Characterful detached home on spacious plot with outbuildings near the Veluwe

At Harskamperweg 24 in Otterlo, this characterful detached house stands on a generous plot of 3,883 m². Built around 1917, the property offers 107 m² of living space across two floors and retains many original period features including an attractive bay window, stained glass windows, pocket doors between rooms, attractive panel doors, and a beautiful floor in the entrance hall.

The ground floor welcomes you through a covered entrance into a hall with high ceilings and the original flooring. From the hall, you access the dining room and kitchen. The living and dining areas form a suite layout with the sitting room at the front and dining room at the rear, separated by elegant pocket doors with built-in cupboards. The sitting room features a cozy fireplace with hearth and the bay window provides pleasant natural light. Adjacent to the front room, a charming conservatory offers abundant glazing and beautiful stained glass, creating a lovely atmosphere. This space works well as a home office, playroom, or quiet reading area with doors opening to the outside. The rear room serves as the dining area with another attractive fireplace and views over the rear grounds.

The kitchen is positioned at the rear of the house with a straight layout in light colors with panel doors. It includes a porcelain sink, gas cooker, extractor hood, and oven. The kitchen overlooks the veranda and provides access to a rear porch with toilet and exterior door.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises two bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom overlooks the meadow behind the house and includes air conditioning for comfort. The second bedroom is at the front with large windows providing ample natural light, offering flexible use as a dressing room, guest room, or hobby space. The bathroom on this floor is fully equipped with blue and white tiling, featuring a bathtub, separate shower, two sinks, and a toilet. A skylight provides natural light and ventilation. The landing staircase leads to this upper level.

Outside, the property offers a spacious and secluded front garden providing privacy from the road and surrounding buildings. At the rear, a charming courtyard sits between the house and surrounding outbuildings, accessible through a lockable gate for optimal privacy. A spacious covered veranda attached to the house provides a comfortable outdoor living area.

The grounds include several functional outbuildings totaling approximately 126 m² of external storage space. A double garage with rear storage section measures approximately 46 m², suitable for vehicles and additional storage. A generous timber-frame shed divided into multiple rooms provides approximately 69 m², ideal for hobbies, work, or storage. A large carport of approximately 45 m² offers covered parking for multiple vehicles. A separate storage building of approximately 11 m² serves well for garden equipment or extra storage.

The location in Otterlo combines village character with a green environment. From home, you can walk or cycle directly into the surrounding countryside with forests, heathland, and sand dunes characteristic of the Veluwe region. National Park De Hoge Veluwe and the Kröller-Müller Museum are nearby, ideal for nature lovers and recreation seekers. The village center is within walking distance with shops, restaurants, and daily amenities. The area offers various schools, sports facilities, and beautiful walking and cycling routes. The proximity to arterial roads makes Ede, Arnhem, and Apeldoorn accessible. This is a pleasant living environment where tranquility, nature, and practical amenities come together.

The property is equipped with fiber optic cable, natural ventilation, TV cable, and solar panels. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired central heating boiler from 2014, owned rather than rented. Energy label is rated F.

This property suits those seeking a detached home with land, ideal for keeping animals, with multiple outbuildings for various purposes, and a private outdoor space within walking distance of village amenities and nature.