Spacious Thatched Farmhouse with Panoramic Views Near Utrecht
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional location combining rural tranquility with urban convenience, featuring views of the Dom Tower and Natura 2000 protected surroundings that guarantee permanent preservation of the natural landscape.
- Generous living space of 350 square meters with a total gross floor area of 580 square meters, offering versatile possibilities for large families, home offices, or dual occupancy arrangements.
- Outstanding accessibility with Utrecht city center only ten minutes away and Amsterdam reachable within thirty minutes, while the Loosdrechtse Plassen for water sports are just a ten minute drive.
- Spacious plot of 1,530 square meters with a beautifully landscaped garden, multiple outbuildings totaling 70 square meters, and ample private parking on the property.
- Authentic character features including a thatched roof, exposed beams, and high ceilings from the 1906 construction, combined with modern amenities such as partial underfloor heating and double glazing.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates below average energy efficiency, which may result in higher energy costs and could require significant investment to improve to current standards.
- The thatched roof, while charming, requires regular professional maintenance and periodic complete replacement, which involves considerable ongoing costs.
- Bathrooms are described as offering possibilities for modernization, suggesting they may not meet contemporary standards and will likely require renovation investment.
- The 1906 construction age means potential hidden maintenance issues typical of historic buildings, and the property may have features that complicate or limit certain modernization projects due to heritage considerations.
- Rural linear village location means immediate neighborhood amenities such as shops and restaurants are limited, requiring travel for daily errands despite the relative proximity to Utrecht.
Description
Situated along a characteristic dike in the middle of the expansive green landscape of Westbroek, this impressive residential farmhouse offers everything one could wish for: space, tranquility, privacy, and excellent accessibility towards Utrecht. This unique combination makes the property a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of rural living with urban amenities within easy reach. From the garden, there is even a view of the Dom Tower, which makes this location particularly special. Here, nature, freedom, and comfort come together in a harmonious way, while surrounding towns are easily accessible. Amsterdam can be reached within half an hour and the city center of Utrecht is only ten minutes away. Water sports enthusiasts can also enjoy themselves, as the Loosdrechtse Plassen are only a ten minute drive away.
This spacious residential farmhouse is characterized by an authentic appearance combined with contemporary living comfort. With a living area of approximately 350 square meters, a gross floor area of no less than 580 square meters and a volume of over 1,400 cubic meters, this property offers unprecedented possibilities for large families, working from home, or dual occupancy. The charming facades, the thatched roof, and the playful structure of the house immediately give a feeling of character and quality. The location on a spacious plot, surrounded by greenery and water, reinforces the feeling of freedom and outdoor living.
The ground floor is accessed via an entrance leading into a spacious hall that provides access to the various living areas. The living room is generously designed and enjoys plenty of daylight through the large windows with views over the garden and the surrounding landscape. Authentic elements such as beams and high ceilings ensure a warm and atmospheric appearance. The kitchen forms the heart of the house: a place where cooking, eating, and socializing come together. This space offers ample opportunities for a luxurious kitchen setup and a large dining table. In addition, the ground floor has several multifunctional spaces, ideal as a home office, playroom, or ground floor bedroom. There are also practical spaces available such as a cellar and storage room.
On the upper floor there are several well proportioned bedrooms, each with its own character due to the roof construction and visible beams. The bathrooms are spacious and offer possibilities for modernization according to personal preference. The property features two bathrooms and two separate toilets. The bathroom facilities include two double washbasins, a walk in shower, a bathtub, and an additional shower.
Around the house lies a beautifully landscaped garden with multiple seating areas, lawns, and mature planting. The combination of open views and sheltered corners makes this a place where one can enjoy at any time of the day. The driveway offers more than sufficient parking space on the property. A multifunctional outbuilding provides extra space of approximately 48 square meters, offering possibilities for example as a hobby room, studio, or additional storage. In addition, there is an external storage space of approximately 22 square meters, ideal for bicycles, tools, or storage. Adjacent to the property are waterways and expansive pastures that are characteristic of the peat meadow area of this region. The area falls under Natura 2000, which guarantees that the view of nature will remain permanent.
The property is located in the charming linear village of Westbroek, a village known for its rural character and historic structure along a dike. The village is surrounded by extensive polders and nature areas such as the Westbroekse Zodden, where peace, space, and nature are central. Westbroek is located only a few kilometers from Utrecht and thus offers a unique combination of rural living and urban amenities. Shops, schools, restaurants, and arterial roads are reachable within a short time. The surroundings are ideal for lovers of walking, cycling, and water sports. The surrounding peat meadow areas and nature reserves offer a varied landscape with rich flora and fauna.
The farmhouse was built in 1906 and features a gable roof covered with thatch. The property has energy label D and is equipped with roof insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by a CV boiler and partial underfloor heating. The hot water is also supplied by the CV boiler, which is a Nefit gas fired combi boiler owned by the property. The cadastral designation is MAARTENSDIJK N 1920 with a plot area of 1,530 square meters under full ownership.
With eight rooms including five bedrooms spread over two living layers, this property offers substantial accommodation. The asking price is 1,795,000 euros buyer costs, which translates to approximately 5,129 euros per square meter of living space. The property is currently available and acceptance is by mutual agreement. The house is classified as a residential farmhouse and detached dwelling of existing construction.
This residential farmhouse is a rare object where space, character, and location come together perfectly. A place where one can enjoy peace and nature every day, while the dynamics of the city are never far away. For those seeking a unique living space with possibilities, this property in Westbroek is definitely worth a viewing.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) and 'douche' (shower) under bathroom amenities.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) under bathroom amenities.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets), which typically implies at least one is a guest toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly states '2 dubbele wastafels' (2 double sinks) in the bathroom amenities, which corresponds to his and hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony mentioned; traditional farmhouse with a thatched roof.
Rear Garden
Description states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around).
Front Garden
Description states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around).
Side Garden
Description states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around).
Terrace
Description mentions 'meerdere zitplekken' (multiple seating areas) in the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
Property has a traditional thatched roof; no rooftop terrace.
Patio
Listing mentions multiple seating areas which typically implies a patio or terrace.
Waterfront
Listing explicitly states waterways border the property ('Grenzend aan de woning vindt u watergangen').
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned; outbuilding is for hobby/storage.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No outdoor jacuzzi mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Property is located in the flat province of Utrecht, Netherlands.
Remarkable City View
Listing explicitly mentions a view of the Dom Tower in Utrecht from the garden.
Remarkable Garden View
Listing highlights views over the landscaped garden and surrounding landscape.
Remarkable Sea View
Utrecht is an inland province with no sea access.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view mentioned; nearby are lakes (Loosdrechtse Plassen) and waterways.
Remarkable Landmark View
The Dom Tower (Domtoren) is a highly prominent national landmark visible from the garden.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Explicitly states 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Nefit (gas gestookt combiketel, eigendom)'.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly listed as 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating).
Home Office
Explicitly mentions spaces 'ideaal als werkkamer' (ideal as home office) and 'geschikt voor werken aan huis' (suitable for working from home).
Exposed Beams
Explicitly mentions 'Authentieke elementen zoals balken' (authentic elements such as beams) and 'zichtbare balken' (visible beams) in bedrooms.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; not a feature of this 1906 farmhouse.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; this is a traditional Dutch farmhouse from 1906 with thatched roof and authentic character.
Modern
While mentioned as having 'contemporary living comfort' and 'modern possibilities', the primary character is a 1906 thatched-roof farmhouse with authentic elements - not a modern property.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. The property is a traditional rural farmhouse with thatched roof and exposed wooden beams.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features. This is a Dutch polder landscape farmhouse with thatched roof, completely different from Mediterranean style.
Classic
Built in 1906, described as having 'authentieke uitstraling' (authentic appearance), thatched roof, exposed beams, and traditional character - very classic Dutch farmhouse style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1906 as a traditional 'woonboerderij' (farmhouse) with a thatched roof and authentic beams.
Early 20th Century
Property was built in 1906, placing it squarely in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1906, which is before WWII, so it does not fit post-war functional style.
Modernist
The property is a historic farmhouse with authentic elements, not a modernist design.
Newly Build
The property was built in 1906 and is listed as existing construction ('Bestaande bouw').
Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a detached residential farmhouse ('vrijstaande woning') meant for a single family or double occupancy, not as an apartment with shared facilities.
Design Kitchen
The text mentions 'mogelijkheden voor een luxe keukenopstelling' (possibilities for a luxury kitchen setup), implying the current kitchen is likely not a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1906 and features 'authentic elements'. The phrasing regarding 'possibilities for a luxury kitchen setup' suggests the kitchen is not newly installed.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'De oprit biedt ruim voldoende parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein' (The driveway offers ample parking on the property).
Storage Room
The listing mentions practical spaces including a cellar (kelder), storage space (bergruimte), and an external storage room of 22 m² for storage.
Garage
Parking is mentioned via a driveway (oprit) and public parking, but no garage is explicitly listed or described.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Double Garage
There is no garage mentioned in the listing.
Attic
The upper floor is described as having bedrooms characterized by the roof construction (kapconstructie), but a separate attic space (zolder) is not mentioned.
Cellar
The description explicitly mentions 'een kelder' (a cellar) on the ground floor.
Bike Storage
The listing mentions an external storage room of 22 m² that is 'ideaal voor fietsen' (ideal for bicycles).
Covered Parking
Parking is provided via a driveway (oprit), which typically implies uncovered parking. No covered parking like a carport is mentioned.
Underground Parking
This is a detached farmhouse from 1906; underground parking is not present or mentioned.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging stations or facilities in the listing.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'multifunctioneel bijgebouw' (multifunctional outbuilding) of 48 m² and an 'externe bergruimte' (external storage room) of 22 m².
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is ample parking on the property and no mention of renting a parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included on the property; there is no separate parking spot for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a detached farmhouse ('vrijstaande woning'), which typically does not have an owners association.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold and not leasehold.
Open Viewing
The listing mentions 'Aangeboden sindsLog in om te bekijken' but does not list any specific open viewing days or times.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No mention of an elevator in this 1906 two-story farmhouse.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached farmhouse with its own driveway and entrance.
Gated Community
The property is located on a dike in an open landscape, not in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Historic 1906 farmhouse with multiple floors and a cellar; highly unlikely to be fully wheelchair accessible.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing. Given the property's age (1906), energy label D, and reliance on a gas boiler, it is highly unlikely they are installed.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) under the insulation features.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. The listing specifically notes double glazing as the window insulation standard.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not listed. The only insulation explicitly mentioned in the features is roof insulation and double glazing.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not mentioned in the listing. The property has partial underfloor heating, but this is a heating distribution method, not floor insulation.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly includes 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in the energy section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is specified as a gas-fired combi boiler (Nefit Cv-ketel). There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or any solar storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Besides roof insulation and double glazing, no other specific energy efficiency measures (such as HR++ glass specifications, draft stripping, or energy-saving ventilation) are detailed in the listing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.