The apartment at Westerstraat 79-3 is a bright and attractive apartment on the third and fourth floors of a characteristic 1930s building. The bay window, stained glass windows, and authentic china cabinet give the house a classic look. Located in the heart of the Jordaan, it offers a lively environment with a good mix of residents, amenities, cozy restaurants, and markets. The building, constructed in 1933, has a traditional look with dark bricks, bay windows, and high roofs. The apartment has been modernized with, among other things, a modern bathroom and renovated windows and doors at the rear.
Guided tour
The neat and recently renovated communal entrance provides access to the apartment on the third floor. There is a spacious hall with a cloakroom. At the front of the apartment is the bright living room with a sitting and dining area. The bright bay window gives the room a lot of character. At the rear is a spacious bedroom with closets and French doors to the south-facing veranda. The kitchen has plenty of workspace and an attractive wooden worktop. The central bathroom is decorated in neutral colors and equipped with a toilet, sink, and shower.
On the fourth floor is a nice study/bedroom with a closed cupboard with connections for a washing machine and dryer.
neighborhood guide
The property is located in a beautiful spot in the authentic and historic Jordaan neighborhood, characterized by its liveliness, traditional courtyards, and squares. There are also extensive amenities, such as the 9 Straatjes, countless galleries, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and various supermarkets.
Every Saturday, the Lindengracht and Noordermarkt come to life with a lively (organic) market offering delicacies. Perfect for daily shopping, lunch, and breakfast. Within walking distance is the Haarlemmerstraat, one of the nicest shopping streets in the Netherlands. The Westerpark is also a short distance from the property.
Details
• Living area approx. 59 m²
• South-facing balcony approx. 5 m²
• Located on freehold land
• Homeowners’ association fees €140 per month
• Energy rating E
• Professionally managed homeowners’ association
• Nationally protected historic district
The classic Wester
The apartment at Westerstraat 79 is a particularly light and well-designed apartment, located on the third and fourth floors. The bay window at the front is one of the characteristics of this typical 1930s architectural style. The elegant stained-glass windows and the authentic china cabinet in the kitchen contribute to the rich and classic atmosphere of the house. Living in the middle of the Jordaan really gives you a feeling of liveliness. The neighborhood has a nice and balanced mix of residents, amenities, nice restaurants, and (organic) markets. You can literally feel the heart of the city beating.
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The building was constructed in 1933 and consists of several residences commercial space on the ground floor. Since 1976, there has been a supermarket on the ground floor. The building is traditionally constructed with dark bricks, beautiful bay windows, and high roofs. The apartment at Westerstraat 79-3 has been modernized over time. A modern bathroom has been installed and all the windows and doors at the rear of the house have recently been replaced.
The living room at the front has a panoramic view over Westerstraat and is a good size with a spacious seating area and space for a dining table. The kitchen is attractive with a wooden worktop and classic white cabinets and has a beautiful original china cabinet.
The bedroom has a beautiful view of the Westertoren and has space for a dresser and a wardrobe. The luxurious bathroom is tastefully decorated in neutral colors. The second bedroom with ample closet space is located on the fourth floor.
South-facing balcony accessible from the kitchen and bedroom.
The property is situated in a beautiful location in the authentic and historic Jordaan district, characterized by its liveliness, traditional courtyards, and squares. In addition, there are extensive amenities, such as the 9 Straatjes, countless galleries, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and various supermarkets.
Every Saturday, the Lindengracht and the Noordermarkt come to life with the lively (organic) market, offering delicacies. Perfect for daily shopping, lunch, and breakfast. Within walking distance is the Haarlemmerstraat, one of the nicer shopping streets in the Netherlands. The Westerpark is also a short distance from the house.
accessibility
The house is easily accessible by all means of transport. Located within a 5-minute bike ride from Amsterdam Central Station and a 10-minute drive from the A10 motorway.
parking facilities
Parking is available via a permit system on public roads (Centrum-2b permit area). With a Centrum-2b parking permit, you may park in Centrum-2. A parking permit for residents costs €326.65 per 6 months. There is currently a 2-month waiting period for this permit area. A second parking permit for residents is not possible. (Source: Local authority , January 2025).
I have lived in this house for almost 18 years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a wonderfully light apartment and, even though you live in the middle of the city, you can enjoy the sun on the balcony in peace and quiet all day long. The light coming in at the front with the beautiful stained glass also makes this apartment special to me. And although the living room feels spacious, it is also cozy. With Central Station within walking distance, it is also easily accessible and parking is easy in the street or in the new parking garage at the Marnix. I think the Jordaan is a really great neighborhood with cozy streets on one side and beautiful canals around the corner. And so many nice cafes and terraces for a coffee or a drink, and then all those delicious restaurants. And the Noordermarkt on Saturdays, of course. It's so nice that you can just walk there. I think that's what I'll miss most about the neighborhood, the Noordermark. During the week, it's wonderfully quiet and you can enjoy a cup of coffee at Winkel or lunch at Libertine. And on Saturdays, there's the conviviality of the farmers' market. Dominica is my favorite restaurant, especially lunch on the terrace on Sundays in the summer. It's a truly unique spot!
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Sins of Sal
At Sins of Sal, the cuisine differs from the authentic Latin American style of Salmuera. The menu embraces street food, including the Heretic Hamburger with huancaina cheese salsa and the Molleja (thymus) Tostadas. Unlike Salmuera, where the emphasis is on family dinners or romantic candlelight, Sins of Sal is bold and sinful. Candle wax drips from the candlesticks, concrete-look walls and red fluorescent tubes adorn the interior.
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Hinata
Hinata is a popular ramen restaurant in the heart of the Jordaan district. The chef is trained as a traditional Soba master. They mix the traditional Japanese soba technique in ramen to create not only an authentic, but also a unique and distinctive flavor. Hinata specializes in Shoyu, Miso and vegan ramen and they make their own broth and noodles.
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Café Nol
A true family business and an authentic Amsterdam café. Located on Westerstraat in the lively Jordaan neighborhood, the café is impossible to miss: its red awnings are visible from a great distance. Inside, everything is red and quintessentially Amsterdam. Leather bar stools, lace curtains in front of the windows, chandeliers, and old photos on the walls make Café Nol iconic. Time seems to stand still here; as soon as you step inside, you find yourself in Amsterdam in 1966 (when this café first opened its doors). If you are looking for Amsterdam conviviality, Café Nol is the place to be.
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Café R. De Rosa
Finally, we can take a seat at Café R. De Rosa, located in the Jordaan neighborhood between Westerstraat and Lindengracht. This charming corner shop is run by the experienced Floris (known from restaurant VRR) and co-owner Marieke (Chateau Amsterdam). At Café R. De Rosa, you will find good quality without the high prices. Filter coffee with milk, tap Chardonnay, and delicious bar snacks such as pickled artichokes and homemade egg mayonnaise. The choice is deliberately limited, and with every order, you get water and corn nuts.
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Margo's
When Margo and her husband decided to go vegan, they missed crispy croissants the most. After thousands of attempts, they finally achieved what they needed. Margo's croissants are indistinguishable from the version made with animal butter. They also serve American cookies and freshly prepared sandwiches in soft rolls baked daily, using the freshest ingredients.
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Het Bruine Paard
Directly opposite Café het Bruine Paard is a steep bridge. There used to be a fire station on the other side. The story goes that during a harsh winter night, the horse and fire truck slid off the bridge and ended up in the café. Hence the name het Bruine Paard (the Brown Horse).
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Hummus Bistro D&A
Hummus Bistro D&A was founded by two Israeli women. You can enjoy delicious dishes there all day long. Start your day with shakshuka for breakfast, enjoy traditional hummus with various toppings during lunch and taste meat or vegetarian dishes for dinner. Everything is possible and can be ordered all day long. The traditional hummus is served with pita bread, salad and pickles, but you can also opt for toppings such as roasted vegetables or slow-cooked meat and fresh herbs.
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Luuk's Coffee
In the middle of the Jordaan, opposite Winkel 43, is Luuk's coffee. Luuk Nijsen is the founder of this special coffee bar. They are extremely popular because of their excellent Location and even better coffee. They also make delicious sweet treats if you're feeling peckish. You can go here seven days a week.
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Shop 43
You can come here from early morning until late at night, in summer and winter. You can enjoy the famous apple pie on the wonderfully sunny terrace or choose a tasty sandwich from the lunch menu. You can also come in the evening for a bite to eat or a drink. The menu is not complicated, but tasty and not expensive. It is located in the middle of the Jordaan and is a perfect place for people-watching. Because Winkel 43 is so famous for its apple pies, it naturally attracts tourists, but local residents also like to come here because it is so incredibly tasty. Not to be missed!
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Café Hegeraad
Until the early 20th century, Café Hegeraad was a small café with an adjoining house. Later, the glass connecting doors were removed. It is a cozy bar with typical Dutch cuisine, coffee, and sweet treats.
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Café de Twee Prinsen
Café de Twee Prinsen is the third establishment from the team behind Binnenvisser and the Corner Store. Here, you can pop in for coffee in the morning, have lunch with a baguette, or hang out at the bar for some bites and the extensive selection of natural wines. In other words, the café is perfect from breakfast to late-night drinks.
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Kikkie van de Prinsensluis
This café restaurant is located on the corner of Prinsenstraat and Prinsengracht. There is a spacious terrace with a wide selection of natural wines. It is an ideal place for a drink that turns into a long evening with dishes that far exceed the level of bar snacks. At the weekend you can enjoy a tasty lunch, which means home-smoked Pastrami from 12:00, just like the smash burger and more small dishes.
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Café De Klepel
In 2013, owner Maureen transformed Café de Klepel from a classic brown bar into a wine bar where French wine takes center stage. Chefs Ewout Lindenhovius and Rudolf Brand serve a daily changing menu of 3 or 4 courses. The wine list is entirely French and is accompanied by a strong team of sommeliers who know the list in detail. There are more than 300 different bottles on the list, and every evening they pour around 25 different wines by the glass, which are constantly changing.
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Christiaan Smit
Christiaan Smit is an intimate restaurant in the Jordaan, located at Prinsenstraat 20 in Amsterdam. It offers a 4- or 5-course dinner, with the option to order à la carte. Under the direction of chef Simon van Lith, the focus is on seasonal dishes with meat, fish, and local products, such as langoustines and dry-aged fish. Sommelier Abel van Schoonhoven provides accompanying wines. The interior, inspired by English pubs, exudes comfort and conviviality. With space for 30 guests and an inner garden, the restaurant offers a warm atmosphere. The name is a tribute to Christiaan Smit, a historical Amsterdam cargo carrier, known as "Kikkie van de Prinsensluis". The restaurant combines high-quality dishes with a touch of Amsterdam history, ideal for a culinary evening in a special setting.
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Café Parlotte
Fine wine, delicious food, but above all the pleasure of spending an evening together in a pleasant setting. That's Café Parlotte, as they say themselves. You can sit down for wine, oysters, charcuterie, cheese, and other delicacies, but they also serve a weekly changing three-course menu. The wine list is one of the best in town. Margot Los, sommelier of the year 2023, is just as happy to pour a house wine as she is to serve the most exceptional bottle.
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OSLO
At OSLO Amsterdam, they wholeheartedly embrace the Scandinavian philosophy. The pastries are carefully crafted, striving for the perfect balance between sweetness and refinement, satisfying without any excess. The result is a combination of complexity, yet accessible to everyone. At OSLO, they use only organic and biodynamic ingredients in their baking process, not only creating delicious pastries, but also leaving the earth a little better.
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Mother
Madre restaurant and cocktail bar is ideally located on Westerstraat, in the heart of the Jordaan district. It is the Bacalar of the city center and therefore just as promising a taqueria with refreshing cocktails. Madre's message is embedded in its name: everything begins and ends with our mothers. In terms of food, this means that the process from production to fork takes Mother Nature's love into account. The use of local, seasonal products contributes to the restaurant's positive message and can also be tasted, both in the Mexican cuisine and in the lime-infused mescal cocktails. Reservations are recommended but not required, as half of the space is kept open for walk-ins!
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Terre Spring
At Terre Lente, they import their products directly from small-scale organic farmers and family businesses from Calabria, Southern Italy, and you can taste that. The products are honest, good and truly Italian. They have, among other things, sausage, cheese, olive oil, prepared vegetables and of course special wines. Everything is therefore organically produced. You will find this gem in the heart of the Jordaan. Tip: also enjoy a cup of Neapolitan coffee or a focaccia.
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Westerstraat Market
Every week there is the Westerstraat market, also known as the fabric market. It is famous for its many stalls selling fabrics and remnants. People come from far and wide to find the most beautiful fabrics. But you can also find delicious food and other things here; the market is diverse, with more than 212 stalls!
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Noordermarkt
You can shop on the cozy Noordermarkt on Monday morning and Saturday. Originally, the Noordermarkt was a pots, pans and patches market, where people in the 17th century mainly bought everyday objects. Today you can buy everything such as antiques, jewelry, paintings, glass and crockery, books and prints and lots of vintage clothing. On Saturday morning there is also an organic market where you can buy fresh organic vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, herbs, fish, honey and many other products. The market people are sometimes still true Amsterdammers with a strong accent and a board full of corny humor. You won't find such a variety of products at any other market in Amsterdam; the market has so much to offer that you can easily stroll around for a whole day.
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SAINT-JEAN Deli
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Geelvinck Pianola Museum
In the heart of the Jordaan district lies a unique museum, namely the small Geelvinck Pianola Museum. For anyone who has no idea what the -la does after piano: it is the collective name for all automatically playing pianos. The museum's archive has more than 30,000 rolls, all of which can be played on different types of musical instruments. The museum explains what these piano rolls are, how they are made, and who mainly uses them. In addition, the museum can also be used to rent a room for 50 people, and concerts are regularly held there, for which tickets can be purchased online.
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KochXBo Gallery
Galerie KochXBos was founded by Esther Koch and Hans Bos in 2005. In this gallery in the working-class neighborhood of Jordaan, they offer contemporary underground artists a space to display their work. Galerie KochXBos is the place in Amsterdam to view innovative avant-garde and surrealist art. The taste and vision of founders Koch and Bos are indisputable. Every year, they organize several exciting and fascinating exhibitions at Galerie KochXBos. The recent success of KochXBos has not gone unnoticed. In 2011, this gallery was named one of the top 10 independent galleries in Amsterdam by The Guardian magazine. As a visitor, you are invited into a new world of art full of welcome surprises.
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Tableware
At Tableware, you will find thousands of unique vintage glasses, plates, serving dishes, beautiful silver cutlery sets, and table decorations, making every meal you prepare absolutely unforgettable. The pieces have been collected from all over the world, from shell plates from Miami to champagne coupes from Paris; you can find them all at Tableware.
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Disgusting
Leeelijk is a beautiful antique shop located in the heart of the Jordaan district. The shop is perfect for anyone looking for beautiful antique furniture, such as chairs, tables, mirrors, stools, etc. The shop is quite large and filled with items everywhere. Don't forget to walk all the way to the back. There is so much to see and find, so take your time to look at everything. There is a wide variety of furniture and decorative items, from classic styles to more modern vintage items. The owners, who are often present in the shop, are very helpful and can tell you more about the history of the pieces and where they come from.
