Spacious Villa with Direct Access to Nieuw Bussummerheide Nature Reserve
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional location adjacent to Nieuw Bussummerheide nature reserve with private access gate, offering direct connection to walking and cycling paths.
- Spacious 1,820 square meter plot with mature landscaping providing complete privacy while still receiving optimal sunlight throughout the day.
- High-quality luxury kitchen by Paul van de Kooy with cooking island and premium built-in appliances, complemented by multiple fireplaces for atmosphere.
- Generous living space of 290 square meters with four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a walk-in closet, home office, and versatile upper lounge room.
- Convenient proximity to the centers of Bussum, Naarden, and Huizen despite the peaceful wooded setting.
Downsides
- Energy label D indicates relatively poor energy efficiency compared to modern standards, which may result in higher heating costs.
- Flat roof with bituminous covering typically requires more frequent maintenance and has a higher risk of leaks compared to pitched roofs.
- Original construction from 1955 means the property may have hidden aging issues despite renovations, and the central heating boiler from 2012 may need replacement in the coming years.
- Only a carport is available rather than a fully enclosed garage, providing less protection for vehicles from weather and reduced security.
- The playful layout with the upper room accessible by staircase from the living room and bedrooms reached through the office may not suit all buyers seeking a more conventional floor plan.
Description
This detached villa is situated in the highly sought-after Flevo villa district, an exclusive residential area in the heart of the Gooi region. The property occupies a prominent position on a quiet street surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery, creating an immediate sense of tranquility and privacy. Despite this peaceful setting, the villa remains conveniently connected to urban amenities, with the centers of Bussum, Naarden, and Huizen all within easy reach by car or bicycle.
The plot covers an impressive 1,820 square meters, providing ample space for the villa itself, the various outdoor structures, and the extensively landscaped garden. One of the most remarkable features of this property is its direct proximity to the Nieuw Bussummerheide nature reserve. The backyard borders almost directly onto this protected natural area, and a private gate provides residents with immediate access to walking and cycling paths through heathland and forest. This seamless connection between private garden and public nature reserve is relatively rare and adds significant value to the property.
The villa was originally built in 1955 but has been updated and modernized over the years to meet contemporary standards of comfort and luxury. The total living area measures 290 square meters, distributed across two main living levels plus a basement. The building also includes 23 square meters of other indoor space and 4 square meters of attached outdoor space. A separate freestanding wooden shed of 22 square meters provides additional storage.
The ground floor layout has been designed to maximize the connection between indoor and outdoor living. The side entrance leads into a spacious hall featuring a cloakroom area and a modern toilet. From here, residents can access the basement or proceed to the main living areas. The hall and kitchen both feature durable concrete flooring that adds a contemporary character to these spaces.
The living kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering generous dimensions and an abundance of natural light. Large sliding doors connect the kitchen directly to the garden, making it easy to extend dining and entertaining activities outdoors during warmer months. The kitchen itself was designed and installed by Paul van de Kooy, a respected name in Dutch kitchen design, and features a substantial cooking island as its centerpiece. The kitchen is fully equipped with high-quality built-in appliances that cater to serious cooking enthusiasts. A gas fireplace positioned near the dining table creates a warm, inviting atmosphere for family meals and social gatherings.
From the kitchen, the floor plan flows naturally into the main living room, which continues the theme of light and space. Additional sliding doors provide further garden access, while an open fireplace serves as a focal point for the sitting area. A distinctive architectural feature is the high studio window at the front of the room, which frames views of the green surroundings and allows natural light to penetrate deep into the interior.
A staircase from the living room leads to what is described as an upper room, currently configured as a lounge or television room. This elevated space includes built-in storage and a dedicated workspace niche, making it suitable for various uses such as a home office, reading room, or relaxation area. The elevated position provides enhanced views of the surrounding greenery.
Also accessible from the living room is a dedicated office space, complete with built-in cupboards and views of the front garden. This room could serve as a traditional home office, study, or library, providing a quiet space for concentrated work away from the main living areas.
The sleeping quarters are reached via the office, ensuring a clear separation between daytime and nighttime zones. A long, bright corridor illuminated by skylights provides access to the bedrooms and bathrooms. This corridor includes ample built-in storage, a central heating cupboard, and a door to the backyard for convenient outdoor access.
The property offers four bedrooms in total. The first bedroom is currently configured as a home gym and includes access to the side garden. The second and third bedrooms both feature air conditioning systems and direct access to the side garden, providing natural ventilation and easy outdoor transition. The master bedroom is particularly generous in size and includes air conditioning, side garden access, and a connection to a luxurious en-suite bathroom. This second bathroom is appointed with a bathtub, walk-in shower, toilet, and double vanity. Additionally, the master bedroom connects to a spacious walk-in closet, providing organized storage for clothing and personal items.
The first bathroom, serving the other bedrooms, includes a walk-in shower, toilet, and double sink. Both bathrooms are finished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings.
The utility room, accessible from the main hall, was originally configured as a garage and now houses laundry appliances with appropriate connections for both washing machine and dryer. From the utility room, a wide staircase descends to the basement level, which includes a wine cellar and multiple storage areas. This basement space offers valuable additional storage capacity.
The outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to complement the villa and take advantage of the favorable orientation. The garden receives sunlight throughout the day, allowing residents to follow the sun from morning to evening. A large terrace provides space for outdoor dining, while a separate lounge area offers a more relaxed setting for enjoying the garden. The mature planting throughout the garden ensures privacy from neighboring properties while maintaining the connection to the natural surroundings.
Parking is accommodated via a driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a double carport, providing covered parking for at least two cars. The freestanding wooden shed offers additional storage for garden equipment, bicycles, or other items.
The property is classified with energy label D, which reflects its 1955 construction date despite subsequent improvements. Insulation measures include roof insulation, double glazing, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combination of a central heating boiler, gas fireplaces, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. The central heating boiler is a Nefit Topline model installed in 2012.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in both the first and second bathrooms.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the second bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The second bathroom is described immediately after the master bedroom and before the walk-in closet, strongly implying it is an en-suite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
The description mentions a 'modern toilet' in the ground floor hall, which functions as a guest toilet.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the listing.
His And Hers Sinks
Both bathrooms are explicitly listed as having a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions a 'fraai aangelegde achtertuin' (beautifully landscaped rear garden).
Front Garden
The description mentions a 'voortuin' (front garden) which is visible from the study.
Side Garden
The description mentions 'deur naar de zijtuin' (door to the side garden) multiple times for the bedrooms.
Terrace
The description mentions a 'zeer royaal terras' (very spacious terrace) in the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned; the house has a flat roof but no outdoor access to it is described.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the text.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned, only a detached wooden shed ('vrijstaande houten schuur').
Waterfront
The property is located next to a nature reserve (Nieuw Bussummerheide), not a body of water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in the Gooi region in the Netherlands, which is flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a wooded villa area bordering a nature reserve, with no city views mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The kitchen, living room, and mezzanine all have large windows and sliding doors offering beautiful views of the garden and surrounding greenery.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Huizen is near the Gooimeer, the property borders the Nieuw Bussummerheide and no sea view is mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour or harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: master bedroom and two other bedrooms have airconditioning.
Central Heating
Cv-ketel (central heating boiler) Nefit Topline from 2012 is specified.
Fireplace
Gas fireplace in kitchen, open fireplace in living room, and chimney (rookkanaal) listed in features.
Underfloor Heating
Gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming (partial underfloor heating) explicitly listed in heating features.
Walk In Closet
Ruime walk-in closet (spacious walk-in closet) mentioned as accessible from the master bedroom.
Home Office
Werkkamer (work room) with fixed cabinets and garden view, plus a workspace niche in the upper room.
Skylight
Lichtkoepels (skylights) mentioned in the bedroom hallway, and dakraam (roof window) listed in features.
Bay Window
A 'hoog atelierraam' (high studio window) is mentioned but this is not a bay window. No bay window described.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Vaste kasten (fixed cabinets/wardrobes) mentioned in the upper room, work room, and bedroom hallway.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned. The listing describes robust luxury kitchen and concrete floors, which don't align with Scandinavian minimalism.
Modern
Modern toilet and high-quality kitchen appliances mentioned, but it's a 1955 villa with existing construction. Mix of modern updates and traditional villa style.
Industrial
Concrete floors in hall and kitchen and 'robuste' (robust) kitchen description suggest some industrial influence.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned. Located in the Netherlands Gooi region with no Mediterranean styling indicated.
Classic
1955 villa in a villa neighborhood. Traditional villa character with playful layout suggests classic elements.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1955, but heavily modernized with a concrete floor, modern luxury kitchen, and flat roof, losing most traditional characteristics.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1955, which is mid-20th century, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
While built in 1955, it is described as a 'unique villa with a playful layout' rather than a typical mass-produced functional post-war home.
Modernist
Features a flat roof, concrete floors, large sliding doors, and an open layout, strongly suggesting modernist architectural influences.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with a build year of 1955.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly mentions 'een royaal kookeiland'.
Open Plan Kitchen
The layout flows directly from the kitchen into the living room via connected spaces.
Pantry
No pantry is mentioned anywhere in the detailed layout description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is described as a 'vrijstaande villa' (detached villa), meaning it is not shared.
Design Kitchen
Described as a 'robuste luxe keuken' made by the premium brand Paul van de Kooy.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1955 and the brand Paul van de Kooy is known for older installations, suggesting this is not a new kitchen.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions 'oprit voor meerdere auto's' (driveway for multiple cars) and parking on own property.
Storage Room
Listing mentions 'diverse bergruimtes' (various storage spaces) in the basement/souterrain, 22 m² external storage space, and fixed cabinets throughout the house.
Garage
The listing mentions 'bijkeuken (voorheen garage)' meaning the former garage has been converted to a utility room. There is no functioning garage currently.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage exists (converted to utility room), so no garage door of any type.
Double Garage
There is no garage; the former garage is now a utility room. Only a double carport exists.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'souterrain met een wijnkelder' (basement with a wine cellar).
Covered Parking
Listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele carport' (double carport), which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking. Property is a villa with driveway and carport, typical of this area.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions 'vrijstaande houten schuur' (freestanding wooden shed) and 22 m² external storage.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Not applicable. Property includes its own parking (driveway and carport), no separate rental spot mentioned.
Parkspot Sale Price
Not applicable. Property includes its own parking on the 1,820 m² plot, no separate parking spot for sale mentioned.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a free-standing villa (vrijstaande villa) on its own plot of 1,820 m². There is no mention of a Homeowners Association (VvE) in the features or description.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning it is freehold and not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this free-standing villa.
Open Viewing
The listing invites potential buyers to walk into the agency's office on Saturdays between 10:00 and 14:00 for information, but does not list a scheduled open viewing at the property itself.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 2-story villa built in 1955 with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached villa ('vrijstaande villa') with its own side entrance ('zijentree').
Gated Community
The property is located on a quiet street in a wooded area, not described as a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has multiple stairs, a mezzanine, a basement, and split levels, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The text explicitly mentions 'aansluiting voor wasmachine en droger' (connections for washing machine and dryer) in the utility room.
Laundry Room
The property has a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) accessible from the hall, which houses the laundry connections.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features section, which typically highlights such high-value upgrades.
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
Not mentioned in the listing; double glazing is specifically listed instead of triple glazing or HR++ glass.
Wall Insulation
Not listed under the 'Isolatie' features, which specifically mention only roof, double glazing, and floor insulation.
Floor Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
Explicitly listed under the 'Isolatie' (Insulation) features as 'dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as a CV-ketel (Nefit Topline 2012), gas fireplaces, an open fireplace, and partial floor heating; no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery or any form of energy storage system is mentioned in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features partial floor heating and has a relatively modern high-efficiency gas boiler compared to the 1955 build year.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.