Luxury Villa with Private Pool Adjacent to Quintusbos Forest in Glimmen
Key Features
Upsides
- Direct adjacency to Quintusbos forest provides immediate access to nature and walking trails right from the doorstep.
- The property features a private swimming pool in a sunny southwest-oriented garden, offering a luxurious outdoor living experience.
- Energy label A rating combined with 14 solar panels ensures low energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
- The spacious 252 square meter layout with multiple living areas provides excellent flexibility for various lifestyle needs.
- Convenient location with Groningen city center reachable by car in just 10 minutes while enjoying a quiet village setting.
Downsides
- The asking price of 1,175,000 euros is substantial, and the price per square meter of 4,663 euros is relatively high for the region.
- The fourth bedroom is not yet realized and currently exists only as an open hobby space on the second floor, requiring additional work and investment to convert.
- The garage only accommodates one vehicle, which may be insufficient for a family home of this size and price point.
- Glimmen is a small village with limited shopping and amenities, requiring travel to Haren or Groningen for more extensive services.
- The property was built in 2004, making it nearly 20 years old, which may require some updating despite being described as well-maintained.
Description
This spacious villa is situated on the Rijksstraatweg in the village of Glimmen, positioned directly adjacent to the Quintusbos forest. The property was constructed in 2004 and offers a living area of 252 square meters on a plot of 800 square meters. The architectural design combines classical forms with modern residential comfort, resulting in a distinctive appearance both externally and internally.
The ground floor features a striking central hallway with a unique staircase that extends fully to the roof ridge, creating an impressive and stately entrance. The hallway includes a toilet and a dedicated wardrobe area. The living space is arranged with multiple interconnected areas that flow into one another. There is a library or television corner, a conservatory area suitable for a dining table, and a comfortable living area centered around a sandstone fireplace. The entire living floor is finished with a wooden herringbone parquet floor. From the living area, one enters the spacious open kitchen, which is equipped with a Siematic kitchen featuring a natural stone worktop and modern appliances.
The southwest-oriented garden receives sunlight throughout the day and provides pleasant views from all ground floor rooms. The garden is privately situated and includes a swimming pool. A veranda integrated into the design allows for extended outdoor enjoyment of the garden and pool area during the evening hours. Direct access to the 30 square meter internal garage is available from the kitchen.
The first floor is reached via the prominent staircase. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi, toilet, washbasin furniture, and a separate shower. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms are located on this level. A second bathroom accessible from the landing includes a walk-in shower, two washbasins, and a toilet. There is also a generous utility room on this floor housing the washing machine, dryer, and the gas combination boiler.
The second floor is currently configured as an open hobby space. According to the listing, two additional sleeping quarters could be created here with relative ease.
The property holds an energy label A rating, indicating high energy efficiency. It is equipped with 14 solar panels. Climate control is provided by a Daikin air conditioning system in the master bedroom and two additional units on the second floor. The property also features an Alusta automatic ventilation system. The flooring in the hallway and kitchen consists of French Winckelmans tiles, while the living areas have solid oak parquet.
Glimmen is known as a green village with the Quintusbos and Appelbergen nature areas in immediate proximity. The village offers a primary school, some basic shopping facilities, and an active community life. More extensive shopping options, various schools, and a richer association life are available in the neighboring town of Haren. The city of Groningen is accessible by car in approximately 10 minutes, by bicycle in 25 minutes, or by public transport.
The property is classified as a detached villa with full freehold ownership. The cadastral designation is HAREN H 2663. The building has a volume of 1,019 cubic meters and includes 31 square meters of other indoor space, 27 square meters of attached outdoor space, and 32 square meters of external storage. The asking price is 1,175,000 euros, which translates to approximately 4,663 euros per square meter of living space. Transfer is by mutual agreement. The central heating system is an Atag gas-fired boiler from 2016, which is owned by the property.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 2 showers, including a separate shower in the master bathroom and a walk-in shower in the second bathroom.
Bathtub
The master bathroom has a jacuzzi, and the feature list explicitly includes a bathtub ('ligbad').
Ensuite Bathroom
The description states that the master bedroom has its own bathroom ('eigen badkamer').
Guest Toilet
There is a toilet located in the central hall on the ground floor, separate from the upstairs bathrooms.
Shared Shower
The second bathroom with a shower is located on the landing, implying it is shared by the other bedrooms on that floor.
Shared Toilet
The second bathroom, which is accessible via the landing and serves the other bedrooms, contains a toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list explicitly states '2 dubbele wastafels' (2 double sinks).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The features list explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Rear Garden
The features list specifies 'Tuin rondom', indicating a garden on all sides including the rear.
Front Garden
The features list specifies 'Tuin rondom', indicating a garden on all sides including the front.
Side Garden
The features list specifies 'Tuin rondom', indicating a garden on all sides including the sides.
Terrace
No terrace is explicitly mentioned in the description or features, though a veranda is present.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the listing.
Veranda
The description explicitly mentions an integrated veranda.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house in the listing.
Waterfront
There is no mention of water features or waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
There is no mention of a kitchen garden in the listing.
Equestrian Facilities
There is no mention of equestrian facilities in the listing.
Small Livestock Facilities
There is no mention of small livestock facilities in the listing.
Private Outdoor Pool
The listing explicitly mentions a swimming pool in the garden.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
A jacuzzi is mentioned, but it is located inside the master bathroom, not outdoors.
Private Tennis Court
There is no mention of a tennis court in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the flat province of Drenthe, where no mountains exist.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a green village next to a forest, with no mention of city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The living spaces and veranda have direct contact with and views of the southwest-oriented garden and pool.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is located inland in the province of Drenthe.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is located inland, far from any harbours.
Remarkable Landmark View
It borders the Quintusbos, but a local forest is generally not classified as a notable landmark.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states Daikin air conditioning is installed in the master bedroom and on the second floor.
Central Heating
The listing mentions a central heating gas combi boiler (c.v.gas-combiketel).
Fireplace
The living room features a sandstone fireplace (zandstenen schouw).
Hardwood Floors
The living room has a wooden herringbone parquet floor, and solid oak parquet is listed.
Tiled Floors
French Winckelmans tiles are present in the hall and kitchen.
Laminate Flooring
Hardwood and tiles are mentioned, but not laminate.
Carpeted Floors
Hardwood and tiles are mentioned, but not carpet.
Private Indoor Pool
The listing mentions a pool in the garden (zwembad in de tuin), not an indoor pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned.
Modern
The listing explicitly mentions a modern kitchen and modern living comfort, though it is combined with classic forms.
Industrial
No industrial elements are described.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements are described.
Classic
The listing explicitly mentions classic forms, a stately whole, and a sandstone chimney.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Although it has 'classical forms', it was built in 2004 and features modern comfort, so it is not a genuine traditional or historic building.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 2004, so it does not represent an early 20th-century style.
Post War Functional
The property was built in 2004, long after the post-war functional building period.
Modernist
The description highlights 'classical forms' rather than a modernist architectural style.
Newly Build
The property was built in 2004 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw', making it 20 years old.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island; description only mentions a natural stone countertop.
Open Plan Kitchen
Description states you walk from the living directly into the 'woonkeuken' (living kitchen) with flowing spaces, suggesting open plan layout.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned in the description or features.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of downdraft extraction system.
Shared Kitchen
This is a detached private villa, not an apartment or shared housing.
Design Kitchen
Siematic is a premium kitchen brand, described as modern with a beautiful natural stone countertop, indicating a design-quality kitchen.
New Kitchen
House was built in 2004 (20 years ago), kitchen is described as modern but there is no indication it has been recently replaced.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The property includes a garage which provides parking.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions 'Externe bergruimte 32 m²' (external storage room).
Garage
The listing specifies a 30 m² attached garage ('inpandige garage', 'Aangebouwde stenen garage').
Double Garage
The features section states the garage capacity is '1 auto'.
Covered Parking
The property has an attached brick garage, which serves as covered parking.
Underground Parking
The property is a detached villa with a standard above-ground garage; there is no underground parking.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a detached villa ('Villa, vrijstaande woning') with full ownership. There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE), which is typical for this property type in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states the ownership situation as 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not a leasehold property.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this detached villa.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 3-story villa with a prominent staircase; no elevator is mentioned.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached villa (vrijstaande woning), which inherently has a private entrance.
Gated Community
The listing explicitly states an 'open location' (Open ligging) and it is a standalone detached villa.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property spans 3 floors accessed solely via a prominent staircase with no elevator or ramps mentioned.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
Listing mentions 'ruimte voor wasmachine, droger' (space for washing machine, dryer), indicating appliances are present
Washing Machine Connections
Dedicated space for washing machine implies proper connections are available
Laundry Room
Listing describes 'een royale ruimte voor wasmachine, droger en c.v.gas-combiketel' - a spacious room for washing machine, dryer and boiler
Dryer
Listing mentions space for dryer alongside washing machine, indicating its presence
Ventilation System
Features section lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and details mention 'Alusta automatisch ontluchttingssysteem'
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions 'voorzien van 14 zonnepanelen' (equipped with 14 solar panels).
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned, and generally uncommon as a standard feature for homes built in 2004.
Wall Insulation
The listing states the property is 'goed geïsoleerd' (well insulated), implying wall insulation is present despite not being specifically detailed.
Floor Insulation
The listing states the property is 'goed geïsoleerd', implying floor insulation is present, though not explicitly specified.
Roof Insulation
The listing states the property is 'goed geïsoleerd', implying roof insulation is present, though not explicitly specified.
Heat Pump
The heating system is explicitly listed as a gas-fired 'Cv-ketel' (Atag, built in 2016), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery storage system is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions an Alusta automatic ventilation system, mechanical ventilation, multiple Daikin air conditioning units, and an Energy Label A rating.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.