Historic Town Farm near Hotel De Wereld in Wageningen
Key Features
Upsides
- National monument status with rich history dating back to approximately 1725, located at the historic 5 Mei Plein directly across from the famous Hotel De Wereld in Wageningen.
- Unique combination of living and working spaces with a self-contained ground floor office/practice area and an independent upper residence, offering flexibility for various uses including atelier, gallery, or home-based business.
- Exceptionally deep city garden of 165 square meters facing south and southwest, a rare feature in a historic city center, accessible via a unique sand path that creates a village-like atmosphere.
- Recent sustainability investments including a new Remeha Avanta HR central heating boiler from 2025, roof insulation, and partially double glazing, achieving energy label B despite the building's age.
- Generous living space of 206 square meters on a 270 square meter plot in a protected city view, with three living levels plus a cellar and original historical features such as visible high roof constructions and authentic details.
Downsides
- The property is sold strictly as is where is with no guarantees of any kind, placing all risks regarding visible and invisible defects entirely on the buyer with no legal recourse for any issues discovered after purchase.
- Parking is limited to paid parking, public parking, and parking permit options, which may be inconvenient and incur ongoing costs for residents.
- As a national monument, the property will be subject to strict regulations regarding alterations, renovations, and maintenance, which can limit customization options and increase costs for any work required.
- The insulation is described as only partially double glazing, meaning some windows may still have single glazing, which could affect comfort and energy efficiency in those areas despite the overall B energy label.
- The bidding process means the final price is uncertain, and the seller is not obligated to accept the highest bid, creating uncertainty for potential buyers regarding the outcome of their offer.
Description
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a national monument town farm situated at the historic 5 Mei Plein in Wageningen. The building dates back to the period between approximately 1700 and 1750, with the specific construction year noted as 1725. For nearly three centuries, this former tobacco farm has been an integral part of the streetscape in Wageningen, directly facing the world-renowned Hotel De Wereld. The location places the property within a protected city and village view, surrounded by other historic buildings characteristic of the inner city.
The exterior of the building features a characteristic facade with monumental appeal, complete with shutters and authentic detailing that reflect its 18th-century origins. The roof is a hipped roof covered with tiles, typical of the architectural style of that era. Behind this traditional facade lies a surprisingly spacious property with its own distinct atmosphere and character.
The ground floor currently functions as office and practice space. This level is set up as a self-contained unit with its own entrance, making it suitable for various forms of home-based work. The layout includes an entrance hall, a toilet with washbasin, and three separate rooms. The first room serves as a general workspace. An elevated step leads to a second room that includes a small kitchen unit. A step down provides access to the third room which features a fireplace. This third room has a door leading directly to the garden. The natural light in these spaces is described as pleasant, and the independent setup makes this floor well-suited for use as an atelier, practice space, gallery, or office.
The upper floors constitute a separate residential unit where historical character and modern comfort coexist. The entrance to the residence is on the ground floor, where one finds a hallway, meter cupboard, access to the cellar, staircase, and a passageway to the office space that can be locked off.
The first floor of the residence contains a spacious living room, a living and dining kitchen with a straight layout, and two bedrooms at the front of the property. The kitchen is equipped with an electric cooktop, extractor hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, and connections for a washing machine and dryer. This floor also has a separate toilet with washbasin and a bathroom featuring a window, shower, and fixed washbasin.
The second floor offers a large room that can serve as either a workspace or bedroom, featuring two skylights and a dormer window. Two storage cupboards are located on this level, along with a small kitchen unit and the position of the central heating boiler, a Remeha Avanta HR gas-fired combi boiler from 2025 that is included in the sale.
One of the most remarkable features of this property is located at the rear. Here, a deep city garden extends to the south and southwest, measuring approximately 165 square meters with dimensions of 22 meters in depth and 7.5 meters in width. This green and sheltered space creates an environment where the dynamics of the inner city fade into the background. A unique sand path runs alongside the property, a rare feature in the middle of a historic city center, leading to a small neighborhood garden area that contributes to the almost village-like atmosphere of this location despite its central position.
The total plot covers approximately 270 square meters. The usable living area measures 206 square meters, with an additional 8 square meters of other indoor space. The volume of the building is 755 cubic meters. The property has three living levels plus a cellar.
In terms of amenities, the property has skylights, a fiber optic connection, and a chimney flue. The energy label is B, with insulation consisting of roof insulation and partially double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by the central heating boiler.
The current owner has maintained the property for years with considerable care, attention, and respect for its monumental values. Investments have been made not only in the preservation of historical elements but also in comfort and sustainability improvements.
The property is being sold through a bidding process by inscription. Viewing days are scheduled for Wednesday June 17, 2026, and Friday June 19, 2026, both from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of a second viewing available. The deadline for bids is Friday June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The award decision will be announced no later than Tuesday June 30, 2026. The seller explicitly reserves the right of award and is not obligated to accept the highest bid.
The sale is conducted on an as is where is basis. This means the property is sold and delivered in its condition at the time of delivery with all associated rights and obligations, as well as any visible and invisible defects, without any guarantee of any kind. This applies to developmental, realization, technical, structural, legal, tax, environmental, rental, and commercial aspects. The buyer expressly accepts the risks arising from this as is where is sale and delivery. The risk of the absence of certain properties the buyer expected, or the presence of properties the buyer did not expect, including the risk of any defect or shortcoming, falls entirely on the buyer. This can never constitute a shortcoming or wrongful act by the seller, nor can it form the basis for a claim of error, full or partial dissolution or annulment of the agreement, or any other action by the buyer against the seller, including claims for damages, price reduction, or reimbursement.
Parking in the area consists of paid parking, public parking, and parking permit options.
The cadastral designation is WAGENINGEN E 5646, with full ownership status.
This national monument offers a combination of living and working, a deep city garden, an independent upper residence, a rich history, and a unique location, presenting an opportunity that rarely becomes available on the market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly mentions 'badkamer met raam v.v. douche en vaste wastafel' (bathroom with window, shower and fixed sink).
Bathtub
No mention of bathtub or 'badkuip' anywhere in the listing. Only shower is mentioned in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The bathroom is described as separate on the landing. The bedrooms are mentioned separately without indication of an ensuite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate toilet on the ground floor (office area: 'toilet met fontein') which would serve as a guest toilet for visitors to the office space.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Only a single shower is indicated.
Shared Shower
The property has a separate office space and residential apartment. The shower appears to be in the residential apartment only, not shared.
Shared Toilet
There are two separate toilets - one in the office area and one in the residential apartment, each for their respective units, not shared.
His And Hers Sinks
Only 'vaste wastafel' (single fixed sink) is mentioned in the bathroom, not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a deep south-facing city garden (achtertuin) of 165 m².
Front Garden
The property is located directly on a historic city square (5 Mei Plein) with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
There is a sand path along the side of the house to reach the backyard, but no side garden is mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
The ground floor is an office/practice space and the upper floors are an independent residence, but there is no separate guest house building.
Waterfront
The property is located on a city square in Wageningen center, not on the water.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities present.
Small Livestock Facilities
It is a former tobacco farm, currently used as a residence and office with no mention of livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Wageningen is in the Netherlands and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in the inner city, upper floors might have a city view, but it is not highlighted as a key feature.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing emphasizes the deep, green, south-facing city garden that provides a peaceful view from the back.
Remarkable Sea View
Wageningen is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity.
Remarkable Landmark View
The listing explicitly states it is located directly opposite the world-famous Hotel De Wereld.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The listing explicitly specifies a Remeha Avanta HR gas combi boiler (CV-ketel) from 2025.
Fireplace
The listing mentions a 'schouw' (fireplace/chimney) in room II on the ground floor and a 'rookkanaal' (smoke channel) in the features.
Underfloor Heating
Heating is explicitly provided by a central heating boiler (CV-ketel); underfloor heating is not mentioned.
Walk In Closet
Only standard storage cupboards (bergkasten) are mentioned on the 2nd floor.
Home Office
The entire ground floor is explicitly described as currently used as office and practice space, suitable for working from home.
Skylight
The listing explicitly mentions '2x dakvenster' (2 skylights) on the 2nd floor.
Exposed Beams
The description highlights 'zichtbare hoge kapconstructies' (visible high roof structures) in the upper residence.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool in this historic city farm.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the property.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1725 national monument with historic elements, completely opposite to Scandinavian minimalist design.
Modern
Built in 1725, described as having authentic elements, historical details, and a monumental facade.
Industrial
It is a historical city farm (stadsboerderijtje), not an industrial-style loft or space.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural elements or styling are described for this Dutch historic farm.
Classic
Built in 1725, it is a national monument with a characteristic facade, shutters, and authentic historical details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a national monument (rijksmonument), a former tobacco farm built between 1700 and 1750, with authentic details and monumental appearance.
Early 20th Century
The building dates back to circa 1725, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building predates the post-war era by centuries.
Modernist
The building is a 18th-century historic monument, entirely incompatible with modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is existing construction (bestaande bouw) from 1725.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen equipment.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen equipment.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as having a 'rechte opstelling' (straight setup), which typically means it is placed against a wall rather than being an island.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions an 'elektrische kookplaat' (electric cooktop/stove).
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), which typically refers to a standard overhead or wall-mounted hood rather than a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home with a separate home office space, not a shared living situation with multiple tenants.
Design Kitchen
The property is a historic monument from 1725 with a basic 'rechte opstelling' (straight setup), suggesting a functional rather than a high-end luxury design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The building is a historic monument from 1725 and there is no mention of recent kitchen renovations.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions public parking, paid parking, and parking permits are available in the area.
Storage Room
Listing mentions '2x bergkasten' (storage cupboards) on the 2nd floor.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned.
Attic
The 2nd floor is described as a large room used as a workspace/bedroom, not explicitly as an attic.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'toegang tot de kelder' (access to the cellar) and lists a cellar in the features.
Covered Parking
Only open public/paid street parking is mentioned; no covered parking is indicated.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or infrastructure is mentioned.
Shed
No shed is mentioned in the garden or property description.
Street Parking Free
Listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking).
Street Parking Permit
Listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as an option.
Rules
Owners Association
Property is described as 'vrijstaande woning' (detached house) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership). No VvE (owners association) mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Leasehold
Listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold), not leasehold (erfpacht).
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this property.
Other Rules
Property sold 'as is, where is' with no guarantees. Seller not obligated to accept highest bid. Sale by written bids with specific procedure and timeline.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a historic city farm (rijksmonument) built in 1725 spanning three floors and a cellar. No elevator is mentioned, and it is highly improbable in such a building.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras, and it is a residential historic property in a city center, making them unlikely.
Private Entrance
The property is described as a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') with separate entrances for the office space and the upper residence.
Automatic Gate
The listing describes access to the backyard via a sand path ('zandpad'). There is no mention of a gate, let alone an automatic one.
Gated Community
The property is located on a historic public square (5 Mei Plein) in the city center with public and paid parking options. It is not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building dates back to 1725, has multiple levels including steps ('opstap', 'afstap'), a cellar, and three full living floors accessible only by stairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'aansluiting wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the kitchen on the first floor.
Laundry Room
The washing machine connections are located in the kitchen, and there is no mention of a dedicated laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The presence of a fibre optic cable inherently provides high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home technology or systems in this 18th-century national monument.
Ventilation System
Only a kitchen extractor hood ('afzuigkap') is mentioned; there is no mention of a whole-house mechanical ventilation system.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the property description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in the features under 'Isolatie' as 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partial double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned. Since the property only has partial double glazing, it is safe to assume triple glazing is not installed.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated in the features under 'Isolatie' as 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies that heating and hot water are provided by a 'Cv-ketel' (gas-fired combi boiler), specifically a Remeha Avanta HR.
Home Battery
Not mentioned in the listing. Given the absence of mentioned solar panels, a home battery is highly unlikely.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.