Key Features
Description
The property is located at Heidkamp 1 in Bakkeveen, in the De Kampen area. Bakkeveen is a village in the municipality of Opsterland, situated in the province of Friesland. The postal code is 9243 JJ. The asking price is €425,000 costs buyer, which translates to €4,087 per square meter of living space.
Bakkeveen is situated amidst forests, heathlands, sand drifts, and the varied Frisian landscape. The village offers recreational opportunities, with several campings and nature reserves in the vicinity. The Landgoed De Slotplaats, a country estate, lies on the edge of the village and serves as the starting point for various walking routes through the countryside of Opsterland. Bakkeveen is located near the tri-province point where Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe meet, providing opportunities for excursions in the surrounding area.
The detached house was built in 1965 and stands on a corner plot. The property has been recently modernized and made more sustainable. The house features a saddle roof covered with tiles. The total living area measures 104 square meters, with an additional 20 square meters of other indoor space. The plot size is 351 square meters, and the volume of the building is 426 cubic meters.
The ground floor layout comprises an entrance, hallway, and a spacious provisions cellar. The living room has French doors that open onto a terrace in the garden. Adjacent to the living room is a half-open kitchen equipped with built-in appliances. At the rear of the ground floor, there is a back hall and a toilet. The attached stone garage also belongs to the ground floor area. This garage is insulated and features underfloor heating.
The first floor is reached via a spacious landing. Here you will find the bathroom, which is fitted with a shower corner, a toilet, a vanity unit, and a washing machine connection. The master bedroom includes two built-in closets. This bedroom also has a door providing access to the flat roof area. Besides the master bedroom, there are two additional bedrooms on this floor, each equipped with a fixed closet.
The attic space is accessible via a hatch and offers additional storage potential.
In terms of energy efficiency, the property has a C energy label. The house has been improved with roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation. Most of the window frames have been recently replaced with plastic frames featuring HR++ glass. Additionally, the roof is fitted with eight solar panels. The heating system consists of a Remeha gas-fired combination boiler from 2011, which is owned by the current owner. There is also partial underfloor heating in the property.
The property benefits from a garden that surrounds the house. The corner location ensures that the terrace receives evening sun. The house is situated on a quiet road in a wooded environment.
Parking is available on the property's own grounds, with space for one car in the attached garage.
The property is offered with an acceptance date to be agreed upon. The cadastral designation is DUURSWOUDE B 2581, with full ownership. TV cable connection is available at the property.
For buyers under the age of 35 who have not previously used an exemption from transfer tax, there is the possibility to make a one-time use of this exemption.
The ground floor provisions cellar provides additional storage space below ground level. Such cellars offer a naturally cool environment suitable for storing various items.
The half-open kitchen arrangement means that the kitchen is partially separated from the living room while still maintaining a connection between these spaces. The presence of built-in appliances means that the kitchen is largely move-in ready.
The French doors in the living room that open onto the terrace allow for outdoor living during warmer months. The evening sun falling on the terrace suggests that the garden is oriented to capture the western or southwestern sun.
The first floor bedrooms each have fixed closets, which provides storage without requiring additional freestanding furniture. The master bedroom's access to the flat roof could potentially be utilized for additional outdoor space, subject to appropriate safety measures and local regulations.
The bathroom arrangement with a shower corner, toilet, vanity, and washing machine connection consolidates essential sanitary facilities in one space. The inclusion of a washing machine connection in the bathroom is a common arrangement in Dutch homes of this era and size.
The attic space, while currently only accessible via a hatch, represents potential for further development. Any such conversion would require appropriate permissions and professional assessment.
The insulation improvements, including roof insulation, wall insulation, and the upgrade to HR++ glazing, indicate that steps have been taken to improve the thermal performance of what was originally a 1965 construction. The C energy label reflects these improvements.
The eight solar panels contribute to the property's sustainability. The exact capacity and expected output of these panels are not specified in the listing.
The Remeha combination boiler from 2011 is approximately 13 years old at the time of listing. Combination boilers of this type typically have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance.
The wooded environment and proximity to nature reserves make this property suitable for those who value outdoor activities and natural surroundings. Bakkeveen's reputation as a village with strong recreational character suggests an active local community and infrastructure to support tourism and outdoor pursuits.
The corner location on a quiet road contributes to privacy and reduced traffic noise, while the garden surrounding the property provides a buffer from neighbors. The 351 square meter plot size offers usable outdoor space.
The property is actively marketed with a status listed as available, indicating that the property is on the market and viewings can presumably be arranged.