Historic Havezate Boxbergen: A Monumental Estate near Deventer
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers a unique historical character dating back to 1344 with authentic features such as wall paintings, oak beams, and monumental fireplaces, ensuring a one-of-a-kind living experience.
- Located on a generous 5000 m² plot near extensive forests and nature reserves, the estate provides high privacy and beautiful views of the Salland landscape.
- The versatile layout with 950 m² of living space across multiple floors plus a basement offers numerous possibilities, including multi-generational living, working from home, or hospitality uses.
Downsides
- As a national monument from 1653, the property will likely come with strict regulations regarding renovations, maintenance, and energy efficiency improvements.
- The listing notes only partial double glazing and the heating includes an open hearth, which may result in higher energy consumption and costs compared to modern homes.
- The immense size of the property at 950 m² implies significant ongoing maintenance requirements and costs for the building and the large garden.
Description
Havezate Boxbergen is a monumental estate located near the Hanseatic city of Deventer, offering a unique convergence of history and nature. This exceptional and rarely offered estate has a history dating back to 1344 and is situated on a generous plot of approximately 5000 square meters. The location provides a setting where tranquility, space, and nature seamlessly meet. Surrounded by extensive fields, centuries-old forests, and picturesque waterways, Boxbergen serves as an oasis of privacy and beauty. Deer are a frequent sight on the surrounding fields, and nearly every room offers views of the beautifully landscaped garden, meadows, and the characteristic Salland landscape. A majestic driveway lined with monumental trees leads to the castle, which slowly reveals itself amidst the greenery. The historic main building, the moat, the spacious forecourt, and the carefully laid-out garden form a harmonious whole that fits perfectly with the surrounding landscape. This original havezate breathes history, with countless authentic elements preserved over the centuries, making the past tangibly present. The centuries-old hunting room with its unique wall paintings, impressive oak beam constructions, monumental fireplaces, and characterful walls each tell their own story. The result is a special living environment with a warm atmosphere and an extraordinary appearance.
Thanks to the generous dimensions and versatile layout, the castle offers numerous usage possibilities. It is excellently suited for multi-generational living, combining living and working, single-level living, informal care, or a representative setup as a home office. Use as a bed and breakfast or hospitality location is also among the options, subject to applicable regulations. Near the property are several freely accessible estates and forest areas, including Overvelde, De Hoek, and Zorgvliet. Here you can walk and cycle endlessly through one of the most beautiful nature areas in Salland. A short distance away flows the river IJssel with its extensive floodplains and unique nature. Despite the quiet and rural location, all daily amenities are within reach. The train station is a fifteen-minute bike ride away, and within five minutes by car, you can reach several primary schools and two village centers with supermarkets, specialty shops, hospitality, and a weekly market. Deventer is just ten minutes by car, Zwolle about twenty minutes, and the A1 motorway can be reached within fifteen minutes. For golf enthusiasts, the Sallandsche Golfclub is just a few minutes away. It is a unique residential location for those longing for space, nature, and character without compromising on accessibility.
The monumental entrance with a staircase creates an impressive reception. Above the entrance, the year 1653 still proudly stands, marking the year the last major renovation was completed. Through the authentic front door, you enter the spacious central hall, which provides access to the various rooms. The left wing houses the kitchen with patio doors to the rear terrace. Thanks to the high windows, this space enjoys beautiful light and a lovely view of the garden and surrounding landscape. The right wing contains the historic hunting room, one of the most special rooms in the house. The impressive mantel, open fireplace, centuries-old oak beams, and unique wall paintings create an atmosphere that refers directly to the rich past of the havezate. The floor features characteristic parquet in a square pattern. At the rear is a hallway with access to the toilet, the staircase, and a bedroom with a beautiful mantel. The adjacent bathroom is located in the tower room and features a bath, shower, sink, monumental sandstone mantel, and a historic wall painting.
Via the wide staircase, you reach the first floor. Around the landing are three spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and sink, and a second bathroom with a bath and double sink. There is also a practical utility room. A particular highlight on this floor is the atmospheric second living room, partly situated in the tower. This room is characterized by authentic cassette ceilings, wooden paneling, and a beautiful mantel. Adjacent is a complete kitchen, making this floor excellently capable of functioning independently. On the landing is also a separate toilet. The monumental staircase leads to the impressive attic floor. This large open space has multiple windows and dormers, providing plenty of daylight. The floor offers excellent possibilities for creating extra rooms, workspaces, or recreational facilities.
The full basement forms a special part of the castle. Here you will find, among other things, various vaulted cellars suitable for wine storage, provisions or storage, a garage with an electrically operated door, living space, and a former kitchen. This floor is accessible both from inside and outside and was formerly used by staff. Historical details, such as original tiling and an old copper pump, still remind us of this period. Thanks to the multiple access points, the basement offers diverse usage possibilities. The castle garden forms a natural extension of the estate. At the front, hedges, blooming hydrangeas, and the monumental driveway of old Waaltjes ensure an impressive entrance. The spacious forecourt offers ample parking. At the rear is a recently laid park garden that radiates peace and privacy. Graceful walking paths, mature planting, and a beautiful pond create a green environment in which the castle comes into its own. A place where nature, history, and living come together in an exceptional way.
The property was originally built around 1653 and is sturdily constructed with meter-thick walls. It is partially fitted with double glazing and is a national monument. Features include an electrically operated entrance gate and a private well. An irrigation system is installed in zones. The living area is approximately 950 square meters with a volume of 3724 cubic meters. The plot area is approximately 5000 square meters. For more information, it is advised to consult the sales brochure.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states '2 douches' (2 showers) in the features section and describes showers in the ground floor and first floor bathrooms.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly states '2 ligbaden' (2 bathtubs) in the features section and describes bathtubs in the ground floor tower room bathroom and first floor bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets), one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, which typically serve as guest toilets.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of heated towel rails anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing only mentions 'douche' (shower) without specifying rain shower functionality.
Double Shower
The '2 douches' refers to two separate showers in different bathrooms, not a double shower unit.
Shared Shower
The two showers are located in separate bathrooms on different floors, not shared between users.
Shared Toilet
There are two separate toilets that are not part of bathrooms, so they are not shared toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly states '2 dubbele wastafels' (2 double vanities/sinks) in the bathroom features.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of underfloor heating in any bathroom in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a recently laid out park garden at the rear ("Aan de achterzijde ligt een recent aangelegde parktuin").
Front Garden
The listing describes the front area with hedges, hydrangeas, and a monumental driveway ("Aan de voorzijde zorgen hagen, bloeiende hortensia's en de monumentale oprijlaan").
Side Garden
The features section explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around).
Terrace
The listing mentions a terrace at the rear accessible through the kitchen's French doors ("openslaande deuren naar het terras aan de achterzijde").
Fenced Yard
The property features an electrically operated gate and is listed as being on a closed-off terrain ('op afgesloten terrein'), combined with a historic moat acting as a boundary.
Guest House
There are self-contained sections (first floor apartment, basement living space), but no separate guest house building on the grounds is mentioned.
Waterfront
The property includes a moat ('gracht') directly connected to the main building, and is near scenic waterways and the river IJssel.
Equestrian Facilities
No stables, paddocks, or equestrian facilities are listed.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are listed.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Salland, the Netherlands, which is a flat lowland area with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a rural, wooded area outside the city, with views of fields, gardens, and the countryside landscape.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly states that virtually every room offers a view of the beautifully landscaped garden ('vrijwel iedere ruimte uitzicht bestaat op de fraai aangelegde tuin').
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland, near Deventer, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour or harbour view mentioned or implied for this inland castle.
Remarkable Landmark View
The property itself is a landmark (Rijksmonument), but the views described are of nature, gardens, and the Salland landscape rather than other specific landmarks.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
CV-ketel (central heating boiler) explicitly mentioned as gas-fired and owned by the property.
Fireplace
Multiple fireplaces mentioned: 'open haard' in the jachtkamer, and 'monumentale schouwen' (plural monumental chimneys) throughout the property.
Hardwood Floors
'Karakteristiek parket in carrépatroon' (characteristic parquet in herringbone pattern) explicitly mentioned in the jachtkamer.
Tiled Floors
'Originele betegeling' (original tiling) mentioned in the souterrain (basement) as a historical detail.
Exposed Beams
'Imposante eiken balkconstructies' and 'eeuwenoude eiken balken' (imposing oak beam constructions and centuries-old oak beams) explicitly mentioned multiple times.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; this would be highly notable and inconsistent with the protected monument status.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
'Openslaande deuren naar het terras' (French doors to the terrace) explicitly mentioned for the kitchen on the ground floor.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 1653 castle/havezate with historical Dutch architecture, no Scandinavian design elements are present.
Modern
This is a historic monument from 1653 with authentic elements preserved throughout. While some modern conveniences exist (CV ketel, partial double glazing), the style is definitively not modern.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned; this is a historical castle with traditional and classical features.
Mediterranean
This is a Dutch castle in Salland with no Mediterranean architectural elements described.
Classic
A 1653 havezate (castle estate) with monumental fireplaces, oak beam constructions, wall paintings from centuries past, coffered ceilings, and wooden paneling - the epitome of classic historical architecture.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is a 'Havezate' (manor house) originating from 1344 with the last major renovation in 1653, featuring monumental elements, original wall paintings, and is a designated national monument (Rijksmonument).
Early 20th Century
The building dates back to 1653, which is centuries before the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The building is a 17th-century castle, completely unrelated to post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
The building features historic elements like oak beam constructions, monumental fireplaces, and wall paintings, making it entirely non-modernist.
Newly Build
The original build year is listed as 1653, classified as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island; historic homes of this era rarely feature modern islands without specific mention.
Pantry
No modern pantry is mentioned, although historic cellars exist for storage and provisions.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap, such as a Quooker, in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family detached home, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The property is a 17th-century monumental estate with no indication of a modern designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The property is a historic monument originally built around 1653; the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states there is ample parking on the forecourt and on the closed own grounds.
Storage Room
The souterrain contains vault cellars explicitly mentioned as suitable for wine storage, provisions, or general storage.
Garage
The features section and description explicitly state there is an indoor garage located in the souterrain.
Automatic Garage Door
The listing specifies the garage has an electrically operated door.
Double Garage
The garage capacity is explicitly listed as 1 car.
Attic
The listing describes a 'zolderverdieping' (attic floor) on the second floor level.
Cellar
The property has a full 'souterrain' (basement) featuring historical vault cellars.
Covered Parking
The indoor garage provides covered parking for a vehicle.
Underground Parking
Although the garage is in the basement (souterrain), this is a historic single-family castle rather than a property with a modern subterranean parking facility.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities in the listing.
Shed
No separate outbuilding or shed is mentioned; storage is located within the main building's souterrain.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The property is for sale and includes its own parking; there is no separate parking spot for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with the property and not sold as a separate parcel.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a standalone detached house (vrijstaande woning) with full ownership (volle eigendom). No mention of any owners association.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold) under kadastale gegevens.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this standalone property.
Other Rules
The property is a Rijksmonument (national monument) which comes with strict regulations for any changes or renovations. The listing also directs to check the omgevingsloket for zoning destination.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are specified in the listing. Interested buyers are directed to contact Tysma Makelaars or view the sales brochure.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a historic building from 1653 with multiple floors accessed by stairs (monumentale bordestrap, brede trap). No elevator is mentioned, and it would be highly unusual for a 17th century castle to have one installed.
Alarm System
The features section explicitly lists 'Alarminstallatie' (alarm system) as one of the provisions.
Private Entrance
This is a free-standing castle (vrijstaande woning) with its own monumental driveway (oprijlaan) and private entrance with a date stone above it.
Automatic Gate
The listing explicitly mentions 'Elektrisch bedienbaar toegangshek' (electrically operated access gate) in the bijzonderheden section.
Gated Community
This is a single private estate with its own gate, not part of a gated community. The property is described as a standalone 'buitenplaats' (country estate).
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a historic 1653 building with multiple floors accessed by stairs. While ground floor living is mentioned as possible (gelijkvloers wonen) with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, there's no mention of ramps, widened doorways, or accessible bathrooms. The historic nature with original features makes full wheelchair accessibility unlikely.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'een praktische wasruimte' (a practical laundry room) on the first floor.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) as one of the provisions.
Smart Home
No smart home features are mentioned. Given this is a 1653 national monument with historic character, smart home technology is unlikely to be present.
Ventilation System
No ventilation system is mentioned. The building has thick walls and partial double glazing, typical of historic buildings without modern mechanical ventilation.
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as one of the provisions.
Water Softener
The property has its own water source ('Eigen waterbron') but no water softener is mentioned. Given the historic nature, it's unlikely but not definitively ruled out.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing description or features.
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated in the listing: 'Gedeeltelijk voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (partially equipped with double glazing) and 'Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' in the energy section.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing in the listing. Only double glazing is mentioned as partial.
Heat Pump
Heating is described as 'Cv-ketel en open haard' (CV boiler and open fireplace) with 'Gas gestookt' (gas-fired). No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No specific energy efficiency measures are described beyond partial double glazing. The property is a 1653 national monument which would likely restrict major energy efficiency upgrades. Features like own water source and zoned irrigation are mentioned but these are not energy efficiency measures.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.