Authentic Frisian Head-Neck-Body Farmhouse in Rural Holwert

This authentic Frisian head-neck-body farmhouse is situated in the open countryside near Holwert, close to the Wadden Sea coast and the historic city of Dokkum. The property occupies a unique location where tranquility, space, nature, and character converge. The farmhouse is surrounded by extensive farmland consisting of arable fields, grassland, and nature reserves, offering panoramic views over the characteristic Frisian landscape.

The entire property is set on a generous plot of approximately 4,390 square meters and is largely surrounded by a moat, which contributes to the atmospheric and stately appearance of the grounds. Here one can experience optimal privacy, while amenities and major roads remain within easy reach. The Wadden Sea coast is just a short distance away, providing a beautiful area known for its peace, nature, expansive views, and recreational opportunities.

The farmhouse is maintained in very good condition and provides an excellent foundation for both comfortable living and combining residence with a hobby, storage, or working from home. Thanks to the generous spaces, multifunctional outbuildings, and the large plot, the possibilities here are remarkably diverse.

The ground floor layout begins with an entrance and spacious hall providing access to three bedrooms and the living room. One of the bedrooms also provides access to an additional bedroom, giving the property a total of four bedrooms on the ground floor. This makes the residence highly suitable for single-level living, while also being ideal for larger families or creating a work, hobby, or business space at home or in the barn.

The inviting living room is characterized by large windows offering beautiful views over the surrounding farmland. The numerous windows ensure a pleasant amount of natural light and enhance the feeling of space and freedom. The living room is in open connection with the kitchen, creating a cozy and practical living space.

From the kitchen one reaches the utility room and subsequently the spacious, fully insulated barn consisting of four storage units of approximately 60 square meters each. This multifunctional space offers ample possibilities for parking multiple vehicles, storage, hobby space, or workshop. A notable feature is the presence of a private bar with a billiard table, an ideal space of approximately 70 square meters for relaxation, conviviality, and receiving friends and family. This space also contains an additional toilet room with toilet and urinal.

From the barn there is a separate entrance providing access to a second barn section. Both barn sections are connected to each other. Additionally, the grounds feature a spacious carport close to the residence with space for two cars.

Above the residence, the barn, and the storage area is a very spacious upper floor. This space is currently used as storage, but offers abundant possibilities for various purposes. Consideration could be given to creating additional rooms, a hobby space, studio, office, or other applications matching one's living preferences.

The property also offers interesting expansion possibilities. There is the option to purchase approximately 2.5 hectares of additional land adjacent to the farmhouse, ideal for animal lovers, hobby farmers, or buyers seeking extra space and privacy.

Additionally, an extra plot of approximately 8,000 square meters may be available, featuring two spacious insulated sheds of 1,800 and 800 square meters respectively. This provides excellent opportunities for storage, parking, hobby use, or commercial use.

An important plus point is that the municipality is willing to cooperate with a zoning change from agricultural to residential. This significantly increases the usage possibilities and makes the property extra interesting for a broad target group.

Notable features include that this is an authentic Frisian head-neck-body farmhouse with considerable character, situated near the Wadden Sea coast in a beautiful rural area. The property offers unobstructed views over surrounding farmland and the plot size is approximately 4,390 square meters, largely surrounded by a moat. The front section of the house contains a spacious cellar with standing height. The property is very well maintained with painting work both inside and outside fully completed in 2022. The entire living and sleeping area received new double glazing in 2023, and in 2025 the entire property including living and barn sections underwent a complete facade renovation.

The property offers the possibility of single-level living with four bedrooms. There is a spacious, fully insulated barn with multifunctional possibilities, including a private bar with billiard table, pellet stove, and toilet facilities. The large upper floor provides expansion possibilities and there is a carport suitable for two cars.

Holwert is a village in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân in the Dutch province of Friesland with approximately 1,650 inhabitants. Holwert offers various amenities, including a supermarket, pharmacy with general practitioner, primary school, and a rich association life. From the village there is an excellent bus connection to Dokkum and Leeuwarden. Leeuwarden is located 26 kilometers from Holwert. Holwert is situated on the Frisian Wadden Sea, where the ferry to Ameland departs. It lies 1.5 kilometers from the nature reserve Noord Friesland Buitendijks between Zwarte Haan and Holwerd, one of the largest salt marsh areas in Europe, with unique flora and fauna, particularly many bird species. Noord Friesland also belongs to those areas in the Netherlands with the cleanest air.

According to the specifications, the property has a living area of 209 square meters, additional indoor space of 1,426 square meters, and building-bound outdoor space of 48 square meters. The total volume is 7,848 cubic meters. The property has seven rooms including four bedrooms, one bathroom with shower, toilet, and washbasin, plus one separate toilet. The heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired CV boiler that is owned. The property has natural ventilation and TV cable connections. The construction year is listed as 1900 with a gable roof covered with tiles. The garage capacity is listed as six cars on the property's own grounds.