Energy-Efficient Historic Functionalism Home in Picturesque Thorn
Key Features
Upsides
- Energy label A achieved through comprehensive insulation, 19 solar panels installed in 2019, and modern heating systems including a 2023 boiler and air conditioning units.
- Four private parking spaces on the property, which is exceptionally rare for a home located in the center of a historic village.
- The unusually deep garden measuring 47 meters with a covered terrace, providing substantial outdoor living space in a central location.
- The combination of authentic historical features such as stained glass windows and original tiled floors with thoroughly modernized living spaces and a spacious open kitchen added in 2009.
- The desirable location in Thorn, a picturesque and well maintained historic village with good accessibility to major roads and nearby cities like Roermond and Weert.
Downsides
- The property is a terraced house, meaning it shares walls with neighboring properties, which results in less privacy compared to detached or semi detached homes.
- There is an inconsistency in the listing regarding the number of bedrooms, with the description mentioning three bedrooms on the first floor while the features section states five bedrooms total, creating uncertainty about the actual bedroom count.
- The vaulted cellar is located beneath the neighboring property rather than under this house, which could potentially complicate access rights or maintenance responsibilities.
- The asking price of approximately 3,519 euros per square meter is relatively high, which may present a challenge for buyers comparing value against similar properties in the region.
- Despite the 2009 and 2019 renovations, the original 1936 construction may still harbor age related issues that are not immediately apparent, particularly given the flat roof construction typical of functionalist architecture.
Description
This property is situated in the heart of Thorn, one of the most distinctive and historically rich villages in the Dutch province of Limburg. The dwelling is located on Bogenstraat, which ranks among the oldest streets in this remarkable town known for its white painted facades and monumental buildings. The house itself dates back to 1936 and was designed by architect V. Tonnaer, a proponent of the functionalism movement. This architectural style, which emerged in the early twentieth century, emphasized practical utility and was characterized by the prominent use of materials such as glass, steel, reinforced concrete, flat roofs, and projecting horizontal planes. The result is a rational and linear architectural expression that distinguished itself from the more ornamental styles that preceded it.
The property underwent a comprehensive renovation starting in 2009, during which the original character and authentic elements were carefully preserved while simultaneously modernizing the living spaces to meet contemporary standards. A significant addition during this renovation was the construction of a spacious open kitchen featuring a kitchen island, which has become the heart of the home. The roof of the main residence was completely renewed in 2019, fitted with EPDM roofing material and slate covering, and at the same time nineteen solar panels were installed on the roof to contribute to the energy efficiency of the household. The window frames received fresh paint in 2016, maintaining their appearance and protective coating. These combined efforts have resulted in the property achieving an energy label A rating, which remains valid until August 2030.
The ground floor of the residence welcomes visitors through an entrance hall that retains its original tiled floor and features a charming original doorbell. The front door is flanked on both sides by stained glass windows, a characteristic element that has been preserved throughout the renovations. To address insulation requirements while maintaining these historical features, secondary glazing has been installed on the inside of the stained glass windows. The ground floor also contains a fully modernized guest toilet equipped with a wall hung toilet and a small washbasin.
The main living room spans approximately forty square meters and is finished with a rustic oak floor. Both the walls and ceiling have been smoothly plastered, and the ceiling incorporates multiple recessed spotlights for ambient lighting. In 2009, an extension was added to the living area featuring a skylight that floods the space with natural light. This addition connects seamlessly to the kitchen area, which is fitted with cabinetry in a modern rural style. The kitchen includes a central island with bar seating alongside a straight run of cabinets with an extensive work surface, providing the functionality expected of a contemporary kitchen space. Both the kitchen and the adjacent atelier space are finished with Belgian hardstone flooring, a durable and attractive material that adds character to these areas.
A practical utility room with connections for a washing machine and dryer is located adjacent to the kitchen. Double French doors open from the kitchen directly onto the garden and the covered terrace, creating a natural flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Also situated on the ground floor is a room that currently serves as a workspace or atelier, though it could readily be adapted for other purposes such as a home office. This space features the same Belgian hardstone flooring and is equipped with underfloor heating as well as a built in cabinet wall. From this workspace, access is provided to a vaulted cellar, which is notably located beneath the neighboring property rather than directly under this house.
The first floor of the residence contains three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus an additional separate toilet facility. The larger bathroom is appointed with a double vanity unit, a bathtub, and a walk in shower. A smaller bathroom is positioned adjacent to what would typically serve as the master bedroom and is equipped with a washbasin, shower, and toilet. Throughout this floor, the original stained glass windows have been preserved, again supplemented with secondary glazing for improved thermal insulation. The flooring on this level consists of pine floorboards, adding warmth and character to the sleeping quarters.
The former garage on the property has been converted into the atelier space described above, demonstrating the flexibility of the layout to accommodate changing needs over time.
The outdoor space is a particular highlight of this property. The west facing garden extends approximately forty seven meters in depth and eight meters in width, providing an unusually generous outdoor area for a home situated in a village center. The garden offers greenery and open views in all directions around the property. Adjacent to the house, a covered terrace provides sheltered outdoor seating. At the far end of the garden stands a freestanding stone storage shed, ideal for housing gardening tools and equipment.
One of the most practical features of this property is the provision of four parking spaces on the private grounds, a notable advantage in a central village location where on street parking is often limited. Additionally, there is a connection point available for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station.
The property benefits from modern technical installations. The electrical panel has been updated and provides ample circuit capacity, including earth leakage protection, a smart meter, and three phase power. Heating and domestic hot water are provided by a high efficiency Nefit Proline NxT 30 combination boiler installed in 2023. Underfloor heating is present in the kitchen and atelier spaces. The window frames throughout the property are a combination of wooden and plastic frames fitted with double glazing and high efficiency glazing where applicable. Two air conditioning units from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, installed in 2022 and 2024 respectively, provide both cooling and heating capabilities as needed.
Thorn itself is widely regarded as one of the most attractive villages in Limburg. The town is known for its distinctive white painted houses, monumental buildings, and authentic cobblestone streets paved with Maaskeien, the natural stones from the Meuse River. The Abbey Church of Thorn dominates the skyline above the white houses. The village center with its restaurants and terraces on the Hoogstraat is bustling during the summer months. The MRT beach, a recreational day beach with beach chairs and a beach bar, is reachable within a five minute walk from the property.
The location offers excellent accessibility, with the A2 motorway connecting Eindhoven and Maastricht and the A73 motorway connecting Roermond and Venlo both reachable within a short drive. The towns of Roermond and Weert can be reached by car in approximately fifteen minutes, making Thorn a popular commuter village. A bus stop is located around the corner, with hourly services to Roermond and Weert.
The asking price for this property is five hundred seventy thousand euros, payable by the buyer. The price per square meter of living space equates to approximately three thousand five hundred nineteen euros. The property is offered with acceptance dates to be negotiated.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description explicitly mentions two bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and another with a shower. The features list confirms '2 inloopdouches'.
Bathtub
The description states that the large bathroom is equipped with a 'ligbad' (bathtub).
Ensuite Bathroom
The description notes that the smaller bathroom is adjacent to the 'ouder slaapkamer' (master/parents' bedroom).
Guest Toilet
There is a fully modernized, separate toilet room ('toiletruimte') located on the ground floor.
Bidet
A bidet is not mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Shared Shower
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so there are no shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so there are no shared facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The large bathroom is described as having a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink).
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating is explicitly listed only for the kitchen and the atelier, implying it is not present in the bathrooms.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a large rear garden (Achtertuin) of 376 m² that is 47 meters deep.
Front Garden
It is a terraced house (tussenwoning) in the historic center, and no front garden is mentioned.
Side Garden
As a terraced house, there is no side garden mentioned.
Terrace
The listing explicitly describes a 'overdekt terras' (covered terrace) of 14 m² adjacent to the house.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a flat roof, but there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Patio
There is a covered terrace, but no distinct unpaved patio area is described.
Guest House
There is an atelier and a guest room (from 5 bedrooms total), but no separate guest house.
Waterfront
Thorn is near the river Maas and there are water sports facilities in the municipality, but the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
There is a large garden, but no specific kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no equestrian facilities mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Limburg, which is mostly flat, and no mountain views are mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The house is in the center of a historic town, but the view from the windows is not explicitly described as remarkable.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing states there is 'volop groen en vrij uitzicht' (plenty of greenery and free view) around the house.
Remarkable Sea View
Thorn is inland; there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in Thorn near the property.
Remarkable Landmark View
The Abbey Church of Thorn dominates the skyline, and being in the center it is likely visible, but this is not explicitly stated.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states there are 2 air conditioners present (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, installed 2022 and 2024).
Central Heating
The listing mentions an HR central heating boiler (Nefit Proline NxT 30, built in 2023) for central heating and hot water.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace in the description or features list, although a 'rookkanaal' (flue/chimney) is listed in the provisions.
Hardwood Floors
The living room has a rustic oak floor and the first floor has pine floors.
Tiled Floors
The hallway has authentic tiles, and the kitchen and atelier have Belgian bluestone floors.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring is mentioned; floors are described as oak, pine, and bluestone.
Carpeted Floors
There is no mention of carpeted floors anywhere in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states that underfloor heating is present in the kitchen and the atelier.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is mentioned in the description of the bedrooms or bathrooms.
Home Office
The former garage has been converted into an atelier/workspace which can also be used as a home office.
Skylight
The extension from 2009 features a 'lichtstraat' (skylight/light well) and the features list includes 'dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
The cellar is vaulted, but there is no mention of exposed beams in the living areas; ceilings are described as smoothly plastered.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of an indoor sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
The workspace/atelier features a 'vaste kastenwand' (fixed closet wall), which functions as built-in wardrobes.
French Doors
The listing mentions 'dubbele openslaande deuren' (double French doors) from the kitchen to the garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls and ceilings are described as 'strak gestukadoord' (smoothly plastered) without mention of ornamental plasterwork.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1930s functionalist building with rustic oak floors and a rural-style kitchen, which does not align with Scandinavian design.
Modern
The house was extensively renovated in 2009 and 2019, featuring a modern kitchen with an island, modern bathroom fixtures, and energy label A, but retains historic elements.
Industrial
Although the original architect was a functionalist using materials like steel and glass, the interior features rustic oak, Belgian bluestone, and stained glass, lacking an industrial aesthetic.
Mediterranean
There are no architectural or interior design elements typical of Mediterranean style.
Classic
The property is a historic cultural monument from the 1930s located in the historic center of Thorn, featuring authentic elements like stained glass, original tiles, and pine floors.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is located in one of the oldest historic streets and is a cultural-historic building from the 1930s, although its architectural style is functionalist rather than traditional.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1936, which perfectly fits the definition of an early 20th-century 'jaren-30 woning'.
Post War Functional
The house was built before the war (1936). While it has a functionalist design, it does not represent the post-war mass-housing style.
Modernist
The listing explicitly states the design is by a follower of functionalism (modernism), characterized by glass, steel, concrete, flat roofs, and horizontal planes.
Newly Build
The building dates back to 1936 and was last renovated in 2009/2019, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The text explicitly mentions a 'kookeiland met bar' (kitchen island with bar).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description refers to a 'royale leefkeuken' (spacious living kitchen) and an extension with a light well that provides ample light, suggesting an open layout connected to the living area.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'moderne landelijke stijl' (modern rural style), which is nice but typically not classified as a high-end sleek design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen was installed during the 2009 renovation, making it over 15 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states there are 4 parking spaces on the property ('Er zijn 4 parkeerplaatsen aanwezig op eigen terrein').
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) with washing machine connections, built-in closet walls in the workspace, and 10 m² of external storage space.
Garage
The listing mentions 'Verder is er een garage welke thans in gebruik is als atelier' and features list shows 'Aangebouwde stenen garage' with capacity for 1 car.
Double Garage
The features section states the garage capacity is 1 auto, confirming it is not a double garage.
Attic
No mention of an attic or 'zolder' in the listing. The property has a souterrain and two living floors, but no attic is described.
Cellar
The listing describes 'De gewelfde provisiekelder bereikbaar vanuit het atelier' - a vaulted provision cellar accessible from the atelier.
Covered Parking
The 4 parking spaces are on the property but there is no mention of them being covered. The garage exists but is used as an atelier, not for parking.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking. This is a 1936 historic building which would not have underground parking.
Ev Charging
The listing states 'er is een voorziening voor een laadpaal' and 'er is een aansluitpunt voor een laadpaal aanwezig' - there is a connection point for an EV charging station.
Workshop
The listing describes 'De voormalige garage is omgevormd tot atelier' and 'Op de begane grond bevindt zich een werkkamer / atelier' - a dedicated workspace/atelier.
Shed
The listing mentions 'Er bevindt zich nog een schuurtje, een prima plek voor het opbergen van uw tuingereedschap' - a shed for garden tools.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking is part of the private property, not a separate rental arrangement. No rent price is mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is included with the property purchase at the asking price of €570,000, not sold separately.
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Full ownership).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story townhouse from 1936 with souterrain, ground floor, and first floor. No elevator is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Alarm System
Explicitly listed in the features section as 'alarminstallatie'.
Private Entrance
It's a townhouse (tussenwoning) with its own front door, entrance hall, and back entrance (achterom).
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The property has a backyard accessible via 'achterom' but no gate system described.
Gated Community
The property is in the historic center of Thorn, a public village center, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Multi-level property (souterrain, ground floor, first floor) with stairs between levels, no elevator, historic 1936 building with no accessibility modifications mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions 'bijkeuken met witgoedaansluitingen' (utility room with laundry connections).
Laundry Room
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) which is typically used for laundry purposes in Dutch homes.
High Speed Internet
The features section lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which indicates high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
Only a 'slimme meter' (smart meter) is mentioned in the electrical panel, which alone does not constitute a smart home system.
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing. Water softeners are uncommon in the Netherlands and would typically be mentioned if present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states that 19 solar panels were installed in 2019.
Double Glazing
The description specifies that the entire house has a combination of double glazing and HR++ glazing.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions double and HR++ glazing, but makes no mention of triple glazing.
Roof Insulation
The text clearly states the roof was renewed in 2019 and provided with PIR roof insulation.
Heat Pump
Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired HR combi boiler (Nefit Proline NxT 30, 2023), not a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features Energy Label A, HR++ glass, and two air conditioning units (2022 and 2024) for efficient heating and cooling.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.