Charming Extended Semi Detached House with Character in Oud Lochem
Key Features
Description
Welcome to this charming and extensively modernized semi detached residence located in the highly desirable area of Oud Lochem. Originally constructed in the year 1952, this delightful family home has undergone careful and thoughtful expansions and renovations over the decades. The result is a perfect blend of authentic architectural character and contemporary living comfort. Situated on the serene and park like Dr. ten Bokkel Huininkweg in the Lochem Oost neighborhood, the property offers a peaceful residential atmosphere while remaining incredibly close to the vibrant heart of the town. The immediate surroundings are characterized by mature trees and a lush, green environment that enhances the overall sense of tranquility and privacy.
The location of this residence is truly exceptional for those who appreciate both village convenience and the beauty of the natural world. Nestled in a park like lane in the charming old part of Lochem, you are just a short, leisurely stroll away from the bustling town center. Lochem itself is a highly sought after municipality that offers a wide array of local boutiques, cozy restaurants, charming cafes, supermarkets, and essential amenities, ensuring that daily necessities and culinary delights are always within easy reach. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and active social life. Furthermore, this property serves as an ideal base for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and cyclists seeking tranquility. You have direct access from your street to beautiful walking and cycling routes, with the expansive and picturesque landscapes of De Enk and the majestic Lochemse Berg practically at your doorstep. The Lochemse Berg offers stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and is a beloved spot for outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Stepping inside the property, the ground floor immediately welcomes you with a bright and inviting entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The hall provides access to a convenient separate toilet and flows naturally into the main living areas. The true heart of the living space is formed by the generously proportioned L shaped living room. This beautifully designed space is perfect for both relaxed family evenings and formal entertaining. It features a striking see through gas fireplace that not only provides cozy warmth during the colder months but also acts as a sophisticated visual centerpiece, allowing light to flow between different zones of the room. Large windows ensure that natural daylight floods the interior, highlighting the thoughtful layout and creating an airy, open atmosphere.
Adjacent to the living area is the wonderful garden oriented living kitchen. This modern, light filled, and highly functional space is perfectly designed for contemporary family life and culinary adventures. The kitchen is cleverly designed around a practical and elegant central spool island, providing ample workspace for meal preparation while also serving as a casual breakfast bar or a social hub where guests can gather. It comes fully equipped with a comprehensive range of high quality built in appliances, including a state of the art four zone induction cooktop, a modern oven, a spacious refrigerator, an efficient extractor hood, and a full sized dishwasher. Double doors and a dedicated garden door seamlessly connect the kitchen directly to the outdoor patio area. This thoughtful design makes al fresco dining, summer barbecues, and indoor outdoor living completely effortless and enjoyable.
Also conveniently located on the ground floor is a highly versatile space that currently serves as a dedicated study or office room. Historically used as a hair salon, this unique room benefits from having its own separate, private front entrance. This distinct feature makes it exceptionally suitable for professionals who work from home, run a small business, see clients, or require a quiet, private space away from the main living areas. Adjacent to this is a practical utility room which provides excellent additional storage options with built in cupboards and includes all the necessary plumbing connections for a washing machine and dryer, ensuring that household chores are kept neatly organized and out of sight.
Ascending the attractive staircase to the first floor, you will find a spacious and bright landing area. This hallway is equipped with a large fixed storage closet, which is perfect for storing linens, vacuum cleaners, and other household goods. This level accommodates three well proportioned bedrooms, offering flexible accommodation suitable for a growing family, visiting guests, or the creation of dedicated hobby and relaxation rooms. Two of these generously sized bedrooms feature their own built in wardrobes, providing excellent and immediate storage solutions while helping to keep the rest of the room completely free of clutter.
The fully tiled family bathroom on the first floor is tastefully designed to offer both relaxation and everyday functionality. It features a deep, luxurious bathtub for long, unwinding soaks at the end of a busy day, as well as a separate walk in shower for quick and refreshing morning routines. A stylish modern vanity unit with a washbasin provides additional storage for toiletries. For ultimate comfort, the entire bathroom is equipped with underfloor heating, ensuring a warm and pleasant sensation underfoot throughout the year. A separate second toilet is also conveniently located on this floor, adding to the practicality of the home layout. A unique and highly practical feature of this property is the presence of a provision cellar. This subterranean space offers excellent, climate controlled conditions for the storage of wines, preserves, or other household items that benefit from a cool and dry environment.
The outdoor spaces of this property are equally impressive and have been meticulously landscaped to offer maximum enjoyment, privacy, and relaxation. The beautifully laid out backyard is expertly oriented to the west. This specific orientation ensures that you can enjoy the glorious afternoon and evening sunshine well into the late hours of the day. Covering a generous total plot area of 370 square meters, the outdoor space is remarkably spacious and offers endless possibilities. The garden features a vibrant, well maintained lawn that is perfect for children to play on safely. Alongside the lawn is a charming, covered pergola that offers a shaded retreat where you can sit and read a book or enjoy a cool drink on warmer days. The entire garden is enclosed, providing a high degree of privacy from neighbors. For all your practical storage needs, the property includes both a dedicated storage room and a separate wooden garden shed.
An outstanding addition to this property is the attached, fully heated storage room. This robust space provides an excellent opportunity to be used as a secondary home office, a creative hobby room, or even a professional practice space. Because it is heated and fully integrated into the home, it can be used comfortably all year round. The property also benefits immensely from its own private driveway, providing ample and secure parking space directly on your own premises for multiple vehicles, a highly valued asset in this area.
In terms of sustainability, modern living requirements, and energy efficiency, this home has been significantly and recently upgraded to meet the highest contemporary standards. It proudly holds an impressive B energy label, which is a notable achievement for a property originally built in the early 1950s. The house is equipped with no fewer than 18 highly efficient solar panels, which were newly installed in 2023. These panels significantly reduce monthly electricity costs and greatly minimize the property's overall environmental footprint. The heating system has also been completely modernized with the installation of a brand new Nefit HR combination central heating boiler in the year 2024. This state of the art system ensures reliable, responsive, and highly efficient heating and hot water supply. The ground floor benefits immensely from the installation of comfortable underfloor heating, which provides an even distribution of warmth without the need for bulky radiators. Furthermore, comprehensive insulation measures have been meticulously implemented throughout the property. These crucial upgrades include professional roof insulation, solid floor insulation, and the replacement of all older windows with high performance HR double glazing.
This property represents a rare and highly attractive opportunity to acquire a spacious, highly sustainable, and thoroughly characterful family home in one of the most sought after and picturesque neighborhoods in Lochem. The combination of a quiet, leafy setting, excellent proximity to town amenities, extensive internal living space, and modern, eco friendly upgrades makes this an absolutely ideal choice for a wide range of prospective buyers. Whether you are looking for a comfortable family home with room to grow, a property with excellent work from home facilities, or a serene retreat close to nature, this residence meets all criteria. It is a place where comfort, character, and modern sustainability seamlessly come together.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Bathroom listing explicitly mentions 'douche' (shower)
Bathtub
Bathroom listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub)
En-Suite Bathroom
Not mentioned; there is only 1 bathroom serving 3 bedrooms, suggesting it's not ensuite
Guest Toilet
Listing mentions a toilet on the ground floor ('Begane grond: Hal. Toilet') and a separate toilet on the first floor
Bidet
Not mentioned in the listing; would typically be listed if present
Shared Shower
With 3 bedrooms and only 1 bathroom, it's likely shared among household members
Shared Toilet
There are 2 separate toilets in the house which would be shared among occupants
Heated Bathroom Floor
Bathroom listing explicitly mentions 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating)
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'Achtertuin: 124 m²' and described as 'fraai aangelegde achtertuin' located on the west.
Front Garden
Listed under outdoor space: 'Tuin: Achtertuin en voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
Only front and rear gardens are mentioned. No side garden referenced.
Rooftop Terrace
The roof is flat with bituminous covering but no rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house mentioned. There's a study room and storage but no separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
Property is inland in Lochem. Nearby 'de Enk' is mentioned but property is not waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
Garden is described with lawn and pergola but no kitchen garden or vegetable patch mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of any equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of any livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned anywhere.
Remarkable Mountain View
Near Lochemse Berg (a hill), but not a remarkable mountain view from the property itself.
Remarkable City View
Located in a quiet residential area with no mention of city views.
Remarkable Garden View
Kitchen is garden-oriented ('tuingerichte') and garden is well-maintained, suggesting pleasant garden views.
Remarkable Sea View
Lochem is inland, no sea view possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
Lochem is inland, no harbour view possible.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Nefit HR-CV ketel (2024) is explicitly mentioned as the central heating system.
Fireplace
A 'doorkijk gashaard' (see-through gas fireplace) is mentioned in the L-shaped living room.
Underfloor Heating
Vloerverwarming (underfloor heating) is explicitly mentioned on the ground floor (begane grond) and in the bathroom.
Home Office
An attached heated storage space suitable as an office/practice room is mentioned, plus a 'studeerkamer' (study room) on the ground floor.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
'Vaste kasten' (built-in cabinets) are mentioned on the overloop and in two of the three bedrooms.
French Doors
'Dubbele deuren' (double doors) and a 'tuindeur' (garden door) are mentioned in the kitchen, which strongly suggests French doors leading to the garden.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned or implied in the listing.
Modern
The listing mentions 'hedendaags wooncomfort' (contemporary living comfort) and modern amenities like a new CV ketel, zonnepanelen, and inductiekookplaat, but the home balances these with authentic details.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are described in the listing.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean style elements are mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1952, described as 'charmante' with 'authentieke details' and 'karakter'. The home emphasizes traditional character and authentic details.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Built in 1952 with 'authentieke details' and 'karakter' mentioned, but not very old.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1952, which is mid-20th century, not early 20th century or 'jaren-30' style.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1952 (post-war era), but described as charming with character rather than purely functional.
Modernist
Has modern amenities ('hedendaags wooncomfort') but the building style is not modernist architecture.
Newly Built
Built in 1952, explicitly listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen description.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions an 'oven' in the kitchen description.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen description.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly mentions a 'spoeleiland' (sink island) in the kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
The text refers to the space as a 'leefkeuken' and 'Woonkeuken' (living kitchen), which typically indicates an open-plan layout integrated with the living area.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a '4-pits inductiekookplaat' (4-burner induction cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Shared Kitchen
The property is a standard single-family home ('eengezinswoning', '2-onder-1-kapwoning'), meaning the kitchen is for private use.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen has modern features like an island and built-in appliances, but there is no mention of a specific designer brand or luxury designations.
New Kitchen
While the kitchen has modern amenities, the listing does not mention a recent renovation or the age of the kitchen itself.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'eigen oprit' (own driveway) and 'parkeergelegenheid op het eigen terrein' (parking on own property).
Storage Room
The listing mentions an 'aangebouwde, verwarmde berging' (attached, heated storage room) suitable as office/practice space, plus a 'bijkeuken' (utility room).
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Only a driveway, attached storage, and a wooden shed are described.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The listing describes 2 woonlagen (living levels) and a kelder (cellar). No attic or vliering is mentioned.
Cellar
The listing explicitly mentions 'Onderverdieping: Provisiekelder' (basement: storage cellar) and '2 woonlagen en een kelder'.
Covered Parking
Only open driveway parking is mentioned. No carport or covered parking structure is described.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions 'Vrijstaande houten berging' (free-standing wooden shed) and 'tuinschuur' (garden shed).
Rules
Owners Association
This is a semi-detached house (twee-onder-één-kapwoning). No VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren) is mentioned, which is common for this type of property.
Leasehold
The kadaster data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating freehold, not leasehold.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are mentioned in the listing. Only a Funda listing date is shown.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 2-story semi-detached single-family home with a basement. No mention of an elevator anywhere in the listing.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system in the listing description or features.
Alarm System
No mention of any alarm system in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras anywhere in the listing.
Private Entrance
This is a semi-detached house with its own entrance. The study room (former hair salon) even has its own separate front entrance mentioned as 'eigen voorentree'.
Automatic Gate
No mention of an automatic gate. The property has its own driveway for parking but no mention of automated gate.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone system in the listing.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No mention of enhanced security door or window hardware in the listing.
Gated Community
The property is located on a park-like lane in a residential neighborhood in 'oud Lochem'. No mention of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
This is a 2-story home with a basement (kelder), multiple levels, and no mention of wheelchair adaptations, ramps, or accessibility features. Traditional Dutch semi-detached home from 1952 would likely not be wheelchair friendly.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly states 'Bijkeuken met vaste kast en wasmachine aansluiting' (utility room with built-in closet and washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
Listing mentions 'Bijkeuken' (utility room) with washing machine connection, which serves as a laundry area.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connection anywhere in the listing.
High-Speed Internet
Listing mentions 'Glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) in the features section, indicating high-speed internet capability.
Fibre Internet
Listing explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fibre optic cable) in the property features.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features, smart thermostat, or home automation systems in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Listing explicitly states '18 zonnepanelen (2023)' in the features section.
Double Glazing
Listing mentions 'HR++ beglazing' which stands for High Resolution++ double glazing.
Triple Glazing
Only HR++ (double) glazing is mentioned. No mention of triple glazing.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly mentioned in the energy section: 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
Explicitly mentioned in the energy section: 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
No heat pump mentioned. Heating is provided by a 'Nefit HR-Cv ketel (2024)' which is a gas-fired combi boiler.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Several additional measures are present: energy label B, new Nefit HR combi boiler (2024), partial underfloor heating on ground floor, and a gas fireplace.