Spacious detached family home with five bedrooms in peaceful Een

This spacious detached family home is located on Hoofdstraat in the village of Een, in the province of Drenthe. The property offers a generous living area of 206 square meters, situated on a sizeable plot of 820 square meters. With five bedrooms, this residence is particularly suited for large or composite families seeking ample living space in a rural setting while maintaining good accessibility to urban amenities.

The village of Een is characterized by its typical Drentse village structure, surrounded by expansive farmland, forests, and nature reserves. From the front door, residents can directly access walking and cycling paths that lead into the natural surroundings. The area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including extensive cycling routes and quiet walking paths. The village itself has a primary school, making it convenient for families with young children.

What makes this location particularly attractive is its central position within the region. The towns of Roden and Norg are nearby, and both the city of Assen and the city of Groningen can be reached within a short driving time. This combination of rural living with good connectivity to work, education, and urban facilities makes Een a practical choice for those who value countryside living without sacrificing accessibility.

The property was originally built in 1950 and was extended in 2006, resulting in the current living area of over 200 square meters. The ground floor features an entrance hall with a toilet. The living room is very spacious and includes a bay window that provides a free view of the surroundings. The kitchen is designed as a true living kitchen and is equipped with a cooking island featuring an induction hob, an extractor hood, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a combi oven. Sliding doors from the kitchen provide access to the deep backyard.

From the kitchen, one can enter the utility room, which contains storage cabinets and space for laundry appliances. The utility room provides access to both the garage and the bathroom. The bathroom is generously proportioned and includes underfloor heating, a toilet, a duo bath, a walk-in shower, and a double washbasin vanity unit. This bathroom was renovated in 2022.

The first floor consists of a spacious landing, five bedrooms, a central heating boiler closet, and a separate toilet with a washbasin vanity unit. Having five bedrooms on this floor provides flexibility for various family configurations, whether used as bedrooms, home offices, or hobby rooms.

The outdoor space includes a front garden and a driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. The backyard is nearly 30 meters deep and faces east. At the rear of the garden, there is a freestanding wooden shed with electricity, as well as a covered overkapping (canopy structure) that serves as an outdoor living space. Additionally, there is a second overkapping where the current owners have placed an inflatable jacuzzi, demonstrating the potential for outdoor leisure activities.

The attached brick garage has an electric door installed in 2018 and can accommodate one vehicle. The garage is equipped with electricity.

The property has received numerous upgrades and improvements over the years. The window frames were replaced with plastic (kunststof) frames between 2017 and 2021. Twelve solar panels were installed in 2020, and a home battery with a capacity of 10 kWh was added in 2025, contributing to energy efficiency and potential cost savings. The flat roofs were renewed in 2018, with the flat roof of the utility room being replaced in 2025. The overkapping in the backyard was constructed in 2018.

The central heating system consists of a Remeha Tzerra Ace gas-fired combi boiler from 2020, which is owned by the property. A water softener was also installed in 2020. The living room is equipped with an air conditioning and heating unit that was installed in 2024, providing additional climate control options.

The property has an energy label C. Insulation measures include roof insulation, high-efficiency glazing (HR-glas), wall insulation, and floor insulation. Underfloor heating is present on the ground floor.

The total content of the building is 860 cubic meters. In addition to the 206 square meters of living space, there is 26 square meters of other indoor space, 17 square meters of building-bound outdoor space, and 18 square meters of external storage space. The backyard specifically measures 435 square meters, with dimensions of 27.50 meters in depth and 15.80 meters in width.

Parking is available on the property itself as well as on public roads in the vicinity. The property is offered at an asking price of 649,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transaction costs (kosten koper). The asking price per square meter of living space is approximately 3,150 euros. The acceptance date is to be determined in consultation with the seller.

This property combines the character of a detached Drentse home with modern amenities and recent upgrades. The combination of generous living space, five bedrooms, a large garden, and recent improvements such as solar panels, a home battery, and updated window frames makes this a complete family home in a location that offers both tranquility and practical accessibility.