Herengracht 474

The Heritage House - There are few canal-side properties that evoke the experience and feel of 200 years ago in the Grachtengordel as well as this magnificent and impressive building in the Golden Bend. Grand, impressive and richly decorated, the property welcomes every visitor and offers insight into the cultural wealth of the city.

With a total usable floor area of 843 m², spread over seven floors, the property currently boasts 11 rooms. Despite having been used as offices for decades, the property has retained its allure and ambience. As such, the property is looking for an enthusiast and connoisseur who recognises its value and has the ambition to restore it respectfully.
This canal house offers unprecedented potential and is multi-functional. With a beautiful, unobstructed south-facing courtyard garden, one can enjoy the tranquillity of the keur gardens.

We would like to invite you to experience and witness this for yourself. This surprise will tempt many to invest here in a future with a special history. The property is in good and authentic condition, but modernisation and conversion into a modern home is required. See the layout variants for inspiration.

For the purpose of restoration, there is the possibility of State subsidy for the preservation of national monuments and financing at favourable interest rates with the National Restoration Fund.

Guided tour
Ground floor
The property has an entrance at pavement level, giving access to a long corridor with marble floors and panelling. This corridor leads to an impressive staircase that connects the front and back houses. The staircase is immediately the eye-catcher. There are three large rooms on the ground floor, one of which is in the back house with double French doors leading directly to the garden.

Bell floor
The bell floor is grand and distinguished, with high ceilings giving a sense of space and grandeur. Both in the front house and the back house, there are three large, richly decorated period rooms in rococo style, exuding frivolous charm. On the canal side, three large full-width windows offer a magnificent view of the canal, making one imagine oneself in the Golden Age. On the garden side, there is another period room that impresses, with beautiful skimming light giving the room extra allure.

First, second and third floors
The first, second and third floors are spacious and have retained their character. These floors lend themselves perfectly to furnishing bedrooms, bathrooms and dressing rooms. Thanks to the abundant space and excellent proportions, these floors are easy to divide and adapt to various needs. In the last century, these floors were already used as sleeping quarters, highlighting their suitability for modern living.

Loft and basement
The canal house features a gigantic attic, which in earlier times served for merchandise. There is also a cellar, ideal as a wine cellar for the real enthusiast. The drawings include a layout proposal for a residential function for inspiration. This design envisages a total of 11 rooms, including a living kitchen facing the garden, three period rooms for living, dining and music, six bedrooms, a dressing room and a gym/yoga room. There is also a media room, a laundry room, and plenty of storage space. The size of the property makes it suitable for a home office or multiple occupancy.

The backyard
The garden is a hidden treasure, an oasis of tranquillity and greenery in the city. The canal-side courtyards are already known as blue zones, and this neat courtyard garden is sure to surprise. Facing south, the garden has a depth of about 23 metres. The greenery of the surrounding gardens provides the necessary privacy and creates an almost park-like atmosphere. The garden is adjacent to a large room suitable as a living kitchen, which adds to the use and enjoyment of this outdoor space. The ground floor has a corridor that leads separately to the garden, providing easy access to this serene spot.

Neighbourhood guide
The Heritage House is located in the Golden Bend, which is the most prestigious part of the Herengracht in Amsterdam, between Vijzelstraat and Leidsestraat. This part of the canals, at the edge of Amsterdam's city centre, allows for quiet living and/or offices. The hustle and bustle are easy to find. Rembrandtplein, Amstelveld, Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and Leidsestraat are just a stone's throw away. Numerous food hotspots can be found here, such as Zero Zero, Pasta e Basta, Greenwoods Keizersgracht and Patisserie Holtkamp. Besides an attractive residential area, the location is also characterised as a working area where several representative companies are located.

Special features
- Located in the Golden Bend
- Spacious rear garden of approximately 163 m²
- Possibility of converting office function to residential use
- National monument
- Own land

For more information, check the website of the National Monuments Portal, Restoration Fund and National Cultural Heritage Agency regarding possible subsidies.

This information has been compiled by us with due care. However, no liability is accepted for any incompleteness, inaccuracy or otherwise, or the consequences thereof. All dimensions and surface areas given are indicative only
The Measuring Instruction is based on NEN2580. The Measuring Instruction is intended to apply a more uniform way of measuring to give an indication of the usable area. The measurement instruction does not completely rule out differences in measurement results, for example due to differences in interpretation, rounding off or limitations in carrying out the measurement.