Living on Van Baerlestraat in a stylishly designed home with three spacious floors. Upon entering, the impressive width and height of the home immediately stand out, giving it a grand appearance. The beautiful living floor benefits from its high ceilings and open layout, allowing for plenty of natural light. Combined with the elegant interior, this creates a refined and luxurious atmosphere. The layout, featuring four spacious bedrooms, makes the home ideal for families with older children, offering everyone their own space. The absolute highlight is the rooftop garden. With lush greenery and a private, open setting, it offers plenty of privacy and tranquility.
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This expansive home has a private entrance and spans multiple floors. The living floor, located on the third level, boasts an open layout with high ceilings, a spacious sitting area with a balcony, a luxurious kitchen with a cooking island, and a dining area with access to a second balcony. The second floor features two large bedrooms (approx. 22 m²), each with its own balcony and en-suite bathroom. The fourth floor offers two additional spacious bedrooms, an extra room, and a generous bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. In total, there are five outdoor spaces, including a 45 m² rooftop garden with unobstructed views of the Rijksmuseum, Museumplein, and the Concertgebouw. Thanks to the lush greenery, this outdoor space provides privacy and shade—a unique home with an abundance of light, space, and outdoor areas.
Neighborhood Guide
Two hundred years ago, the area now known as Museumplein was home to farmlands. In the early 20th century, the Museum Quarter was developed to create more living space. The architectural influence of Pierre Cuypers is unmistakable, as he not only designed the first homes here but also the Rijksmuseum in neo-Gothic style. This era is beautifully depicted in Public Works by Thomas Rosenboom. Alongside the Concertgebouw, built in neo-Renaissance style, these landmarks define the character of the neighborhood. With the addition of the Van Gogh Museum, modern architecture by Gerrit Rietveld also found its place on Museumplein. The variety of restaurants, cafés, and shops is as eclectic as the architectural styles and perfectly complements the international appeal of the area. Haute couture enthusiasts can explore the P.C. Hooftstraat, home to renowned fashion houses such as Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile. One of the greatest advantages of this neighborhood is its prime location, with the city center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—including the Vondelpark—all within walking distance.
Specifications
• Living area of approximately 236 m²
• Four balconies—two at the front and two at the rear
• Spacious 45 m² rooftop terrace with sunlight throughout the day
• Four bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• High ceilings of 3.25 meters
• Unobstructed views
• Generous width of 6.25 meters
• Freehold property
Huize van Baerle
The property has three floors with a well-thought-out layout. Upon entering, the width and height immediately catch the eye, giving the house an imposing character. The beautiful living floor benefits from ample natural light due to its height and open design. Together with the interior, it forms a tasteful and luxurious whole. The layout, featuring four spacious bedrooms, makes the house ideal for families with older children, where everyone can enjoy their own space. The absolute highlight is the rooftop garden. With its beautiful greenery and private location, it offers plenty of privacy and tranquility.
Daniël de Bont | Real Estate Agent Broersma Residential
In 1904, J.B. Janus commissioned the construction of four buildings, each consisting of a lower and upper residence. At that time, this section of the Van Baerlestraat was still called the Roelof Hartstraat. The buildings were constructed in the then-popular architectural style of neorenaissance, a period in which the Dutch Renaissance of the 16th century was reinterpreted. Characteristic of the neorenaissance are the horizontal natural stone bands between the brickwork and the stepped gables, which are almost indistinguishable from those of the original Renaissance period. The historical sentiment was further emphasized by even more lavish use of decorations. The same applied to shops, which aimed to stand out in order to attract customers. Typical of this period are the ornate balconies, elegant front doors, and the pointed dormer window at the front. Inside, the original en suite, decorative ceilings, and panel doors have been preserved.
Private entrance from the ground floor with a staircase leading to the second floor. The living area is located on the third floor. The space benefits from an open layout and high ceilings, providing plenty of natural light and a sense of spaciousness. At the front, there is a generous sitting area with French doors opening onto a balcony. At the rear, there is a semi-open kitchen with an island. The kitchen is equipped with high-end built-in appliances. In the center of the space, there is room for a large dining table. The French doors at the rear provide access to a second balcony. Off the hallway, there is a cloakroom and a guest toilet.
On the second floor, there are two spacious bedrooms, each measuring over 22 m². The bedroom at the front features French doors opening onto a small balcony with morning sun. The bedroom at the rear has a larger balcony with afternoon sun. Due to its location in the middle of the block, there is an unobstructed view. Both bedrooms have en suite private bathrooms with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. The generous layout of the rooms and their private bathrooms makes them particularly suitable for older children. On the fourth floor, there are a third and fourth bedroom, both of a good size. Adjacent to the bedroom at the front is a smaller third room, suitable as a laundry room, children’s room, or walk-in closet. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a freestanding bathtub, double sink, walk-in shower and floor heating. Off the hallway, there is a separate toilet.
The house features five outdoor spaces. On the second and third floors, there are two smaller balconies at the front and two larger ones at the rear. The balconies at the rear enjoy evening sun due to the western orientation and offer an unobstructed view thanks to the open positioning at the back. On the fifth floor, there is a beautiful rooftop garden of over 45 m². The rooftop garden is accessible via a fixed staircase and a small shed, which provides enough space to store cushions and a parasol. From the rooftop garden, there is a clear view of the Rijksmuseum, Museumplein, and the Concertgebouw. The mature plants ensure plenty of privacy and shade on warm days.
Where Museumplein now lies, farms once stood. Two hundred years ago, the area now known as Museumplein was home to farmland. To create more residential space, construction of the Museum Quarter began in the early 20th century. The architectural influence of Pierre Cuypers is unmistakable—he not only designed the first homes here but also the Rijksmuseum in neo-Gothic style. This era is beautifully depicted in Public Works by Thomas Rosenboom. Along with the Concertgebouw, built in neo-Renaissance style, these landmarks define the character of the neighborhood. With the arrival of the Van Gogh Museum, contemporary architecture by Gerrit Rietveld also made its mark on Museumplein. The variety of restaurants, cafés, and shops is as eclectic as the architectural styles and perfectly complements the international allure of the area. Haute couture enthusiasts can explore P.C. Hooftstraat, home to renowned fashion houses such as Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile. One of the greatest advantages of this neighborhood is its prime location, with the city center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—including Vondelpark—all within walking distance.
Accessibility
The property is easily accessible by car and exceptionally well connected by public transport. Tram lines 3, 5, and 12, as well as bus lines 347, 357, and 397, stop just around the corner. A direct bus to Schiphol Airport also has a nearby stop, making the airport reachable in just 18 minutes—an unparalleled convenience. Of course, in Amsterdam, cycling is always an option; from this central location, everything is within biking distance.
Parking
Parking is available through a permit system for on-street parking (permit zone Zuid 8.1). With a Zuid 8.1 parking permit, you are also allowed to park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8. A residential parking permit costs €192.81 per six months. Currently, there is a seven-month waiting list for this permit zone. A second parking permit is not available in this area. (Source: Municipality of Amsterdam, February 2025).