Charming Thatched Farmhouse with Spacious Grounds and Studio Space

This thatched farmhouse, dating back to 1887, is situated on a central and excellent location in Prinsenbeek. The property occupies a generous plot of 2,190 square metres and offers a high degree of privacy thanks to the surrounding greenery, hedges, and tall trees. The residence has been renovated and modernized over the years while preserving its authentic character as much as possible. Original beams and rafters, stable windows, panel doors, old tile floors, the former bedstead, and exterior shutters all contribute to the historic atmosphere of this unique dwelling.

The thatched roof was replaced several years ago and has been properly insulated and finished with plaster. Approximately 95 percent of the windows feature double glazing. Heating is provided by a hybrid heat pump installed in 2018, supplemented by a Remeha Calenta Ace gas-fired combination boiler from 2021. Floor heating is present in the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and the former stable which now serves as a multifunctional space. Ten solar panels with a capacity of approximately 2800 Wp were installed on the outbuildings in 2023.

The ground floor entrance features an authentic farmhouse tile floor and a brick wall extending to the ridge. The staircase leads to the first floor with storage space underneath. A tiled toilet room is equipped with antique tiles, a toilet, and a small washbasin.

The first ground floor bedroom is located on the west side and has a laminate floor with a fixed washbasin and mirror. This room has been prepared for the installation of an additional bathroom. The second room on the ground floor currently functions as an atelier or home practice space. It features a sliding door providing ample natural light, and on the exterior there are stable doors that serve as shutters. This former stable retains two original stable windows and has floor heating with characteristic ceiling beams.

The third ground floor bedroom is a spacious room at the front of the house with access to a walk-in closet and a laminate floor.

The living room is bright and finished with a tiled floor with floor heating, an authentic beamed ceiling, and a fireplace with a cast iron wood stove. The room provides access to the garden. Adjacent to the living room is a study with a wooden floor, a beamed ceiling with recessed spotlights, and various windows in the side and rear facades. A hatch provides access to a cellar measuring approximately 3.00 by 2.10 metres. The study contains two built-in cabinets along the kitchen side.

The open kitchen has a tiled floor with floor heating and a U-shaped layout with a wooden countertop. The kitchen is equipped with a six-burner gas stove with oven, an extractor hood, a refrigerator, an additional oven, a combi-oven, and a dishwasher. Deep built-in cabinets, formerly a bedstead, provide ample storage space. The kitchen offers a pleasant view of the terrace and the rear garden. A fireplace in the kitchen houses the floor heating unit.

The utility room has an authentic tile floor and contains a countertop with upper and lower cabinets, connections for laundry appliances, the hybrid heat pump, the CV boiler, and access to the bathroom and the rear terrace. The bathroom is freshly tiled and features floor heating, a corner shower with a thermostat faucet, and a vanity unit with storage and a mirror cabinet.

The first floor is accessed via a spacious landing measuring approximately 6.35 by 6.50 metres, featuring dormer windows at both the front and rear. This landing offers the potential to create one or more additional bedrooms. Above the east side bedroom there is an open attic space of approximately 3.00 by 2.50 metres.

The fourth bedroom on the east side measures approximately 3.00 by 6.50 metres and has a laminate floor, a dormer window at the rear, and side windows in the east facade overlooking the side and rear gardens. The original rafters remain visible in this room. The fifth bedroom is a middle room measuring approximately 3.00 by 5.50 metres with a laminate floor and a front dormer window. The robust binding beam is visible in this space. The sixth bedroom on the west side measures approximately 3.10 by 6.50 metres and features a sloping roof on three sides, an authentic brick wall extending to the ridge, and various visible wooden elements from the roof structure.

The outdoor space includes a front garden with various types of perennial plants and pleached trees. An extra wide steel gate on the west side provides access for vehicles with trailers, while a separate steel gate allows entry to the front garden. The driveway offers parking space for at least four cars. Two outbuildings are present on the property: one constructed of stone and one of impregnated wood. Both have concrete floors, electricity, and ample daylight through stable windows. The ten solar panels are installed on both outbuildings. The stone outbuilding features a skylight, a chimney, the solar inverter, and an authentic sink with a water connection. The wooden outbuilding is double-walled and houses a groundwater pump for irrigation and car washing, with double opening doors.

The garden is surrounded by hedges and tall trees providing excellent privacy. A century-old walnut tree stands behind the house. Multiple terraces offer the choice of sun or shade throughout the day. At the rear of the garden there is a large sequoia tree, a sizeable linden tree, and various exotic spruce and pine trees. The property is located on a quiet road with a sheltered position and an open view.

Additional features include an alarm system, exterior sun blinds, a skylight, fiber optic cable, natural ventilation, a chimney, sliding doors, and TV cable connections. The property has double occupancy potential. The cadastre reference is PRINSENBEEK F 3174 with full ownership. The asking price is 1,250,000 euros costs buyer, which equals 6,281 euros per square metre of living space.