Prinsengracht, Amsterdam

This exceptional canal residence on the Prinsengracht, between Amstelveld and Vijzelstraat, offers a rare opportunity in Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed historic centre. Behind its elegant eighteenth-century façade lies a private estate of remarkable scale, comprising a monumental canal house, an independent rear house, beautifully landscaped walled gardens, and a fully self-contained garden pavilion. Dating back to the seventeenth century, the residence has been meticulously restored and reimagined in 2026, blending centuries of heritage with contemporary craftsmanship and technology. Regarded locally as the captain's house, the property features a monumental timber framework and original architectural elements, including an elegant entrance and hoisting beam. It is part of Amsterdam's iconic seventeenth-century canal ring. The comprehensive restoration was executed with an uncompromising commitment to authenticity, incorporating modern luxuries such as an elevator, geothermal heat pump, and home automation system. Private amenities include a cinema, wellness suite, wine cabinets, and bathrooms with Italian marble. A grand staircase leads to an elegant reception hall with a central lightwell. The principal suite on the first floor features a generous dressing room and marble bathroom. The lower ground floor is entirely dedicated to wellness. Behind the gardens stands an independent garden house, ideal for guests or as an office. The residence faces west, offering stunning views over the Prinsengracht and is within walking distance of Utrechtsestraat and the North/South Metro line.