Sustainable Detached Villa with Waterfront Living in Soest
Key Features
Upsides
- Sustainable and energy efficient living with an Energy Label A, heat pump, and 14 solar panels.
- Spacious 812 square meter waterfront plot with a private garden and water feature.
- Life cycle proof layout with a bedroom and bathroom located on the ground floor.
- Recent modernizations including a 2024 kitchen, new bathroom, and updated installations.
Downsides
- The backyard is located on the northwest, which typically offers less evening sun compared to south or southwest facing gardens.
- The property was built in 1990, which is an older construction year despite the recent renovations.
- Located on the edge of Soest, which may require transportation for frequent access to the city center or major highways.
Description
Living in this detached villa in Soest represents an opportunity to embrace a lifestyle defined by sustainability, comfort, and a deep connection with the surrounding nature. Situated on a substantial plot of 812 square meters, this residence provides a rare combination of spacious living and privacy. The home has been meticulously updated and modernized, allowing new owners to immediately benefit from the latest standards in residential comfort, underscored by an excellent Energy Label A. A standout feature of this property is its focus on life cycle proof living, often referred to as age in place. The entire ground floor has been renovated to include a spacious bedroom and a luxurious bathroom, ensuring that the home can adapt to the changing needs of its residents over time without requiring major modifications. With a total of four generous bedrooms and two fully equipped bathrooms, the house offers ample accommodation for families or those who frequently host guests. The experience of outdoor living here is truly exceptional, with the property backing directly onto the water. The expansive grounds invite residents to create their own sanctuary, whether through gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquility. The sustainable nature of the home is evident in every detail, from the heat pump and 14 solar panels to the private electric vehicle charging station, all of which contribute to a significant reduction in energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint.
The location of this property is one of its most compelling attributes. Soest is renowned for its green, character rich landscapes, being surrounded by extensive forests, lush meadows, and shifting dunes. Despite this rural feel, the municipality is well connected to the Randstad, making it a practical choice for commuters. The specific location of the house is on the edge of Soest, striking a perfect balance between accessibility and seclusion. Residents can enjoy leisurely strolls to the shopping facilities in Overhees or immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the nearby Hees and Pijnenburg estates. For those who enjoy active outdoor pursuits, the famous Soester Duinen nature reserve is just a stone's throw away. This area is a haven for cyclists, horse riders, and walkers, offering miles of trails through a unique landscape of sand dunes and forests.
Stepping inside, the layout is designed for both comfort and practicality. The entrance hall serves as the central hub of the ground floor, providing access to the main living areas as well as the ground floor suite. The living room itself is a bright and welcoming space, featuring smooth plastered walls that reflect the natural light. A distinct seating area is located at the front of the house, centered around a fireplace that adds warmth and ambiance during the colder months. The dining area is situated in a thoughtfully designed extension that features a skylight. This architectural feature floods the space with daylight, creating a cheerful environment for meals. Large sliding doors connect the dining area directly to the terrace, facilitating a seamless transition between indoor dining and outdoor lounging.
The culinary heart of the home is the kitchen, which was installed in 2024. It represents the pinnacle of modern culinary design, fitted with a comprehensive suite of high end appliances. These include a convenient dishwasher, a sleek induction cooktop, a powerful extractor fan, a versatile combi oven and microwave combination, and a refrigerator. The layout of the kitchen promotes ease of movement, making it as functional for everyday cooking as it is for preparing elaborate dinner parties. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, a practical space that houses the central heating system and provides the necessary connections for a washing machine and dryer. This room also leads through to the garage. The garage is a robust, attached structure constructed of masonry. It not only provides secure parking for one vehicle but also features a large storage attic, perfect for storing seasonal items, sports equipment, or tools.
The ground floor also houses a bedroom that serves as an excellent master suite or guest room. This room benefits from direct access to a newly renovated bathroom from 2024. This bathroom is a model of modern luxury and accessibility, featuring a spacious walk in shower, a stylish vanity unit with storage, a designer radiator, a toilet, and a bidet. For added comfort, the floor in this bathroom is equipped with electric underfloor heating, ensuring a warm surface underfoot regardless of the weather outside.
Ascending the staircase from the main hall leads to the first floor. Here, the layout continues to impress with three additional bedrooms. Each of these rooms is generously proportioned and offers clever storage solutions located behind the knee walls, maximizing the usable floor space. These rooms are versatile and can easily serve as children's bedrooms, a home office, or a hobby room. A second bathroom is located on this landing to serve the bedrooms. It is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. Additionally, a hatch on the landing provides access to the attic space. This loft area offers a vast amount of storage space for items that are not needed on a daily basis, helping to keep the living areas clutter free and organized.
The exterior of the property is as impressive as the interior. The backyard is accessed via the sliding doors in the dining room and is positioned to receive ample sunlight. It features a large, paved terrace that accommodates several seating areas, allowing residents to follow the sun throughout the day or find a shady spot under the trees. The garden is bordered by mature trees and lush planting, which create a natural screen and ensure a high degree of privacy. At the rear of the garden, the water feature provides a soothing backdrop and attracts local wildlife, enhancing the sense of being in a private nature reserve.
The property addresses the needs of the modern motorist with a comprehensive parking solution. In addition to the garage, there is a carport located next to it. The carport is equipped with a charging point for an electric vehicle, which is intelligently linked to the home's solar panel system. This allows owners to charge their cars using self generated green energy, further reducing running costs. The driveway and private grounds offer ample space for multiple vehicles, a valuable feature in a residential area.
From a technical perspective, the property is in excellent condition and future ready. Built in 1990, it combines the solid construction of that era with modern technological upgrades. The heating system is a hybrid of a high efficiency Remeha Tzerra ACE 39C gas fired combi boiler from 2024 and a heat pump, supported by underfloor heating on the ground floor. The property is insulated to high standards with roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and HR glass throughout. These measures contribute to the A rated Energy Label. The roof is a traditional saddle roof covered with tiles, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the home.
In summary, this property in Soest offers a rare package. It is a spacious, detached home with a water side location, high end modern amenities, and a focus on sustainable living. Whether enjoying the view of the water, the warmth of the fireplace, or the convenience of the modern kitchen, this residence provides a high quality of life in a beautiful setting.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions an 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) on the ground floor and a 'douche' (shower) on the first floor.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub ('bad' or 'ligbad') in the detailed description or feature list, which typically highlights such amenities.
Ensuite Bathroom
The description explicitly states there is a bedroom with a 'vernieuwde badkamer en suite'.
Guest Toilet
The features section lists '2 badkamers en 1 apart toilet', indicating a separate guest toilet.
Bidet
The description lists a 'bidet' among the bathroom amenities.
Rain Shower
There is no mention of a 'regendouche' (rain shower); only 'inloopdouche' and 'douche' are specified.
Double Shower
No details indicate a double shower setup; the showers are described generically.
Shared Shower
The first floor bathroom is accessible via the landing ('overloop') and serves three bedrooms, making it a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
There is a separate toilet ('apart toilet') and a toilet in the first-floor bathroom, both accessible to users other than the ensuite bedroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions '2 wastafels' and '2 wastafelmeubels' (likely one per bathroom) rather than a double sink setup in a single unit.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The description specifies that the ground floor bathroom has 'elektrische vloerverwarming' (electric floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a detached villa from 1990 with a dormer window on the upper floor but makes no mention of a balcony. The outdoor focus is on the garden and terrace.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonnige achtertuin' (sunny rear garden) with dimensions of 325 m².
Front Garden
The listing explicitly mentions 'voortuin' (front garden) in the features section under 'Tuin'.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions 'zijtuin' (side garden) in the features section under 'Tuin'.
Terrace
The listing mentions a 'riant terras' (spacious terrace) and a 'zonnig terras' accessible via a sliding door from the dining room.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a roof terrace. The roof is a 'zadeldak' (hipped/gable roof) and access to the upper floor leads to bedrooms and an attic, not an outdoor roof space.
Fenced Yard
The listing states that parking is on 'afgesloten terrein' (closed-off grounds), implying the perimeter is enclosed, likely by fencing or hedges, ensuring privacy.
Patio
The property features a terrace ('terras') with seating areas, which serves as a patio.
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda. The outdoor space is described as a terrace and garden.
Guest House
The property includes a garage and carport, but no separate guest house or annex is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing title states 'Wonen aan het water' (Living on the water) and the location features include 'Aan water'. There is a water feature at the edge of the garden.
Kitchen Garden
The listing describes the garden as having trees and green borders for relaxation, but does not mention a vegetable or kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
The property is a detached residential villa in a village/wijk setting with no mention of stables or equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
While a luxury renovation, there is no specific mention of a jacuzzi or hot tub.
Private Tennis Court
The plot is 812 m², which is insufficient for a standard tennis court, and none is listed.
Remarkable Mountain View
Soest is located in the Netherlands, which is flat; there are no mountain views.
Remarkable City View
The property is located at the edge of Soest near nature reserves (Hees, Pijnenburg, Soester Duinen), suggesting a view of nature rather than a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing heavily emphasizes the view of the garden, mentioning 'prachtig omringd door bomen', 'groene borders', 'oase van rust', and 'waterpartij'.
Remarkable Sea View
Soest is an inland municipality near Utrecht. The 'Duinen' mentioned are inland sand dunes, not the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
The water mentioned is a 'waterpartij' (water feature) at the edge of the garden, not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) and a skylight but does not list air conditioning as a feature. In Dutch real estate listings, air conditioning is explicitly mentioned if present.
Central Heating
The features list explicitly includes 'Cv-ketel, open haard, gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming en warmtepomp' under Heating, and specifies a 'Remeha Tzerra ACE 39C (gas gestookt combiketel)' installed in 2024.
Fireplace
The description states 'Aan de voorzijde van de woonkamer is de zithoek gesitueerd met een haard' (At the front of the living room, the seating area is situated with a fireplace) and lists 'open haard' in the features.
Carpeted Floors
The listing mentions 'gestuukte muren' (stuccoed walls) and 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating), which are typically incompatible with wall-to-wall carpeting, especially in the renovated areas. However, it is not explicitly denied.
Underfloor Heating
The description explicitly states 'Gehele begane grond voorzien van vloerverwarming' (Entire ground floor equipped with underfloor heating) and the features section confirms 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming'.
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a 'walk-in closet' or 'inloopkast'. The bedrooms are described as having storage behind knee walls ('opbergruimte achter de knieschotten').
Home Office
The listing does not mention a specific home office or workspace. While a bedroom could potentially be used as one, it is not designated as such in the text.
Skylight
The description mentions the extension ('uitbouw') has a 'lichtkoepel' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams. The walls on the ground floor are described as 'gestuukt' (stuccoed/plastered smooth), which typically covers beams.
Bay Window
No bay window ('erker') is mentioned in the description of the living room or facade.
Private Indoor Pool
There is absolutely no mention of an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
The listing mentions bathrooms and a 'designradiator', but does not mention a sauna.
French Doors
The listing describes a 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) to the terrace. In Dutch listings, 'openslaande deuren' is the term for French doors. Since only a sliding door is mentioned, this feature is marked as no.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The text states the walls are 'gestuukt' (stuccoed), which usually refers to a smooth, modern finish rather than ornamental plasterwork (stucwerk met ornamenten) found in older classic homes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing does not describe specific Scandinavian design elements like light wood tones, minimalist white aesthetics, or specific hygge features. The style is described as modern and comfortable, but not distinctly Nordic.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the home has been 'recently verduurzaamd en gemoderniseerd' (recently modernized), features a 'hagelnieuwe keuken' (brand new kitchen from 2024), a new bathroom (2024), and sustainable technologies like a heat pump and solar panels, indicating a high level of modernity.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete ceilings, metal piping, or large open warehouse-style windows. The home is described as 'sfeervol' (atmospheric) and located in a green, quiet area.
Mediterranean
The architecture and location do not suggest a Mediterranean style. It is a Dutch home built in 1990 with a thatched or tiled roof ('zadeldak bedekt met pannen'), located in Soest, not featuring typical Mediterranean elements like terracotta or courtyards.
Classic
While the house was built in 1990 and has a traditional layout with a pitched roof, the interior has been completely renovated with modern amenities. The 'classic' score is low because the listing emphasizes modernization and energy efficiency over period charm.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1990. It is a modern detached villa, not a traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1990, not in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1990, this is a modern detached home, distinct from the functional post-war reconstruction architecture of the 1950s-60s.
Modernist
Built in 1990, it represents a modern era of construction. However, it features a traditional pitched roof ('zadeldak') rather than the flat roof typical of strict 'Modernist' architecture, though the interior is described as contemporary and modernized.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the build year is 1990 and categorizes the construction as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction), despite recent renovations.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The description mentions 'combi-oven/magnetron', which includes an oven function.
Microwave
The description mentions 'combi-oven/magnetron', which includes a microwave function.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Stove
The listing specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which serves as the stove.
Induction Stove
The description explicitly states the kitchen has an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande woning', 'eengezinswoning'), meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is new (2024) and described as 'hagelnieuwe', suggesting modern finishes, but it is not explicitly labeled a 'designkeuken' or associated with specific designer brands.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was installed/placed in 2024 ('De keuken is in 2024 geplaatst').
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'voldoende parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein' (sufficient parking on own terrain) and lists a garage and carport.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'bergzolder' (storage attic) in the garage and extra storage space on the 'vliering' (attic).
Garage
The listing describes a 'ruime garage' (spacious garage) and lists 'Aangebouwde stenen garage' in the features.
Double Garage
The features specify the garage capacity is '1 auto', indicating it is a single, not double, garage.
Attic
The listing mentions a 'vliering' (attic) accessible from the first-floor landing.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar ('kelder') in the description or features list, which is typical for Dutch homes of this construction type.
Covered Parking
The listing explicitly mentions a 'carport' in addition to the garage.
Underground Parking
The property is a detached house with private parking; there is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
The listing explicitly mentions an 'eigen laadpaal' (own charging point) and an 'oplaadpunt' at the carport.
Shed
The listing details a garage and carport but does not mention a separate shed or outbuilding ('schuur').
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is available on the property's own terrain ('op eigen terrein'), so no separate rental fee applies.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with the property ('op eigen terrein'), so there is no separate sale price.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande woning') on a private lot with 'volle eigendom' (full ownership). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE) in the listing details.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership: Full ownership), which means it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Open Viewing
There are no specific dates or times listed for open house viewings in the provided text.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a two-story detached house with an attic; no elevator is mentioned in the text.
Alarm System
The feature list explicitly includes 'Alarminstallatie'.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
As a detached single-family home (vrijstaande woning), it has its own private entrance.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate; the property has a carport and garage.
Video Door Phone
A video door phone is not mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
No special security hardware for doors or windows is mentioned beyond the alarm system.
Gated Community
The property is a standalone house in a residential neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is described as 'levensloopbestendig' (lifecycle-proof) with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, making it suitable for aging in place, though specific wheelchair features like ramps are not detailed.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states 'aansluitingen voor het witgoed' (connections for white goods) in the 'bijkeuken' (utility room).
Laundry Room
The listing describes a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) accessible from the kitchen, which contains the CV cabinet and white goods connections.
High Speed Internet
The listing confirms the availability of 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which indicates high-speed internet access.
Fibre Internet
The 'Voorzieningen' (Features) section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
The home features modern installations like a heat pump and solar panels, but there is no mention of a specific smart home automation system or integrated domotics.
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' (Features) section explicitly lists 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) as a system present in the house.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the detailed description or features list. Given the focus on other sustainable features, its absence suggests it is not included.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '14 zonnepanelen' in the description and lists 'zonnepanelen' in the features section.
Double Glazing
The features section lists 'HR-glas' under Isolation, which refers to double glazing.
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' under Isolation.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' under Isolation.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'Dakisolatie' under Isolation.
Heat Pump
The description mentions 'warmtepomp' and it is also listed in the features section under Verwarming.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions several energy-saving features beyond the primary ones requested.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.