Three-level upper house of 244 m², consisting of an apartment of 87 m² on the first floor and a duplex upper apartment of 157 m² on the second and third floors. Both residences are accessible via a private staircase. The staircase itself has a surface area of 11 m².
The apartments are situated on freehold land in a monumental building dating from 1880, in the heart of the beautiful canal belt. The combination of authentic details, high ceilings, and generous volume gives this upper house a classic and particularly charming character.
The homeowners’ association (HOA), called “Vereniging van Eigenaars Gebouw Prinsengracht 510 te Amsterdam,” consists of 3 apartment rights. Administration is self-managed, and costs are paid on an ad hoc basis and proportionally.
LAYOUT – FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
Via the staircase, you reach the entrance on the first floor, where you enter the apartment into the hallway. This hallway features a deep utility cupboard with wardrobe space. An intermediate door provides access to the residence.
The spacious living area is divided into three sections: a comfortable living room at the front, a dining area in the middle, and an additional sitting area at the rear. The L-shaped layout of the living room also allows space for a proper workspace. Large, tall windows provide abundant natural light. At the rear, French doors open onto a 4 m² balcony overlooking quiet inner gardens.
The open kitchen features high-gloss white cabinets and drawers combined with a white countertop. The U-shaped layout makes it highly practical. The kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances, including a wide stove. On the left side of the kitchen are several floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets, one of which conceals the door to the elevated rear section of the apartment.
The landing, also fitted with multiple built-in cupboards, leads via a small staircase to the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom has gray floor tiles and fully tiled white walls. A notable feature is the sunken jacuzzi with shower. It also includes a wide wooden vanity with double sinks, a tall storage cabinet, and a wall-mounted toilet. The bedroom accommodates a double bed and includes a built-in wardrobe.
Almost the entire apartment features oak wooden flooring, partly laid in a herringbone pattern. The kitchen and bathroom have gray tiled floors.
LAYOUT – SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT
The duplex upper apartment is accessed via the staircase. Here too, you enter through a pleasant hallway with a separate toilet. An intermediate door leads into the residence.
The very spacious living area is divided into a sitting and dining section. The front living room is L-shaped and features large windows, similar to the floor below. Notably, the ceiling height is an impressive 3.17 m. The living room includes a charming fireplace beneath the original mantel with a large mirror surround, as well as a custom TV/storage unit. The dining area also features a fireplace with a large mirror.
From the dining area, you enter the open kitchen, which flows seamlessly into the slightly elevated rear room. The kitchen is fitted with handleless dark wooden cabinets combined with a light natural stone countertop and includes various built-in appliances, including a wide stove. The kitchen has a black-and-white tiled floor.
At the rear is a spacious room, currently used as a utility/piano room, with tall custom-built cabinets on both sides.
From the hallway, an internal carpeted staircase leads to the third and top floor. The landing, with a skylight, provides access to all rooms. This floor offers two spacious bedrooms, with the master bedroom located at the rear. This pleasant room has French doors to a (to be realized) balcony and features air conditioning, a large walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom.
The en-suite bathroom includes gray floor tiles, light blue mosaic wall tiles, and several white tiled walls. It is equipped with a bathtub/shower combination, a wide double-sink vanity, a towel radiator, and access to a separate toilet.
The second bedroom, located on the canal side, features an attractive roof structure and includes a custom-built desk with seating. The adjacent bathroom, accessible from the hallway, has terra-colored floor tiles and light mixed wall finishes. It includes a shower cabin, toilet, sink, and towel radiator.
In the hallway, there is also a wide built-in cupboard with connections for a washing machine and dryer, offering additional storage space.
LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY
The property is located in the center of Amsterdam, practically on the corner of Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and Spiegelgracht. Museumplein, Leidseplein, and shopping streets are all within walking distance. The area is known for its wide variety of shops, lively and/or exclusive cafés and restaurants, and numerous galleries throughout the canal belt. Larger clubs and bars are just a 5-minute trip to Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein.
The famous Vondelpark and the upscale Oud-Zuid district are within cycling distance. The proximity of Central Station, various tram, bus, and metro connections, and major roads ensures excellent accessibility.
The Prinsengracht is the third and outermost of Amsterdam’s three main canals. Together, these canals form the “Fourth Expansion” of the city, a project that began in 1612 and was completed 50 years later. After completion, the city had quadrupled in size. During the 17th century, Amsterdam’s population grew from 50,000 to 200,000 inhabitants, making it the third-largest city in the world after London and Paris. In 2009, Amsterdam’s canal belt was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
PARKING
Paid parking applies on public roads, as well as a permit system. According to the Municipality of Amsterdam (data as of April 20, 2026, permit area Centrum-2f), there is currently a waiting list for parking permits.
PARTICULARS
One apartment right consisting of two residences;
Possibility to formally combine the two residences into one home;
Listed municipal monument;
Situated on freehold land;
Fantastic location in the canal belt;
Transfer in consultation; can be quick.
DISCLAIMER
This information was composed by us with due care. However, we can accept no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies, incomplete information or otherwise, nor for any loss or inconvenience that this may cause. All specified sizes and dimensions are indicative. Purchaser has his/her own obligation to investigate all matters which are important to him or her. Pertaining to this house, the broker-consultant is of the vendor. We advise you to make use of an expert (NVM) broker to guide you for the purchase process. If you have specific wishes regarding the house, then we recommend you to communicate these in a timely manner to your purchasing broker and to do an independent examination of these things. If you do not make use of an expert representative, then the law considers you enough of an expert to be able to have a good grasp of all matters which are of importance. The NVM conditions apply.
NEN CLAUSE
The usable surface area is calculated in accordance with the NEN 2580 standard determined by the industry. The surface area may therefore deviate from similar buildings and/or old references. This is mainly due to this (new) calculation method. The purchaser states to be sufficiently informed about the aforementioned standard. The vendor and the broker of the vendor do their very best to calculate the correct surface area and content on the basis of own measurements and to support this as much as possible by posting maps with dimensions. However, if the dimensions happen not to have been (completely) determined in accordance with the standard, then this is accepted by the purchaser. The purchaser has been sufficiently given the opportunity to check the dimensions. Differences in the indicated measurement and size do not provide any right to the parties, also do not the adjust the purchase price. The vendor and the broker of the vendor do not accept any liability in this matter.
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