Contemporary Barn-Style Villa with Panoramic Views on Historic Estate
Key Features
Upsides
- Architect-designed contemporary barn-style house built in 2019 with high-quality finishes, exposed steel portal frames, custom kitchen, and premium bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bathtub.
- Fully sustainable construction: gas-free, A+ energy label, triple glazing, ground-source heat pump with radiant floor heating and cooling, HRV system, and 15 solar panels virtually offsetting all consumption.
- Landgoed Ampsen setting with wide-ranging walking routes, cycling paths, and mountain bike routes directly accessible, while the A1 motorway and the towns of Zutphen, Deventer, and Lochem remain within easy reach by car.
- 4,072 m² plot with an architecturally designed garden featuring native trees, wildflowers, a wadi rainwater system, and natural mounding, providing an immediate high-quality outdoor environment without the need for further landscaping investment.
- Ground-floor single-storey living with a principal bedroom and bathroom en suite on the ground floor, making the property suitable for lifelong living (levensloopbestendig), with an additional mezzanine space for flexibility.
Downsides
- The right of superficies arrangement with an annual fee of €8,600 creates an ongoing financial obligation that reduces net yield and complicates financing, as not all mortgage providers are willing to lend against properties with this tenure.
- Only one principal bedroom is confirmed on the ground floor, with the second sleeping area on the mezzanine, which limits the property's suitability for households needing two ground-floor bedrooms and may reduce resale appeal.
- The property sits in a rural location outside the built-up area, meaning daily necessities, primary schools, and medical facilities require either a short drive or cycling trip to Laren or Lochem.
- The right of superficies is a 30-year contract, which limits long-term certainty about future arrangements and may affect the property's value retention if extended or renewed on less favorable terms.
- The asking price of €675,000 translates to approximately €5,075 per m², which is high relative to the broader Dutch housing market, and the premium reflects the unique architectural character and estate setting rather than additional living space or land beyond what is typical in the Achterhoek.
Description
Villa Eikpunt is an architect-designed barn-style residence completed in 2019, situated on the fringes of the Achterhoek countryside within the Landgoed Ampsen estate. The property occupies a 4,072 m² plot under a right of superficies arrangement, offering the charm of rural living without isolation, as neighbors share the same historic farmyard (erf) under the one-erf principle that characterizes the FAB (Functieverandering Agrarische Bebouwing) policy of the municipality of Lochem.
The house provides 133 m² of living space across two levels, with the ground floor dedicated to single-storey living and a mezzanine floor accessible via a metal staircase. The ground floor is entered through a hallway featuring hand-formed Zelliges wall tiles and louvre shutters, with solid Italian 80x80 cm floor tiles that carry a natural patina. The hallway includes a utility room and a guest WC with a hand basin.
The main bedroom is positioned to the left of the entrance and overlooks the garden through floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors that open onto a terrace. The bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom finished to the same high standard as the rest of the house, featuring a spacious walk-in shower, two washbasins, and a freestanding solid-surface bathtub.
The living room is described as imposing, with exposed steel portal frames that form a prominent architectural feature. The space faces the rear of the property, offering wide views across the landscaped garden, meadows, and cultivated fields. Double doors on both sides of the living room allow the interior to merge with the outdoor terrace during warmer months.
The bespoke kitchen is custom-made with 70 cm deep units, matte white cabinet fronts, a solid oak worktop with finger joints, soft-close drawers, an oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, and an induction hob.
On the mezzanine level, a bright multifunctional room serves as a second sleeping area or workspace, with large roof windows providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The roof windows are fitted with screens.
The property is heated and cooled by a ground-source heat pump delivering radiant floor heating and cooling throughout. The house is fully gas-free. Triple-glazed windows and a comprehensive insulation package result in an A+ energy label. Fifteen solar panels installed on the roof of the Sint Joseph church in Lochem generate energy roughly equivalent to the household's consumption, in practice achieving an A+++ rating. A heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system provides continuously filtered fresh air throughout the property.
The garden was designed by an architect in consultation with local flora, incorporating native fruit trees, nut trees, deciduous and coniferous trees, wildflowers, and shrubs. A woodland edge (coulissenrij) runs along the northern boundary. The garden includes a wadi system for rainwater drainage and subtle mounding for visual interest and play. A barn provides 25 m² of external storage, connected to the main house via a service room. The barn has its own electricity, heating, and running water. Parking is available on the spacious driveway.
The estate location places the property within the picturesque coulisse landscape that defines the Achterhoek region. Residents have access to walking routes across Landgoed Ampsen, including the Ampsensche Veld and Ampsensche Broek areas, and the Exel forests. The village of Laren, with shops, a renowned bakery, and hospitality venues, is nearby. Lochem, a small historic market town, is approximately a 10-minute bicycle ride away and offers a wider range of amenities including schools, sports clubs, a theatre, and a railway station. The A1 motorway is reachable within 10 minutes by car, with Zutphen accessible in roughly 20 minutes and Deventer in around 30 minutes. The area includes a 90 km mountain bike route.
The right of superficies is held under a 30-year contract with an annual fee of €8,600, which is tax-deductible. The property's cadastral designations are LAREN GELDERLAND A 1597 (4,072 m², right of superficies) and LAREN GELDERLAND A 1596 (13 m², right of superficies). The property has undergone a building inspection and carries an energy label A+. Acceptance of the sale is by mutual agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom description.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly states there is a 'vrijstaand (solid surface-)bad' (freestanding solid surface bath) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing mentions 'badkamer en suite' (ensuite bathroom) directly connected to the bedroom with walk-in closet.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions 'de WC met fonteintje' (the toilet with small sink) in the hal (entrance hall), separate from the main bathroom.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the detailed description of the bathrooms or sanitary facilities.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home with one main bathroom; there is no indication of shared shower facilities.
Shared Toilet
The listing describes a separate guest toilet in the hall plus the main bathroom toilet - no sharing situation exists in this single-family home.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom listing states 'twee wastafels' (two sinks) which indicates a double vanity setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing mentions 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating) throughout the entire house including the bathroom, and specifically 'vloerverwarming (Wadi)' in the technical specifications.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a mezzanine floor accessible via a metal staircase with large skylights (dakramen) that provide panoramic views, but no explicit balcony is described. The terrace doors open from the bedroom to the garden, not to a raised balcony structure.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly describes a 'schitterende tuin' (beautiful garden) surrounding the house, designed by an architect. It features native trees, wildflowers, shrubs, a wadi system and hills with dramatic views over fields and meadows at the rear.
Front Garden
The listing describes a large, beautifully designed garden around the property ('Tuin rondom') with native trees, flowers, and heathers designed by an architect.
Side Garden
The garden is described as surrounding the house ('tuin rondom', 'Om het huis ligt een schitterende tuin'), indicating coverage on all sides.
Terrace
The listing explicitly states you can walk from terrace to terrace on beautiful days ('Op mooie dagen loopt u vanuit de slaapkamer zo het terras op middels de openslaande deuren').
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace. The mezzanine is internal, and the property description focuses on the surrounding gardens and landscape views.
Patio
The listing mentions openslaande deuren (sliding doors) that connect indoor and outdoor living spaces on both sides of the living room, allowing summer outdoor life to be experienced inside.
Guest House
The listing mentions a connected service room ('serviceruimte') and an external storage shed (25 m²), but no separate guest house is mentioned. The neighbors live on the estate but not in guest accommodation on the property.
Waterfront
The property is located in rural countryside with open views over fields ('vrije uitzichten over akkers en weilanden') and is part of a landscape estate (Landgoed Ampsen). No waterfront features (river, lake, canal) are present.
Equestrian Facilities
The listing makes no mention of stables, horse facilities, or equestrian amenities. The property is focused on residential living in a landscape setting.
Small Livestock Facilities
While barn owl ('kerkuil') is mentioned as living on the estate, no small livestock facilities (chickens, goats, rabbits) are explicitly mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned. Laren has a public outdoor pool in the village, but the property listing describes gardens, terraces, and landscape features without mentioning a private pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi or spa facilities are mentioned in the property description.
Private Tennis Court
The listing mentions that Laren has a tennis court, but no private tennis court is mentioned on the property itself.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Achterhoek region is flat to gently rolling landscape. While 'coulisselandschap' (coulisse landscape) is mentioned, mountain views are not a feature of this area.
Remarkable City View
The property is specifically positioned in the rural exteriors of Lochem and Exel with 'vrije uitzichten over akkers en weilanden' (free views over fields and meadows), emphasizing countryside rather than city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing extensively emphasizes the garden views: 'fabelachtig mooie uitzichten op de tuin' (fabulous beautiful views on the garden), and panoramic garden views including the surrounding agricultural lands, with beautifully designed local flora.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is located inland in the Achterhoek region, far from any coast. Agricultural fields and meadows are described but no sea views are possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is in rural Achterhoek, far from any port or waterway. No harbour views are mentioned or possible from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
While the property is on Landgoed Ampsen estate and mentions views of the surrounding countryside, no specific landmarks (historic buildings, monuments) are explicitly highlighted as view features.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned. Has floor cooling via heat pump system, but not air conditioning.
Central Heating
Heat pump with floor heating throughout. 'Warmtepomp met vloerverwarming' explicitly stated in features.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the description or specifications.
Hardwood Floors
Solid oak countertop mentioned for kitchen, but main flooring is Italian tiles, not hardwood floors.
Tiled Floors
Massive Italian tiles (80/80) with patina explicitly mentioned on the floor throughout the property.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned. Italian tiles and oak used throughout.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. Property features Italian tiles on ground floor, no carpet described elsewhere.
Underfloor Heating
Vloerverwarming mentioned multiple times as primary heating system with heat pump.
Walk In Closet
Master bedroom has 'walk-in closet' explicitly mentioned, part of the boudoir-style suite.
Skylight
Large roof windows ('grote dakramen') mentioned on mezzanine with screens.
Exposed Beams
Stalen gebinten (steel beams) explicitly described as imposing feature in the living room, left visible.
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned. Large sliding doors on both sides instead.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in description or specifications.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
Double openslaande deuren (French doors) mentioned on both sides of the living room leading to terrace and garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Modern design with clean lines, no ornamental plasterwork mentioned. Industrial finishes instead.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Clean lines and pure materials mentioned, but mixed with Mediterranean and industrial influences make this more of a modern fusion than distinctly Scandinavian.
Modern
Built in 2019 with contemporary architecture, steel beams, large glass panels, custom modular kitchen, and modern sustainable features throughout. 'Eigentijdse' (contemporary) explicitly stated.
Industrial
Stalen gebinten (steel beams) prominently featured in living room, steel frame construction, and modular character. Industrial aesthetic is clearly present.
Mediterranean
Hall designed like a Moroccan riad with Zelliges tiles, aquatinten, and louvre shutters. Warm, earthy atmosphere with North African influences.
Classic
New 2019 construction with modern, industrial design. No classic architectural elements mentioned.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
While the property is on a historic estate (Erve Lintelo / Landgoed Ampsen) and follows the 'één-erf-gedachte' principle of traditional farm estates, the actual house ('schuurwoning') was built in 2019 with modern materials (steel frames, triple glazing). It represents contemporary barn-style architecture inspired by traditional farm aesthetics rather than being truly historic.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 2019 as a new construction under architecture. It has modern sustainable features including triple glazing, heat pump, and solar panels. This clearly does not represent an early 20th century building style.
Post War Functional
Built in 2019, this is a bespoke architectural design ('one of a kind', 'onder architectuur') with high-end finishes (solid surface bath, custom kitchen). It is not a mass-produced functional building from the post-war era.
Modernist
The architecture is explicitly described with 'strakke lijnen, pure materialen en grote, gave glaspartijen' (clean lines, pure materials, large unflawed glass panels), using a steel frame construction. This barn-style home with its connection between inside and outside represents modern architectural principles.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'dit huis – dat gebouwd is in 2019, als nieuw dus' (this house - built in 2019, as new). The construction year of 2019 is very recent and the property shows excellent condition with modern sustainable features.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned: 'afwasmachine' is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned: 'hetelucht-oven' (convection oven) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
No mention of a microwave in the listing.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koelvriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination) is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Freezer
Explicitly mentioned as part of 'koelvriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. The kitchen is described as modular and custom-made but island configuration is not specified.
Pantry
While there are 'lades voor optimale bergruimte' (drawers for optimal storage), no dedicated pantry room is mentioned.
Stove
Induction cooktop explicitly mentioned: 'inductieplaat'.
Induction Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'inductieplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home with a private kitchen.
Design Kitchen
Described as 'fraaie modulaire keuken (70 cm diep) op maat gemaakt' (beautiful modular kitchen, custom-made), with solid oak countertop and artisanal craftsmanship. High design quality is evident.
New Kitchen
Built in 2019 along with the house, featuring modern appliances (induction, convection oven) and contemporary materials.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Parkeren op eigen terrein', indicating private parking.
Storage Room
Listing mentions an attached storage shed (schuur/berging) with electricity, heating, and water.
Garage
The property includes an attached garage/berging as per the description.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of an automatic garage door; typical for this property is a manual or no door.
Double Garage
Only one garage structure is described; no indication of a double garage.
Attic
No attic is mentioned; the house has a mezzanine floor but not an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned; the house is a modern build without a cellar.
Bike Storage
The description says bikes fit in the attached shed, confirming bike storage.
Covered Parking
The garage is described as a 'parkeerplaats' (parking spot) with no mention of a roof, suggesting uncovered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging point is mentioned.
Workshop
Although the shed has utilities, no dedicated workshop is mentioned.
Shed
A wooden shed/berging is explicitly mentioned.
Street Parking Free
No mention of free street parking; private parking is available.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing describes a 'recht van opstal' (right of superficies) arrangement on Landgoed Ampsen, managed by 'B.V. Landgoed Ampsen'. However, this is not a traditional owners association (VvE) but rather a land ownership structure. The FAB-beleid mentions the 'één-erf-gedachte' but refers to the overall estate management, not a formal VvE.
Leasehold
Explicitly stated: 'Recht van opstal met retributie van € 8.600,- per jaar'. The property is built on land owned by B.V. Landgoed Ampsen, with a 30-year contract for the right of superficies. The perceel details show opstal (superficies) registration.
Other Rules
No specific house rules are mentioned. The FAB-beleid and 'één-erf-gedachte' suggest certain quality standards for the estate, but no explicit rules restricting the owner are listed.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions that the mezzanine floor is reached via a metal staircase, indicating there is no elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is described as a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') with its own driveway and a specific entrance at the right side of the building.
Automatic Gate
The text mentions parking on a spacious driveway but does not mention any gates, automatic or otherwise.
Smoke Detectors
While not explicitly mentioned in the text, smoke detectors are legally required in Dutch homes since 2003, and the property has passed a recent structural inspection ('bouwkundige keuring').
Gated Community
Although located on a landed estate (Landgoed Ampsen) with a 'one-yard' concept, there is no mention of a guarded or gated community setup.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is explicitly marketed as 'levensloopbestendig' (life-course resistant/suitable for aging in place) and features a ground-floor bedroom and en-suite bathroom. However, the mezzanine is only accessible by stairs, preventing a perfect score.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The presence of a dedicated 'waskamer' (laundry room) implies that washing machine connections are available.
Laundry Room
The description explicitly states 'In de hal de waskamer' (In the hall the laundry room).
High Speed Internet
The features list explicitly mentions 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which indicates high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The property features include 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There are no mentions of smart home systems, home automation, or smart appliances in the description.
Ventilation System
The description mentions a 'warmte-terugwin-installatie (WTW)' (heat recovery ventilation) and the features list includes 'Balansventilatie' (balanced ventilation).
Water Softener
No water softener is mentioned in the property description.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing mentions 15 solar panels located on the roof of a nearby church and explicitly lists solar panels as a provision.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the property is equipped with triple glazing rather than double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'triple beglazing' in the general section and 'triple-beglazing' in the sustainability section.
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) and the description mentions a thick insulation package.
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) and the description mentions a thick insulation package.
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) and the description mentions a thick insulation package.
Heat Pump
The listing states the home is heated by a heat pump and explicitly lists 'warmtepomp' in the features and sustainability sections.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property is entirely gas-free, features a heat recovery ventilation (WTW) system for continuous filtered fresh air, utilizes underfloor heating and cooling, and incorporates a wadi system for sustainable rainwater drainage.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.