Spacious Detached Home with Dual Living Potential in Lage
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a highly versatile layout with two full residential units, making it suitable for multi-generational living or for generating immediate rental income from the existing tenant.
- The house is situated on a large plot of 942 m² with a surrounding garden, sunny terrace, and balcony, offering significant outdoor space and privacy in a green, quiet residential area.
- Practical amenities include a double garage, full basement, and extra attic space, providing ample storage and potential for expansion, all located conveniently close to schools, the town center, and the Dutch border.
Downsides
- The property has an energy label F, indicating poor energy efficiency which may result in higher utility costs and a likely need for future insulation or window upgrades.
- The heating system is a gas combi boiler from 2008, which is over 15 years old and may require replacement or maintenance in the near future.
- There is a discrepancy in the listing details regarding the number of bedrooms, with the description stating four and the technical features listing seven, which creates confusion about the exact layout.
- The windows are described as having partial double glazing, suggesting parts of the house still have single glazing, contributing to the lower energy efficiency.
Description
This property presents a substantial detached residence located in the green surroundings of Lage, Germany. The house is known locally as a Zweifamilienhaus, which translates to a two-family house, indicating a versatile structure that offers various possibilities for accommodation. The building was constructed in 1972 and sits on a generous plot measuring 942 square meters. The total living area extends to approximately 160 square meters, distributed across two full floors, with the added benefit of a fully finished basement and a convertible attic space.
The location of the property at Koppelstraße 1 is situated in the quiet residential neighborhood of Siedlung Ortfeld. Despite its peaceful setting, the house is conveniently close to the center of Lage. Residents can enjoy the proximity to nature, as the area is near the Grafschaft Bentheim region, while still having essential amenities within reach. For those connected to the Netherlands, the border is nearby, with the Dutch town of Ootmarsum located just eight kilometers away. This cross-border location makes the property particularly interesting for international buyers or those who work in one country and live in the other.
Families with children will find the location practical due to the proximity of educational facilities. A kindergarten is within 0.5 kilometers, and a primary school is just 0.4 kilometers from the house. This reduces the need for daily driving and allows children to walk to school safely. The immediate vicinity is characterized by a green environment, and the house itself features a large garden surrounding the property. This outdoor space measures nearly 1000 square meters and includes a sunny terrace, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxation.
The interior layout of the house is designed to offer flexibility. The ground floor comprises a hall, a living and dining room, a separate kitchen, a bedroom, and a child's room. This floor is serviced by a modern bathroom. The first floor is arranged as a separate unit, featuring its own hall, large bedroom, additional child's room, second living and dining area, a private kitchen, and a second modern bathroom. A balcony on this floor provides views of the green surroundings. This configuration makes the house ideal for multi-generational living, where two families can live under one roof while maintaining privacy. Alternatively, the upper floor can serve as a source of rental income, as it is currently rented out. The rental agreement can be terminated in consultation with the tenant if the new owner wishes to occupy the entire house.
The house includes a full basement that is neatly finished and accessible from within the main building. This space offers ample room for storage, a hobby area, or a workshop. Additionally, the attic level is present but has not been included in the official living area calculation. This space offers potential for further expansion and could be converted into additional bedrooms or office space, increasing the utility of the property.
Externally, the property is equipped with storage facilities. There is a double garage attached to the house, providing secure parking for two vehicles. Furthermore, there is a stone shed and a wooden shed, offering extra storage space for garden tools or bicycles. The roof is a saddle roof covered with tiles. The property is connected to necessary utilities, including a gas connection for heating and hot water, and fiber optic cable for internet services.
The technical installations of the house include a Buderus gas-fired combi boiler from 2008, which provides central heating and hot water. The property has an energy label F. The insulation status includes partial double glazing, predominantly double glazing, and wall insulation. While the house offers solid construction and ample space, the energy label suggests that there may be opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the future.
The layout includes eight rooms in total, with the specific feature list noting seven bedrooms, while the general description mentions four. This discrepancy may be due to the classification of rooms versus dedicated sleeping quarters. There are two bathrooms, both equipped with modern sanitary facilities including showers, bathtubs, and toilets. There are also two separate toilets in the house. Windows are fitted with roller shutters, and there are skylights to enhance natural light intake.
The property is being offered with a buyer commission of 3.57 percent including VAT, payable to Houdel Makelaardij upon notarization of the contract. A similar brokerage agreement exists with the seller. The asking price is 389000 euros, which translates to approximately 2431 euros per square meter of living space. This price point reflects the size of the property, the large plot, and the potential for dual occupancy or rental income.
Given the variety of configurations possible, this listing appeals to a broad audience. It is suitable for young families needing space, blended families requiring separate living quarters, investors looking for immediate rental returns, or individuals seeking a home office or practice space combined with their living environment. The combination of a large plot, a solid structure, and a flexible floor plan makes this a notable opportunity in the Lage housing market. The property is available for viewing by appointment to allow interested parties to assess the potential and condition of the building firsthand.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The feature list explicitly states 'Douche' (shower) among the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
The feature list explicitly states '2 ligbaden' (2 bathtubs).
Guest Toilet
The feature list explicitly mentions '2 aparte toiletten' (2 separate toilets).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'Groot balkon' and 'Balkon aanwezig' in the features.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 'groene tuin rondom' (green garden all around) and 'Tuin rondom' in the features. This implies a garden at the rear.
Front Garden
The listing mentions a 'tuin rondom' (garden all around), which implies a garden at the front as well.
Side Garden
The listing mentions a 'tuin rondom' (garden all around), which implies a garden on the sides.
Terrace
The listing mentions 'zonnig terras' and describes a terrace accessible from the living room.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a 'Gebouwgebonden buitenruimte 10 m²' and 'Zolder' which is not counted in the living space. There is no explicit mention of a rooftop terrace, and a 10m² area could be the balcony. The description 'ruim balkon' aligns with this. The presence of a zolder that can be converted doesn't confirm a rooftop terrace. Therefore, it is likely 'no'.
Barbecue Area
The description mentions 'lekker barbecueën in de zomer' on the terrace, implying a suitable area for it. It's not a dedicated built-in feature, so the presence is inferred from the activity.
Patio
The term 'terrace' in Dutch listings is often used interchangeably with patio, especially when described as a paved area for lounging and BBQing directly accessible from the house. The listing confirms a 'zonnig terras'.
Veranda
The listing does not mention a veranda. The only covered outdoor space mentioned is the balcony.
Guest House
The listing describes the house as a 'zweifamilienhaus' with the possibility for 'tweede generaties onder één dak' or 'boven verhuren'. This describes a self-contained apartment within the main house, not a separate guest house (gastenverblijf) building. The 'Aangebouwde stenen berging' is a shed, not a guest house.
Waterfront
The listing is located in a 'wijk Siedlung Ortfeld' and 'in woonwijk', with no mention of water nearby.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of stables, paddocks, or other horse-related facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
There is no mention of a jacuzzi or hot tub.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
The house is in Lage, Germany, near the 'naturrijke Grafschaft Bentheim'. While hilly, it's not described as having a 'remarkable mountain view'. The view is of the 'groene tuin' and the 'groen'.
Remarkable City View
The listing states it's in a 'rustige wijk' (quiet neighborhood) and the views are of the garden and green surroundings. A city view is explicitly contradicted by the location.
Remarkable Garden View
The description highlights 'uitzicht op je eigen tuin' and views over 'het groen'. This is a key selling point.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is in Lage, Germany, which is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is inland and in a residential area.
Remarkable Landmark View
There is no mention of any landmark being visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the listing, which is typical for this region and type of home in Germany.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace, wood stove, or open fire in the features list or description.
Underfloor Heating
Only a central heating boiler (Cv-ketel) is mentioned; underfloor heating is not listed as a feature.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions bedrooms but does not specify walk-in closets.
Home Office
The description explicitly suggests the house is suitable for a 'kantoor of praktijk aan huis' (office or practice at home) and mentions 'werkkamers' (work rooms).
Skylight
The features list includes 'Dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams in the description or features.
Bay Window
No bay windows are mentioned or described.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not present in a 1972 family home of this size and price range; not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
A sauna is not mentioned in the listing.
Ornamental Plasterwork
As a 1972 build, ornamental plasterwork is highly unlikely and not mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing mentions large windows, light, and a warm atmosphere, but the house is a 1972 German 'zweifamilienhaus' with no specific Scandinavian design elements like light wood floors or minimalist decor described.
Modern
The interior has been updated with 'eigentijdse' (contemporary) bathrooms and a modern kitchen, but the building itself dates from 1972, so the architectural style is not fully modern.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features such as exposed concrete, metal beams, or loft-style layouts; it is a standard family home.
Mediterranean
The house is located in Germany, and the description focuses on a green garden and standard living, with no mention of Mediterranean style elements like terracotta, stucco, or specific tiles.
Classic
The house was built in 1972, which is generally not considered a 'classic' architectural period (often implying pre-war styles), but it is a traditional structure rather than a new build.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1972. This is not considered a 'traditional' or 'historic' style, which would typically refer to much older architecture. It is described as having an 'eigentijdse badkamer' (contemporary bathroom).
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1972, which is not in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The house is a 'solide woning uit 1972'. This falls within the post-war period and the description of its possibilities and functional layout (two separate units possible) aligns with this style. It is not described as having a specific historical or modernist architectural style that would be a stronger fit.
Modernist
The house is from 1972 and has 'eigentijdse badkamers'. While 'modern' features are mentioned, the architectural style is not described as 'modernist'. It's more likely a standard post-war functional design.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the 'bouwjaar' is 1972, making it 52 years old. It is therefore not newly build.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The ground floor is described as having a 'separate kitchen' (aparte keuken), which typically implies a closed-off space rather than an open plan with an island. An island is not mentioned.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly states there is a 'separate kitchen' (aparte keuken) on the ground floor, contradicting an open-plan layout for the main living area.
Shared Kitchen
The house is set up as a potential 'zweifamilienhaus' (two-family house) with two separate kitchens ('aparte keuken' downstairs and 'eigen keuken' upstairs), not a shared single kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The first floor kitchen is described as 'modern', but there are no specific brand names or architectural details to suggest a high-end 'design' kitchen in the context of a 1972 home.
New Kitchen
One kitchen is described as 'modern' and the bathrooms are 'recent updated', but no specific dates or 'new' descriptors are provided for the kitchens themselves in a 1972 property.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section lists 'parkeerplaats' (parking spot) and indicates 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a 'stenen - en houten berging' (stone and wooden shed) and a cellar that can be used as storage.
Garage
The title mentions 'dubbele garage' (double garage) and the features specify 'Aangebouwde stenen garage'.
Double Garage
The title explicitly states 'dubbele garage' and the features list a capacity of '2 auto's'.
Attic
The listing mentions 'een zolder' in the features and describes the attic in the description as a space that can be converted.
Cellar
The listing describes the house as 'volledig onderkelderd' (fully basemented) and mentions a cellar.
Covered Parking
The presence of a garage implies covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
The listing mentions a cellar but no underground parking facilities.
Workshop
The description states the cellar can 'perfectly be used as a... workshop' ('werkplaats').
Shed
The listing mentions 'stenen - en houten berging' (stone and wooden shed) in the title and features.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is available on the property's own terrain; there is no mention of a rented parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is included with the property and not listed for separate sale.
Rules
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states that the top floor apartment is currently rented out ('Appartement op de bovenste verdieping is nu verhuurd') and describes the property as having rental potential, confirming long-term rentals are allowed.
Owners Association
The property is described as a detached single-family house ('vrijstaande woning') on its own plot (942 m²). There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE/Eigentümergemeinschaft) or shared facilities, which is typical for this type of property.
Leasehold
The features section specifies 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', which translates to full ownership or freehold, meaning there is no leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
As there is no Owners Association for this detached property, there is no registration with a chamber of commerce.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this standalone property.
Oa Fees
Since there is no Owners Association, there are no HOA fees.
Oa Reserve Fund
No Owners Association exists for this property, so there is no HOA reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no HOA maintenance plan for a detached home; maintenance is the owner's responsibility.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association to hold a collective insurance policy for this detached home.
Other Rules
The listing mentions a buyer's commission (3.57% incl. VAT) and that the current tenant can leave in consultation. It does not list specific bylaws, zoning restrictions, or neighborhood rules other than standard legal requirements.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a detached house from 1972 with 3 floors and a basement. No elevator is mentioned or typical for this type of construction.
Alarm System
Alarm systems are typically highlighted as a selling point in listings; it is not mentioned here.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the property description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing describes a 'vrijstaande woning' (detached house), which by definition has its own private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property has parking on its own land, but no automatic gate is mentioned.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is listed among the property's features.
Gated Community
The house is located in a quiet residential area ('Siedlung Ortfeld'), not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The ground floor includes a bedroom and bathroom, facilitating single-level living. However, as a 1972 build with multiple floors and no mention of ramps or barrier-free adaptations, full accessibility is limited.
Utilities & Technical
High Speed Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which implies high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly states 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) is available.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing does not mention solar panels or photovoltaic systems. It mentions a 'zonnig terras' (sunny terrace), which refers to sunlight exposure, not energy generation.
Double Glazing
The feature list explicitly states 'Isolatie: Gedeeltelijk dubbel glas, grotendeels dubbelglas' (Partially double glazing, largely double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing ('dubbel glas') and does not mention triple glazing ('driedubbel glas') or high-efficiency glazing types. Given the 1972 construction year and Energy Label F, triple glazing is highly unlikely.
Wall Insulation
The feature list explicitly includes 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the Isolation category.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler) from Buderus dated 2008 as the heating source. There is no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery system. Since solar panels are also absent, a home battery setup is improbable.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions 'rolluiken' (shutters/rolling shutters) in the features, which can improve energy efficiency by reducing heat loss through windows.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.