Description
For sale in Amsterdam City Center (Nieuwmarkt neighborhood):
Are you looking for an oasis of tranquility right in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic city center, with a sunny terrace and views of the canal? Then this is your chance!
Located on Kloveniersburgwal, one of Amsterdam’s oldest and most charming canals, this distinctive maisonette apartment of approximately 54 m² is situated on the second and third floors of a striking canal-side building dating from the early sixteenth century. The building—a cross-wing house dating from shortly after 1507 with a beautiful 19th-century facade and dormer window—is a national monument and exudes the history of the city center on every floor. Those who love authentic living in a protected cityscape, right in the bustling heart of the city, will find a rare waterfront location here.
The apartment is spread over two floors and features a bright living room with an open kitchen, a bathroom, and a spacious bedroom under the historic roof. The living room at the front offers an unobstructed view of the Nieuwmarkt and the water—a lively and unmistakably Amsterdam-esque vista. A special highlight is the private terrace of over ten square meters facing west: a surprising outdoor space in this location, where you can enjoy the sun well into the evening. The combination of character, this view, a private outdoor space, and the high ceiling on the top floor makes this a charming and atmospheric home.
Here, you live within walking distance of Nieuwmarkt, Waterlooplein, and the university buildings, with shops, restaurants, culture, and excellent public transportation literally around the corner. An ideal base for those who want the best of historic Amsterdam within daily reach.
SURROUNDINGS:
Living on Kloveniersburgwal means living in one of Amsterdam’s most historic locations. The canal was dug at the end of the fifteenth century and, together with the Geldersekade and the Singel, once formed the defensive wall around the city. The name refers to the Kloveniers, the 17th-century militia guild immortalized in Rembrandt’s world-famous Night Watch. So here you literally live in the heart of the Golden Age, surrounded by characteristic canal-side houses and monumental architecture.
Everything is within easy reach. The lively Nieuwmarkt with its striking Waag, the weekly markets, specialty shops, and countless cafés and restaurants is just a few minutes’ walk away. Waterlooplein with its famous flea market, the Stopera with the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, the Rembrandt House, the Hortus Botanicus, and Artis are also nearby. For daily groceries, you’ll find various supermarkets and shops in the immediate vicinity, while the main shopping district, the Jordaan, and the museums of the Museum Quarter are within cycling distance.
Accessibility is excellent. The Nieuwmarkt metro station is just around the corner and, together with the nearby North/South Line and Amsterdam Central Station, offers direct connections by metro, train, tram, and bus. By car, you can reach the A10 ring road via the IJ Tunnel in just a few minutes, with connections to Schiphol, Utrecht, and The Hague. A more central location in Amsterdam is hard to imagine.
LAYOUT:
Through the well-maintained communal stairwell, you reach the entrance to the apartment on the second floor. This floor forms the heart of the home: a bright living room with characteristic windows at the front and unobstructed views of Nieuwmarkt and the water, an open kitchen, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. The ceiling height of approximately 2.46 meters and the atmosphere of the historic building give this floor a bright and pleasant ambiance.
An internal staircase leads to the third floor, where the spacious bedroom is located beneath the historic roof. Thanks to the built-in closets, there is plenty of practical storage space available, while the room retains a calm and spacious feel. Additionally, this floor features a practical attic, ideal for storing items such as suitcases and other belongings you don’t need on a daily basis. The high ridge—rising to approximately 3.33 meters—and the sloping rooflines give this floor a unique character. From this floor, you can access the private terrace of approximately 10.3 m², facing west—a lovely spot where you can enjoy the sun in peace from late afternoon into the evening.
OWNER'S ASSOCIATION:
The property is divided into multiple apartment units. The Housing Association for the building “Kloveniersburgwal 10 in Amsterdam” is a small, well-managed association that is managed by the owners themselves. The monthly service fees amount to €150 per month.
OWNERSHIP SITUATION:
The property is located on freehold land. There is therefore no leasehold involved.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Characteristic maisonette apartment in the historic center (Nieuwmarkt neighborhood);
- Located on Kloveniersburgwal, one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals;
- Part of a national monument (monument number 3019, a cross-wing house built shortly after 1507);
- situated on freehold land;
- living area approximately 53.7 m² (in accordance with NEN2580);
- spread over two floors (second and third floors);
- unobstructed view of the Nieuwmarkt and the water at the front;
- roof terrace of approximately 10.3 m², facing west;
- bright living room with open kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom;
- historic roof with a high ridge (rising to approximately 3.33 meters) on the top floor;
- gross volume approximately 174 m³;
- energy label to be determined;
- closing date to be agreed upon;
- subject to the seller’s written approval.
For more information about this property and/or to schedule a viewing, please contact our office. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
This property is offered in accordance with Article 7:17(6) of the Dutch Civil Code. The specified characteristics and/or information have been compiled by us with due care. However, we accept no liability whatsoever for any incompleteness, inaccuracy, or otherwise, or for the consequences thereof. All stated dimensions and surface areas are for illustrative purposes only. The listed features are intended only as a guide. The general age clause, the non-owner-occupancy clause, and the NEN2580 clause apply to this property.
