Key Features
Description
Located just outside the picturesque village of Almen in the Achterhoek region, and near the Ehzerbrug over the Twentekanaal, this converted residential farmhouse offers a distinctive living opportunity in a tranquil rural setting. The property is situated along the Ehzerallee and is accessible via a private driveway from the Kanaaldijk. The main residence has a living area of approximately 171 square meters and is set on a plot of around 3000 square meters. Additional land with agricultural and natural designation may be available for purchase through consultation.
The village of Almen is described as a typical Achterhoek brink village, known for being green, convivial, and welcoming. It has established itself as a highly sought after residential location in the western Achterhoek, partly due to its good accessibility from the A1 motorway. The village provides essential amenities including a public primary school, a historic church, a small supermarket, a medical practice, various hospitality establishments and hotels, multiple sports facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool located along the meandering Berkel river. Almen maintains an active community life with various associations. The village is surrounded by several country estates and nature reserves, making it an attractive area for walking and cycling.
Almen falls within the municipality of Lochem. The town of Lochem is located just a few kilometers from this farmhouse and offers additional facilities including multiple primary schools, a secondary school, a train station, a theater, an indoor swimming pool, a compact town center with corresponding retail options, a library, and another theater venue. Just outside Lochem lies a well known mountain bike route over the Lochemse Berg.
Approximately 6 kilometers from Almen lies the Hanseatic city of Zutphen, which features a partially medieval town center. Zutphen has multiple secondary schools, including bilingual education and a Vrije School. The city offers extensive shopping facilities, a unique library, a theater, a cinema, various museums, and numerous dining options. Zutphen also has an NS Intercity train station. Another Hanseatic city, Deventer, and the connection to the A1 towards the Randstad and Germany are both about a 20 minute drive away.
The main residence dates from 1910 and is entered through a front door with a canopy leading into a central hallway. From this hallway, there is access to the living room, a separate kitchen, two bedrooms, a basic bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a separate toilet, and a utility room. The spacious L shaped living room benefits from abundant natural light and offers views of the surrounding countryside. The living room features a fireplace and is finished with laminate flooring. The kitchen, accessible from both the hallway and the living room, has a tile floor and also provides views of the green surroundings.
At the rear of the house there is a back entrance which, according to typical Achterhoek tradition, serves as the main entrance for daily use. A fixed staircase leads to the upper floor. At the front of the upper level, above the front section of the farmhouse, there are three interconnected small bedrooms. At the rear, above the former barn section, there is a sixth bedroom with its own toilet and washbasin. This room could also serve well as a hobby space.
The property includes several outbuildings on the grounds. These consist of a characteristic small bakehouse, a very spacious barn measuring 61 square meters, a separate garage box suitable for one car, and an atmospheric hay barn that currently functions as a covered seating area in the garden. The garden surrounds the house and has been designed to be low maintenance, with a green buffer zone between the lawn and the adjacent meadows.
The property is classified as a residential farmhouse and detached dwelling. It was built in 1910 and has a composite roof covered with bituminous roofing and tiles. The total volume of the main building is 582 cubic meters. In addition to the 171 square meters of living space, there is 2 square meters of building related outdoor space and 83 square meters of external storage space.
The property has an energy label E. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler (CV ketel), while hot water is supplied by a geiser (water heater). The cadastral designation is ALMEN D 3003, which is a sub plot of 3000 square meters with full ownership.
The location is described as being at the edge of a forest, along a quiet road, near waterway access, outside the built up area, in a wooded environment, in the center (likely referring to the village center area), in a rural setting, and with an unobstructed view.
Notable features of this property include the beautiful unobstructed views in all directions, the presence of bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor making it suitable for age related living adjustments, the ample space in and around the house offering possibilities for a practice space or home office, the location in the countryside of the popular village of Almen with necessary facilities nearby, and its suitability for keeping small livestock or horses. The zoning designation is residential and partially agricultural.
The asking price for this property is 625000 euros costs to buyer (kosten koper). This translates to approximately 3655 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available and acceptance terms are open to negotiation.