Energy-efficient corner home at the forest edge with five bedrooms and four floors

This attractive corner house is situated at Frits Koolhovenweg 49 in Soesterberg, a village located between Utrecht and Amersfoort in the Randstad region. The property was built in 2019 and forms part of the modern residential area known as De Groene Hoogte, a green and family-friendly neighbourhood developed between 2019 and 2022. Soesterberg itself has approximately 8,000 inhabitants and is known for its historical significance related to the former airbase and the National Military Museum.

The house offers 127 square metres of living space distributed across four floors, with an additional 21 square metres of other indoor space. The plot measures 239 square metres in total. The property comes with an energy label A, reflecting its excellent energy performance. The home is fully insulated with roof insulation, HR glass, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a HR combination boiler from 2019, which is owned by the current owners, supplemented by underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor. The property is equipped with 17 solar panels, contributing to reduced energy costs.

Upon arrival, residents can park multiple vehicles on the private driveway, which includes a charging point for electric vehicles. The well-maintained front garden leads to the entrance of the home.

The entrance hall provides access to the meter cupboard, a modern toilet with a hand basin, the staircase to the upper floors, and the spacious living and dining room. The modern kitchen is located at the front of the house and comes equipped with various built-in appliances including an induction hob, combi microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and a Quooker hot water tap. The stylish niche provides an ideal spot for a coffee machine or displaying kitchen accessories.

The bright and inviting living room forms the heart of the home. This space offers room for comfortable dining and relaxing evenings by the built-in fireplace. Patio doors provide a pleasant connection to the rear garden. The entire ground floor features comfortable underfloor heating finished with high-quality PVC flooring. The sleekly plastered walls and ceilings, combined with subtle recessed spotlights, create a modern and warm appearance.

The first floor is accessed via the staircase and provides access to three bedrooms. The generous master bedroom measures approximately 14 square metres and offers a practical layout for a large wardrobe. The modern bathroom is fully equipped with a walk-in shower, bathtub, toilet, double washbasin with furniture, design radiator, and underfloor heating.

The second floor, accessible via a fixed staircase, offers two additional full-sized bedrooms. Both bedrooms feature practical storage space behind the knee walls. The bedroom at the rear additionally includes a walk-in closet, a feature that adds considerable convenience. The landing houses a separate laundry room with connections for washing appliances and the central heating boiler from 2019.

Thanks to the generous ridge height, the attic has been optimally utilized and serves as a full fourth floor. This level is ideal for additional storage but also offers possibilities for further layout as a work or hobby space. A roof window provides pleasant natural light.

The property includes a south-facing rear garden measuring approximately 138 square metres, with dimensions of 9 by 15 metres. The garden is attractively landscaped and offers plenty of space for outdoor dining, barbecues, and relaxation in a green and well-maintained setting. The garden is accessible via the rear.

Next to the house, the spacious driveway provides space for two cars. Through the driveway or garden, residents can reach the insulated garage and storage room, constructed with sandwich panels and equipped with electricity. The storage is fully insulated.

The location of this property is particularly noteworthy. The house sits directly at the edge of the forest, in a low-traffic street. The adjacent former American residential area Apollo, built in characteristic American style for military personnel stationed at the airbase, adds to the distinctive character of the neighbourhood. All daily amenities are available in the charming village centre, including a supermarket, drugstore, DIY store, and various catering establishments. The property offers excellent accessibility, both by car and public transport, with good connections to the surrounding cities of Utrecht and Amersfoort.

Additional features of this property include a fibreglass connection, mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation, TV cable, and solar panels. The property comes with full ownership.

In summary, this corner house offers a combination of modern construction from 2019, excellent energy performance with label A, generous living space across four floors, five bedrooms, a south-facing garden of significant size, parking on private property with EV charging capability, and a desirable location at the forest edge in a modern residential neighbourhood between Utrecht and Amersfoort.