Unique Monumental Farmhouse Estate with NSW Status near Amsterdam and Utrecht
Key Features
Upsides
- The property possesses NSW landgoed status and is a National Monument, offering significant fiscal advantages such as exemption from transfer tax and eligibility for maintenance subsidies.
- The versatile layout includes multiple independent buildings like a guest house and a professional office space, making it highly suitable for double occupancy, a home based business, or a Bed and Breakfast.
- Despite its rural and private setting on over 12,000 square meters of land, the estate is strategically located near major highways, providing quick access to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Schiphol Airport.
Downsides
- As a National Monument, the property is subject to strict regulations regarding renovations and modifications, which can limit the owner's freedom to alter the building despite the availability of subsidies.
- There is no mandatory Energy Label provided due to the monument status, which may make it difficult for prospective buyers to assess the exact energy efficiency and potential heating costs compared to modern homes.
- The asking price of nearly 2.8 million euros is substantial, placing the property in a high luxury segment that requires significant financial commitment and resources for ongoing maintenance of a large estate.
Description
Landgoed Hofstede De Winter represents a rare opportunity for those seeking a unique living experience in the Netherlands. Situated merely 15 minutes by car from Amsterdam and Utrecht, and featuring its own bus stop right at the entrance, this estate combines the tranquility of the countryside with excellent accessibility. The property consists of a characteristic, thatched residential farmhouse, which is a designated National Monument, along with several outbuildings situated on a generous plot of 12,840 square meters.
This estate is ideal for individuals looking for a combination of rural living with allure, space for double occupancy, facilities for working from home or running a practice, and room for hobbies or recreational purposes. The landgoed offers a mix of rest, nature, and history. The complex includes a monumental farmhouse, a guest house or summer house, a converted hay barn, a spacious office or studio space, and a recently delivered shed. All structures are in an excellent state of maintenance and equipped with modern amenities without losing their authentic character.
A significant advantage of this property is the fiscal benefits associated with the NSW landgoed status and the Rijksmonument label. These benefits include exemption from transfer tax and potential subsidies for maintenance. The total living area of the complex is approximately 945 square meters, including the outbuildings, with an additional 483 square meters available in the shed. The property also features 48 solar panels, contributing to energy efficiency.
The monumental woonboerderij dates back to the 17th century and was fully restored in the 1990s. The ground floor layout begins with an entrance via a stately hall leading to a central corridor. At the front of the house, there is an atmospheric living room featuring an original fireplace, white tiles known as witjes, and an antique tile tableau. The central space retains authentic 17th century floor tiles and original beams. The spacious living kitchen has a modern setup, a fireplace with antique tiles, and connects to a utility room with a cupboard wall and counter. On the east side of the corridor, one finds a toilet, a second utility room or laundry room with access to the cellar and attic, two bathrooms where one includes a sauna, and a generous living space of approximately 100 square meters at the rear.
The first floor of the main farmhouse consists of a large landing, three spacious bedrooms, and a modern bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, washbasin furniture, and a toilet. The property is largely equipped with double glazing and good insulation. Heating and hot water for the farmhouse are provided by a Hybrid heat pump from STIEBEL ELTRON with a 200 liter boiler. The ground floor features floor heating, with the exception of the front rooms. Additional heating is available via a CV combi boiler and air conditioning units.
The detached summer house serves as a guest accommodation and is built of stone and wood. It is well insulated and has a hipped roof. The positioning of the building ensures privacy and a free view at both the front and rear. The ground floor is accessible via a wooden conservatory leading to a central hall. This hall provides access to a toilet, a living room with a semi-open kitchen, a bathroom, a large back room, a laundry room, and the staircase. The first floor comprises a landing, a large bedroom with a characteristic round window, a second bedroom with a dormer window, an intermediate space with a second toilet and laundry room, and a third bedroom.
The office space or atelier is a multifunctional area currently used as an office but suitable for various professional purposes. It is fitted with two glass folding doors with additional wooden exterior doors and full insulation. The ground floor includes various office spaces, a kitchenette, a toilet, and a bathroom. The first floor houses two large workrooms. All rooms in this building are equipped with air conditioning and network cabling. Sub meters for gas, water, and electricity are installed for both the guest house and the office space to separate usage.
Located on the inner courtyard is a completely renewed and insulated hay barn. This building features French doors, a kitchen, and a toilet, making it highly suitable for gatherings, parties, or as extra accommodation space. The recently realized shed is equipped with two overhead doors, a concrete floor, a kitchenette, and a toilet. The roof of this shed is fitted with 48 solar panels. Access to the shed is provided by a recently laid path from the public road.
The location in Kamerik, part of the municipality of Woerden, offers a central position between the major cities of Utrecht, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. Within five minutes, one can reach the A2 highway, and Schiphol Airport is approximately a 30 minute drive away. The immediate surroundings provide extensive facilities including primary education, secondary education up to gymnasium level, sports clubs, and various shops and hospitality venues.
The electrical installation has been modernized or renewed where necessary. Recent maintenance includes new parking spaces and the path to the shed, recent painting work both inside and outside, renewed roof tiles for the summer house and office, renewed sheet piling along the farmhouse, and a fully renewed thatched roof at the rear with updates to the front. The sale is handled under reservation by the seller and uses the NVM purchase contract. The contract includes extra clauses regarding the measurement instruction, utilities, an old age clause, and notary costs. Because the seller has never lived in the property, no standard questionnaire has been filled out. The property is virtually empty, so no inventory list is available. This combination of historical value, modern amenities, and strategic location makes Hofstede De Winter a unique object in the Dutch real estate market.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The features list explicitly mentions 'douche', 'inloopdouche', and 'stoomcabine'.
Bathtub
The features list includes a 'jacuzzi', which functions as a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description for the main farmhouse mentions bathrooms accessible via a central landing ('overloop') serving multiple bedrooms, rather than private access from a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The description mentions a separate 'toiletruimte' on the ground floor of the main farmhouse.
Bidet
The features list explicitly includes 'Bidet'.
Shared Shower
The main farmhouse has a bathroom on the first floor accessible via a landing that serves three bedrooms, indicating a shared shower arrangement.
Shared Toilet
There is a separate toilet room on the ground floor, and toilets in the outbuildings, implying shared use.
His And Hers Sinks
The features list explicitly mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double washbasin).
Bathroom Heated Floor
The property has 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating) on the ground floor, where two bathrooms are located.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing is for a farmhouse (woonboerderij) and outbuildings; no balcony is mentioned in the description or feature list.
Rear Garden
The feature list explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around).
Front Garden
The feature list explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around).
Side Garden
The feature list explicitly states 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around).
Rooftop Terrace
The property consists of a thatched roof farmhouse and outbuildings; there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
The listing explicitly describes a 'Zomerhuis / Gastenverblijf' (Summer house / Guest accommodation) with its own facilities.
Waterfront
The feature list under 'Ligging' includes 'aan water' (on water).
Equestrian Facilities
There is a large 'loods' (warehouse/barn) and land, but no stables or specific equestrian facilities are listed.
Small Livestock Facilities
No facilities for small livestock are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool is mentioned in the description or features.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
The listing mentions a jacuzzi in the bathroom features, but no outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Kamerik, Netherlands (Utrecht region), which is a flat landscape.
Remarkable City View
The property is described as 'rustig' (quiet), 'buiten bebouwde kom' (outside built-up area), and 'landelijk gelegen' (rurally situated).
Remarkable Garden View
The property is a large estate (12,840 m²) with a garden all around and is described as having 'vrij uitzicht' (free view).
Remarkable Sea View
The property is located inland in the province of Utrecht.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour is mentioned; the water location likely refers to a canal or ditch given the rural nature.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view is described.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing states that all spaces in the office/atelier are provided with air conditioning, and 'airconditioning' is listed in the features.
Central Heating
Heating is provided by a hybrid heat pump (STIEBEL ELTRON) and a CV combi boiler, covering the property.
Fireplace
The description mentions an 'originele schouw' (original fireplace) in the front room and a fireplace in the kitchen. The features list includes 'open haard' and 'houtkachel'.
Tiled Floors
The central space is explicitly described as having 'authentieke 17e-eeuwse plavuizen' (authentic 17th-century tiles).
Underfloor Heating
The listing states there is 'Vloerverwarming op de begane grond in de boerderij' (Floor heating on the ground floor of the farm).
Home Office
There is a dedicated 'Kantoorruimte / Atelier' (Office/Atelier) building described with multiple workspaces.
Skylight
The features list includes 'dakraam' (skylight).
Exposed Beams
The central room features 'originele balken' (original beams).
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a swimming pool in the description or features list.
Private Indoor Sauna
One of the bathrooms on the ground floor is equipped with a sauna.
French Doors
The hooiberg (hay barn) features 'openslaande deuren' (French doors/patio doors).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property is a 17th-century monumental farmhouse with a thatched roof and antique features, which is contrary to the minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic.
Modern
While the building is historic, it has been restored with modern amenities, a modern kitchen, and modern bathrooms, though the primary style remains classic.
Industrial
Although there is a warehouse and a converted hay barn, the main residence is a classic farmhouse, making the industrial style very minimal.
Mediterranean
The architecture is a Dutch thatched roof farmhouse located in the polders of Kamerik, featuring no Mediterranean design elements.
Classic
The listing describes a 17th-century national monument with original beams, antique mantelpieces, and period tiles, defining a classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The property is a 'Rijksmonument' (National Monument) farm from 1675 with a thatched roof and authentic features.
Early 20th Century
The main building dates back to 1675.
Post War Functional
The main building dates back to 1675.
Modernist
The building is a 17th-century farmhouse.
Newly Build
The listing specifies 'Bestaande bouw' (Existing construction) and 'Bouwjaar 1675'.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The description mentions a 'ruime woonkeuken' (spacious living kitchen) but does not describe an island. The layout is described with distinct rooms (voorkamer, keuken).
Open Plan Kitchen
The main house lists a 'voorkamer' (front room) and 'woonkeuken' (living kitchen) as separate areas in the layout, suggesting it is not open plan. The guest house has a 'halfopen keuken', but the main property does not.
Pantry
The text mentions an 'aangrenzende bijkeuken met kastenwand en aanrecht' (adjacent utility room/pantry with cupboards and counter).
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family estate (landgoed). While there are multiple buildings with kitchenettes (office, hay barn), they are not 'shared' in the residential sense (e.g., with roommates).
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as having a 'moderne inrichting' and a 'schouw met antieke tegels'. This suggests a classic, character-filled kitchen rather than a sleek, high-end 'design kitchen'.
New Kitchen
The farmhouse was restored in the 1990s. There is no mention of a recent kitchen renovation, implying it is likely dated relative to current standards despite having a 'moderne inrichting'.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly lists 'parkeerplaats' (parking space) and notes it is on 'op eigen terrein' (own terrain). It also mentions new parking spaces were laid out.
Storage Room
The listing mentions multiple storage spaces including a 'vliering' (attic), 'kelder' (cellar), 'bijkeuken' (utility rooms), and a large 'loods' (warehouse) of 483 m².
Garage
The features section lists 'Garage mogelijk' (Garage possible), which in Dutch real estate listings indicates there is currently no garage, but there is space or permission to build one.
Automatic Garage Door
Since the listing states there is no garage (only the possibility of one), there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
The property does not have a garage; the listing specifies only 'Garage mogelijk'.
Attic
The description explicitly mentions a 'vliering' (attic/loft) accessible from the second utility room.
Cellar
The description explicitly mentions a 'kelder' (cellar) accessible from the second utility room.
Covered Parking
The 'loods' (warehouse) has overhead doors, but the description treats it as a warehouse/shed, not a parking structure. The listing marks 'Garage mogelijk', implying no current covered vehicle shelter. Therefore, it is considered not present.
Underground Parking
The property is a country estate ('Landgoed') with historic buildings. Underground parking is not present or mentioned.
Ev Charging
The listing mentions solar panels but does not mention any EV charging infrastructure or charging stations.
Workshop
The listing explicitly describes a 'Kantoorruimte / Atelier' (Office/Studio) and a 'Hooiberg' (Hay barn) which are suitable as workshop or hobby spaces.
Shed
The property includes a 'Hooiberg' (Hay barn) and a large 'Loods' (shed/warehouse).
Street Parking Free
The property is located in the countryside ('buiten bebouwde kom', 'landelijk gelegen') with parking on its own terrain. Street parking is not a relevant feature for this specific listing type.
Street Parking Permit
The property is a country estate, not an apartment in a city zone requiring permits.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
This is a property for sale, not a rental listing for a parking spot.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking is part of the main estate and not sold as a separate unit.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly states the property is suitable for a 'B&B' (Bed & Breakfast) and recreational purposes.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The listing mentions the property is suitable for 'dubbele bewoning' (double occupancy), which implies long-term rental potential for a portion of the estate.
Owners Association
The property is described as a 'Landgoed' (country estate) with 'vrijstaande woning' (detached house) on its own large plot. There is no mention of an Owners Association (VvE) or shared facilities.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership situation Full ownership), indicating it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Fees
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no Owners Association for this property.
Other Rules
The property has a 'Rijksmonument' (National Monument) status and 'NSW-landgoedstatus', which implies specific legal restrictions regarding renovation and maintenance, as well as fiscal benefits.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes a 17th-century farmhouse and outbuildings with stairs and a 'vliering' (attic). No elevator is mentioned.
Alarm System
The feature list explicitly includes 'alarminstallatie' (alarm installation).
Private Entrance
The property features separate buildings including a 'Zomerhuis' (guest house) and 'Kantoorruimte' (office), which implies private entrances for these units.
Gated Community
The property is a private 'Landgoed' (estate) with a single address, not a community with shared gated access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property is a historic 17th-century monument with stairs ('trapopgang') to the first floor where bedrooms are located, making it unlikely to be fully accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing explicitly states 'De woning staat nagenoeg leeg en derhalve is er geen lijst van zaken ingevuld' (The house is virtually empty and therefore no list of items has been filled in), indicating appliances are not included.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing describes multiple 'wasruimte' (laundry room) and 'bijkeuken' (utility room) areas in both the main house and the guest house, which implies the presence of connections.
Laundry Room
The text explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte' (laundry room) in the summer house and a 'tweede bijkeuken/wasruimte' (second utility/laundry room) in the main house.
Dryer
Similar to the washing machine, the listing states the house is empty and no inventory list is present, so the appliance is not included.
Ventilation System
The features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states '48 zonnepanelen' (48 solar panels) are present on the roof of the loods.
Double Glazing
The description states 'Grotendeels voorzien van dubbel glas' (Largely equipped with double glazing) and the features section confirms 'HR-glas' and 'gedeeltelijk dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'HR-glas', but does not mention triple glazing (driedubbel glas).
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation).
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation).
Heat Pump
The text specifies 'Verwarming en warmwater boerderij door Hybride warmtepomp (STIEBEL ELTRON)'.
Home Battery
The listing describes solar panels but makes no mention of a home battery or energy storage system, which would typically be highlighted if present.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes a hybrid heat pump for heating and hot water, partial floor heating, and HR-glass (High Efficiency glass).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.