Rural former bridge keeper's house with spacious plot near the Dutch border
Key Features
Description
This detached property is located at Ter Apeler Strasse 14 in the Rütenbrock district of Haren, Germany. The house was originally built in 1970 and served as a bridge keeper's residence. The location is notable for its proximity to the Dutch border, being only a few meters away. The surrounding area is characterized by open countryside with views extending over farmland and the adjacent canal.
The asking price for this property is set at 319,500 euros, which is payable as costs for the buyer. In addition to the purchase price, a buyer's agent commission of 3.57 percent applies. The property is currently available on the market.
The house has a total living area of 129 square meters spread across two residential floors. The total volume of the building is 546 cubic meters. In addition to the main living space, there is 56 square meters of other indoor space, 15 square meters of building-related outdoor space, and 28 square meters of external storage space.
The ground floor layout comprises an entrance at the front of the property leading to a hallway with a neatly finished toilet. The main living and dining area measures more than 30 square meters, providing ample space for daily family life and entertaining. Adjacent to the living area is a closed kitchen space without a kitchen installed, which offers a practical space that would need a kitchen to be fitted. Also located on the ground floor is a room that can serve as either a bedroom or a home office, adding flexibility to the layout. A utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor is accessed via a landing and contains five bedrooms, making this property well suited for larger families. The first floor bathroom is equipped with a shower, a toilet, and a fixed washbasin. It should be noted that the entire first floor requires complete renovation work, including new wallpaper or paint and new floor covering throughout. This represents an additional investment that prospective buyers should factor into their budget planning.
The property features a full basement with good standing height. This basement space is divided into four storage rooms and a boiler room, offering substantial storage capacity for household items and seasonal goods.
In terms of energy efficiency, the property has been assigned energy label G, though the listing also mentions label H in one section, indicating a potential discrepancy in the documentation. The roof has been insulated and the windows have been fitted with modern double glazing. The heating and hot water system consists of an oil-fired central heating boiler that was installed in 2019 and is owned by the current proprietor.
Several improvements have been carried out in recent years. Plastic window frames with double glazing have been installed throughout the property. The septic system, referred to as Kläranlage in German, has been completely renewed. The bathroom has been modernized, and as mentioned, the central heating boiler was replaced in 2019.
The property sits on a generous plot measuring 3,016 square meters. This sizeable parcel of land provides extensive outdoor space and is described as being suitable for keeping small livestock and other animals. The garden surrounds the property on all sides, and the rural setting ensures an open aspect with unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.
Outbuildings include an attached stone storage building with electrical connections. A separate detached stone garage provides covered parking for one vehicle and also has electricity supply. Additionally, there is a carport structure. Parking on the property's own grounds is available, ensuring convenient off-street parking for residents and visitors.
The property is connected to fiber optic cable infrastructure, and roller shutters have been installed on the windows, providing both privacy and thermal insulation benefits.
The location is described as being on a busy road, on a waterway, on water, outside the built-up area, in a rural setting with an open aspect. While the proximity to a busy road may be a consideration for some buyers, the rural character of the surroundings and the expansive plot help mitigate this aspect. The direct adjacency to water and the canal views add to the distinctive character of this former bridge keeper's residence.
The cadastral designation for the property is listed as DLD ZZ 99999, and the ownership situation is full freehold. The roof construction is a gable roof covered with clay tiles.
This property presents itself as a family home with particular appeal to those seeking a rural lifestyle with plenty of outdoor space. The six bedroom configuration accommodates larger households, and the option to keep animals on the property adds to its versatility. The need for renovation work on the first floor should be viewed as an opportunity for buyers to personalize the upper floor to their own taste and requirements.
The cross-border location makes this property potentially interesting for Dutch buyers looking for property in Germany while maintaining close proximity to the Netherlands. The asking price per square meter of living space is approximately 2,477 euros, which should be considered in the context of the large plot size and the renovation requirements on the upper floor.
Transfer of the property is by mutual agreement between buyer and seller, allowing for flexible completion timelines that can accommodate the buyer's circumstances.