Ground floor residence with split level and fruit garden in Renkum

In a quiet and atmospheric residential district, located directly opposite a green park, lies this surprisingly and playfully laid out linked ground floor residence. The property offers a unique combination of space and flexibility. The concept of single level living is certainly a possibility here because all essential facilities are situated on the ground floor. However, due to the conversion of the garage, a playful split level has been created that fits perfectly with the special architecture of the home. The backyard features various well fruit bearing trees, including an apple tree and a plum tree, which provide a rich harvest annually. There is also a charming garden house and a practical extra storage space under the garden house, which is accessible from both the garden and the street side. Additionally, the property comes with its own parking spot on private grounds, which is a great luxury in a residential neighborhood.

The layout of the home begins on the ground floor. Through the main entrance, one steps into the hall which houses an extensive meter cupboard. From the hall, there is access to a bedroom or work room that offers a pleasant view of the beautiful front garden. The atmospheric and light living room with an L shape forms the heart of the home and is finished with a solid oak wood floor. This living room stands in open connection with the kitchen area. The open kitchen is equipped with various appliances to facilitate cooking, including a sink, a four burner gas cooker, an extractor hood, a combination microwave, and other built-in appliances. Via the kitchen, there is direct access to the backyard at the rear of the property.

The current dining or work room, which was originally configured as a bedroom, is fitted with the same solid oak wood floor as the living room. This continuity ensures a warm and cohesive appearance throughout these living spaces. The room offers a beautiful view of the garden and can easily be converted back into a bedroom. This flexibility allows for the easy realization of fully single level living, should the new occupants prefer that layout for their daily comfort. The room provides a versatile space that can serve the needs of the residents in various ways, whether for working from home or as a formal dining area.

The bathroom on this floor has been significantly enlarged by merging the original intermediate hall, the toilet, and the old bathroom. This renovation has resulted in a particularly spacious and comfortable room that is finished with a luxurious touch. It features a generous walk-in shower, a modern bathroom vanity, a hanging toilet, and new tile work throughout. The boiler cupboard is also located here, containing the Nefit HR CW5 combi-boiler from 2020, which provides efficient heating and hot water for the property.

From the living room, a short staircase of seven steps leads to the split level section of the home. Here, the master bedroom is located. This former garage has been converted into a comfortable bedroom featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a separate laundry and drying room. Because the master bedroom is situated at a lower level, it remains wonderfully cool during the summer months, contributing to a pleasant and comfortable sleeping environment. The conversion has created a distinct and private area for the owners, separate from the main living areas.

The front garden of the property possesses a playful and natural character and is rich in planting. Among the greenery, one can find a beautiful Japanese crab apple tree that blooms abundantly with white and pink blossoms in the spring and later bears small, berry-like fruits. A wonderfully fragrant lavender bush, daffodils in the spring, and blooming wild columbine in May and June provide color and variety throughout the seasons. The striking teasel, with its lilac-purple flowers, attracts plenty of life and is particularly popular with goldfinches in the winter. The veranda at the front door is atmospherically embraced by greenery, featuring ivy, a passion flower with purple and white flowers, and a spontaneously sprouted goldenrod plant.

The secluded backyard is a green and natural oasis with a playful and lightly wild character, where conscious space has been left for biodiversity. Dead wood and sheltered corners offer an ideal habitat for birds and hedgehogs. In the garden, there are apple trees and plum trees that produce delicious fresh apples and sweet plums. A beautiful hibiscus blooms between them. The garden is further enriched by a climbing hydrangea along the fence where sparrows like to make themselves heard, ivy that forms an important nectar source for bees in the autumn, and fragrant honeysuckle with yellow and white flowers that give the garden a pleasant scent in the summer.

Bird lovers will find plenty to enjoy here, as many garden species such as the house sparrow, great tit, blue tit, blackbird, wood pigeon, hedge sparrow, and robin feel visibly at home. On the right side of the garden, there are charming niches in the wall, which are ideal for furnishing as an insect hotel. In one of these places, a special Hart's-tongue fern even grows. Directly next to the back door is a large rosemary bush, alongside mint and lemon balm, making it perfect for picking fresh herbs from the kitchen. In the spring, daffodils and grape hyacinths bloom, followed by comfrey which starts blooming early in the season and attracts many bees and bumblebees throughout the summer.

At the rear of the garden stands an atmospheric garden house consisting of a veranda with a shed or storage area attached. On the veranda, a nice seating area has been created where one can sit outside during summer rainy days and still enjoy the fresh air. Under the garden house is a spacious storage room, accessible from both the garden and the street side via the Bram van Streeflandweg. This space is ideal for storing bicycles or for use as a hobby or sports room. The garden also features a practical back entrance via a playful staircase, which is overgrown with creeping toadflax and periwinkle.

The property is legally seen as an apartment right because it is part of a small-scale Owners Association consisting of six homes with a healthy financial administration. The monthly service costs amount to sixty-one euros and forty-four cents. The Owners Association takes care of various matters including external maintenance and building insurance. The home has been awarded an Energy Label B, indicating good energy efficiency with features such as roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation.

The location of the property is highly desirable. Renkum is located at the foot of the Veluwe, a region known for its natural beauty, including the beautiful stream valleys of Renkum and Heelsum, the floodplains of the Rhine river including the Jufferswaard, and the Renkumse and Wolfhezerheide heathlands. The property is situated in an ideal spot within Renkum. A short distance of approximately one kilometer away, one finds schools, childcare facilities, playgrounds, sports facilities, a swimming pool, and even a golf course. Thanks to the favorable location, residents are also quickly on the highways A50 and A12, and cities like Arnhem and Wageningen are easily accessible.