Exclusive Double-Upper Apartment at Paulus Potterstraat 40-4 and 5, featuring a private elevator, four bedrooms, and a spacious 36 m² rooftop terrace overlooking the Stedelijk Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Museumplein. This elegant residence spans two floors: the first floor includes a luxuriously finished living room with an open kitchen, equipped with high-quality Miele appliances, a cozy fireplace, and stunning views of the Stedelijk Museum. Upstairs, there are three generously-sized bedrooms, a second terrace, and a stylish bathroom, all blending comfort and spaciousness in a prime location at the heart of Amsterdam.
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This exclusive double-upper apartment on Paulus Potterstraat 40-4 and 5 offers a unique blend of luxury, tranquility, and space in one of Amsterdam’s best locations. The apartment includes four bedrooms, a balcony, two rooftop terraces, and a private elevator. The expansive, wide living room features a cozy fireplace, modern poured floor, and is illuminated by four large windows. The Bulthaup open kitchen, fitted with top-quality Miele appliances and an island, provides access to the balcony. The first floor hosts a bedroom, ideal for a home office, as well as a separate toilet. The upper floor contains three spacious bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and double sinks. One of the large bedrooms features a walk-in closet, while another provides access to the second terrace. This floor also includes a separate toilet, an extra built-in closet, and a laundry area for washing machine and dryer with storage space. The crowning feature is the impressive 36 m² rooftop terrace, accessible via a fixed staircase with an electric hatch, offering breathtaking views of the city, including Museumplein, Rijksmuseum, and Stedelijk Museum. This terrace is ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests, with Amsterdam’s vibrant energy within reach yet in complete tranquility. This property perfectly balances comfort, luxury, and a central location in the heart of the city.
Neighborhood guide
Where the Museumplein now stands, farms existed 200 years ago. The construction of the Museum Quarter began early last century to provide more residential space. The influence of architect Cuypers is unmistakable; in addition to designing the first homes, he also created the neo-Gothic-style Rijksmuseum. This period is beautifully illustrated in Public Works by Thomas Rosenboom. Together with the neo-Renaissance Concertgebouw, this building defines the character of the neighborhood. The addition of the Van Gogh Museum introduced contemporary architecture by Gerrit Rietveld to Museumplein. The area’s eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés, and shops perfectly aligns with the international allure of the neighborhood. Haute couture enthusiasts will find fashion houses like Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile on the P.C. Hooftstraat. The advantage of this area is its proximity to the city center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—with the Vondelpark—all within walking distance.
Specifications
- Living area approximately 186 m²
- A balcony and two rooftop terraces totaling approximately 52 m²
- Leasehold has been perpetually bought off
- Private-key controlled elevator
- Electrically operated roof hatch
- Monthly HOA service charges € 300
- Listed municipal monument
- Designated as a protected cityscape
Museum Residence
Exclusive double upper-level residence with an elevator and spacious rooftop terrace on Paulus Potterstraat 40, 4th and 5th floors, offering a beautiful view of the Stedelijk Museum, Rijksmuseum and the Museumplein. A beautifully designed and luxuriously finished double upper home, stylishly furnished and spread over two floors. This elegant property features four bedrooms, a spacious bathroom, a balcony, an elevator, a rooftop terrace, and a second stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic views. A truly delightful, spacious, and bright family home where you’ll enjoy coming home to an oasis of peace.
Ronald van de Bijl | Real Estate Agent Broersma Residential
Architecture
Harmanus Hendrikus Baanders (Zutphen, January 17, 1849 – Amsterdam, March 31, 1905), better known as H.H. Baanders, was a renowned Dutch architect primarily active in Amsterdam. Born the son of a weaver in Zutphen, Baanders trained as a carpenter and moved to Amsterdam in 1871. There, he worked as a carpenter and studied architecture in the evenings, eventually establishing himself as an independent architect around 1890. His early commissions consisted of residential buildings in the expanding neighborhoods around the old city, but he also designed factories and industrial buildings. After joining the architectural society Architectura et Amicitia in 1889, he gained more prestigious projects, including villas and mansions around the Vondelpark and Concertgebouw areas. Baanders’ style was eclectic and historicist, combining traditional Dutch façades with Jugendstil elements. His best-known design is the Astoria building (1904–1905), a Jugendstil office building on the Keizersgracht and one of the first office buildings in the Netherlands. This prestigious project, designed in collaboration with Gerrit van Arkel, marked the peak of his career.
Living and cooking
Upon entering via the private elevator or the staircase, the abundance of natural light from the four large windows immediately catches the eye. The spacious living room with open kitchen exudes luxury and ambiance, thanks to the cozy fireplace and the sleek, modern poured floor. The fully equipped Bulthaup kitchen at the rear features a stylish kitchen island and is fitted with high-quality built-in appliances from Miele, including a steam oven, electric oven, microwave, 5-burner gas stove, and a Quooker. From the kitchen, you can access the balcony through the French doors. The first bedroom, ideal as a home office or guest room, is located at the back of the property. Additionally, there is a separate guest toilet and a wardrobe in the hallway.
Sleeping and bathing
On the sleeping floor, there are three comfortable bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, walk-in shower, toilet, and double sink, finished with luxurious materials. One very spacious bedroom features a large walk-in closet. The other spacious bedroom provides access to the terrace through French doors. In the hallway on this floor, there is a separate toilet, an extra built-in closet, and a laundry room for the washing machine and dryer with storage space. Additionally, there is access to the terrace from the hallway, and a fixed staircase leads you to the beautiful rooftop terrace with an electrically operated skylight.
The balcony and rooftop terraces
The property features a balcony on the fourth floor and a second rooftop terrace on the fifth floor, but the absolute gem is the spacious rooftop terrace on the sixth floor, measuring approximately 36 m². Here, you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the city in peace, with the Rijksmuseum and the Museumplein in the background – the perfect place to relax or entertain. This beautiful upper-level home on Paulus Potterstraat combines luxury, comfort, and an ideal location in the heart of Amsterdam.
Where the Museumplein now stands, there were farms 200 years ago. To create more housing, construction of the Museum Quarter began at the start of the last century. Architect Cuypers’ influence is unmistakable; besides designing the first homes, he also designed the Rijksmuseum in neo-Gothic style. This period is beautifully captured in Public Works by Thomas Rosenboom. Alongside the neo-Renaissance Concertgebouw, the Rijksmuseum defines the character of the neighborhood. The arrival of the Van Gogh Museum brought Gerrit Rietveld’s contemporary architectural touch to Museumplein. The range of restaurants, cafés, and shops is as eclectic as the architecture, perfectly matching the international allure of the neighborhood. Haute couture enthusiasts will find fashion houses like Burberry, Ba&sh, and Isabel Marant Étoile on P.C. Hooftstraat. Another advantage of this area is its proximity to the city center, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Zuid—with the Vondelpark—all within walking distance.
Accessibility
The property is not only easily accessible by car but also extremely well-connected by public transport. Tram lines 2, 3, 5, and 12, as well as buses 347, 357, and 397, stop right at the door and around the corner. The bus to Schiphol Airport also has a stop in front of the building, making the airport only 18 minutes away—an unparalleled convenience. Biking is, of course, also very practical in Amsterdam; from this central location, everything is within cycling distance.
Parking
Parking is available on public streets through a permit system (permit area Zuid 8.1). With a Zuid 8.1 permit, you are allowed to park in Zuid-1, Zuid-2, and Zuid-8. A resident parking permit costs €186.29 per six months. Currently, the wait time for this permit area is five months. A second parking permit is not available for this area. (Source: City of Amsterdam, October 2024).