Spacious Character Farmhouse with Dual Living Wings and Abundant Potential

The property is located on Richardsweg 40 in Venlo, specifically in the Venkoelen area. The asking price is set at 975,000 euros, which is considered costs to be paid by the buyer.

The living area measures 628 square meters, which is exceptionally spacious. The total plot size is 8,677 square meters, providing an enormous amount of outdoor space. The property contains four bedrooms distributed across the different floors. The current energy label is D.

This surprising spacious residence dating from 1930 offers a unique combination of character and possibilities. With its generous layout featuring two separate residential wings, the property is ideal for older children who wish to live with their parents while still needing their own private space. The home is partially a fixer upper, which presents opportunities to finish the entire property according to personal taste and insight. The property features roof insulation, underfloor heating, and as many as fourteen solar panels. A skylight provides additional daylight on the upper floor.

Visitors will be surprised by the enormous amount of space, the versatile layout, and the potential this property offers, both for large families and for those seeking a combination of living, working, and daily life under one roof. The property is favorably situated in an easily accessible location with excellent connections. Within minutes, one can access the A67 and A73 motorways, making cities such as Eindhoven, Nijmegen, and Düsseldorf quickly and easily reachable. This makes the property ideal for commuters or for people who are regularly on the road.

Daily amenities are also located at a short distance. The popular shopping center Tref, including a large supermarket, various shops, and dining establishments, is only a five minute bicycle ride away. For a more extensive range of shops, hospitality, culture, and other facilities, one can reach the pleasant center of Venlo in about fifteen minutes by bicycle. Here one finds everything needed for work, relaxation, and social activities.

The ground floor is accessed via the entrance on the right front side of the property. One enters a generous hallway that immediately gives a feeling of space. Here one finds a cloakroom, toilet room, two practical storage cupboards, and the first staircase that provides access to the right side of the property. The hallway gives access to the spacious living room with open kitchen. Adjacent is a separate sitting room, which can serve excellently as a second living space or reading corner. The open kitchen features a cooking island and built in appliances, namely a stove, extractor hood, oven, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher.

Through the living room one walks through to a second hallway with a passage to a room, ideal as an office, studio, or playroom, and a spacious hobby room with its own entrance. Behind this central living wing is a hallway that leads to the rear part of the building. Here one finds a wellness area, complete with a double sauna and an additional hallway with built in cupboard.

To the left of the entrance, a corridor leads to a technical room and two generous garages, perfect for multiple vehicles, storage, or a home workspace. Through the garages, a hallway and a stairwell to the attic space can be reached. Via this route, the property can be left, and there is a staircase that provides access to the left part of the property. This space could be converted into an additional bedroom.

The rear house is accessible via multiple entrances. Here one finds an impressive amount of space: various large storage areas and a long row with a total of eight stables.

The first floor is surprisingly spaciously laid out, with a left and right side, each with a separate staircase. On the first floor, the roof is insulated and equipped with underfloor heating.

The right side of the property is reached via the staircase leading to the landing. From the landing, one has access to two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a staircase to the second floor. The spacious bedrooms measure approximately 18.5 square meters and 16.5 square meters respectively. The bathroom is equipped with a rain shower, toilet, double washbasin with furniture, and a bathtub.

The left side of the property is reached via the staircase leading to the landing. Various spaces are accessible via this landing. Here one also finds the bedroom, which is approximately 16 square meters in size. The largest space can be transformed into a living room with open kitchen. The same applies to the bathroom. Through the living room, the attic space is accessible, with a ridge height of 4.50 meters, suitable for storage or further development such as a work or sports space. Through the living room there is a hatch that provides access to the attic. The attic is also reachable via the stairs and can function excellently as a storage space.

The second floor offers additional privacy. Here one finds a spacious fourth bedroom of approximately 40 square meters, ideal as a guest room or teenager accommodation.

The garden is accessible via different routes. The spacious garden is situated around the property. The garden on the sunny south side is equipped with a swimming pool.

Special features include that the property has no gas connection. The property has fourteen solar panels, which are leased. The lease contract must be taken over and amounts to 50 euros per month. Acceptance is by mutual agreement.

The property type is classified as a residential farm and detached house. The construction type is existing construction from 1930. The roof type is a gable roof. In addition to the living area of 628 square meters, there is 957 square meters of other indoor space and 68 square meters of building related outdoor space. The volume of the building is 6,018 cubic meters.

The total number of rooms is seven, of which four are bedrooms. There is one bathroom with shower, double washbasin, bathtub, toilet, and washbasin furniture. The property has three residential levels. The property features solar panels.

The energy label is D with roof insulation. Heating is provided by a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.

The cadastral designation is VENLO U 544 with a plot area of 8,677 square meters. The ownership situation is full ownership.

The property is located on a quiet road outside the built up area. The garden is situated around the entire property. There is an attached stone storage building and an attached stone garage with capacity for three cars. Parking is available on enclosed grounds, on own grounds, and public parking.

The property represents a rare opportunity for those seeking an expansive living environment with multiple possibilities for use. The combination of living space, wellness facilities, garage space, and outdoor area makes this a versatile property that can accommodate various lifestyles and needs. The presence of the stables in the rear section opens up possibilities for animal keeping or could be repurposed for other functions depending on the preferences and requirements of the new owner.

The location in Venkoelen offers the advantage of a rural setting while maintaining excellent accessibility to urban amenities and major transportation routes. This balance between tranquility and connectivity is highly sought after in the current housing market.

The property requires some completion work, which allows the new owner to put a personal stamp on the interior finish and layout. Modern provisions such as the solar panels, roof insulation, and underfloor heating indicate that previous owners have already taken steps to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of the property. The absence of a gas connection means that the property operates independently of the gas grid, which may appeal to environmentally conscious buyers or those looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.

The swimming pool in the south facing garden provides an additional recreational element to the property, perfect for summer enjoyment. The substantial plot size of nearly nine thousand square meters offers privacy and space, elements that become increasingly valuable in the densely populated Netherlands.

The asking price per square meter of living space is approximately 1,553 euros, which reflects the unique character and extensive facilities of this property. Comparable properties with this amount of space and land are relatively rare in the Venlo region, which contributes to the distinctive nature of this offering.

The presence of two separate residential wings within one building offers interesting possibilities for multigenerational living, home based businesses, or bed and breakfast operations, subject to the relevant permits and regulations. The existing wellness area with double sauna could be further developed or integrated into a lifestyle concept.

In summary, Richardsweg 40 in Venlo presents a distinctive property with character, space, and potential. The combination of a historic building from 1930 with modern amenities and extensive grounds creates a unique living environment for those willing to invest in completing the property to their own specifications.