Spacious Villa with Guesthouse in Peaceful Ma Retraite Neighborhood
Key Features
Upsides
- Excellent location in a quiet, child-friendly villa district within walking distance of Velp center and close to Arnhem, with nearby forests and sports facilities.
- Energy-efficient features including 16 solar panels from 2022, HR++ double glazing, and low monthly energy costs of approximately 285 euros.
- Versatile additional spaces including a ground-floor workspace with private entrance, a garden room with gas fireplace, and a multifunctional garden house suitable as guest accommodation or home office.
- Move-in ready condition with structural and finish quality described as very good, modern amenities such as air conditioning, underfloor heating, and an EV charging point.
- Spacious layout with 210 square meters of living space, four bedrooms across three floors plus a basement, and a large second floor offering flexibility for various uses.
Downsides
- High price per square meter at 4,738 euros, which is above average even for the desirable Ma Retraite neighborhood.
- Only one bathroom to serve four bedrooms, which may be insufficient for larger families or households with multiple occupants.
- Energy label C, despite recent improvements, indicates the property still has room for energy efficiency upgrades to meet modern standards.
- The property dates from 1940, and while described as being in good condition, older homes may have hidden maintenance requirements not immediately visible.
- Semi-detached construction means shared walls with neighbors, which can result in noise transmission compared to fully detached properties.
Description
This spacious villa is situated in the attractive 'Ma Retraite' villa district in Velp-Noord. The property offers 210 square meters of living space on a plot of 464 square meters. Built in 1940, this home combines original character details with modern amenities, making it a property that is ready to move into without requiring immediate renovations.
The location is one of the standout features of this property. Situated in a quiet and child-friendly neighborhood, residents can reach the center of Velp and Park Daalhuizen on foot. The property lies close to the border with Arnhem, allowing access to Arnhem city center within approximately ten minutes. The surrounding area offers various schools and sports facilities, including tennis, football, golf, and hockey clubs. The natural surroundings include nearby forests that are accessible by walking or cycling.
The basement provides a practical storage area with good standing height and easy access. This space can serve as a provisions cellar or general storage area.
The ground floor layout begins with an entrance leading to an atmospheric hall featuring the original floor. A toilet room with a small washbasin is located off the hall. The ground floor includes an en-suite room with sliding doors, which can function as a formal living or dining area. Adjacent to this is a very large extended living room with a skylight and French doors opening to the backyard. This extension benefits from underfloor heating connected to the central heating system.
The half-open kitchen is equipped with a Belgian hardstone countertop and built-in appliances, including a stove with oven, extractor hood, and dishwasher. A garden room is accessible from inside the house, featuring a gas fireplace and a small kitchen unit. This room also has underfloor heating. A bicycle storage area is accessible from outside.
A notable feature on the ground floor is a workspace or practice room with its own front door. This makes the property suitable for those who work from home or run a small business from their residence.
The first floor contains a landing, a separate toilet room with a wall-hung toilet and washbasin, and three bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms have built-in closet space. The bathroom on this floor includes a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a vanity unit.
The second floor is accessed via a fixed staircase and offers a surprisingly large space. This floor includes a generous general area, a separate bedroom, and a utility room housing the central heating boiler and washing machine. The total number of rooms is nine, with four designated as bedrooms.
The property features a shielded roof covered with tiles. The total volume of the building is 786 cubic meters.
Energy efficiency has been addressed with several upgrades. The property has 16 solar panels installed in 2022, largely HR++ double glazing, and insulation in the roof and floors. The current energy label is C, with monthly gas and electricity costs of approximately 285 euros. The listing notes that the energy label could be improved through relatively minor measures. The central heating system is a Remeha Calenta Ace 40c gas-fired combination boiler from 2022, which is owned rather than rented. Air conditioning is installed in multiple locations for both heating and cooling purposes.
An electric vehicle charging point is present on the property, accommodating modern transportation needs.
The outdoor spaces include both a front and back garden. The backyard covers 225 square meters, measuring 25 meters in depth and 9 meters in width. It faces southwest, ensuring good sun exposure throughout the day. The garden is described as a peaceful, green oasis with ample privacy. At the rear of the garden stands a multifunctional garden house, currently arranged as an additional bedroom with a wood stove. This space could alternatively serve as an office, studio, or hobby room. Behind this section is a spacious storage area with a workbench.
The front of the property provides a driveway with space for multiple vehicles. Parking is available on the property as well as on the public road.
The structural condition and finishings are described as being in very good condition. The property is classified as a semi-detached house (twee-onder-een-kapwoning) and falls under the category of existing construction.
The cadastral data shows the property consists of two parcels: VELP F 1636 covering 355 square meters and VELP F 2135 covering 109 square meters, both in full ownership.
External storage space totals 23 square meters, consisting of an attached stone storage building with electricity. The built-in outdoor space is 1 square meter, and other indoor space measures 11 square meters.
The property includes mechanical ventilation, a smoke channel, and TV cable connections in addition to the previously mentioned amenities.
It should be noted that the stated dimensions and surface areas are approximate measurements, despite being measured according to the NEN2580 standard. Any differences between actual and stated approximate measurements do not form the basis for any legal claim for compensation. The content of these specifications cannot be relied upon as granting any rights. Prospective buyers wishing to be completely certain are advised to verify matters themselves.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description explicitly mentions an inloopdouche (walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
Description explicitly mentions a ligbad (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate ground-floor toilet room with a fountain (toiletruimte met fonteintje).
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family villa, not a multi-tenant building with shared facilities.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family villa, not a multi-tenant building with shared facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink vanity), implying there is only one sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Underfloor heating is explicitly mentioned only in the living room extension and the garden room, not the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 225 m2 backyard (achtertuin) that is 25 meters deep and 9 meters wide.
Front Garden
The features section explicitly lists both 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (backyard and front yard).
Terrace
While there are opening doors to the backyard, no explicit terrace is mentioned in the text.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace, and the property is a 1940s villa with a shingle roof.
Veranda
The property has a 'tuinkamer' (garden room) which is an indoor space with floor heating and a fireplace, not an outdoor veranda.
Guest House
The listing explicitly mentions a large outbuilding usable as a guesthouse, currently furnished as an extra bedroom with a wood stove.
Waterfront
The property is located in a villa neighborhood near the woods, with no mention of water.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no stables, pastures, or equestrian facilities mentioned for this residential villa.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
Tennis is mentioned only as a nearby sports facility, not as a private court on the 464 m2 plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Velp is located in the Netherlands, which is entirely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a quiet, wooded villa neighborhood ('bosrijke omgeving'), so a remarkable city view is highly unlikely.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights a beautiful, well-maintained backyard described as a 'green oasis' that is visible from the living room via a light strip and folding doors.
Remarkable Sea View
Velp is an inland municipality in the province of Gelderland, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near Velp.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned as being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states airconditioning is present in multiple places.
Central Heating
The listing mentions a CV-ketel (central heating boiler) which provides central heating.
Fireplace
The property features a gas fireplace in the garden room and a wood stove in the outbuilding.
Underfloor Heating
The description specifies underfloor heating in the living room extension and garden room.
Walk In Closet
Two bedrooms have fixed closet space, which typically means built-in wardrobes rather than walk-in closets.
Home Office
There is a work room/practice on the ground floor with its own front door.
Skylight
The large living room extension has a light street, which is a flat skylight or light well.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of an indoor sauna.
Built-In Wardrobes
Two bedrooms feature fixed closet space, indicating built-in wardrobes.
French Doors
The description mentions folding doors to the backyard.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is a 1940 villa with original details, indicating a classic style rather than Scandinavian minimalism.
Modern
Built in 1940 with many original details preserved, it does not fit the modern architectural style.
Industrial
There are no descriptions of industrial elements such as exposed steel, brick, or concrete.
Mediterranean
Located in the Netherlands with a traditional Dutch villa style, no Mediterranean features are present.
Classic
Described as a 1940 villa with original details, an en-suite room layout, and an original floor in the hall, strongly pointing to a classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The villa was built in 1940, is located in a historic villa neighborhood ('Ma Retraite'), and retains many original details.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1940, it directly represents the interwar/early 20th-century architectural period common in Dutch villa districts.
Post War Functional
Built in 1940 (pre-war) and designed as a spacious villa, it does not fit the post-war functional mass-housing style.
Modernist
Despite having some modern updates (solar panels, floor heating), the core structure is a 1940s villa with traditional details, not modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the construction type is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1940.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser'.
Oven
The text explicitly mentions a 'fornuis met oven'.
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the listing.
Kitchen Island
The listing describes a 'halfopen keuken' with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'halfopen', not fully open-plan.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned in the description.
Stove
The text explicitly mentions a 'fornuis'.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap is mentioned.
Downdraft Extractor
No downdraft extractor is mentioned; a standard exhaust hood is listed.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a villa, so the kitchen is not shared.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen has a Belgian hardstone countertop but is simply described as 'neat' in a 1940 house.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1940 and there are no indications that the kitchen is new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions a driveway for multiple cars ('oprit voor meerdere auto's') and public parking.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a storage cellar, a storage room accessible from outside for bikes, and 23 m² of external storage space.
Garage
There is an outbuilding, a garden house, and a stone storage shed, but no explicit mention of a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present on the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The 2nd floor is described as a 'surprisingly large floor' accessed by a fixed staircase, which typically functions as an attic in this style of 1940s home.
Cellar
The listing explicitly describes a 'ruime provisiekelder' (spacious storage cellar) with good standing height.
Bike Storage
The text explicitly mentions a 'berging voor fietsen van buitenaf bereikbaar' (bike storage accessible from the outside).
Covered Parking
There is a driveway, but no carport or covered parking structure is mentioned.
Underground Parking
It is a 1940s villa with no mention or likelihood of underground parking.
Ev Charging
The listing explicitly states 'laadpunt auto aanwezig' (car charging point present).
Workshop
The listing mentions a spacious storage area behind the garden house equipped with a workbench ('ruime berging met werkbank').
Shed
The features list 'Schuur/berging - Aangebouwde stenen berging' (Shed/storage - Attached stone storage) and mentions a garden house.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership) for both cadastral parcels and makes no mention of an Owners Association (VvE), which is standard practice if one does not exist.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership), confirming the property is freehold and not leasehold (erfpacht).
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 3-story villa built in 1940 with stairs to all levels including a basement. No elevator is mentioned, and it would be highly unusual for this type and age of property.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states 'werkkamer/ praktijk op de begane grond met eigen voordeur' which means a home office on the ground floor with its own front door.
Gated Community
The property is in 'villawijk Ma Retraite' but the description indicates it's a quiet residential neighborhood with walking access to the town center, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 1940 villa with four levels (basement, ground floor, first floor, second floor) accessed only by stairs. No ramps, elevators, or accessibility features are mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly states there is a space on the 2nd floor 'waarin de CV-ketel en wasmachine staat' (where the boiler and washing machine are located).
Washing Machine Connections
Since a washing machine is present and installed, connections must exist.
Laundry Room
The washing machine and boiler are housed in a dedicated 'ruimte' (room/space) on the 2nd floor, serving as a utility/laundry area.
Smart Home
There are no mentions of smart home technology, home automation, or smart thermostats; the property features traditional systems like a gas boiler and gaskets.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned and is highly uncommon in residential properties in the Netherlands.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '16 zonnepanelen uit 2022' (16 solar panels from 2022).
Double Glazing
The description states 'voorzien van dubbel glas (grotendeels HR++)' and 'dubbel glas' is listed under the Isolatie (insulation) features.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically highlights double glazing with HR++ coating, making the presence of triple glazing highly unlikely as it would typically be mentioned as an upgrade.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' features as 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' features as 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The property uses a 'Remeha Calenta Ace 40c (gas gestookt combiketel)' which is a gas-fired combi boiler, along with gas fireplaces, with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery storage system in the listing, despite the presence of solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes additional systems such as partial underfloor heating, air conditioning for heating and cooling, and an EV charging point.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.