Stately Monumental Villa with Royal Garden in Drachten

This stately villa is located on the Hof van Edenlaan in Drachten, situated in the De Swetten oost neighborhood. The property holds the status of a municipal monument and was originally built in 1947 as the residence of mayor Hopperus Buma. The timeless design of the house was created by architect Auke Komter. Over time, the residence has been expanded with an additional living room connected to the kitchen, along with an enlargement of the garage and storage area.

The ground floor features an entrance leading to a stately hall and a modern, wide toilet room equipped with a wall closet and a small sink. Both the hall and the toilet room are enhanced with attractive stained glass windows. The main living space is accessed through double doors and features a herringbone parquet floor. What stands out in this spacious living room is the ceiling height and the large window sections along the entire rear facade. This design ensures abundant natural light throughout the day, with sunlight entering the home beautifully due to the orientation of the property. The living area is divided into a generous seating area with a fireplace and a space suitable for a large family dining table. French doors connect the living room to a wide terrace, effectively extending the living space during warmer months.

Through a corridor, one reaches the kitchen and the second living room. The kitchen is fitted with a synthetic work surface at a comfortable working height, an oven, a gas cooktop with an extractor hood, a dishwasher, and a combination of drawers, cabinets, and fixed storage. Connected to the kitchen is the second living room, which offers a pleasant space to spend time. The gas fireplace provides a cozy spot for reading, while there is ample room for a children's play area, a hobby corner, and a dining table. Similar to the main living room, this space benefits from abundant daylight through large windows and offers a pleasant view of the rear garden. A garden door provides direct access to the outdoors.

A notable feature of this property is the basement, which is accessible from the garage. The basement contains multiple storage rooms and even a workshop, all provided with daylight. Both electricity and heating are present in this space.

The attached garage is broad and offers more than sufficient space for two vehicles, with additional room for storage and bicycles. A separate storage area is available for gardening tools. The sectional door can be operated remotely, and the garage has a concrete floor. There is a door leading to the garden, and a wide driveway in front of the garage provides parking space for two additional vehicles.

The first floor features a landing with generous daylight, a toilet room with a second wall closet, and a second bathroom equipped with a shower and a washbasin cabinet. The master bedroom is a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and French doors opening to a wide roof terrace. Through a sliding door, one enters the modern en-suite bathroom. This bathroom offers a bathtub, a towel radiator, a wide walk-in shower with both a hand shower and a rain shower, and a washbasin cabinet with a mirror cabinet, drawers, and storage space. In one corner, there is a laundry setup. The bathroom is equipped with electric underfloor heating.

The two additional double bedrooms are both provided with washbasin cabinets, and one of these bedrooms has access to the roof terrace. The roof terrace spans the full width of the property, faces south, and offers complete privacy and tranquility, with a pleasant view of the rear garden.

The garden surrounding the property gives the impression of living at the edge of a forest in a rural setting, despite being located in the middle of Drachten. This is a truly exceptional location. The very spacious garden, measuring 1520 square meters, is beautifully landscaped with wide green borders, ornamental paving, terraces, and lawns that surround the house. The rear garden has an optimal sun position, and due to the size of the plot, the location of the house, and the distance to neighboring properties, residents enjoy significant privacy. There is no overlooking from other homes and gardens. The garden allows for enjoyment of both sun and shade throughout the year. Mature shrubs, a vegetable garden, and trees further shape the garden, including a beautiful Magnolia tree, a mature oak, and a walnut tree. From the wide and elevated terrace near the house and from the covered outdoor structure, there is a lovely view over the entire garden. The front garden is similarly attractively designed with green borders, ornamental paving, and lawn.

The property is located within walking and cycling distance of the center of Drachten. The Noorderpoort neighborhood shopping center is nearby, featuring two large supermarkets, a bakery, a butcher shop, drugstores, a florist, and a book kiosk. The shops along the Handwerkerszijde, including a fish shop and fresh food market, are also within close proximity. The Hof van Edenlaan has one-way traffic for cars, contributing to a quiet street environment.

Regarding technical aspects, no energy label is required as the property is a municipal monument. The HR central heating boiler is from 2023 and is owned. The property has roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation using Drowa chips, and glass insulation. The electrical panel has nine groups. A fiber optic connection is available and ready for use. A wired WiFi network has been installed in the home. A Chubb alarm system is present. For information regarding regulations and subsidies applicable to municipal monuments, the municipality of Smallingerland website can be consulted. The property also has its own dedicated website at hofvanedenlaan5.nl for additional information.