Sustainable Family Home in Peaceful Otterlo Courtyard

This property is situated in a quiet residential courtyard known as De Zandhoek in the village of Otterlo. The location offers a unique combination of natural surroundings and village convenience, with forests and heath fields within easy reach. The village center is just a short walk away, providing access to a SPAR supermarket, bakery, butcher, various restaurants, and other local shops. An elementary school is located within the village, making this an attractive location for families with children. The surrounding natural landscape invites residents to enjoy walking, cycling, and running through a distinctive environment. For those who need to commute or travel, cities such as Ede, Barneveld, Apeldoorn, and Arnhem are readily accessible, as are the A1 and A12 motorways.

The property itself is a sustainable, extended terraced home that was originally built in 2016. It features four bedrooms spread across three floors, along with a south-facing garden. The ground floor benefits from floor heating throughout, and the exterior painting was completed in 2023. In the garden, a veranda with integrated storage was constructed in 2022. The property has achieved an Energy Label A rating, reflecting its good insulation standards.

Upon approaching the property, you reach the front door via a car-free path. The home is positioned adjacent to a pleasant planted area that includes a play space for children. The entrance hall provides access to the toilet room, which is located to the right of the front door next to the staircase. A practical storage closet under the stairs offers additional space for everyday items. Natural stone flooring with integrated floor heating extends across nearly the entire ground floor level.

The living area was enlarged during the original construction, resulting in a spacious room that comfortably accommodates both a large corner sofa in the sitting area and a six-person dining table. Open doors on the south side create a seamless connection between the interior and the garden, allowing natural light to enter and providing easy access to outdoor living space.

The kitchen features a corner layout with a wood-look finish complemented by grey accents. The sink area is positioned by the window, and the worktop has the appearance of natural stone. The kitchen comes equipped with various built-in appliances, including an M-System gas stove with oven, extractor hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer. This setup provides a functional cooking space with all essential amenities readily available.

The first floor contains three bedrooms, two of which are located at the rear of the property. These rooms are currently used as children's bedrooms and feature wood-look vinyl flooring with cheerful colors on the walls. The dimensions allow for flexible furniture arrangements suitable for different age groups.

The bathroom on this floor is notably spacious, with a large window allowing plenty of natural light to enter. The walls and floor are fully tiled. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower with a glass partition, a toilet, a washbasin, a mirror cabinet, and two additional bathroom cabinets for storage of toiletries and towels.

A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where you find a landing that serves as a laundry room and a fourth bedroom. Laminate flooring is installed on this level, and practical storage spaces have been created in the roof slopes, maximizing the usable area despite the angled ceilings.

The south-facing backyard has an appealing atmosphere with tall trees visible in the surrounding area. The main feature is the veranda with storage, built in 2022, which provides a sheltered outdoor space that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year. The remaining garden area has been designed to be low maintenance. A back entrance provides access to the rear of the property. The front garden is fully paved, offering space for outdoor seating where residents can relax while keeping an eye on children playing nearby.

In terms of technical specifications, the property includes roof, wall, and floor insulation. The windows have wooden frames with high-efficiency glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by an HR combi boiler from Intergas, installed in 2016 and included in the purchase. The ground floor has floor heating as the primary heat distribution method.

The property has a total living area of 111 square meters, with an external storage space of 7 square meters. The plot measures 126 square meters, with the backyard specifically measuring 52 square meters at a depth of 10.18 meters and a width of 5.13 meters. The total volume of the property is 526 cubic meters. Parking is available on public roads in the vicinity.

Additional features include skylights, fiber optic cable connection, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation options, and television cable. The property is offered at a price of 495,000 euros, with buyer's costs applicable. The asking price translates to approximately 4,459 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available for transfer by mutual agreement, allowing flexibility in the moving date.