Characteristic Detached Villa 'Lucht en Licht' from 1910 with Modern Comforts and Spacious Garden
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious detached villa from 1910 with authentic character details including panel doors, granito floors, and high ceilings, well maintained while preserving its historical charm.
- Modern updates including a new kitchen installed in 2023 with quality Miele and Siemens appliances, an expanded electrical panel from 2023, and a recent Remeha Calenta boiler from 2022.
- Generous plot of 769 square meters with a sunny garden all around featuring walnut and fruit trees, a freestanding stone shed, canopy, and ample parking space for multiple vehicles on the property.
- Excellent location near nature with the Renkums Beekdal and Oranje Nassau Oord forest nearby, while still within walking distance of Renkum village center and just 200 meters from the Wageningen border.
- Good accessibility with the A50 motorway within easy reach, Wageningen approximately 10 minutes by car, and Arnhem about 15 minutes away.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates only moderate energy efficiency, and the property has only partial double glazing rather than full double or triple glazing throughout.
- The fourth bedroom is only accessible through the third bedroom, which limits privacy and may be impractical for certain living arrangements.
- Only one bathroom is available to serve four bedrooms, which could create bottlenecks during morning routines for larger households or families.
- As a property from 1910, there may be hidden maintenance requirements typical of older homes despite the stated good maintenance, and the composite roof with bituminous covering, plastic, and tiles suggests multiple roof sections that may require attention.
- The listing notes partial furnishing (gedeeltelijk gestoffeerd) which may require clarification regarding what is included or excluded from the sale.
Description
This distinctive detached villa, bearing the evocative name Lucht en Licht (Air and Light), is situated on a generous plot of 769 square meters in the village of Renkum. The property dates back to 1910 and has been very well maintained over the years while preserving the characteristic elements that give homes from the early twentieth century their particular charm. These authentic details include panel doors, a granito floor in the ground floor toilet, and high ceilings throughout the residence.
The villa is located on a quiet road within walking distance of the center of Renkum, where various shops and facilities can be found. The ice rink and the green zone of the Renkums Beekdal are nearby, and the property borders the forest of Oranje Nassau Oord. The municipal boundary with Wageningen is just 200 meters away, making this an attractive location for those who appreciate both village life and proximity to a university city.
Upon entering the villa, one is welcomed by a beautiful staircase leading to the first floor. The hallway features built-in closets and provides access to a spacious toilet that is tiled halfway up, equipped with a granito floor, a fountain, and a window. The modern kitchen was installed in 2023 and is arranged in an L-shape. It comes with quality built-in appliances including a Miele ceramic cooktop, a Miele extractor hood, a Miele convection oven, a Siemens dishwasher, a Samsung refrigerator-freezer combination, and a Quooker Combi+ that provides instant boiling water (without carbonation). From the kitchen, both the utility room and the living room are accessible.
The utility room contains connections for laundry appliances and provides access to a storage area. The living room features a Dik Geurts Ivar 5 High wood stove and two built-in closets. Through two passages with double French doors, the dining room can be reached. The dining room is notable for its glass fronts on three sides, at the front, back, and side, and has double French doors opening to the garden, creating a bright and open atmosphere.
The first floor is accessed via a landing with a window. A hallway with a built-in closet leads to three of the four bedrooms. The first bedroom has a built-in closet and an additional window in the side facade. The second bedroom also features an extra window in the side facade. The third bedroom has a door connecting to the fourth bedroom, and from this fourth bedroom, the bathroom is accessible. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and shower combination and a washbasin, and it can also be reached directly from the landing. A separate second toilet with a window is located on this floor, as is a room housing the central heating boiler.
Below the entrance, there is a cellar with a window, providing additional storage space.
The exterior of the property is equally appealing. The beautifully landscaped, spacious, and sunny garden surrounds the villa and features walnut and fruit trees. A freestanding stone shed and a canopy are present on the grounds. In the shed, a groundwater pump is installed, and three taps distributed across the garden are connected to this system, which is practical for garden maintenance.
The electrical panel was expanded in 2023, and a conduit has been installed to the exterior for a future electric vehicle charging point, demonstrating forward-thinking preparation. Solar panels are also present on the property.
Renkum is a village located on the southern edge of the Veluwe region, where the wooded and hilly landscape transitions into the expansive river area. The surroundings offer numerous recreational opportunities. Residents can climb the Hemelse Berg, cycle along the Italian Road, enjoy romantic vistas in the Zweiersdal, and wander through the dark forests of the Quadenoord estate. An extensive cycling route network is available, with many special cycling paths laid out, allowing residents to enjoy the remarkable nature and pleasant villages in the area.
The A50 motorway is easily accessible from this location. The city of Wageningen can be reached by car in approximately ten minutes, while Arnhem is about fifteen minutes away by car. Public transportation options are also available within a short distance.
In the autumn, work will begin to redesign the road as a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone. The sidewalks will be widened, the road surface will be paved with clinkers, more trees will be planted, and the road narrowing in front of the house will be removed, which will further improve the livability of the street.
The property has an energy label D and features roof insulation, partial double glazing, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a Remeha Calenta gas-fired combination boiler from 2022, supplemented by the wood stove in the living room for additional warmth and ambiance on colder days.
With 160 square meters of living space, 11 square meters of other indoor space, and 13 square meters of external storage, this villa offers ample room for a family. The four bedrooms, while arranged in a particular way with one bedroom accessible through another, provide flexible living options. The combination of a historic character home with modern updates such as the 2023 kitchen and the recent boiler creates a living environment that bridges past and present in a practical manner.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'bad-/douchcombinatie' (bath/shower combination) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing mentions a 'bad-/douchcombinatie' and lists 'Ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom features.
Ensuite Bathroom
Although the bathroom is accessible from bedroom IV, it is also accessible from the landing, making it a shared bathroom rather than a private ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The property has a spacious toilet on the ground floor and a separate second toilet on the upper floor.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing description or features.
Shared Shower
The bathroom with the shower is accessible from the landing, indicating it is a shared facility for the household.
Shared Toilet
Both toilets are located outside the bedrooms (one on the ground floor, one accessible from the landing), meaning they are shared.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions only 'een wastafel' (one sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around) and mentions double doors from the dining room to the garden at the back.
Front Garden
The listing states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around) and mentions a driveway at the front.
Side Garden
The listing explicitly states 'tuin rondom' (garden all around), implying a garden on all sides of the villa.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace for this 1910 villa.
Veranda
The listing mentions an 'overkapping' (canopy/veranda) located by the freestanding shed in the garden.
Guest House
There is only a shed and a canopy mentioned, no separate guest house.
Waterfront
While located near the Renkums Beekdal (brook valley), the property itself is not described as waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
The garden has walnut and fruit trees, and a groundwater pump with taps, but is not explicitly described as a dedicated kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The area is described as a transition from Veluwe to a river landscape, with hills like 'Hemelse berg', but no mountain views from the house are claimed.
Remarkable City View
The villa is located in a quiet street near a forest edge, not overlooking a city.
Remarkable Garden View
The dining room has glass on three sides looking into the garden, offering a nice view, though not marketed as 'remarkable'.
Remarkable Sea View
Renkum is located inland near Arnhem, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour or harbour view in this inland location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views from the property are mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Features a Remeha Calenta gas combi boiler from 2022.
Fireplace
Features a Dik Geurts Ivar 5 High wood stove.
Tiled Floors
Features a granito floor in the toilet.
Walk In Closet
Built-in closets are mentioned, but not a walk-in closet.
Private Indoor Pool
Not present.
Private Indoor Sauna
Not present.
Built-In Wardrobes
Built-in closets are explicitly mentioned multiple times.
French Doors
Double French doors are explicitly mentioned.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
1910 classic villa, no Scandinavian design elements mentioned.
Modern
Has a 2023 kitchen, but overall it is a classic 1910 house.
Industrial
No industrial elements described.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements described.
Classic
1910 characteristic villa with panel doors, high ceilings, and authentic details.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The listing highlights it as a 'karakteristieke VILLA' from 1910 with authentic details like panel doors, granito floors, and high ceilings.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1910 and features characteristic details from the beginning of the previous century.
Post War Functional
The house predates WWII, built in 1910, and does not represent post-war functional architecture.
Modernist
The home is described as preserving the look of yesteryear with historic details, contrasting with modernist style.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1910.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a Siemens dishwasher ('afwasmachine').
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions a Miele hot air oven ('heteluchtoven').
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned in the list of built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a Samsung fridge-freezer combination ('koel- vriescombinatie').
Freezer
The listing mentions a Samsung fridge-freezer combination ('koel- vriescombinatie').
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as an L-shape ('L-opstelling') with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen connects to the living room and utility room, but it is a 1910 villa which typically features closed-off kitchens, and there is no specific mention of an open-plan layout.
Pantry
There is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), but no specific pantry ('voorraadkast') is mentioned.
Stove
The listing mentions a Miele ceramic cooktop ('keramische kookplaat').
Induction Stove
The cooktop is explicitly described as ceramic ('keramische kookplaat'), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is listed among the kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Quooker Combi + - kokend water'.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a standard extractor hood ('afzuigkap'), not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached villa ('VRIJSTAANDE VILLA'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and has high-end brands (Miele, Siemens, Quooker), but it is not explicitly marketed as a luxury or designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was installed in 2023 ('geplaatst in 2023').
Parking & Storage
Parking
Explicitly states there is a large driveway with sufficient space for parking multiple cars on the property.
Storage Room
The listing mentions built-in closets throughout the house and a 'berging' (storage room) accessible from the utility room.
Garage
Mentions a detached shed and a driveway, but specifically calls it a 'berging' (shed/storage), not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present on the property.
Double Garage
No garage is present on the property.
Attic
The listing details 2 living floors and a cellar, but no attic (zolder) is mentioned.
Cellar
Explicitly states there is a cellar under the entrance with a window.
Bike Storage
The property has a shed and cellar which could store bikes, but no dedicated bike storage (fietsenberging) is listed.
Covered Parking
Mentions a driveway and a garden canopy (overkapping), but no covered parking or carport.
Underground Parking
Not mentioned; the property is a detached villa with a private driveway.
Ev Charging
Mentions a conduit (mantelbuis) for a future charging station, but no actual EV charger is currently installed.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
Explicitly mentions a detached stone shed in the description and a detached wooden shed in the features list.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Not mentioned; parking is available on-site and on the public street.
Parkspot Sale Price
Not mentioned; parking is available on-site and on the public street.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached villa (Vrijstaande VILLA) and there is no mention of an owners association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' which means freehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-story detached villa built in 1910 with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached villa (vrijstaande villa) with its own driveway (ruime oprit) on a 769 m² plot.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of a gate or automatic gate at the driveway entrance.
Gated Community
The villa is located on a quiet road and is not described as part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house was built in 1910, features stairs to the upper floor (fraaie trappartij, overloop), and has no mention of ramps, elevators, or adapted bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'aansluiting voor de was-apparatuur' (connection for washing equipment) in the utility room, implying the machine itself is not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly states the utility room has a connection for washing equipment ('aansluiting voor de was-apparatuur').
Laundry Room
The property has a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) which houses the washing machine connections and access to a storage room.
Smart Home
No smart home features, home automation, or smart thermostats are mentioned in the description or features list.
Ventilation System
No mechanical ventilation system is listed; only a cooker hood ('afzuigkap') and natural ventilation via windows are implied.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener; a groundwater pump is mentioned for garden irrigation, not for domestic water softening.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) as 'zonnepanelen'
Double Glazing
Explicitly stated under Isolatie as 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas' (partial double glazing)
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned in the listing; with a 1910 villa only having partial double glazing, triple glazing is unlikely to be present
Floor Insulation
Explicitly stated under Isolatie as 'vloerisolatie'
Roof Insulation
Explicitly stated under Isolatie as 'Dakisolatie'
Heat Pump
Heating is described as 'Cv-ketel en houtkachel' (gas boiler and wood stove); no heat pump mentioned
Home Battery
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing; would typically be highlighted if present
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has several energy-related features: a relatively new Remeha Calenta gas combination boiler from 2022, an upgraded electrical panel in 2023 with a conduit installed for a future EV charging station, and energy-efficient Miele kitchen appliances installed in 2023. The property holds energy label D.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.