Herengracht 60-1A

At the beloved, tranquil start of the Herengracht lies this exceptional casco apartment of approximately 77 m². A rare opportunity to design and finish a characterful home entirely to your own taste, right in the heart of Amsterdam's historic canal district.

Lay-out: The apartment is situated at the quiet rear of a stately national monument and is accessed via an impressive monumental entrance and a well-kept staircase. The central hall and corridor form the showpiece of the original architectural style, featuring lavish decorative stucco by the celebrated Baroque sculptor Jan van Logteren, including a life-size figure of the sea god Neptune, with the goddess Aurora also incorporated into the stucco work.

Spanning no fewer than five windows in width, the space is bathed in natural daylight. Its west-facing orientation brings pleasant afternoon and evening sun, while the views extend over the green, characteristic inner gardens. Ceilings of approximately 3 metres, the fireplace surround and the elegant ceiling mouldings lend the space an authentic, atmospheric character.

The casco layout offers endless possibilities. Create, for instance, a generous living room with an open kitchen and two comfortable bedrooms, or opt for a loft-style layout that lets the sense of space come fully into its own. The building also carries a remarkable history. The first structure on this plot dates back to the Dutch Golden Age, around 1615, and the current building was constructed in 1734 in the elegant Louis XIV style, commissioned by Anthony Waterman. From 1969 to 2008, the celebrated Dutch author J.J. Voskuil lived at this address. The apartment forms part of an excellently maintained listed canal house and is situated on freehold land.

Details:

• Living area of approximately 77 m² (in accordance with NEN2580)
• Casco apartment, to be finished entirely to your own specifications
• Stately monumental entrance
• An impressive five windows wide, with exceptionally pleasant natural light
• Flexible layout, with the option of creating two bedrooms
• Beautiful green views over the characteristic inner gardens
• Ceiling height of approximately 3 metres
• Authentic details, including the original fireplace surround and ornate ceiling mouldings
• Situated on freehold land
• No elevated foundation risk (A, B, C)
• Part of an active and financially healthy Owners' Association (VvE); monthly service charges of € 183
• Communal bicycle storage in the basement
• Completion in consultation; a swift transfer is possible.

Location: The property is located on one of the most beautiful and sought-after stretches of the Herengracht, in the quiet Western Canal Belt. Here you live in the very heart of historic Amsterdam, with the vibrancy of the city just a stone's throw away.

Within walking distance you'll find the lively Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk, known for their wide range of boutiques, speciality shops, delicatessens and excellent restaurants and cafés. The Jordaan, the Noordermarkt, the Westerstraat market and Westerpark are also close by. For a stroll along the canals or a visit to one of the many cafés and restaurants, you barely need to leave the neighbourhood.

Accessibility is excellent. Amsterdam Central Station is just a few minutes away on foot or by bike, and various tram and bus connections are available in the immediate vicinity. Thanks to the favourable position at the start of the Herengracht, the A10 ring road is also easily reached.