Geldersekade 93

On the fourth floor, unfolding across two private levels set apart from the street below. The main living level opens into one bright, open volume: original oak roof beams overhead, white walls climbing into the eaves, and windows on every side. Sunrise over the bed, sunset across the living room, sun all day. A long, monolithic Smeg kitchen with induction cooking and a full oven runs down one side, a fireplace anchors the seating area, and a floating oak staircase connects the two floors.

The bedroom sits calmly under the eaves. The bathroom is a study in Carrara marble: a freestanding tub, a generous walk-in rain shower, and clean, quiet lines throughout. Wide oak floors run through the whole apartment, warmed by underfloor heating in winter and cooled by floor-based air conditioning in summer.

The whole home runs on electricity, with heating, cooling and cooking all electric and no gas anywhere in the building. That means two simple bills (electricity and water), an A++ energy label, and no exposure to the winter gas price spikes that hit so many Amsterdam homes. The double-glazed windows are exceptionally well insulated, so even in the middle of the city it stays remarkably quiet.

Delivered fully furnished and completely turnkey, right down to the glassware, plates and cutlery. Move in with a suitcase and everything you need is already there.

The Geldersekade runs along the calm, eastern edge of Nieuwmarkt, one of the quieter canals in the medieval heart of Amsterdam. A rare mix: a peaceful spot on the water with everything the city offers on your doorstep. Around the corner are the Asian kitchens of the Zeedijk and Chinatown, a large Albert Heijn supermarket, and some of the best cafes and dining in the centre.

Amsterdam Central Station is only about a 300 metre walk, so trains, trams and the airport connection are all close. Nieuwmarkt square and Dam Square are minutes away on foot, and the entire city is easy to reach by bike or on foot. The historic centre at its best: lively when you want it, and wonderfully quiet when you come home.