P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vossiusstraat sits in the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. Built in 1879, it has been brought up to an A+++ energy label, a rare combination of 19th-century character and top-tier efficiency. At €2,550,000, the price is in line with the market: the median in the apartments in Amsterdam is €2,400,000, though the floor area of 133 m² is 27% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 182 m².
The neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket within the bustling city. With 815 residents, it's a small community where most households are singles or couples, only 75 households have children. The streets are lined with high-end boutiques and restaurants, and the Vondelpark is just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a well-to-do area with a strong sense of place.
For your morning bread, SPAR is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The Museumplein, with its cultural institutions, is a ten-minute stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a capital city, from parks to public transport.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Keij & Stefels B.V. and The Agency The Netherlands.
Details of this home
Vossiusstraat 17D, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
152 within 5 km
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About Vossiusstraat 17D, Amsterdam
The asking price of €2,550,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €2,400,000, so it's in line with the market. However, the floor area of 133 m² is 27% smaller than the average of 182 m² in the P.C. Hooftbuurt. The A+++ energy label is exceptional for a 1879 building, which adds value.
The apartment has an A+++ energy label, the highest possible. That means it's extremely efficient, heating and electricity costs will be very low. In the neighbourhood, only 25% of homes have label A or better, so this is a standout feature.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a small, upscale area with 815 residents. It's very urban (address density 8,596 per km²) but feels calm thanks to tree-lined streets and proximity to the Vondelpark. Most homes are apartments, and the area is popular with professionals and couples.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That's a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so you can reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 20 minutes.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: the Cornelis Vrijschool (124 m) and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (229 m). For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium (306 m) and Sweelinck College (672 m) are close by.
A SPAR is just 112 m away for daily essentials, and an Albert Heijn is 237 m away. There's also a Lidl at 443 m. The area is full of boutiques and restaurants, with the Museumplein and PC Hooftstraat shopping street nearby.
The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 341, but without context per capita it's hard to judge. The area is generally considered safe, with a mix of residential and commercial streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt
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