Living by the water with views of the iconic windmill ‘De Gooyer’: this bright and atmospheric apartment of approx. 114 m² offers a sunny roof terrace, flexible layout with two (or potentially three) bedrooms, ceiling heights of up to 3.20 metres, and a unique custom-designed interior.
Fully renovated in 2012 and situated on freehold land, the home sits on the edge of Amsterdam East and the city centre, offering the best of both vibrant city life and calm green escapes, relaxing watersides and swimming spots.
Layout:?Located on the third floor, the apartment opens into a dining area with open-plan kitchen, featuring modern built-in appliances and smart custom-made solutions. The rear facing lounge has large windows providing panoramic views over the water and the iconic windmill ‘De Gooyer’, home of the Brouwerij t’IJ micro brewery. Original wooden beams and 2.70 metre-high ceilings lend this space a warm, homely feel. Also on this floor is a utility and laundry room, currently used as a walk-in-closet, easily repurposed as a multifunctional space. A separate guest toilet is located in the hallway, both with under floor heating.
A fixed staircase leads to the top floor, a bright, open space with soaring ceilings of up to 3.20 metres. White wooden beams highlighting the original roof structure and abundant natural light give this floor a relaxed and charming character. Due to multiple windows, the space is beautifully lit throughout the day.
At the front, you will find the spacious bedroom with a modern en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, bathtub, washbasin, and toilet. Adjacent is a second open plan room, with the potential to split into two, ideal as a guest bedroom, home office or studio space. The sheltered roof terrace offers complete privacy and stunning, open views across the city, the water and the historic windmill.
Details:
– Approx. 114 sqm of living space (recently measured according to NEN2580);
– Sunny roof terrace with open views over the water and windmill ‘De Gooyer’;
– One bedroom with potential for a second, one bathroom and separate toilet;
– Custom-made interior solutions throughout;
– Ceiling height of up to 3.20 metres on the top floor;
– Large windows and skylights bring in generous natural light;
– Original wooden beams on both floors;
– Wooden knot-free oak floorboards upstairs;
– Underfloor heating in the bathroom, separate toilet and entrance hall;
– Fully renovated in 2012 (including insulation, roof, electrics, and piping);
– New boiler installed in 2023;
– All external paintwork renovated in 2024;
– Double glazing;
– Freehold property (no ground lease);
– Financially sound and active Homeowners’ Association (VvE), professionally managed;
– Monthly VvE service charges: €203,06;?• Transfer in consultation.
Location:
There’s a special kind of calm in this part of Amsterdam East. The apartment, is located on Zeeburgerdijk in a late-19th-century building, overlooking the water and windmill ‘De Gooyer’, Amsterdam’s best-preserved and most iconic mill, it feels like a real escape from the city while being close to the heart of it.
The location is ideal, just moments from hotspots like Brouwerij ‘t IJ, Mooie Boules, Wilde Zwijnen and Czaar Peterstraat with its unique mix of shops and restaurants. Nearby, you will find Oosterpark, Flevopark, the outdoor Flevopark swimming pool, the Marineterrein with open-air swimming spots and creative hospitality venues, as well as the National Maritime Museum.
Borneo Island is also close, home to what many consider the best natural swimming water in Amsterdam. Tram 7 stops right outside (will be tram 14 when Czaar Peterstraat renovation is complete later in 2026), while Muiderpoort Station and the city centre are just a 5 or 15 minute bike ride away. The ferry to Amsterdam North and key routes towards IJburg and Durgerdam are also easily accessible. The neighbourhood is rich in cafés, speciality shops and markets too, such as the Dappermarkt and the Javaplein Vintage Market.
