Spacious Semi-Detached Family Home with Garage and Direct Forest Access
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers a unique location with direct access to the adjacent forest, providing immediate access to nature and walking trails.
- Extensive outdoor facilities are available including a large veranda, a garage, a shed, and a carport, offering ample storage and hobby space.
- The home is situated on a quiet, car free residential court which is safe and ideal for families with children.
Downsides
- The energy label is C, indicating that while some insulation exists, there is room for further sustainability improvements compared to modern standards.
- The central heating boiler dates from 2009, meaning it may require replacement or significant maintenance in the near future.
- With a living area of 93 square meters, the space might be considered compact for a large family seeking a spacious detached home.
Description
Nestled in a truly unique location in the green countryside between the Ampsen and Verwolde estates, this charming semi-detached family home awaits its new residents. Situated on a residential court, known as a woonerf, in the village of Exel, part of Laren in the municipality of Lochem, this property offers an ideal setting for family life. The home is located on a spacious plot and features a generous garage, a carport, and a beautifully landscaped backyard that borders directly onto the adjacent forest. Here, one can enjoy all the space, tranquility, and privacy desired, while the amenities of Laren and Lochem remain easily accessible. Over the past few years, the residence has been both made more sustainable and expanded, including the installation of window frames with HR++ glazing. The practical layout is perfectly tailored to family living. A large veranda spanning the full width of the house serves as a delightful extension of the living space, creating a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors in every season. The car free residential court is small scale, child friendly, and surrounded by greenery, offering a safe playground for children while adults enjoy the peace, birdsong, and direct connection to the forest. This represents living with a sense of freedom without compromising on comfort.
Upon entering the home, one arrives in a hall with access to a toilet and the meter cupboard. From this central point, the light L shaped living room is accessible, a pleasant living space with large window sections offering ample possibilities for a comfortable seating area and a dining corner. Located at the rear is the closed kitchen, executed in a practical setup and equipped with a gas cooktop, refrigerator, oven, double sink, and chimney hood. The kitchen, while closed off from the living room, ensures that cooking smells and activity are contained, yet it remains connected to the social flow of the home. Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room, which is ideal for a washing machine, dryer, and wardrobe. The absolute highlight of this living floor is the large veranda at the rear, a generous canopy covering the full width of the house, allowing residents to sit sheltered outside in any season. The garden connects beautifully to this veranda and offers plenty of peace and privacy.
The first floor hosts three spacious bedrooms, all featuring laminate flooring and good natural light. The bedrooms are designed to serve the needs of a growing family, with durable flooring and orientation ensuring a healthy amount of daylight. The bathroom is neatly finished and equipped with a shower, vanity unit, and a second toilet. This is a practical and well maintained floor, ideal for a family. A fixed staircase leads to the large attic floor. This generous space can serve excellently as an additional bedroom, workspace, or hobby room. Additionally, it is an ideal spot for extra storage, ensuring that the home remains organized and clutter free.
The backyard is one of the absolute gems of this property. The garden is located on the west, allowing residents to enjoy the sun until late in the evening. The borders are attractively landscaped and create a playful and well maintained appearance. From the garden, there is a rear exit leading directly to the forest, making this location unique and ideal for walks, treasure hunts with children, or walking the dog. On the plot, there is also a large garage, a shed, and a private carport. These structures provide extensive storage options and are perfect for those requiring significant storage space or enjoying tinkering, DIY projects, or needing extra hobby space. The presence of a private driveway adds to the convenience of the property.
The location on Woonerf het Veld in Exel is quiet, car free, and green. The surroundings are popular due to the rural setting, surrounded by forests, meadows, and country estates. Despite the tranquility, facilities such as shops, schools, sports clubs, and hospitality venues in Laren and Lochem are a short distance away. Accessibility towards Deventer, Zutphen, Borculo, and Rijssen is excellent, making it a practical choice for commuters. For those who appreciate rest, nature, and freedom but wish to retain the convenience of amenities, this is a perfect residential location.
Technically, the property represents a solid structure from 1987. It has been improved over time with roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing, resulting in an energy label C. The heating system includes a central heating boiler and partial floor heating on the ground floor, with the exception of the toilet. Warm water is provided by the CV combi boiler. The specific boiler is an Itho Daalderop gas fired combi boiler from 2009, which is owned by the property. While this system has served the home for over a decade, it is a factor to consider for future maintenance planning. The property has a volume of 321 cubic meters and a living area of 93 square meters, with additional indoor space and external storage bringing the total utility to a significant level.
Key features include a fine plot with excellent sun exposure, a generous detached garage, shed, carport, and private driveway. The entire ground floor is equipped with floor heating. The unique access to the adjacent forest is a major draw for nature lovers. The west facing backyard offers much privacy and newly laid borders. The large veranda spans the entire width of the home. The property is situated on a small scale, car free, and green residential court. The rural location between the Ampsen and Verwolde estates offers a serene atmosphere. There is a possibility to create extra bedrooms in the attic. The asking price is 415000 euros, costs for the buyer. Acceptance is in consultation. A deposit or bank guarantee of 10 percent of the purchase price is required to secure the fulfillment of obligations from the purchase agreement.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The description explicitly states the bathroom has a 'douche' (shower).
Bathtub
The text and feature list only mention a shower ('douche'), with no reference to a bathtub or bad.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes three bedrooms on the first floor with one bathroom, suggesting a shared bathroom rather than an ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a toilet in the hal (hallway), which functions as a guest toilet.
Bidet
The bathroom features list includes shower, toilet, and sink, but no bidet.
Double Shower
Only a single shower is mentioned, with no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
There is a single bathroom on the first floor serving three bedrooms.
Shared Toilet
The toilet is located in the main bathroom on the first floor which serves the bedrooms.
His And Hers Sinks
The description mentions a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink vanity), not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing mentions a large ground floor veranda, but no balcony on the upper floors.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions a 'prachtig aangelegde achtertuin' (beautifully landscaped backyard) and the features list confirms 'Achtertuin en voortuin'.
Front Garden
The features list explicitly mentions 'Achtertuin en voortuin' (Backyard and front garden).
Side Garden
The features list only mentions front and back gardens. The property has a detached garage and carport, which typically occupies the side space, leaving no designated side garden.
Terrace
The 'veranda' (veranda) over the full width of the house functions as a covered terrace/outdoor seating area.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace. The roof is described as a 'zadeldak' (hipped roof).
Patio
The large veranda provides a paved outdoor living space equivalent to a patio.
Veranda
The listing highlights a 'grote veranda over de volledige breedte van de woning' (large veranda over the full width of the house) as a key feature.
Guest House
The property has a detached garage and shed, but no guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in Laren/Lochem, near a forest and estates, not by water.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat; the property is in a forested area, not mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a rural 'buitengebied' (countryside), not a city.
Remarkable Garden View
The backyard is described as a 'parel' (gem) with direct access to a forest, offering high privacy and a well-maintained garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour nearby.
Remarkable Landmark View
It is located near country estates Ampsen and Verwolde, which are local landmarks, but a direct 'remarkable landmark view' is not the primary selling point described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the features list or description. It is also uncommon for this type and age of housing in the Netherlands unless explicitly specified.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions 'Cv-ketel en gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' and lists a 'Cv-ketel Itho Daalderop' installed in 2009.
Fireplace
There is no mention of a fireplace or wood stove in the living areas. The term 'schouwafzuigkap' refers to a chimney hood in the kitchen, not a fireplace.
Tiled Floors
The entire ground floor features underfloor heating ('vloerverwarming'), which is highly indicative of tiled or stone flooring in Dutch homes of this construction period.
Laminate Flooring
The listing explicitly states that the three bedrooms on the first floor are all provided with a 'laminaatvloer'.
Underfloor Heating
The description states: 'De gehele begane grond is voorzien van vloerverwarming, met uitzondering van het toilet.'
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet in the bedrooms. The utility room ('bijkeuken') is mentioned as a space for a 'garderobe' (coat storage), but this is not a bedroom walk-in closet.
Home Office
The attic ('zolderverdieping') is described as a large space that 'can serve excellently' as a workspace, but it is not currently fitted or listed as a dedicated home office.
Exposed Beams
The property is a standard semi-detached house from 1987. There is no mention of a renovation that exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
The listing mentions large windows ('grote raampartijen') but does not specify a bay window ('erker').
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is not a feature of this property and is not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
A sauna is not mentioned in the description or features list.
Ornamental Plasterwork
As a house built in 1987, it features modern construction standards without the ornamental plasterwork found in older period homes.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house features light rooms and laminate flooring, which align with some aspects of Scandinavian design. However, it is a semi-detached home built in 1987 with a standard layout, lacking the specific minimalist and high-end material cues typical of the style.
Modern
While the property has been updated with sustainable features (HR++ glass, floor heating) and a large veranda, the core structure is a 1987 semi-detached house with a closed kitchen layout, preventing it from being classified as truly modern.
Industrial
The property is a standard family home in a rural/suburban setting. There are no mentions of industrial elements like exposed brick, metal structures, or concrete floors.
Mediterranean
The property is located in the Netherlands in a forested area (Exel, Laren). There are no architectural features mentioned (e.g., stucco, terracotta, courtyards) that would suggest a Mediterranean style.
Classic
The house is a semi-detached 'twee-onder-een-kapwoning' built in 1987 with a traditional gable roof ('zadeldak') and a practical family layout, fitting the definition of a classic Dutch family home.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1987, it is a modern semi-detached home, though it may use traditional architectural elements common in Dutch residential areas.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1987, this is not an early 20th-century building.
Post War Functional
Built in 1987, it represents typical mass-produced post-war suburban family housing.
Modernist
The house has a hipped roof ('zadeldak') and traditional layout, not the flat roofs or open plans characteristic of modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1987 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction), though it has been renovated.
Kitchen
Oven
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with an 'oven'.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'dichte keuken' (closed kitchen) with a 'praktische opstelling' (practical layout), which typically implies a standard line or L-shape rather than an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes the kitchen as a 'dichte keuken' (closed/enclosed kitchen).
Stove
The listing explicitly states the kitchen is equipped with a 'gaskookplaat' (gas cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly states the cooktop is gas ('gaskookplaat'), not induction.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions a 'schouwafzuigkap' (chimney hood), which contradicts the presence of a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('eengezinswoning' and 'twee-onder-een-kapwoning'), implying a private kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having a 'praktische opstelling' (practical layout) rather than a design or luxury aesthetic.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 1987. While the house has been sustainability updated, the kitchen description is basic and does not mention being recently renovated or new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein en openbaar parkeren' (Parking type: On own property and public parking).
Storage Room
The description mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) suitable for a washing machine, dryer, and wardrobe. The features also list 'Overige inpandige ruimte' (other indoor space) of 20 m².
Garage
The description mentions a 'royale vrijstaande garage' (spacious detached garage), and the features section lists 'Aangebouwde stenen garage' (attached stone garage).
Double Garage
The features section specifies the garage capacity as '1 auto'.
Attic
The description mentions a 'grote zolderverdieping' (large attic floor), and the features list 'zolder' under 'Aantal woonlagen' (number of floors).
Bike Storage
While not labeled specifically as 'bike storage', the property includes a detached stone shed and a garage, which typically provide storage for bicycles.
Covered Parking
The description and features list a 'carport', which is a form of covered parking.
Underground Parking
The property is a 2-under-1-cap house from 1987 located in a rural village setting (Exel). Underground parking is not a feature of this type of property.
Workshop
The description states the garage is 'Perfect voor wie veel bergruimte nodig heeft of graag sleutelt, klust' (perfect for those who like to tinker or do DIY), indicating it can function as a workshop.
Shed
The description mentions a 'schuur', and the features section lists 'Schuur/berging: Vrijstaande stenen berging' (Detached stone shed).
Rules
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation: Full ownership), meaning it is freehold and not leasehold.
Other Rules
The property is located on an 'autoluw woonerf' (traffic-calmed residential yard), which implies specific rules regarding vehicle access, speed, and parking to ensure safety and tranquility.
Open Viewing
The provided text does not contain any dates or times for open viewings.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a standard two-story family home (semi-detached) with a staircase to the first floor and attic. There is no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
The listing describes a single-family home in a residential area. There is no mention of an intercom system, which is atypical for this type of property unless specified.
Alarm System
The description and feature list do not mention an alarm system. Such a system would typically be highlighted as a selling point if present.
Security Cameras
There is no mention of security cameras in the property description or technical details.
Private Entrance
The property is a semi-detached house (twee-onder-een-kap) located on a 'woonerf' with its own front door and private driveway, confirming a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property has a private driveway and carport, but the listing makes no mention of any gate, automatic or otherwise.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing highlights insulation features like HR++ glass but does not mention specific security hardware (e.g., extra locks, policed-approved hardware) for doors or windows.
Gated Community
The property is situated in a 'woonerf' (a quiet residential street) with direct access to the surrounding forest, not in a secured gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The home has a staircase leading to the first floor where the bathroom is located, and no wheelchair-accessible features (ramps, wider doors, ground floor bathroom) are described.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The utility room (bijkeuken) is described as suitable for a washing machine, which implies the presence of connections, though not explicitly confirmed.
Laundry Room
The description explicitly mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) located adjacent to the kitchen.
High Speed Internet
The features list explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable), which provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly states 'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of smart home features, home automation, or smart thermostats in the description or features list.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly states 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'HR++ beglazing' in the description and 'dubbel glas' in the features list under Isolatie.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'HR++ beglazing' and 'dubbel glas', which are terms for double glazing. Triple glazing (HR+++) is not mentioned.
Wall Insulation
The features list explicitly states 'muurisolatie' under the Isolatie section.
Floor Insulation
The features list explicitly states 'vloerisolatie' under the Isolatie section.
Roof Insulation
The features list explicitly states 'dakisolatie' under the Isolatie section.
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as a 'gas gestookt combiketel' (gas-fired combi boiler). No heat pump (warmtepomp) is mentioned.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions specific upgrades and systems beyond basic insulation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.