. Their focus on preserving Danish design classics goes hand in hand with welcoming new influential designers to create a diverse collection of the best modern furniture classics.
1054 HG Amsterdam
Contempera
In a former cinema on the Overtoom you will find Contempera. An interior store, design studio and high-end art gallery in one. International allure goes hand in hand with Dutch sobriety here. The style of Contempera is characterized by clean lines and subtle refinement, simplicity and elegance with a quirky touch.
1071 ZD Amsterdam
Ruud van Oosterhout design
Ruud van Oosterhout's studio and showroom are located next to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The showroom reflects his passion for interior design with refined simplicity, clean lines, and subtle color combinations. With a close-knit team, he works on recognizable interior designs, where design and art come together in collaborations with galleries and artists. Van Oosterhout is known for his passion, craftsmanship, and collaborations with artisans.
1054 DL Amsterdam
Arjan
The recognizable "Arjan bouquet" can be seen passing by on the shoulder of many cyclists. The bouquets can be found at Arjan Bloemen on the Eerste Helmersstraat in Amsterdam. The owner, Arjan Konincks, has been working with flowers from a young age. Together with his team, he is ready every day to help you create the most beautiful bouquets.
1071 BP Amsterdam
Café Georgette
Café Georgette is the little sister of Café George. It is a beautiful place with a French, elegant, and charming atmosphere. Early birds can come here for an espresso and night owls for a cocktail. Located on the chic P.C. Hooftstraat, this place is a dream for every foodie. The menu is full of lunch classics such as avocado toast and croque-monsieur, but also timeless French classics such as oysters and steak tartare.
1071 DB Amsterdam
Taiko
Taiko is located in the five-star Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. Chef Schilo van Coevorden is in charge of the kitchen. As a chef, he was trained in classic French cuisine, but soon became fascinated by the exotic flavors of Asia. Together with his team, he has created a menu that includes sushi, dim sum, curries, and meat and fish dishes. Vegetarian options are also available, of course.
1071 AA Amsterdam
Vertigo Café
Café Vertigo is part of a group of Amsterdam hospitality entrepreneurs, known for Cannibale Royale, Hannekes Boom, Nieuw Amsterdam, and De Vergulden Eenhoorn, among others. Together with partners Thomas Anderiesen, Pim Evers, Teun Vermaas, and chef Casper Moolhuizen, they gave the historic Vondelpark pavilion a new lease on life. Their shared vision was to turn Vertigo into a contemporary grand café with a distinct urban and cultural signature. The spacious terrace overlooking the park is a natural extension of the café, where city and nature meet.
1071 HD Amsterdam
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.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Sandberg
Café Restaurant Sandberg is named after Willem Sandberg, the innovative former director of the Stedelijk Museum, a name that Immediately says something about the ambitions behind this restaurant. It was set up by the same young Amsterdam hospitality entrepreneurs who are also behind Entrepot and Metro. During the day, the bakery works together with the kitchen to provide sweet treats to accompany coffee, sandwiches to take away, or an extensive lunch. For dinner, the curtains close and the young team serves creative, but recognizable and classic dishes.
1071 BL Amsterdam
Sama Sebo
Sama Sebo is an Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam where time seems to have stood still. The interior has remained unchanged for years, as have the classic dishes on the menu. A visit to Sama Sebo is a journey back in time to the 1960s and 1970s, when Indonesian food was extremely popular in the Netherlands. The service is friendly and attentive, and the food is deliciously old-fashioned.
1054 HE Amsterdam
Testamatta Restaurant and Wine Bar
Testamatta is the Italian word for "crazy" and the name of a renowned winery in Tuscany. Just like the high-quality wine list, the kitchen uses only the finest ingredients. Don't expect standard dishes here, but rather (the menu changes regularly, depending on the season) a lasagna rollata; homemade pasta with beef ragu, a miso lemon sauce, and 24-month-old Parmigiano cheese.
1054 BT Amsterdam
Uncommon
In the lively Eerste Constantijn Huijgenstraat, Uncommon offers a unique coffee and dining experience. The founders, Clay and Josh, go beyond the well-known coffee sources. They also source beans from unusual plantations in Myanmar and Indonesia, which they then roast themselves. With every cup of coffee served, they feel obligated to pay tribute to the coffee producer. This dedication to special coffee also extends to the menu, where vegetarian or vegan dishes always contain an unusual ingredient. Despite the hustle and bustle of the street, the minimalist stylish interior of Uncommon offers a Zen-like atmosphere.
1071 HK Amsterdam
George W.P.A
George W.P.A is the ideal place to settle down for a good glass of wine and delicious food with a chic touch. The brasserie in Zuid describes itself as a combination of classic French cuisine, packaged in New York style, and is known for signature dishes such as grilled lobster and Blackened Tuna. Step inside (by reservation) in Amsterdam's "Upper South" and see for yourself!
1054 BX Amsterdam
Coffee shop
The most delicious Italian coffee made by good baristas. The service is very good and you can taste that the coffee is made by experts. You can also go here for simple and tasty breakfast snacks. They have take-away here, but sitting inside is also possible. The coffee shop has several branches in the city.
1071 XX Amsterdam
State (*)
In the Rijks, Joris Bijdendijk has put the culinary taste of the Rijksmuseum on the map. He mainly works with ingredients from his own country. Be sure to taste his signature dish, a millefeuille of fine layers of beetroot with a beurre blanc that has been enlivened with soy sauce from Tomasu and fresh parsley oil. Don't forget to take a look at the delicious wine list compiled by sommelier Isabelle Chow.
1054 CR Amsterdam
Wilhelmina Café
Wilhelmina Café was opened by the Binnenvisser team as a quintessential neighborhood café in the Helmersbuurt, a place that comes alive from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to midnight. The kitchen is led by Rafael Lamoth, formerly of Café Binnenvisser and now co-owner, who effortlessly continues his recognizable style of no-nonsense bistro classics here. The menu features dishes such as half chicken with salted lemon sauce, mussels with smoked beurre blanc, and salads such as panzanella and Caesar. Accompanied by natural wines, negronis, and a good glass of pastis, every meal here feels relaxed and natural.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Municipal Museum
The Stedelijk Museum is the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary art and design. Open 365 days a year. In the building of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, old and modern architecture merge into one. Architect Mels Crouwel used the white of former director Willem Sandberg as a starting point for 'the bathtub' in the renovation of 2012. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has been hiring 15 new Blikopeners every year since 2008. Blikopeners are open-minded young people from Amsterdam who work in the museum for a year to open the eyes of the public and staff.
1071 DE Amsterdam
Moco
The Moco museum (Modern Contemporary museum) is one of the newest museums on the Museumplein. This museum was founded in 2016 and also has a branch in Barcelona. The Moco museum is an independent museum that shows pieces by Banksy and Yayoi Kusama, among others. The Moco museum focuses on contemporary art, such as (post)modern visual art and street art. In Amsterdam, the Moco museum is located in Villa Alsberg. The building from 1904 was designed by Edward Cuypers, the nephew of the architect of the Rijksmuseum and was one of the first private villas on the museum square.
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
In the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein you will find the most beautiful works by the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum has a permanent collection with Van Gogh's masterpieces and a changing exhibition showing works by both contemporaries and contemporary artists. Exhibitions have been held in the museum by David Hockney and Maurice Denis, among others. In addition to showing art, the Van Gogh Museum also conducts research into Vincent van Gogh and his time. On the museum's website you can find a lot of information about the research Projects and restorations carried out. The museum is very popular, especially among international tourists, to avoid disappointment and long queues it is useful to order tickets online in advance.
1071 HK Amsterdam
Hama Gallery
At Hama Gallery, they believe that a gallery is a boundless meeting place where art and people come together. The goal is to make art more accessible by offering a unique experience that breaks with tradition. The gallery welcomes visitors with open arms, whether you walk in for a spontaneous visit, want an intimate private viewing, or want to celebrate art together with others during our festive openings and garden events.
1017 SG Amsterdam
Paradiso
Paradiso is a pop venue, nightclub, and cultural palace. Over the years, many famous artists have performed there, including Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, UB40 and Nirvana. It used to be a church building, which is evident from the high ceilings and the stained-glass windows. When you enter, there are stairs to the right and left, and straight ahead is the large hall with several balconies. Because Paradiso offers a very varied program, it has a wide variety of audiences. From young to old and from punk rocker to pop music lover. It also provides space for special initiatives and Projects.
1071 LN Amsterdam
The Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw is one of the monumental buildings on Amsterdam's Museumplein. The building dates from 1888 and was completed in the style of Viennese classicism; although it also has features from the neo-Renaissance. The building was designed for classical concerts but also served as a pop venue for a while in the 60s and 70s. Famous stars who have performed here include Led Zeppelin and Aretha Franklin. Nowadays, almost a thousand concerts and other cultural activities take place in the Concertgebouw every year. There are also free lunch concerts for those on a smaller budget. For a visit to a lunch concert, it is best to check the website first. You can often reserve free tickets in advance there.
1017 RR Amsterdam
De Balie
De Balie organizes independent programs about art, culture, and politics. There are three theater halls, a cinema, and a cafe-restaurant, where since 1982, thought-provoking conversations, films, and art projects have taken place, based on an open, diverse, democratic, and constitutional society. Here, a difficult conversation is not avoided, but rather the emphasis is placed on the meeting between people with diverse opinions and free exchange of ideas. If you're in the mood for a debate, conversation, art, or a beer, this is the place.
1071 XX Amsterdam
National Museum
The architect, Pierre Cuypers, had made a design in historical style for the Rijksmuseum, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance and full of national symbolism. After years of hassle - many thought it was too medieval, too Catholic and not really Dutch enough - construction started in 1876. It was officially opened in 1885. In addition to the existing collection, almost all older paintings from the City of Amsterdam were hung in the Rijksmuseum, such as Rembrandt's Jewish Bride, which the banker A. van der Hoop had bequeathed to the city. There was also art from Haarlem, part of the Cabinet of Curiosities was given a permanent place and the print room was given its own space. A worthy collection, in a magnificent building.
During the last renovation (2003-2013), the building was given back Cuypers' original structure. The building has been modernized, but at the same time the interior has become more like Cuypers' building again, in all its grandeur. Painting, applied arts and history can no longer be seen in separate parts of the building. Everything together forms one chronological story: the story about Dutch art and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
1054 DC Amsterdam
Vleck wines
Vleck wines is one of the first importers of natural wines in the Netherlands. The wines are purchased Immediately farmers in France, going straight from the vineyard to the store. Vleck's philosophy is to interfere as little as possible with the natural processes of winemaking, and no insecticides or artificial fertilizers are used in the vineyards. In short, if you love natural wine, this is the place to be.
