Former Village Bakery with Guest House and Swimming Pond in Hellouw

Located on the edge of the pleasant village of Hellouw, this former village bakery stands as a distinctive and characteristic residential property where history, atmosphere, and outdoor living come together in a remarkable way. Behind the charming facade lies a surprisingly spacious family home with a fully furnished guest accommodation, a beautifully landscaped garden with a phenomenal swimming pond, a boules court, and complete privacy.

The ground floor of the main residence features a spacious hallway, dining room, living room with gas fireplace, study, garden-oriented living kitchen, utility room, and toilet facilities. The hallway immediately sets the tone with a black and white checkered tile floor that establishes the warm and well-maintained atmosphere found throughout the property. From this central space, the dining room is accessible, serving as a hub that connects to the various living areas.

Sliding doors provide access to the cozy living room at the front of the house. The floor here, as in the dining room, is laid with wooden floorboards, and the room features a gas fireplace and an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Thanks to the large windows with stained glass upper lights, daylight streams in abundantly. From the dining room, double doors with colored glass lead to the study, a pleasant space that also lends itself well for use as a playroom or library. Other double doors lead to the generous living kitchen in a country style. This space forms the heart of the home without question, equipped with various built-in appliances, a hardstone worktop, ample work and storage space, and offers a pleasant view of the garden. Double doors lead to the terrace, with the practical utility room and toilet situated adjacent.

The first floor of the main house contains five bedrooms and two bathrooms, making the property particularly suitable for larger families. At the front is the spacious master bedroom with its own bathroom and an adjacent walk-in closet. From this room, there is a beautiful free view over the meadows opposite the property. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower and a double vanity unit. All sanitary spaces are executed in the same calm, stylish atmosphere as the rest of the residence.

Additionally, there are four more bedrooms, each with its own character and atmosphere. One of the rooms features a cozy reading corner, and the bedroom at the rear has built-in closet space. Centrally located on the landing is the second bathroom, fitted with a shower, vanity unit, and bathtub, positioned diagonally opposite the separate toilet.

The detached outbuilding deserves special attention. Originally set up as a Bed and Breakfast and currently in use as a practice space, the building is suitable for various purposes such as guest accommodation, family care, working from home, or an artist studio thanks to its complete facilities. On the ground floor, there is a side entrance, toilet with shower room equipped with underfloor heating, storage space, and a generous garage and workspace with double doors opening to the driveway. Even the garage has underfloor heating. At the front, there is also a practical carport under a cleanly designed sun sail. Various terraces and a spacious canopy have been created around the outbuilding, allowing indoor and outdoor spaces to flow into each other naturally.

The upper floor of the outbuilding surprises with an impressive, loft-like living space with a pantry. Thanks to the high roof construction, the generous skylight spanning almost the full height of the roof, and the fully glazed front, the space is bathed in natural daylight. The combination of glass, height, and sightlines to the surrounding greenery gives this floor a spacious and contemporary appearance.

The exterior of the property is equally noteworthy. At the front, the residence enjoys a free view over the meadows, while the backyard offers an enclosed and almost park-like atmosphere. Here, the swimming pond, various terraces, mature planting, and the boules court together create a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor living in complete peace. The garden has been laid out with exceptional care and attention and offers a pleasant place to stay at any time of day. Multiple terraces have been created around the swimming pond, including a generous wooden deck terrace with direct access to the water. The natural swimming pond forms one of the absolute eye-catchers of the plot and gives the garden a relaxed, almost resort-like atmosphere.

A cozy canopy has been created at the outbuilding where one can enjoy long summer evenings sheltered from the elements, taking in the greenery and tranquility of the surroundings. The combination of water, terraces, mature planting, and different seating areas makes this a garden entirely focused on outdoor living and relaxation.

The property has been significantly made more sustainable over the years and is excellently maintained. The current residents have made no concessions, and this is both visible and tangible. The property is fully insulated and equipped with a large solar panel system of over 8,000 Wp. This combines the historical charm of the residence with a modern and sustainable energy profile, resulting in an energy label A. A charging station for electric cars is also available at the driveway.

Hellouw is a friendly and rural village in the Betuwe region, centrally located between the roads leading to Utrecht and s-Hertogenbosch. The area is characterized by peace, greenery, dikes, and extensive farmlands. Despite the rural location, daily amenities, schools, and the A2 motorway are within easy reach. The property has a gross volume of 1,111 cubic meters, a living area of 303 square meters of which 43 square meters is in the outbuilding, and a plot size of 1,937 square meters. The building dates from 1921 and features a mansard roof covered with tiles. The property includes ten rooms in total with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two separate toilets. Additional features include air conditioning, fiber optic cable, mechanical ventilation, and a chimney flue.