Entire building with endless possibilities in the vibrant Jordaan. Nestled in the lively and historic Jordaan district, the DE LINDE property offers a unique opportunity to create your dream home or investment. This expansive building consists of a self-contained ground floor apartment spanning 45 sqm and a three-story upper house. The entire property, situated on freehold land, is yours to redesign, whether as a spacious single-family home, a double ground floor and double upper house, or three separate apartments. The possibilities are endless.
Tour
The 45 sqm ground floor apartment has its own entrance and features a living room with an open kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a 6 sqm terrace.
The three-story upper house also boasts a living room with an open kitchen, along with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. The apartment is on freehold land and requires internal renovation.
This is a unique chance to customize an entire property to your taste and specifications, with the potential for dual occupancy, such as hosting an au pair or providing a separate apartment for a college-bound child.
Neighborhood
The property is situated in the authentic and historic Jordaan district, known for its vibrancy, traditional courtyards, and charming squares. The area offers an array of amenities, including the famous 9 Streets shopping district, numerous galleries, cozy coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and various supermarkets.
Every Saturday, the Lindengracht and Noordermarkt come alive with a delightful market offering delicacies and all your daily shopping needs, as well as lunch and breakfast options. The house is conveniently located at the corner of this lively market. Additionally, the Haarlemmerstraat, one of the Netherlands' most delightful shopping streets, is within walking distance. The property is also close to Westerpark, a popular green space in Amsterdam.
Key details
• Total living space approximately 138 sqm
• Total usable floor area (BBMI) approximately 159 sqm
• Due to the height beneath the beams on the third floor being less than 2 meters, this space is not officially included in the total living space
• North-facing patio of approximately 6 sqm
• Situated on freehold land
• Energy label D
• A building inspection report is available in our sales file
• Protected cityscape (Rijksbeschermd stadsgezicht)
The Linde
Living in the heart of the bustling Jordaan, on the peaceful and charming Lindenstraat. This entire property will be delivered completely vacant and offers various possibilities:
- Use it as a spacious family home with ample room for a large kitchen, living room, and multiple bedrooms.
- Divide it into a duplex ground floor apartment and a duplex upper floor apartment.
- Split it into different units spread across the floors.
At the rear of the property, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Suyckerhoff, one of the most picturesque courtyards in Amsterdam
The Jordaan
The Jordaan was a typical working-class neighborhood, home to many craftsmen and small businesses. The district became part of Amsterdam’s fortifications during the Third Expansion in the first half of the 17th century. The urban layout of the neighborhood follows the original plot with reclamation ditches from the polder landscape that was created around 1100. For the construction of the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht, that polder landscape was redesigned in a completely new pattern in a semicircle around the old city center. As a result, the streets and canals of the Jordaan are almost all oriented diagonally in relation to the Prinsengracht and do not connect well to the adjacent streets and bridges of the prosperous canal belt. The poor connection also meant that at the ends of the streets and canals, houses had to be built with sharp or obtuse angles. The beginning of the original, diagonal peat plot can still be found in the streets and alleys directly adjacent to the reclamation axis: the Nieuwendijk and the Kalverstraat, which together formed the river dike along the Amstel.
In the first half of the 19th century, Amsterdam experienced great poverty, and decay set in. Many houses were vacant and demolished. When the population began to increase again in the second half of the 19th century, there was a shortage of affordable housing for the poor. The Jordaan became overcrowded and impoverished. Large families lived in separately rented ‘living chambers’ and in cellars where groundwater welled up. At the end of the 19th century, many buildings, mostly with two floors, were demolished.
Today, the Jordaan is one of the most sought-after and beautiful old neighborhoods in the city. Buildings have been renovated, and the area is vibrant due to the many small shops and high-quality restaurants
Ground floor apartment
This apartment features a private entrance from the street, leading into the living room. The living room is situated at the rear of the apartment and has access to a 6 sqm terrace. This terrace borders a peaceful green courtyard nestled between Lindenstraat and Lindengracht. The open kitchen is designed in light colors and comes equipped with various built-in appliances. The bathroom includes a shower, toilet, sink, and connections for a washer and dryer. The bedroom is located at the front of the apartment
Upper duplex
The independent upper residence is currently utilized as a three-story upper dwelling. According to the Basic Registration of Addresses and Buildings, the upper residence has two addresses: ‘I-hoog’ and ‘II-hoog.’
The entrance is on the first floor, leading into a hallway with access to the living room. The living room is situated at the front and boasts an impressive width of nearly 4.5 meters, with three large windows featuring stained glass details. Thanks to the ample windows and its southern exposure, the living room is flooded with natural sunlight. The open kitchen is located at the rear, and there is also a separate toilet. The apartment requires internal renovation
Sleeping and bathing
On the second floor, there are two bedrooms, one at the front and one at the rear. The simple bathroom features a shower, toilet, and sink.
The attic floor offers space for a third bedroom and potentially a separate office. However, please note that the height under the beams on the third floor is just under 2 meters, and thus, it is not officially included in the living area. The ridge height on this floor is almost 3 meters.
A structural inspection report is available in our sales dossier
Location
The property is situated in a beautiful location in the authentic and historic Jordaan district. It is characterized by its vibrancy, traditional courtyards, and squares. Additionally, there are extensive amenities, including the famous 9 Streets (9-Straatjes), numerous galleries, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and several supermarkets. Every Saturday, the Lindengracht and Noordermarkt come to life with a lively market, offering delicacies. However, you can also find your daily groceries, lunch, and breakfast here. Within walking distance, you’ll find Haarlemmerstraat, one of the most delightful shopping streets in the Netherlands. Furthermore, the house is conveniently located near Westerpark.
Accessibility
The house is easily accessible by all means. You can reach Amsterdam Central Station within 10 minutes by bike, and the A10 highway is just a 10-minute drive away.
Parking
Parking is possible through a permit system on the public road (permit area Centrum 2b). With a resident parking permit for Centrum-2b, you can park in Centrum-2. A resident parking permit costs €300 every 6 months. Currently, there is a waiting period of 16 months for this permit area. A second resident parking permit is not possible in this area. (Source: Municipality of Amsterdam, September 2023).