Description
There are streets in Amsterdam where the city seems to pause for a moment — and the Ruysdaelkade, right on the water of the Boerenwetering, is one of them. Step through the door of number 95-A and the bustle of the Albert Cuypmarkt and Ferdinand Bolstraat instantly fades into the background, replaced by the gentle ripple of the canal right outside your window. This is the kind of home that doesn't come up often: a characterful double-storey ground-floor apartment from 1895, with a private garden, restored foundation (2006) and a wide, uninterrupted view over the water. Homes like this on the Ruysdaelkade are rare, and they don't stay listed for long — so if a light-filled, water-facing home in the heart of De Pijp is on your wish list, this is the moment to act.
The home
Spread across two characterful levels, this 70.3 m² apartment combines the warmth of an 1895 canal house with a layout that simply works. On the bel-etage you'll find the living room, where the windows frame an ever-changing view of the water, flowing through to a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen made for cooking while keeping half an eye on the boats drifting past outside. Down on the lower floor, the master bedroom is a real highlight: generously fitted with built-in wardrobe space, and the only place in the home with direct access to the private garden, making it a true retreat at the end of the day. A second well-proportioned bedroom sits alongside, together with a bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, a bathtub, and a washbasin with storage, plus a separate toilet. With an energy label C, the home strikes a comfortable balance between historic character and everyday efficiency — a layout made for both a couple craving space, and a family wanting room to grow.
The garden
Step out from the master bedroom and you'll find something most Amsterdam homes can only dream of: a genuine, private garden of 58 m², complete with its own terrace. In a city where most residents fight for a balcony, having a green, enclosed outdoor space of your own — right in the middle of De Pijp — is a rare luxury indeed. Picture long summer dinners outside, mornings with coffee among the plants, children playing safely behind your own fence, or simply a quiet corner to unwind after a day in the city. It's the kind of feature that turns a lovely apartment into a true home.
The neighborhood
Ruysdaelkade 95-A sits right at the meeting point of the Oude Pijp and the Museumkwartier, in the much-loved Frans Halsbuurt. The Oude Pijp is one of Amsterdam's most characteristic and sought-after neighborhoods — a true melting pot of cultures, independent boutiques, cozy cafés, and some of the city's best restaurants, all woven through lively, narrow streets that buzz with life day and night. The world-famous Albert Cuypmarkt is just around the corner, the Vondelpark and Museumplein are within easy walking distance, and the Rijksmuseum and Concertgebouw sit practically on your doorstep. It's a neighborhood that consistently ranks among Amsterdam's most popular to live in, and homes here — especially ones with water views like this — tend to find a buyer quickly.
Accessibility
Despite its quiet, almost villagey feel on the water, this home is remarkably well connected. The Ruysdaelkade itself is a quiet, low-traffic one-way street, so peace at the water comes without sacrificing convenience. Trams 16 and 24 stop close by on the Ferdinand Bolstraat and Albert Cuypstraat, and the Noord/Zuidlijn metro is within easy walking distance, putting Amsterdam Zuid, Centraal Station, and the rest of the city within minutes. By car, the A10 ring road is close at hand, and parking is well arranged thanks to the underground Boerenwetering/Albert Cuyp parking garage as well as permit parking directly on the street. Whether you cycle, take the tram, or drive, the city — and beyond — is always within easy reach.
Freehold
While many properties in this part of Amsterdam fall under the municipality's erfpacht (ground lease) system, Ruysdaelkade 95-A is a welcome exception: the land is freehold (eigen grond). This means there is no ground lease, no annual canon payment, and no need to ever worry about renegotiating lease terms with the municipality down the line. The buyer becomes full owner of both the home and the ground it stands on.
Features
• Living area: 70.3 m² (measured per NEN2580 standard; measurement report available on request)
• Volume: 256 m³
• 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms
• Year of construction: 1895
• Foundation has been restored in 2006; the property was divided in 2007
• Energy label: C
• Private garden of 58 m² with terrace
• Two-level layout: bel-etage with living room, dining room and kitchen; lower floor with bedrooms and bathroom
• Master bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobe space and direct, private access to the garden
• Bathroom with walk-in shower, bathtub and washbasin with storage; separate toilet
• Wide, unobstructed view over the water of the Boerenwetering
• Located in the popular Frans Halsbuurt, on the border of the Oude Pijp and Museumkwartier
• Walking distance to Albert Cuypmarkt, Vondelpark and Museumplein
• Excellent access by tram, metro and car
• 'Ouderdomsclausule' applicable
• 'Niet-zelfbewoningsclausule' applicable
In short
A characterful 1895 canal house, a wide view over the water, a private garden of your own, and a location at the crossroads of two of Amsterdam's most coveted neighborhoods — homes that check all of these boxes simply don't come around often on the Ruysdaelkade. If you can already picture yourself with your morning coffee in the garden, or watching the water from the living room, don't wait too long to find out if this is your new front door. Reach out to your personal Urban Homies advisor today to schedule a viewing — your Homie will be happy to show you around and answer all your questions along the way.
After reaching the verbal agreement, the buyer must appoint a civil-law notary located in Amsterdam or Amstelveen within two business days. The purchase contract that will be used is the Ring Amsterdam model. The choice of the civil-law notary is up to the buyer.
DISCLAIMER
This information has been compiled with great care. However, we accept no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions and the consequences thereof. The property has been carefully measured, but a second measurement may differ from the stated dimensions. Urban Homies BV and the seller are not liable for discrepancies in the stated measurements. Urban Homies BV gives prospective buyers the opportunity to verify the stated measurements, and the buyer has their own duty to investigate all relevant matters.
