Freedom with Paddock Paradise, Stables, Shed and Tiny House near Lemmer

Situated in a stunning location surrounded by expansive Frisian countryside, this characteristic residential farmhouse offers a unique combination of rural living with modern comforts. The property is located at Straatweg 3 in the village of Follega and features a covered porch, a spacious workshop shed with an adjoining storage area, a professionally designed paddock paradise, and a charming tiny house. Residents here can enjoy the ultimate outdoor lifestyle in peace and freedom while having all necessary amenities within easy reach.

The main residence stands on a generous plot of approximately 3,000 square meters of private land and is located a short cycling distance from the vibrant town of Lemmer. The village of Follega is situated on the Tjeukemeer lake and offers a small harbor, public transportation connections, and excellent access to the A6 motorway. Amsterdam can be reached within an hour, allowing residents to enjoy the tranquility and space of the countryside on a daily basis while maintaining connections to major urban centers.

This property enables residents to combine rural living with water sports, recreational activities, and social amenities. The lively town of Lemmer is nearby with shops, schools, sports facilities, restaurants, and a beach along the IJsselmeer lake.

The ground floor of the farmhouse features an attractive porch equipped with an outdoor fireplace and a side entrance to the residence. The entrance hall provides wardrobe space, a newly installed electrical meter cabinet, and a toilet. From here, access is provided to the spacious and bright living room. This light filled area overlooks the front garden and is fitted with built in cabinets, a pleasant wood burning stove, and a glass bay window offering views of the paddock paradise.

In the year 2000, the residence was extended at the rear to accommodate a spacious open plan kitchen, a ground floor bedroom, and a bathroom. The cozy kitchen is finished in light colors and features appliances from 2024. The ground floor bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property and offers views of the stables. The ground floor bathroom is equipped with a walk in shower, whirlpool bath, double vanity unit, and a sauna. Additionally, there is a spacious utility room with washing machine connections and a multifunctional hobby room.

At the rear of the main house, accessible internally, is a substantial shed with a loft space. This area is suitable for storage or for operating a home based business or workshop.

The upper floor features a spacious landing with a dormer window and a workspace area. There are two additional bedrooms, both with dormer windows, one of which includes an en suite shower, washbasin, and toilet.

The rear shed can be accessed both internally from the main house and via a separate side entrance. This space is highly suitable as a workshop for a home based business or for storage purposes. The shed includes a canopy area suitable for storing hay or parking vehicles, a storage area, and a carport.

A charming insulated outbuilding stands in a pleasant open position with views over the paddock paradise and the meadows beyond. This cozy space features a kitchen unit, wood burning stove, and hot and cold running water. It can serve as an artist studio, home office, or guest accommodation.

Along the side of the residence extending to the rear of the property, a paddock paradise has been created. This equestrian facility features horse safe edible planting including grass, shrubs, trees, and herbs. A small riding arena, various shelter and walk in stables with both hard and soft surfaces, a tack room, and feed storage area make this space a true haven for horse enthusiasts.

The grounds have been laid out in an appealing manner with lawns, flowering borders, fruit trees, and multiple terraces in both sunny and shaded positions. Near the tiny house there is a pleasant seating area under an old tree where the horses enjoy sharing apples. Additional features on the property include a hay barn, garage with storage and carport, the paddock paradise with walk in stable, tack room, and feed storage. There is ample parking space on the private grounds.

Notable features of the property include the plot size of 3,000 square meters, living area of 218 square meters, and additional indoor space of 116 square meters. The original construction date is 1900. The property has solar panels installed. Most windows have been replaced with new plastic frames with high efficiency glazing in 2025. A new energy label has been requested following the sustainability improvements and is expected in April. The electrical meter cabinet has been newly installed. Fiber optic internet is available at the property.

Follega is a popular village to live in due to its location with a yacht harbor and navigable waterways connecting to the Frisian lakes. The village is directly near Lemmer, approximately five minutes by car, and close to the A6 motorway. Lemmer offers a full range of amenities including an extensive selection of shops, schools, and various sporting activities. The pleasant restaurants at the Dok area and the beach on the IJsselmeer are popular attractions. From Follega, the larger towns of Joure and Heerenveen are also easily accessible. Amsterdam can be reached within one hour by car.