Detached Dike Farmhouse with Large Plot in Rural Appeltern

The property is located at de Tuut 16 in Appeltern, in the rural area known as Buitengebied Appeltern. The postal code is 6629 AB. This is a dwelling farmhouse, painted white, with a roof that is partially thatched and partially covered with tiles. The house sits on a generous plot of 2,540 square meters at the foot of a car-free dike.

The living area of the house measures 131 square meters, spread across two floors. The house contains four bedrooms in total. There is one bathroom on the ground floor, which is equipped with a walk-in shower, a bathtub, a toilet, underfloor heating, and a washbasin. Additionally, there is external storage space of 74 square meters.

The current owners have lived in the property since 2013 and have carried out significant modernization work during their time there. Notable improvements include the kitchen, which was completely renewed in 2020. The kitchen is described as modern and well-equipped with various conveniences. Adjacent to the kitchen is the living room, which offers views over the garden and the dike landscape at the front of the property. The layout features a half-open kitchen connected to the living area.

The ground floor contains two bedrooms as well as an additional room that can serve as an office or playroom. The upper floor houses the fourth bedroom along with another versatile space that can be used according to the needs of the residents. All bedrooms offer views of the surrounding landscape.

Significant investments have been made in the sustainability and energy efficiency of the property. The roof has been insulated, and the exterior windows have been replaced with hardwood frames featuring HR++ double glazing. Solar panels have been installed on the roof. A hot water boiler was added in 2023, and a Mitsubishi air conditioning system provides cooling during warmer months. These measures contribute to a comfortable indoor climate and result in an energy label rating of B. The property also has wall insulation. Heating is provided by a gas-fired combination boiler (Nefit CW 5 ll from 2016) together with partial underfloor heating. Hot water comes from both the CV boiler and an electric boiler.

Outside, the property offers extensive facilities. There is a detached stone garage with a capacity for one car and electrical connections. The left side of this garage has been converted into a large canopy or covered area, while the right side provides space for vehicles, bicycles, or storage. Next to the garage stands a characteristic stone-built shed that is particularly suitable for keeping chickens or other small livestock. The gently sloping plot also contains several other small sheds and animal enclosures. A new greenhouse was installed in 2024. The property includes a large vegetable garden, making organic gardening a practical reality rather than an aspiration.

The listing emphasizes that the property is well-suited for keeping small animals such as chickens, sheep, and goats. There is ample space for storage, the operation of a home-based business, and various outdoor activities. The garden surrounds the entire house, providing different outdoor spaces throughout the day depending on the position of the sun.

Appeltern is situated in the Land van Maas en Waal region, known for its picturesque rural character. The village offers a quiet living environment while maintaining good accessibility to urban amenities. Appeltern has its own primary school. For secondary education, there are several options within cycling distance. The Pax Christi College in Druten is approximately 9 kilometers away, reachable by a 30-minute bicycle ride, and offers education from VMBO to VWO levels. The Maaswaal College in Wijchen is about 20 kilometers away, and there are numerous secondary schools in Nijmegen for those willing to travel further.

For daily groceries, residents can visit the nearby towns of Druten or Beneden-Leeuwen, both approximately a 10-minute drive from Appeltern. These towns have supermarkets including Albert Heijn and Jumbo, which also offer home delivery services, as well as various other shops and specialty stores.

The natural surroundings of Appeltern make it an attractive location for an active lifestyle. The village borders De Gouden Ham, a 330-hectare water recreation area with multiple marinas and outdoor facilities including Riverside. There are numerous rural cycling routes in the area, such as the Maas en Waal route and the Rondje Pontje route, which lead past rivers, dikes, and through picturesque villages. After a day of cycling, residents can relax in one of the local hospitality venues.

The property is located outside the built-up area, on a quiet road with a sheltered position and unobstructed views. The listing notes that the property is accessible for people with disabilities and for elderly residents. Other features include a fiber optic connection, mechanical ventilation, a chimney flue, and the aforementioned solar panels.

The approach to the property is described as particularly appealing. After a day of work, one drives up the driveway via the dike, with the Maas river behind it, arriving at what the listing describes as an oasis of peace and space. This emphasizes the transition from the working world to the tranquil home environment that the location provides.

The half-open kitchen layout allows for flexible use of space. Meals can be served at a table in the kitchen itself, or residents can step outside to eat on the terrace, taking advantage of the outdoor living spaces that the large plot affords. The connection between indoor and outdoor living is a notable feature of this property.

The bathroom facilities are comprehensive for a property of this size, with both a shower and a bathtub allowing residents to choose according to their preference and available time in the morning. The presence of underfloor heating in the bathroom adds to the comfort level.

The total volume of the house is 541 cubic meters, which provides a sense of spaciousness that complements the generous plot size. The combination of internal and external space makes this property particularly suitable for families who value outdoor activities and possibly keeping animals.

The Energy Performance Advice certificate is mentioned as a quality mark, indicating that the energy efficiency of the property has been professionally assessed. The combination of roof insulation, wall insulation, modern windows, solar panels, and efficient heating systems all contribute to the B energy label rating.

The listing also mentions public parking as an option in addition to parking on the private property, which could be useful when visitors come to the house.

The asking price is 750,000 euros, which is costs to the buyer (kosten koper). This translates to approximately 5,725 euros per square meter of living space. The property is offered with transfer in consultation, and the ownership situation is full ownership (volle eigendom) as recorded in the cadastral register under APPELTERN O 350.

Cities such as Nijmegen, Den Bosch, Oss, and Tiel are all within reasonable distance, and the area benefits from good cycling and road connections. This makes Appeltern an attractive option for families seeking a quiet, green residential environment without sacrificing accessibility and convenience.

The property is partially furnished according to the listing details. The construction year is listed as before 1906, indicating that this is a historic building that has been modernized over time while retaining its characteristic appearance as a dike dwelling.