Key Features
Description
This charming thatched farmhouse is situated in the northern, peaceful part of Giethoorn. The property features a characteristic camel back roofline typical of traditional Dutch farmhouses in this region. Residents here experience the tranquility of the countryside while the picturesque village center remains easily accessible by foot, bicycle, car, or by boat through the extensive canal network.
The eastern side of the property includes a private dock with a canopy, suitable for mooring a small boat or traditional punter. From this location, one can navigate directly toward the village canal and the expansive nature reserves of De Wieden and De Weerribben. These wetland areas form part of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, offering a unique landscape of waterways, reed beds, and forests.
The building holds the status of a national monument (Rijksmonument) and dates back to 1906. Over the years, the property has undergone thorough restoration and modernization while being carefully maintained. The thatched roofs were renewed in stages between 2017 and 2022. The former agricultural section (deel) was converted into a spacious living kitchen in 2023, with final completion in 2024.
Upon entering the property, visitors arrive in a spacious hallway that provides access to a guest toilet and a guest bathroom. The living room and the adjoining kitchen form a cohesive living space, both featuring characteristic fireplaces. From the living room, an additional room is accessible, currently arranged as a workspace.
A second hallway leads to a luxuriously finished main bathroom. Adjacent to this bathroom is a spacious ground floor bedroom with room for a walk in closet. This bedroom overlooks the water and has French doors opening onto the terrace.
The former agricultural section, measuring approximately 35 square meters, has been completely transformed into an impressive living kitchen. Thanks to the high ceiling, abundant natural light, good insulation, underfloor heating, and a cozy fireplace, this space serves as a particularly pleasant living area. Due to the height of this space, an additional loft has been created, which lends itself well to establishing an extra bedroom or for other uses according to personal preference.
The first floor contains two spacious bedrooms and an additional room that can serve as a dressing room or storage space. This floor has been recently renovated and neatly finished, making it immediately habitable. The front bedroom features built in closet space, and behind the knee walls in all rooms, additional storage space is available.
The garden surrounding the property is well maintained and offers considerable privacy along with various terraces for relaxation. On the north side stands a freestanding outbuilding with a thatched roof in traditional style, equipped with electricity and water. On the northeast side lies a spacious and sunny terrace, while on the east side there is direct access to the water via the private dock.
The entrance to the property is located on the west side, where two apple trees give the whole a charming character. The immediate surroundings offer characteristic villages, waterways, and historic towns such as Steenwijk.
The property includes modern amenities such as a mechanical ventilation system, fiber optic cable, and a gas fired combination boiler (Intergas HR36/40) from 2017. Heating options include central heating, gas stoves, a wood stove, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. The property has insulation in the roof, walls, and floors, with a combination of partial double glazing and high efficiency glazing.
With 213 square meters of living space, 8 square meters of other indoor space, and 25 square meters of external storage, set on a plot of 675 square meters, this property offers generous proportions. The total volume of the building is 920 cubic meters. Parking is available through permits in the area.