Sustainable Character Farmhouse with Orchard and Meadow in North Holland
Key Features
Description
This characterful farmhouse dating from approximately 1880 has been thoroughly and carefully modernized in recent years. The property combines historical features with contemporary comfort and has been made highly sustainable. With an energy label of A+, the home is future-proof and offers lower energy costs along with a comfortable indoor climate.
The ground floor is spaciously laid out with a clear separation between living and sleeping areas. The generous living room and dining room feature large windows, French doors, and excellent natural light. These rooms connect directly with the garden. Wooden beams, sleek finishes, and floor tiles create a cohesive atmosphere. The recently installed kitchen serves as the heart of the home and is equipped with high-end appliances, including a double dishwasher and double sink, making it ideal for those who enjoy cooking. Adjacent to the kitchen is a practical utility room and laundry area with custom-made cabinets.
On the ground floor there are two comfortable bedrooms. One bedroom features a fully renovated en-suite bathroom with modern fixtures and high-quality materials. The bathroom includes a double walk-in rain shower, custom vanity unit, and toilet. There is also a separate, recently renovated toilet room on this level.
A notable feature of the property is the library, which is fully insulated and heated. It has stylish wall finishes and its own rear entrance, making it perfectly suited as a workspace or hobby room.
The first floor continues the sense of spaciousness with four bedrooms located under the characteristic roof. Visible beams and rooflines add character and atmosphere to these rooms. The entire floor has new flooring and a second bathroom, making it well-suited for a large family or hosting guests. An additional 36 square meters of flexible living space on this floor can be arranged to suit various needs, such as accommodation for an older child living at home. Furthermore, there is a spacious attic of 28 square meters which, with some modifications, could potentially be converted into an extra bedroom.
Outdoor living is an essential part of this property. Directly surrounding the farmhouse is a generous garden with multiple terraces and seating areas offering a pleasant balance of sun and shade. Next to the house is a spacious terrace with a cozy sunken seating area. The greenhouse on the property is a valuable addition for gardening enthusiasts. The garden is green and privately situated with mature planting and lovely views over the landscape.
What truly distinguishes this property is the combination with the adjacent orchard and meadow. Behind the garden there is an orchard with apple, plum, and cherry trees where you can pick your own fruit. Beyond the orchard lies grassland, making the property excellent for keeping horses or small livestock as a hobby. The yard is accessible and practically arranged with a well-maintained driveway and a characteristic Douglas wooden fence. There is ample parking on the property.
The location along the Mieldijk guarantees rural living in the North Holland landscape with wide views, waterways, and tranquility. At the same time, amenities in surrounding villages and towns are easily accessible. The vibrant center of Schagen is just a 10-minute bike ride away, offering all conceivable facilities including primary and secondary education, a wide range of shops, restaurants, and a train station. By car, there is excellent access to both the A7 and A9 motorways. The picturesque village of Kolhorn is located next to Barsingerhorn, where you can find a restaurant, a harbor, and a primary school.
The property offers a total living area of 318 square meters on a plot of 4,745 square meters. Additional space includes 84 square meters of other indoor space and 41 square meters of external storage. The total volume of the property is 1,429 cubic meters. The home features 8 rooms including 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1 separate toilet. Sustainability features include roof insulation, HR glass, wall insulation, floor insulation, solar panels, and a heat pump. The heating system consists of a Remeha Calenta boiler from 2022 (owned), an open fireplace, partial underfloor heating, and a heat pump. The property is equipped with fiber optic cable, mechanical ventilation, a flue, and roof windows. The characteristic pyramid roof is covered with tiles and thatch. The property is situated outside the built-up area in a rural location near water with a sheltered position.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Walk-in shower (inloopdouche) and shower (douche) are explicitly listed under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
There is no mention of a bathtub (badkuip) in the description or the list of bathroom facilities.
En-Suite Bathroom
The description explicitly states that one bedroom has a fully renewed 'bathroom en suite' (badkamer en suite).
Guest Toilet
The description mentions a 'separate toiletruimte' and the characteristics state '1 apart toilet'.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the text or the feature list.
Rain Shower
The text specifically mentions a 'dubbele inloop regendouche' (double walk-in rain shower).
Double Shower
The description explicitly mentions a 'dubbele inloop regendouche' (double walk-in rain shower).
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home (woonboerderij) and there is no mention of facilities being shared with other parties.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home (woonboerderij) and there is no mention of facilities being shared with other parties.
His & Hers Sinks
The features list mentions a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) and the description mentions a custom double sink in the bathroom.
Heated Bathroom Floor
Floor heating (vloerverwarming) is explicitly listed under the bathroom provisions (Badkamervoorzieningen).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The property is a historic farmhouse (stolp) from 1880 with living space on ground floor, first floor, and attic.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions 'Achtertuin' of 4,531 m², 197 meters deep and 23 meters wide, located on the east side with rear access.
Front Garden
A 'zijtuin' (side garden) is mentioned. The property has a well-maintained entrance area with a gravel driveway and Douglas wood fencing.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions 'zijtuin' as part of the garden configuration.
Terrace
Multiple terraces are explicitly mentioned: 'meerdere terrassen en zitplekken' and a spacious terrace next to the house with a cozy seating pit (zitkuil).
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned. This is a traditional farmhouse (stolp) with a hipped roof; no rooftop access or terrace is described.
Fenced Yard
A 'karakteristiek Douglas houten hekwerk' (characteristic Douglas wooden fence) is mentioned at the entrance, and the property appears to be enclosed.
Patio
Multiple terraces are mentioned with various seating areas including a 'zitkuil' (seating pit). The terrace areas serve as patio-like outdoor living spaces.
Waterfront
The listing explicitly states the location is 'aan water' (by water) with 'watergangen' (waterways) in the surroundings.
Kitchen Garden
A greenhouse (kas) is mentioned on the property, and an orchard with apple, plum, and cherry trees is explicitly described for growing produce.
Equestrian Facilities
The listing explicitly mentions that the grassland behind the property 'leent uitstekend voor het hobbymatig houden van paarden' (is excellently suited for keeping horses as a hobby).
Small Livestock Facilities
The listing mentions the grassland is suitable for 'kleinvee' (small livestock) in addition to horses.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned in the listing. The focus is on the orchard, garden, greenhouse, and grassland.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing. The outdoor space is dedicated to garden, orchard, and grassland.
Remarkable Mountain View
Barsingerhorn is in the flat North Dutch polder landscape. No mountains exist in this area.
Remarkable City View
The property is explicitly located 'buiten bebouwde kom' (outside the built-up area) in a rural countryside setting. No city views are mentioned or expected.
Remarkable Garden View
The property offers expansive garden views including the orchard, grassland, and wide countryside landscapes. The listing mentions 'weidse uitzichten' (wide views) and 'mooie blik over het landschap' (beautiful view over the landscape).
Remarkable Sea View
Barsingerhorn is inland in North Holland, approximately 10km from the North Sea coast. No sea views are mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
Nearby Kolhorn has a harbor mentioned in the listing, but it is not on the property itself. The property is near water (waterways) but a harbor view is not confirmed.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the listing. The property is a historic stolp (farmhouse) itself, but no notable landmarks are visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing features or description.
Central Heating
Remeha Calenta boiler from 2022 explicitly listed as central heating.
Fireplace
Open haard (open fireplace) explicitly listed in heating features.
Tiled Floors
Vloertegels (floor tiles) explicitly mentioned in the living areas.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate flooring anywhere in the listing.
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpet in the property description.
Underfloor Heating
Vloerverwarming (underfloor heating) explicitly listed, including in bathroom, and noted as partial coverage.
Home Office
Bibliotheek described as fully insulated, heated, with separate entrance, perfect as werkruimte (workspace).
Skylight
Dakraam (skylight/roof window) listed in property features.
Exposed Beams
Zichtbare balken (visible/exposed beams) mentioned multiple times, adding character on first floor.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of any pool in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of any sauna in the listing.
French Doors
Openslaande deuren (French/patio doors) explicitly mentioned connecting to garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned; style focuses on beams and clean modern finishes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Mentions sleek finishes and modern renovation, but primarily a traditional Dutch farmhouse style.
Modern
Property has been thoroughly modernized with contemporary kitchen, bathrooms, and sustainable features like heat pump and solar panels.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned; style is traditional farmhouse with modern updates.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned; this is a Dutch rural property.
Classic
Original stolp farmhouse from 1880 with wooden beams and traditional architecture preserved.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The property is explicitly a 'karaktervolle stolp' (characteristic Dutch threshing barn conversion) from circa 1880, described as a 'woonboerderij' (farmhouse). The listing emphasizes its historic character: 'Wonen in een karaktervolle stolp waar historie en hedendaags comfort naadloos samenkomen.' The visible wooden beams and characteristic roofline further confirm the traditional historic nature.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed circa 1880-1881, which is the late 19th century, not the early 20th century. This is clearly a pre-1900 traditional farmhouse.
Post-War Functional
Built circa 1880, this is a pre-war historic farmhouse. It does not represent post-war functional architecture at all.
Modernist
This is a traditional historic Dutch stolp (farmhouse) from 1880 with characteristic roof beams and historic elements. While it has been modernized internally, the architectural style is clearly traditional/historic, not modernist.
Newly Built
The property was built circa 1880-1881, clearly an existing historic building that has been thoroughly renovated and modernized. The listing explicitly states 'bestaande bouw' (existing construction) and describes a renovation process: 'de afgelopen jaren grondig en met veel aandacht gemoderniseerd en verduurzaamd.'
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'een dubbele vaatwasser' (a double dishwasher) in the kitchen description.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'het hart van de woning' (the heart of the home) and connects to living areas, suggesting open plan layout.
Pantry
The listing mentions 'een praktische bijkeuken en wasruimte' (a practical utility room/pantry and laundry room) adjacent to the kitchen.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private single-family farmhouse residence, not a shared accommodation.
Designer Kitchen
The listing describes 'hoogwaardige apparatuur' (high-quality appliances) and a recently installed kitchen that forms 'the heart of the home', suggesting a premium/design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing explicitly states 'De recent geplaatste keuken' (the recently placed/installed kitchen), indicating it is new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly states ' ruim voldoende ruimte voor parkeren op eigen terrein' (plenty of parking space on own property) and lists parking type as 'Op eigen terrein'.
Storage Room
Listing mentions a utility room (bijkeuken) with custom cabinets, laundry room, and 84 m² of other indoor space plus 41 m² external storage.
Garage
No specific garage is mentioned in the listing. Storage is described as 'inpandig' (indoor) and external, but no garage is referenced.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is mentioned, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is mentioned in the listing at all.
Attic
Listing explicitly mentions 'een ruime zolderverdieping van 28 m²' (a spacious attic floor of 28 m²).
Cellar
No mention of a cellar anywhere in the listing description or characteristics.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is explicitly mentioned. Parking is on own property but not described as covered.
Underground Parking
This is a rural farmhouse property. No underground parking is mentioned or expected.
Workshop
Listing mentions a library room that is 'perfect als werkruimte of hobbyruimte te gebruiken' (perfect to use as workspace or hobby room). This can function as a workshop.
Shed
Listing mentions 'Schuur/berging: Inpandig' (shed/storage: indoor) and 41 m² external storage space, plus a greenhouse (kas) on the property.
Street Parking Permit
Rural location outside built-up area makes permit parking very unlikely. Not mentioned in listing.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No parking spot rental mentioned. Property has ample private parking on site.
Parking Spot Sale Price
No parking spot for sale mentioned. Property includes private parking on own land.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a detached farmhouse (vrijstaande woning/woonboerderij). In the Netherlands, standalone properties typically do not have a VvE (owners association). No mention of VvE in the listing.
Leasehold
The kadastrale gegevens explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating this is freehold property, not leasehold.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are mentioned in the listing. Only a contact option for more information or to request a brochure is provided.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a traditional stolp farmhouse from 1880 with 2 living levels and an attic. No elevator is mentioned, which is typical for such properties.
Private Entrance
This is a detached farmhouse (vrijstaande woning) on its own 4,745 m² plot with a private driveway and separate entrances including a rear entrance to the library.
Gated Community
This is a standalone rural farmhouse in the countryside (buitengebied), not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The ground floor has bedrooms and a bathroom, which could work for wheelchair users, but no specific accessibility features are mentioned. The property has stairs to upper floors. Some access possible on ground level.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
There is a 'praktische bijkeuken en wasruimte' (practical utility room and laundry room) mentioned, which typically has connections.
Laundry Room
Explicitly mentioned in the listing: 'bijkeuken en wasruimte' (utility room and laundry room).
High-Speed Internet
Fibre internet (glasvezelkabel) is mentioned in the features section, which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
Explicitly mentioned as 'glasvezelkabel' in the features section.
Ventilation System
Explicitly mentioned as 'mechanische ventilatie' in the features section.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Zonnepanelen explicitly listed under Voorzieningen (facilities)
Double Glazing
HR-glas explicitly listed under Isolatie, which refers to high-efficiency double glazing
Wall Insulation
Muurisolatie explicitly listed under Isolatie
Floor Insulation
Vloerisolatie explicitly listed under Isolatie
Roof Insulation
Dakisolatie explicitly listed under Isolatie
Heat Pump
Warmtepomp explicitly listed under Verwarming (heating)
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
A+ energy label achieved through comprehensive sustainability measures including mechanical ventilation and extensive modernization