Charming Thatched Villa Adjacent to the Dunes in Bentveld

This characteristic detached villa from 1934 is situated on a quiet green lane in the desirable village of Bentveld. The property underwent a comprehensive renovation and sustainability upgrade in 2022, resulting in a move in ready family home that combines period charm with modern comfort. The house features a thatched roof and is located directly adjacent to the Amsterdamse waterleidingduinen, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands.

The ground floor of the villa offers a generous and bright living room with an open fireplace and a beautiful parquet floor. The living area has French doors that open to both the front garden and a sunny southwest facing terrace. The open kitchen, installed in 2022, includes a cooking island and is equipped with various built in appliances. From the kitchen there is direct access to the garden and a spacious basement with standing height that houses the central heating system. Both the kitchen and the living room have underfloor heating. The entrance hall includes a cloakroom, shoe storage, and a meter cupboard, as well as a separate toilet.

The first floor features a landing, a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, a large walk in shower, a toilet, and a double vanity. At the front of the house is a large master bedroom with a built in closet, a dormer window, and a French balcony. The second bedroom, also located at the front, is equally spacious and has a dormer window as well. A third bedroom is situated at the rear of the house. The laundry room with connections for a washing machine and dryer can be accessed from the landing. All rooms on this floor, including the bathroom and landing, have underfloor heating.

The second floor is accessible via a fixed staircase and contains two more spacious bedrooms, each with a skylight and storage space behind the knee walls. This floor also has a second bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet with a vanity unit. A loft ladder provides access to the spacious attic which offers considerable storage space. As with the other floors, all rooms on this level have underfloor heating.

The detached garage with thatched roof has recently been converted into a workspace, creating the possibility of a home office. The spacious and well maintained garden surrounds the property and enjoys a favorable sun orientation. The wide driveway provides ample parking space on the property.

In terms of sustainability, the villa has an energy label A. The property features roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and secondary glazing. Heating is provided by a hybrid heat pump system (Climulations One 12V2 from 2025) combined with an Intergas Eco HR combi boiler (2022). Underfloor heating is present throughout the entire house, with the exception of the ground floor hall and toilet.

The location of this property is particularly noteworthy. At the end of the street, the Amsterdamse waterleidingduinen begin, and the Naaldenveld walking forest is within short walking distance. This tree rich neighborhood has its own tennis club, riding school, herb garden, and small playground. A good neighborhood restaurant is within walking distance. The shops of Overveen, Zandvoort, Heemstede, and the historic city center of Haarlem are easily accessible by bicycle, as are the dunes and the beach.

Several sports clubs and primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity. The Kennemer golf club, hockey club Rood Wit, and Tennis club Zandvoort are approximately ten minutes by bicycle. Thanks to the nearby NS stations of Heemstede Aerdenhout and Overveen, there are excellent connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and The Hague. The main roads are also quickly accessible, and Schiphol airport is approximately twenty minutes away by car or train.

The property has a living area of 185 square meters and is situated on a plot of 652 square meters. The volume of the house is 589 cubic meters. In addition to the living space, there is 11 square meters of other indoor space. The house has three residential levels plus a basement. The thatched saddle roof contributes to the characteristic appearance of the villa.

Bentveld is a small village located between Heemstede and Zandvoort, known for its green and peaceful character. The proximity to both nature and urban amenities makes it a popular residential location. The nearby country estates of Elswout and Koningshof add to the cultural and historical value of the area.

This villa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated and sustainable family home in a unique green location, directly bordering one of the most beautiful nature areas in the Netherlands. The combination of the characteristic appearance, the modern amenities, the generous number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the excellent location make this a property with broad appeal for families looking for quality of life in a natural setting while maintaining good accessibility to major cities and the coast.