Herengracht, 12 A, AMSTERDAM, North Holland 1015 BK

Herengracht 12-hs, 1015 BK AmsterdamWe are proud to present this three-floor property (approx. 327 m) in a historic, listed building on one of the most beautiful parts of the Herengracht. This canal house is a former patrician residence; it dates back to 1615 and is known by the name 'Bahia in Brasil'. The property is approximately 327 m and has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. It also boasts a separate studio with its own entrance; it would work well for an au pair or as a home office. The beautiful west-facing garden of almost 250 m was designed under the supervision of garden architect Heart for Gardens and includes a number of historic trees that guarantee maximum privacy. The propertys renovation was completed in March 2020 after more than two years of intensive work - under the supervision of architectural firm Studio Ruim. No expense or effort was spared, which is reflected in the very high quality of the materials used. Location:This luxury apartment can be found at the beginning of the Herengracht, close to the corner with the Brouwersgracht. The property is centrally located for a whole range of great boutiques, restaurants and cafs and within walking distance of the popular Noordermarkt, Westermarkt and Lindengrachtmarkt. The property benefits from excellent accessibility too, both by public transport (by tram, bus and train), and by car (the A10 ring road, exit S 103 or S114).LayoutGround floorNatural stone steps lead to the property's original front door and from there to the houses spectacular hall. The Italian floor has been cut from one piece of marble and laid in a mirror pattern with each panel connecting up seamlessly to the panel next to it. The walls and ceiling feature the original, renovated mouldings and ornaments. The apartments cloakroom has been fitted with two tall, custom-made, dark-wood wall cupboards. The halls width and height make it a very impressive space. The right side of the hall gives access to a canal room, which has a beautiful view of the canal. This front room has a gas fire, a wooden Versailles floor and a handmade built-in cupboard. The ceiling is a real eye-catcher: a steel light-fixture frame has been cast in the shape of an ornament that is a perfect combination of classic and modern. Given the architects extensive use of glass, you can enjoy a view of the large back garden even from the canal room. An anteroom with a home bar and a wine cabinet leads through to the living room. This unique room has an attractive gas fire and beautiful walls finished with stretched wallpaper, using the original method that was applied in canal houses from the 17th century onwards. The wooden floor here has also been laid in a classic Versailles pattern. This room has a cast-steel ornament on the ceiling too and an integrated home cinema system with a screen concealed in the ceiling. What better place to watch films than in your own cinema?The living room also leads through to the hall, from where the annex and the entrance to the chic dining room can be accessed as well. The dining room has an attractive gas fire too and various original built-in cupboards and mouldings. The dining room has a breathtaking view of the private back garden, which is almost 30 metres deep. This room also gives access to the apartments half-open Bulthaup kitchen, which includes a kitchen island. The kitchen has a comprehensive range of (Gaggenau) built-in appliances, including a five-burner gas hob, a refrigerator, a freezer with an ice maker, a Quooker, two wine climate cabinets, an oven, a steam oven and a dishwasher, and has been finished with beautiful marble worktops. French doors in the kitchen open out onto a beautifully landscaped, west-facing back garden of almost 250m where you can enjoy the sun all day long. In short, this property is flooded with light and all the rooms in it are connected or can be separated off from each other. First floorA staircase leads from the hall to the first floor in the annex.