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Unique park front property

Villa Somerlust is an elegant park-front and river-abutting trophy property, located on the east bank of the Amstel River. The heritage-listed detached house with lush landscaped garden offers a usable area of 191m2 / 2.056 ft2 (gross floor area of 280 m2 / 3.014 ft2), and is situated on a, to urban standards, most generous plot of 774 m2 / 8.311 ft2.

Most gracious lifestyle

The four bedroom house on the Bella Vistastraat (formerly Spaklerweg), a desirable cul-de-sac, consists of three floors and a cellar. This exceptional home, marked by elegance and authenticity, lends itself to a most gracious lifestyle. Throughout, the light-flooded authentic character rooms showcase spectacular rontal view of a heritage-listed neo- Renaissance water tower and unobstructed breathtaking view across the park. Some of the rooms also offer river view.

Beautifully preserved, the transitional property dated 1910 – in austere and Dutch neo-Renaissance style – features a characteristic staircase, beautifully book- matched en-suite bathrooms, (radiant-heated) hardwood floors in Chevron pattern, iconic attic, top- of-the-line Gaggenau and Sub-Zero kitchen appliances, and an off-street parking.

Delight setting

Located at the heart of the Amstel Quarter, Villa Somerlust offers the best of both worlds; tranquil and intimate lifestyle on the Somerlust park by the Amstel River, and close proximity to Amsterdam's city center (less than 5 minutes' boat ride away to the famous 17th-century canal ring; less than 10 minutes' bike ride away to the Pijp, and less than 15 minutes' bike ride away to Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Vondelpark).

Nowadays an area of major regeneration and investment, historically the Amstel Quarter was home to the Zuidergasfabriek (Southern Gas Factory). The formal industrial site strategically located near to waterways, rail network and roads access, has been transformed into a thriving residential, cultural and recreational destination.

Scenic views on the banks of the Amstel river

Right at the door along the banks of the Amstel River, just steps away (100 m / 330 ft) from the doorstep, you can moor your boat at the Stadshaven Amstelkwartier marina, enjoy a morning riverside run, suntan at the pop-up city-beach, row during sunset across the river under the watchful eye of experienced instructors, or simply take time to smell the roses. Just around the corner you can also play tennis, cricket and football at the sports park.

The neighborhood also offers fantastic shopping, trendy hotels, a highly desirable international school, and entertainment and culinary venues such as L'Osteria, Café George Marina, 't Huis aan de Amstel, Restaurant C, Restaurant Riva and Rijssel.

Optimal convenience & accessibility

Both Amstel train station and Spaklerweg metro and tram stations are only a stone’s throw away (5 minutes' walk). There is also easy access to the A10 and A2 highways in the immediate vicinity that shortens travel time (less than 3 minutes' car drive away). Key journey times include RAI & Zuidas (8 minutes), Central Station (9 minutes), Schiphol Airport (15 minutes) and Keukenhof & Bloemendaal (30 minutes).