Characterful Farmhouse with Stunning Countryside Views on Generous Plot
Key Features
Description
This exceptional detached farmhouse is situated in the peaceful rural hamlet of Palestine, positioned on the border between the provinces of Gelderland and Utrecht, near the town of Nijkerk. The property sits on a plot of approximately 6,500 square meters and offers a rare combination of tranquility, space, and natural beauty that is increasingly difficult to find in today's real estate market. The location provides residents with sweeping views across the surrounding agricultural fields, ensuring privacy and a deep connection with nature while maintaining reasonable connectivity to urban amenities.
The main farmhouse was constructed in 1979 with a practical extension added in 1985, utilizing traditional building methods and featuring a pitched roof covered with ceramic tiles and decorative wolf's teeth details. The dwelling offers approximately 167 square meters of living space distributed across two floors, providing comfortable accommodation for families seeking a rural lifestyle without sacrificing fundamental comfort and functionality. The property carries an energy label F, indicating significant potential for energy efficiency improvements through renovation and modernization measures. This represents an opportunity for prospective buyers to customize the home according to contemporary standards while potentially upgrading insulation, heating systems, and windows.
Upon entering the farmhouse, visitors arrive in a central entrance hall that provides access to the various ground floor spaces. To one side, a practical storage area with cabinet space and connections for washing machines offers everyday utility, while the opposite side reveals a complete bathroom equipped with a shower, bathtub, washbasin, and toilet, accommodating multiple household members simultaneously. The spacious living room occupies the front section of the home and benefits from abundant natural light streaming through generously sized windows that frame the idyllic countryside vistas. A gas fireplace provides supplementary heating and creates an inviting atmosphere during cooler months, while the room's proportions comfortably accommodate various furniture arrangements for lounging and entertaining.
Adjacent to the living area, a versatile room serves equally well as a bedroom or home office, adapting to the evolving needs of residents whether they require additional sleeping quarters or a dedicated workspace for remote work. A compact hallway with exterior access leads outside, while a separate toilet with a small hand basin serves the ground floor. The ground floor kitchen is fitted with practical appliances including a Bosch oven, a double sink, and a refrigerator, providing the essential amenities needed for meal preparation while leaving room for personalization and updates according to individual preferences and cooking habits.
The wooden staircase ascends to the first floor landing, which distributes to four generously proportioned bedrooms, each offering private accommodation for family members or guests. Substantial closet space on this level provides practical storage solutions for clothing, linens, and personal belongings, reducing the need for additional furniture. The configuration of five bedrooms in total makes this property particularly suitable for larger families or those anticipating hosting regular visitors, providing flexibility that few urban properties can match.
The extensive outbuildings represent a significant advantage of this property, particularly for those seeking space for hobbies, storage, or home-based business activities. The largest storage structure measures approximately 40 by 12 meters, totaling around 480 square meters with a ridge height of approximately 6.5 meters, providing substantial covered space suitable for storing vehicles, equipment, or materials. This building features masonry foundation walls with corrugated metal cladding and a metal sheet roof, ensuring durability and weather protection for stored contents.
The second storage building measures approximately 28.5 by 15 meters, offering approximately 427.5 square meters of floor space with a ridge height of approximately 6.4 meters. This structure features profiled metal walls with a single long side fitted with large sliding doors, facilitating easy access for larger items or vehicles. Together, these two substantial buildings provide nearly 907 square meters of auxiliary space, an exceptional feature that dramatically increases the property's utility and potential uses.
An additional combination building of approximately 62 square meters serves as both storage and carport, with masonry walls and insulated sandwich panel roofing, providing covered parking for vehicles or sheltered storage for garden equipment and tools. The partially paved driveway offers convenient access to the property and additional parking opportunities for multiple vehicles.
The surrounding land encompasses approximately 6,500 square meters, primarily comprising open grassland that contributes to the property's rural character and the commanding views across the landscape. This outdoor space offers numerous possibilities, from establishing productive kitchen gardens to creating recreational areas for children or maintaining pastoral fields that complement the farmhouse aesthetic. The option to purchase an additional approximately 17,780 square meters of adjacent agricultural land presents an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking even more substantial landholdings, whether for keeping horses, other livestock, or simply expanding one's private natural environment.
The regional planning regulations allow for interesting development possibilities under the Rood voor Rood policy, which permits the conversion of existing agricultural buildings to residential or light commercial uses under certain conditions. This feature may interest buyers considering creative redevelopment of the substantial outbuildings, whether for creating additional living space, a home office complex, or a combination of residential and business activities.
The location places residents within reasonable reach of the towns of Nijkerk and Amersfoort, where comprehensive shopping, educational, healthcare, and cultural amenities are available. The nearby A28 highway connects the area to broader regional destinations including the cities of Utrecht and Zwolle, while the rural setting ensures that residents can enjoy daily life surrounded by natural beauty, walking paths, cycling routes, and the peaceful ambiance of the Dutch countryside. The specific hamlet of Palestine, though small and intimate, offers a close-knit community atmosphere while the surrounding landscape invites outdoor activities and appreciation of regional biodiversity.
The current owners have resided at this property for forty years, cherishing the serene environment, panoramic views, and the freedom afforded by the substantial land and auxiliary buildings. Their long tenure reflects the enduring appeal of this distinctive property and suggests that it has served as a rewarding family home where lasting memories have been created over generations. The sale proceeds with acceptance by mutual agreement regarding transfer timing, allowing for coordination with buyer and seller circumstances.
In summary, this property presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking an authentic rural lifestyle with substantial living space, generous land holdings, and extensive auxiliary buildings suitable for diverse purposes. The combination of a characterful farmhouse, significant outdoor space, robust storage facilities, and a beautiful natural setting creates a property with few equals in the current market, offering potential for both immediate enjoyment and future customization according to individual vision and requirements.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'een badkamer met douche' (a bathroom with shower).
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions 'ligbad' (bathtub) as one of the bathroom facilities.
En-Suite Bathroom
No en-suite bathroom is mentioned. The bathroom is on the ground floor accessible from the hall, and no bathroom is mentioned on the first floor where the bedrooms are.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions 'een toilet met fonteintje' (a toilet with sink) in a small hall, and also lists '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet) in the features section.
Bidet
Not mentioned among the bathroom facilities in the listing.
Double Shower
Not mentioned in the listing.
His & Hers Sinks
Only a single 'wastafel' (sink) is mentioned in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of any balcony in the listing. The property is a traditional farmhouse with only ground-floor access and a small hall with outside door. No balcony features described.
Rear Garden
Listing explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (garden around) and describes a 6,500 m² plot with surrounding land and views over fields. The rear aspect overlooking the adjacent meadows is clearly present.
Front Garden
'Tuin rondom' (garden around) covers all sides of the property. The half-paved driveway leads to the front courtyard area, which is part of the surrounding garden.
Side Garden
'Tuin rondom' (garden around) indicates the garden surrounds the entire property, including sides. The erf (farmyard) area alongside the house is part of the outdoor space.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. The house is a traditional farmhouse with a combined pitched roof (zadeldak met wolfseinden), with no indication of a rooftop terrace.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing. The property is a traditional farmhouse with no covered outdoor living areas described.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. The outbuildings consist of two large loodsen (480 m² and 427.5 m²) and a carport/bergling (62 m²), none of which are described as a guest house or separate dwelling unit.
Waterfront
No waterfront feature is mentioned. The property has open views over agricultural land (weilanden), not water. There is no mention of a pond, canal, or other water body on the property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing. The property is a rural farmhouse where no pool infrastructure is described.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned. The large plot and outbuildings are not described as including a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
This is the Netherlands (Nijkerk, Gelderland/Utrecht border), a flat landscape. No mountains are present in the area. The listing describes views over 'weilanden' (meadows) and 'landelijke' (rural) surroundings, not mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is explicitly described as 'landelijk buurtschap' (rural hamlet), 'buiten bebouwde kom' (outside built-up area), with 'vrij uitzicht over de omliggende landerijen' (open views over surrounding farmland). Amersfoort and Nijkerk are nearby but the property is in open countryside.
Remarkable Garden View
The property offers wide, open views over surrounding farmland and meadows. While the immediate surroundings are agricultural, the views are described as 'prachtige locatie' and 'weids uitzicht' (spacious views), which could be considered remarkable rural/garden-like views. However, no formal ornamental garden is described.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland in the Netherlands. No sea view is possible or mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor in the area. Property is in a rural hamlet in the Achterhoek/Gelderland-Utrecht border region. No harbor views.
Remarkable Landmark View
No notable landmarks (churches, castles, towers) are mentioned in the listing. The property is in open farmland with no specific heritage buildings or landmarks in the immediate view described.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Listed as having gas heating via 'gaskachels' (gas stoves) in living room and kitchen. These are room-specific heating units rather than central heating, but they serve as the primary heating system.
Fireplace
Gaskachels (gas fireplaces/stoves) explicitly mentioned in woonkamer and keuken for heating
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned, listing only mentions gaskachels for heating
Walk-In Closet
Only mentions 'kastruimte' (storage space) on first floor, no walk-in closet specified
Home Office
Listing mentions one room can be used as 'werkkamer' (work/study room) in addition to bedroom
Skylight
No skylights mentioned in the description
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned, description mentions 'veel lichtinval' (lots of light) but no bay window specifics
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned, focus is on land, outbuildings and rural lifestyle
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing
French Doors
No french doors mentioned in the description
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned, standard farmhouse construction described
Interior Style
Scandinavian
Traditional Dutch farmhouse style, no Scandinavian design elements mentioned
Modern
Built in 1979, needs renovation, no modern features mentioned, described as having potential for renovation
Industrial
Farmhouse with two large industrial-style loodsen (sheds) with damwand construction and metal roofing
Mediterranean
Rural Dutch property, no Mediterranean characteristics
Classic
Traditional woonboerderij (farmhouse) built in 1979 with characteristic rural Dutch architecture, zadeldak met wolfseinden (gabled roof with cheeks)
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The property is a 'woonboerderij' (farmhouse), which is a traditional Dutch rural housing typology. However, it was built in 1979, so it is not genuinely historic (less than 50 years old). The style references traditional farmhouse characteristics but is a modern construction from 1979. The listing describes it as 'karakteristiek' (characteristic).
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 1979, which is well after the early 20th century period. No architectural features of that era are mentioned. The building is clearly post-1970s construction.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1979, which is post-WWII but far from the immediate post-war period. The style is a traditional woonboerderij (farmhouse), not the mass-produced post-war functional housing style typically seen in the 1950s-60s. The building is rural and bespoke, not functional mass-production architecture.
Modernist
The property is a traditional woonboerderij (farmhouse) typology, built in a traditional style with a zadeldak met wolfseinden (pitched roof with gables). This is not a modernist design. Traditional farmhouse layout with separate functional spaces. Low modernist influence.
Newly Built
Built in 1979 (with a 1985 addition). The listing explicitly mentions the need for renovation: 'volop kansen om geheel naar eigen smaak en wensen te renoveren' (plenty of opportunities to renovate to your own taste). Clearly not newly built.
Kitchen
Oven
Listing explicitly mentions a Bosch oven in the kitchen
Refrigerator
Listing mentions 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family residential farmhouse, not a shared living situation
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen described with basic Bosch appliances; property needs renovation suggesting older/basic kitchen
New Kitchen
Property built in 1979, listing emphasizes renovation potential, suggesting kitchen is original/old
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein' (parking on own land).
Storage Room
A storage/bergng is mentioned in the layout (berging met kastruimte en wasmachine aansluiting) and there is also a separate berging/carport building of approximately 20 m².
Garage
A carport is mentioned ('Soort garage: Carport') but no enclosed garage is described.
Double Garage
Only a carport is mentioned, no double garage. Confirmed negative.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned in the entire listing description or specifications.
Covered Parking
A carport is mentioned ('berg/carport' of approximately 62 m², with 20 m² being the actual berging). This qualifies as covered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned. This is a rural property with outbuildings, not applicable.
Workshop
Two large loodsen (480 m² and 427.5 m²) are described, which are described as suitable for hobbyists, animal lovers, storage, or business activities. These could serve as workshop space.
Shed
The 'berg/carport' building of approximately 62 m² includes a berging of about 20 m² which functions as a shed/storage.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a detached farmhouse (vrijstaande woonboerderij) on a large private plot of 6,500 m². Detached properties in the Netherlands typically do not have a Vereniging van Eigenaren (VvE).
Leasehold
No mention of erfpacht (leasehold). The listing discusses the plot size and mentions the possibility to purchase additional adjacent land, suggesting freehold ownership.
Other Rules
The property has agricultural zoning ('Agrarisch met waarden- Landschappelijke en natuurwaarden') under the 'Buitengebied Nijkerk 2017' plan. There are 'rood voor rood' development possibilities for living or light business use according to regional policy.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned in this 2-story farmhouse from 1979. Very unlikely to have one given the rural character and age.
Private Entrance
Detached farmhouse on large private plot with its own driveway described in listing.
Gated Community
Standalone rural farmhouse in buurtschap Palestina, not a development or community.
Wheelchair Accessible
2-story farmhouse with upstairs bedrooms via wooden stairs. Not designed for accessibility, though ground floor has facilities.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Listing explicitly mentions 'wasmachine aansluiting' (washing machine connection) in the storage room
Laundry Room
There is a 'berging met kastruimte en wasmachine aansluiting' (storage room with closet space and washing machine connection) which functions as a laundry area
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing. With an F energy label and gas-based heating, solar panels would likely be highlighted if present. The property is presented as needing renovation.
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Given the F energy label, age of property (1979), and gas heating, triple glazing is highly unlikely for this property.
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly states heating is via 'Gaskachels' (gas stoves) and hot water via 'Gasboiler' (gas boiler). No heat pump is mentioned or implied.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage. Given the property's F energy label, gas heating, and need for renovation, this feature is very unlikely.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an F energy label indicating poor energy efficiency. No energy efficiency measures are mentioned. The listing describes it as a 'solid basis' needing renovation to create a 'contemporary dream place'.