Finnish Bungalow with Countryside Views in Peaceful Location Near Deventer

Located in the picturesque area of Bathmen Loo, this Finnish bungalow at Looërmark 5 offers a unique opportunity for those seeking the outdoor life with a view over the countryside. Nestled near the villages of Bathmen and Holten, and close to the city of Deventer, this property combines rural tranquility with convenient access to urban amenities. With a public swimming pool within walking distance, situated in or near Villawijk De Looërmark, this home is ideally positioned for a lifestyle that values both peace and convenience.

The Finnish bungalow, originally built in 1972, was purchased by the current owners in 1984 and subsequently extended in two phases to reach its current impressive size of 146 square meters of living space with a volume of 499 cubic meters. The construction consists of a wooden bungalow and a wooden shed with carport for two cars, situated on a spacious plot of 964 square meters that includes a terrace, ornamental garden, and lawn. Positioned at the edge of De Looërmark, the property enjoys its own access via a small bridge on the Veenweg.

The house is constructed from 58-70mm solid wooden beams (Northern European pine), equipped with insulating walls (mineral wool) and finished on the inside with 17-19mm pine beams. The walls feature plenty of insulating glazing all around, with patio doors in the living room opening to the south-facing terrace. The floors in the house are wooden, with some areas featuring tiles and underfloor heating. The predominantly hardwood window frames are equipped with insulating glazing installed in 1984 and 1996.

The bungalow has a gabled roof covered with shingles and is heated by a central heating system (combi HR boiler, REMEHA, 2016, natural gas) with underfloor heating in the living room, hall, bathroom, and bedroom, and radiators in the remaining spaces. Additionally, there is a chimney for installing a wood or pellet stove for additional heating. Hot water is supplied through the combi HR boiler. The house has energy label C, valid until January 28, 2035.

The interior layout includes a spacious entrance with a beautiful tiled floor leading to the living room with open kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet, and a utility room. The living room is a bright, sunny room of approximately 39.5 square meters, with patio doors providing access to the south-facing terrace. In the living room, there is a pleasant large dining table near the open kitchen. The open kitchen is slightly lower than the living room and offers views over the countryside, with access to the garden through an outside door.

Off the central hall from the entrance to the living room are two bedrooms measuring 13 square meters and 19.1 square meters, a spacious bathroom with shower and double sink, and a separate toilet. The third master bedroom of 22 square meters was realized in 1996 with direct access to a spacious bathroom (9.7 square meters), which is equipped with a bathtub, shower, toilet, and double sink. The bathroom has underfloor heating and light wall tiles.

Through the spacious entrance, there is also access to the utility room with space for a washing machine and dryer, and a back door. The kitchen is from 2019 and was installed in the extension of 1996 and is generously sized (14.4 square meters). The kitchen is equipped with a countertop with base cabinets and various built-in appliances including a gas hob (5 burners, ATAG), oven (ATAG), microwave (ATAG), extractor hood (ETNA, 2022), dishwasher (ETNA), and a separate refrigerator.

The bungalow is in a reasonable state of maintenance. The property is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden with a lawn, various borders, and a terrace on the south side. From the living room, one looks over the borders to the surrounding countryside. Some tall trees on and around the residential grounds make the whole a unique place to live.

Near the bungalow is a wooden shed with internal dimensions of approximately 3.8 x 5.3 meters (about 20.1 square meters). The shed is constructed of wooden planks with a wooden roof structure. The gentle gabled roof is covered with shingles. The shed is set up as a bicycle storage, workshop, and garden tool storage. The condition of maintenance is reasonable. Adjacent to the shed, towards the access road, is a carport for two cars. Besides the carport, there is space for at least one more car.

A significant feature of this property is its potential as a location for a replacement new build of a country house. The zoning plan offers the possibility to build a house of 150 square meters with 3-meter gutter height and 8-meter ridge height (approximately 825 cubic meters) and, in deviation from the zoning plan, potentially up to 975 cubic meters (150 square meters, 5-meter gutter height, 8-meter ridge height). In addition, an outbuilding of 100 square meters (in deviation from the zoning plan) could be built, all on a spacious plot of 964 square meters at the edge of Villawijk De Looërmark with a beautiful view. The buyer should investigate the possibilities of building a new country house themselves with the municipality of Deventer, Department of Business and Permits (T 14 0570). The seller cannot provide guarantees regarding this.

The general features of the property include its construction year of 1974, extended in 1984 and 1996, reasonable state of maintenance, location in the countryside near Bathmen and Holten, insulation of roof, floor and walls, insulating glazing on the ground floor, REMEHA HR COMBI boiler (2016), and one shed/carport.

The location offers several advantages. It is situated near the villages of Bathmen and Holten and the city of Deventer. Within a few cycling minutes of the village of Bathmen, which besides 3 primary schools, 1 church, and normal range of shops, also has a wide range of sports and cultural associations. A wider range of shops and associations can be found in Colmschate, Holten, and Deventer. In Holten and Deventer, there are also secondary and higher education facilities. The swimming pool 'De Looërmark' (Loo-Bathmen) is within walking distance. An equestrian center for show jumping, dressage, and carriage driving is located 5 kilometers away. The A1 highway (Hengelo-Amsterdam) can be reached in about 5 minutes by car, making it ideal for commuting while enjoying living in the countryside.

With its combination of a unique Finnish bungalow, generous plot, and potential for new construction, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal home in a peaceful yet convenient location.