Wow...this place has soul! Located in Amsterdam's most prestigious canal area a stone throw from Westerkerk and Anne Frank house and around the corner from the famous nine streets. This place is in the middle of everything while offering tranquillity and a bit of amsterdam magic with a glorious view of the Prinsengracht from large stately windows. The apartment has lots of character and charm with original monumental windows and doors. The high ceilings and windows give space and lots of light. Here you can work from the canal facing dining table or in the bedroom and with good wi-fi and also wired internet connection. THE SPACE ___The Entrance From the street, up a few steps you can enter via a private entrance and step directly into the living space. Another option is to go through the building entrance where you can pick up your mail and enjoy a stately welcome from a shared hallway with details like red carpet, historic building sketches and space. This will take you into the hallway of the apartment which leads to the toilet and the kitchen before the living space. ___Ground level You are now on an elevated ground floor of the apartment where the open concept living space is containing a living room, dining area and a compact, highly efficient kitchen. There is also a separate toilet on this level and a small hallway to hang jackets. The floors are long beam hardwood and add a lot of character to the place. The windows facing the Prinsengracht canal offer an unforgettable view at any time of the day. In the summer it’s nice to sit in your own private doorway and enjoy the life of the city pulsate around you. The owner has created a well manicured urban green paradise with roses, wisteria and other greenery which is often in bloom in the spring/summer months. If you like to cook there is fully equipped kitchen with two person bar seating so you can cook and entertain at the same time. Adjacent is an open concept dining room which is also part of a the living space with luxury furnishing - absolutely perfect for entertaining. At the dinner table you can seat 6 guests comfortably. During the summer you can open all the windows and door and let the city energy and light pour in. Outside is a porch where you can enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine and watch the Amsterdam world move by. ___Souterrain Walking down a spiral staircase you will surrender into tranquility of the two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have really comfortable queen beds, ample custom built closet space and a working area. There is a fully equipped bathroom here with a walk in shower, bathtub, two sinks and a toilet with luxury fittings. There is also an enclosed laundry room with a washer and dryer and storage space to be found here. Cool fact: The apartment has been luxuriously insulated against electricity/wifi-signal pollution of our modern world! THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Officially referred to the Felix Meritsbuurt, here you are right between some of Amsterdam’ most famous pinnacles –Dam square to the east, historic Jordaan to the west and The Wester-church to the north and nine streets to the south. Within a two minute walk you have a good local supermarket Albert Hein..and 10 minutes away you can shop at the local and tourist adored Noordermark every Saturday. The area is full of restaurants, cafes and amazing walks to explore. We love Bussia for coffee, pastiees or a full on Italian dinner extravaganza! A weekly cleaning by our professional cleaning company is included Towels and bedding is provided Registration may be possible on request Pets are possible on request only...