Former Farmhouse with Two Independent Dwellings in the Achterhoek Countryside

Located in the beautiful countryside between Aalten and Winterswijk, in the hamlet of De Haart, this former residential farmhouse stands on a total plot of 4,440 square meters of private land. The property has been divided into two independent residences, each with its own house number, separate utility meters, and independent facilities. In the current configuration, the two homes are still internally connected, though this connection can be easily closed off if desired.

This particular setup makes the property exceptionally suitable for double occupancy, whether for parents and children, a kangaroo housing arrangement, couples who are friends, or a large family that wishes to live together while maintaining independence. The property also presents an excellent opportunity for animal lovers, with ample space and outbuildings that can accommodate various needs.

The location is attractive, situated at the beginning of the Buninkdijk, just before the railway where the train between Aalten and Winterswijk passes through the picturesque landscape. Daily amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Aalten, Bredevoort, and Winterswijk. The surrounding landscape offers an oasis of greenery where living is pleasant, and where tourists from both domestic and international destinations enjoy peaceful holidays in the Achterhoek region.

The first residence, designated as house number 2, is accessed through the right door when viewing the property from the public road. The T-shaped hallway contains the bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet room. Behind one of the other doors is a staircase leading to a provisions cellar. The living room and dining room are located on the right side of the property, featuring an attached conservatory or bay window at the rear with views of the garden on three sides. The focal point in the living room is the fireplace with an insert stove, while the dining room, with its wainscoting, offers space for a large table. Adjacent to the dining room is the closed kitchen, which has a view of the greenery across the street. The kitchen arrangement includes a double sink and has a simple design. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor. The bedroom in the former parlor serves as the master bedroom, while the smaller bedroom is currently used as a dressing room.

The first floor of house number 2 consists of an open space with roof insulation and a fixed staircase to the ground floor. This area provides flexibility, whether additional bedrooms are needed or a large hobby space is desired. There is also an internal connection to house number 2a on this level.

The second residence, house number 2a, is accessed through the left door when viewing from the public road. The hallway contains the staircase to the first floor, with a toilet room next to it and a staircase to a provisions cellar behind another door. The living room features a bay window and built-in fireplace, creating an atmospheric living space arranged entirely as a sitting room. The view of the garden is attractive, and the eastern and southern orientation ensures ample natural light. Behind a folding wall is the dining kitchen, which is also accessible from the hallway. This kitchen features an oak corner arrangement including a ceramic cooktop and a built-in refrigerator. The conservatory next to the kitchen, also used as a draft porch, is a pleasant spot with beautiful views of the garden.

The first floor of house number 2a offers no fewer than four bedrooms, all with storage space in the roof slope. The bathroom on this floor includes a combination bathtub and shower, a toilet, and a washbasin.

The outbuildings are spread across the cadastral parcels and vary in size with various usage possibilities. On the street side, there is a double garage and a single garage with an attached storage area at the rear. The garages have a combined area of approximately 37 square meters. The covered terrace is a wonderful place to sit outdoors, and the double storage building with overhang, totaling approximately 52 square meters, provides an excellent basis for conversion into animal housing. There is also an additional storage building ready for a new purpose.

The property, with its two residences, is surrounded by a nicely landscaped garden with abundant greenery. Parking is available on the property in front of the garages on the street side, and there are excellent possibilities for keeping animals.

House number 2 features roof insulation with 60 millimeter PIR material, wooden window frames with HR glass except for the shower and small attic windows, heating via an HR boiler from Atag installed in 2004, and hot water through an 80 liter Daalderop boiler. The chimney is no longer in use. The fixed fee for fiber optic internet has not been purchased, and the property has an energy label D.

House number 2a received facade insulation in 2022 and has wooden window frames with HR glass except for small windows and two bedrooms. The bay window and dormer window feature plastic frames with HR glass, and the bay window floor is insulated. Heating and hot water are provided by an HR boiler from Nefit installed in 2025. There are 13 solar panels installed. The fixed fee for fiber optic internet has not been purchased for this unit either, and it holds an energy label A.

The total living area across both residences is 227 square meters, with an additional 26 square meters of other indoor space, 7 square meters of building-related outdoor space, and 89 square meters of external storage. The property has a volume of 938 cubic meters and contains nine rooms including six bedrooms. There are two bathrooms and two separate toilets. The property features four residential levels in total, with amenities including shutters, a chimney, and solar panels.