Spacious 1920s Detached Home with Large Garden and Former Shop Space in Herkenbosch

This detached residential property is situated in the historical center of Herkenbosch, a village that forms part of the municipality of Roerdalen in the southern part of the Netherlands. The home was constructed approximately in the year 1927, giving it the characteristic architectural elements typical of homes built in that era. With a total living area of 190 square meters and an additional 162 square meters of indoor space that is not classified as living area, this property offers a considerable amount of room for various living arrangements and purposes.

The house occupies a plot of land measuring 1090 square meters. This generous plot size is particularly notable for a property located within a village center, and it includes a substantial garden area that extends to over 600 square meters at the rear of the property. The garden is positioned behind the garage structure and provides a high degree of privacy due to its sheltered location. The outdoor space features a terrace area as well as various trees and plantings that contribute to the pleasant atmosphere of the garden.

Access to the property is provided via a driveway situated alongside the house. This driveway leads to an inner courtyard area that can be secured by closing a gate. The courtyard provides access to both the garage and a separate storage building. The garage is particularly sizeable, measuring approximately 80 square meters, and is equipped with two separate garage doors. Additionally, the garage has doors that connect to both the courtyard and the rear garden. This space could easily accommodate up to three vehicles. The storage building adjacent to the garage contains the central heating boiler installation and has both electricity and running water connections.

The ground floor of the main residence features a covered entrance that leads directly into what was formerly a shop space. This area measures approximately 37 square meters and presents numerous possibilities for a prospective owner. The space could be integrated into the main living area to create a more expansive ground floor layout. Alternatively, it could serve as a home office, a studio for creative pursuits, a practice space for a home-based profession, or any number of other purposes that would benefit from having a separate room with its own distinct character. The original commercial function of this part of the house adds an interesting historical element to the property.

Adjacent to the former shop space is a cozy sitting room of approximately 12 square meters. From this room, access can be gained to a cellar that extends beneath part of the ground floor. The cellar measures approximately 20 square meters and originally served as a storage cellar for provisions, which was a common feature in homes of this period.

The kitchen on the ground floor measures approximately 12 square meters and is fitted with a kitchen setup that includes various appliances. The laundry connections are also located in this area. A hallway from the kitchen contains the staircase that leads to the upper floor and also provides access to the rear living room.

The rear living room on the ground floor has an area of approximately 21 square meters and benefits from good natural light. This room has a door that opens directly onto the inner courtyard. Connected to this living room is a utility room of approximately 16 square meters. This utility room contains a simple kitchen unit and has French doors that also open onto the courtyard area. This arrangement creates a pleasant connection between the interior living spaces and the outdoor courtyard.

The first floor of the property is accessed via a fixed staircase from the ground floor hallway. This floor contains a landing area, three bedrooms, and a bathroom. The landing is equipped with a washbasin and has a door that provides access to the flat roof of the rear extension. The three bedrooms are all generously proportioned, measuring approximately 17, 15, and 12 square meters respectively. Each of the bedrooms has a built-in closet for storage purposes. The bathroom on this floor measures approximately 17 square meters and is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasel.

A fixed staircase from the first floor leads to the second floor, which consists of an attic space. This attic measures approximately 41 square meters and has adequate standing height throughout most of the area. This space offers the potential to create additional rooms should the new owner require more bedroom space, a study, or hobby rooms. The presence of a full staircase rather than a pull-down ladder makes this conversion more straightforward.

In terms of construction and technical specifications, the property features a pitched roof covered with both bituminous roofing material and roof tiles. The house has been partially modernized with the installation of roof insulation and the majority of the window frames have been replaced with plastic frames fitted with insulating glazing. Roller shutters have been installed on various windows. The property is heated by means of a central heating boiler, and hot water is provided by an electric boiler that is rented rather than owned.

Regarding energy efficiency, the property has been assigned an energy label. There is a discrepancy in the listing information where both energy label E and energy label F are mentioned in different sections. Prospective buyers should verify the actual energy label with the selling agent or by consulting the official energy label register.

The cadastral registration shows that the property consists of two separate parcels, both held in full ownership. One parcel measures 542 square meters and the other measures 548 square meters, totaling the 1090 square meters stated in the property specifications.

Herkenbosch itself is a village with approximately 4000 inhabitants. It is situated in a rural and green environment along the river Roer and in close proximity to National Park de Meinweg, which offers numerous walking and cycling routes. The village has a comprehensive range of daily amenities including a primary school, a supermarket, various shops, a general practitioner practice, a pharmacy, dental practices, restaurants, cafes, a community center, various sports clubs, and a golf course.

The town of Roermond is located approximately 10 kilometers from Herkenbosch and offers additional facilities including the popular Maasplassen recreational water area, extensive shopping in the historic town center, and the Designer Outlet Center. The property is also well positioned for travel to Maastricht, the South Limburg hill country, Venlo, Eindhoven, and major German cities such as Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Aachen.