Luxury Energy-Neutral Villa with Expansive Garden in Oosterwold
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptional energy efficiency with A+++ label, 21 solar panels producing approximately 8,000 kWh annually, a heat pump system, and the property being completely gas-free, resulting in very low energy costs.
- Extremely large plot of 1,925 square meters offering outstanding privacy, with the garden bordering a wide canal and forest edge, plus space for 6 to 8 parked cars on the premises.
- High-quality modern finish throughout the 2023-built villa, featuring premium kitchen appliances including BORA induction with downdraft extraction, Quooker faucet, Bosch and AEG integrated appliances, plus two luxurious bathrooms with designer fixtures.
- Spacious layout with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate toilets, a walk-in closet, and a versatile insulated garage that could serve as a home office or practice space.
- Unique location in the self-sustaining Oosterwold landscape park, combining rural tranquility with urban accessibility, as Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort are all within a 30-minute drive.
Downsides
- The property is currently connected to a central underground collection facility for sewage rather than the municipal sewer system, with connection to the main sewer planned only for a later stage.
- Monthly costs include 50 euros for the homeowners association and 50 euros for the lane association, totaling 100 euros per month in addition to standard household expenses.
- The large plot of 1,925 square meters will require significant ongoing maintenance for the lawns, hedges, orchard, and garden irrigation system.
- Oosterwold is still a developing area where residents must actively participate in shaping the neighborhood, which may not appeal to buyers seeking a fully established urban environment with complete infrastructure.
- The asking price of 6,589 euros per square meter of living space is relatively high, and the 179 square meters of living space may feel modest compared to the overall plot size and expectations for a villa at this price point.
Description
This detached villa is located in the unique landscape park of Oosterwold in Almere, situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The property was built in 2023 and offers a combination of modern luxury and a warm, homely atmosphere. The villa is fully gas-free and has been awarded an A+++ energy label, making it an exceptionally sustainable choice for prospective buyers.
The ground floor features a spacious and bright hallway with room for a wardrobe under the stairs. The entrance door includes high side windows to maximize natural daylight. From the hall, there is access to the living room, meter cabinet, toilet room, and the staircase to the upper floor. The hallway has a modern laminate floor with comfortable underfloor heating and cooling for the summer months. A tall steel pivot door leads to the living area.
The living room is designed in a generous U-shape, incorporating a seating area, a central traffic area, and the open kitchen. The entire living space faces the garden with large high windows all around. A wide bay window on the side facade provides additional living space and connection with the outdoors. The room offers wide views of the spacious garden and the green residential environment. Double French doors open to the beautifully positioned backyard.
The open kitchen is equipped with a luxurious modern built-in kitchen and appliances. There is space for a large dining area near the French doors. The kitchen layout features a central cooking and washing-up island and a wide wall unit. The worktops, backsplash, and side panels are made of Silver River natural stone. A small breakfast bar is suitable for two bar stools. The kitchen includes numerous storage cabinets, large pan drawers, and blind cutlery drawers. A practical coffee corner has been created in the center of the wall unit. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances including a BORA induction cooktop with downdraft extraction, a fully integrated Bosch dishwasher, oven-microwave combination, hot-air oven, warming drawer, and freezer, as well as an AEG tall built-in refrigerator with automatic door opening. A Francke Fragranit+ undermount sink is paired with a modern black Quooker kitchen faucet.
From the kitchen, there is direct access to the attached insulated garage. The garage has insulated cavity walls, floor, and roof, plus underfloor heating and cooling. It features double French doors at the front and an additional pedestrian door at the rear. The garage could alternatively be used as a practice space, fitness room, or home office.
The first floor is reached via a painted staircase with a wooden balustrade. The landing and staircase are extra bright due to a large window in the front facade. This floor has three spacious bedrooms of varying sizes, a luxury bathroom, and a separate toilet room.
The master bedroom is a generously sized room with windows all around offering wide views of the green surroundings. A TV connection is integrated into the wall, and extra light points are built into the wall behind the bed. Adjacent to this bedroom is a walk-in closet furnished with tall wardrobe cabinets, offering ample hanging space, shelves, and drawers.
The two additional bedrooms on this floor are neatly finished with smooth plastered walls and ceilings. The rear bedroom has extra wall light points and offers a fantastic wide view of the garden, the adjacent water feature, and rows of trees.
The first bathroom is described as a wellness space, featuring stylish wall tiles combined with brass details. It has a smooth plastered ceiling with built-in spots, large luxury floor tiles with comfortable underfloor heating, and a window for daylight and ventilation. The bathroom includes an extra spacious walk-in shower with a niche for shower accessories, a modern brushed brass built-in shower set with hand and rain shower, a freestanding plastic bathtub with a standing bath mixer and hand shower, and a wide wooden washbasin cabinet with two integrated basins, two standing faucets, a mirror with lighting, and an under-cabinet with four wide drawers.
The second floor features two additional bedrooms and a second modern bathroom. Bedroom four measures 24 square meters and includes full underfloor heating and extra storage space behind the knee walls. This room offers space for a bed, cabinets, a wardrobe, and a small seating area. Bedroom five is smaller but highly functional, suitable as a guest room or home workspace. It has a large skylight with blinds and underfloor heating.
The second bathroom has contemporary wall and floor tiles, a smooth plastered sloping ceiling, comfortable underfloor heating, a shower cabin with hard glass wall and door, a modern brushed steel built-in shower set, a washbasin cabinet with an integrated basin, under-cabinet with two drawers and a mirror with lighting, and a wall-hung toilet with a concealed cistern. A large skylight provides daylight and ventilation.
The utility room on this floor contains connections for a washing machine and dryer, the Viessmann heat pump and hot water boiler, the mechanical ventilation unit, and space for additional storage cabinets or shelving.
The villa is centrally positioned on a generous plot of 1,925 square meters. The property has a stately appearance due to its design and high-quality finish. The driveway and parking area can accommodate six to eight cars. The garden is ideally situated on the south side and features a neatly designed layout bordered by green hedges with an irrigation system. There are spacious lawns at the front, side, and rear. Paths and terraces consist of large garden tiles combined with basalt gravel. A large sun terrace runs along the rear facade. The garden includes a variety of plants, shrubs, and fruit trees. Urban farming is implemented through an elongated apple and pear orchard. A freely passable green strip runs along the left side of the plot. The garden borders a wide canal with elongated reed beds and rows of trees, providing remarkable privacy.
The property features white lime-washed facades with contrasting black window frames and a black glazed tile roof. It has hardwood frames with HR++ glazing, smooth plastered walls and ceilings throughout, and high hardwood interior frames with tall modern doors with black hardware. Underfloor heating and cooling is installed on all living floors. The property has 21 solar panels with a total output of approximately 8,000 kWh annually. An alarm system and security cameras are installed.
Oosterwold is a unique residential area between Almere and Zeewolde, transformed into an ideal agrarian residential landscape. Residents collectively shape a green and sustainable living environment. The area prioritizes sustainable, ecological, and self-sufficient construction. Urban farming is encouraged through partial use of plots for urban agriculture.
The area now has ample amenities including a small shopping center with a large Albert Heijn, an Aldi, and a drugstore. A large Lidl is within walking distance. There is also the Odin supermarket with food cafe at City Farm Vliervelden. Various initiatives such as a bakery and yoga studio can be found throughout the area. Multiple primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity.
For recreation, residents can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Oosterwold, surrounded by trees and meadows, with endless opportunities for cycling and walking. The Green Cathedral, a famous landscape artwork by Marinus Boezem, is located nearby. For more culture and business activity, the Gooi region and Almere city center are reachable by car within 15 minutes, while Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort are within 30 minutes.
The property has a gross floor area of 232 square meters, with 179 square meters of living space and 17 square meters of other indoor space. The gross volume is 724 cubic meters. The property is connected to a central underground collection facility, which is periodically emptied by the municipality of Almere. In a later stage, this will be connected to the municipal sewer system. There is a homeowners association called Witte Wolk with a contribution of 50 euros per month, and a lane association called William James with a contribution of 50 euros per month.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing mentions two showers: an 'extra ruime inloopdouche' in bathroom 1 and a 'Douchecabine' in bathroom 2. Features section confirms '2 douches'.
Bathtub
Listing explicitly mentions 'Vrijstaand kunststof ligbad' (freestanding bathtub) in bathroom 1. Features section confirms 'ligbad'.
Ensuite Bathroom
Master bedroom has adjacent walk-in closet but bathroom is accessed from the hallway (overloop), not directly from the bedroom. No ensuite bathroom mentioned.
Guest Toilet
Listing describes a separate toilet room on the ground floor (Toilet section), which serves as a guest toilet. Also a second toilet on the first floor.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of 'handdoekenradiator' or heated towel rail anywhere in the detailed listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the listing or features.
Rain Shower
Listing mentions 'regendouche' in both bathrooms: bathroom 1 has 'hand- en regendouche' and bathroom 2 has 'hand- en regendouche'.
Double Shower
No mention of a double/wide shower for two people. Only mentions single walk-in shower and shower cabin with standard rain and hand shower configurations.
Shared Shower
Both showers are in dedicated bathrooms, not in shared hallway spaces accessible to multiple rooms.
Shared Toilet
Both toilets are in dedicated, enclosed toilet rooms, not in shared open spaces.
His And Hers Sinks
Bathroom 1 has 'Breed houten wasmeubel met twee geïntegreerde waskommen, 2 staande kranen' (double washbasin with two taps). Features confirm 'dubbele wastafel'.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Bathroom 1 has 'Grote luxe vloertegels met comfortabele vloerverwarming'. Bathroom 2 has 'Comfortabele vloerverwarming'. Features confirm 'vloerverwarming' under bathroom facilities.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'fantastisch gesitueerde achtertuin' (fantastically located backyard).
Front Garden
The listing mentions 'Royale gazons aan voor-, zij- en achterzijde' (Spacious lawns at the front, side, and rear).
Side Garden
The listing mentions 'Royale gazons aan voor-, zij- en achterzijde' (Spacious lawns at the front, side, and rear).
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Groot zonneterras langs de achtergevel' (Large sun terrace along the rear facade).
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace on this villa.
Patio
The listing mentions 'Paden en terrassen van grote tuintegels' (Paths and terraces of large garden tiles).
Veranda
There is no mention of a veranda.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned; there is a garage that could be converted, but it is not one.
Waterfront
The listing states the garden borders a 'brede vaart' (wide waterway) and lists 'aan water' (on the water) as a location feature.
Kitchen Garden
The listing mentions 'Stadstuinbouw ingevuld middels een langgerekte appel- en perengaard' (urban farming filled with an apple and pear orchard).
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Almere, which is completely flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in an agrarian landscape park focused on greenery and nature, not city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing repeatedly emphasizes 'weids zicht op de riante tuin en de heerlijk groene woonomgeving' (wide view of the spacious garden and green living environment).
Remarkable Sea View
Almere Oosterwold is inland and there is no mention of a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in the vicinity of this property.
Remarkable Landmark View
'De Groene Kathedraal' is mentioned as nearby, but it is not stated that it is visible from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly mentions floor cooling (koeling) for the summer in the living, kitchen, and overloop.
Central Heating
The property has full underfloor heating powered by a Viessmann heat pump.
Fireplace
The features list mentions a 'possibility for fireplace', but no fireplace is currently installed.
Hardwood Floors
The floors are specified as modern laminate in living areas and tiles in wet rooms; no hardwood is mentioned.
Tiled Floors
Large contemporary floor tiles are explicitly detailed in the bathrooms, toilets, and laundry room.
Laminate Flooring
Modern laminate flooring is explicitly mentioned in the hall, living room, and first-floor overloop.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeting is mentioned anywhere; all described floors are laminate, tile, or coated concrete.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is explicitly stated across all living floors, including the garage and bedrooms.
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom has an adjacent 'inloop garderobekamer' (walk-in wardrobe room).
Home Office
Bedroom 5 is specifically described as being ideal for a 'thuiswerkplek' (home workspace).
Skylight
A large skylight ('groot dakraam') is mentioned in Bedroom 5 and the second bathroom.
Exposed Beams
The sloping roof slopes on the second floor are described as smoothly plastered, with no exposed beams.
Bay Window
A wide bay window ('brede erker') is explicitly mentioned in the living room.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of a private indoor pool in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a private indoor sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
High built-in wardrobe cabinets are mentioned in the walk-in closet and referenced in the bedrooms.
French Doors
Double French doors ('dubbele openslaande deuren') are mentioned leading to the backyard and in the garage.
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls and ceilings are described as smoothly plastered ('glad gestuuk'), not ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The interior features modern luxury, brushed brass, and natural stone, which do not align with typical Scandinavian minimalist wood designs.
Modern
The listing frequently uses terms like 'modern luxury', 'modern pivot door', and 'contemporary luxury kitchen'.
Industrial
There are no industrial elements such as exposed concrete, raw metals, or visible piping.
Mediterranean
While there is a white lime-washed facade, the overall interior and architecture are strictly contemporary.
Classic
The villa is described as traditionally built, but the interior finishes are entirely modern rather than classic.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The villa was built in 2023 and is described as modern and contemporary.
Early 20th Century
The property was built in 2023.
Post War Functional
The property was built in 2023.
Modernist
The 2023 villa features modern luxury, a steel pivot door, spotlights, and sleek kitchen design.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the house was built in 2023.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Listing explicitly mentions a fully integrated Bosch dishwasher.
Oven
Listing mentions a Bosch hot-air oven and an oven-microwave combination.
Microwave
Listing mentions a Bosch oven-microwave combination.
Refrigerator
Listing mentions a high AEG built-in refrigerator.
Freezer
Listing mentions a Bosch built-in freezer.
Kitchen Island
Listing describes a centrally positioned cooking and rinsing island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Described as an open kitchen with long sightlines to the living room and garden, forming a spacious open living kitchen.
Pantry
There is a coffee corner and plenty of storage cabinets, but no separate pantry room is mentioned.
Stove
Listing includes a BORA induction cooktop.
Induction Stove
The cooktop is specifically described as a BORA induction cooktop.
Boiling Water Tap
Listing specifies a QUOOKER kitchen faucet, which provides instant boiling water.
Downdraft Extractor
The BORA induction cooktop explicitly includes downdraft extraction.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached villa, so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen features high-end materials like Silver River natural stone, BORA, Quooker, Francke Fragranit+, and handleless wood-look fronts, indicating a very high design quality.
New Kitchen
The house was built in 2023, meaning the kitchen is practically new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is a driveway and parking space suitable for 6 to 8 cars on the property.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a laundry room, a walk-in closet, and storage space behind the knee walls on the second floor.
Garage
The listing explicitly mentions an attached, insulated stone garage.
Double Garage
The features section explicitly states the garage capacity is 1 car, despite having double doors.
Attic
The third floor is fully converted into two bedrooms and a bathroom; there is no separate attic or 'zolder' mentioned.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the listing.
Covered Parking
The property has an attached garage which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
This is a detached villa with no mention of underground parking.
Workshop
The garage is suggested for use as a practice room, fitness, or home office, but a workshop is not mentioned.
Shed
There is no mention of a separate shed (schuur) on the property.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is ample parking on the private property; no parking spot is being rented.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included with the property and not sold separately.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions the VvE 'Witte Wolk' with a monthly contribution of €50, as well as a 'Kavelwegvereniging William James'.
Leasehold
The listing states the property situation is 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Fees
The listing specifies a VvE contribution of €50 per month and an additional €50 per month for the 'Kavelwegvereniging William James'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story detached villa with stairs mentioned throughout. No elevator is mentioned or expected in this type of property.
Alarm System
Explicitly stated: 'Woning voorzien van alarminstallatie en beveiligingscamera's' and 'alarmcentrale' mentioned in meter cabinet.
Security Cameras
Explicitly stated: 'Woning voorzien van alarminstallatie en beveiligingscamera's'.
Private Entrance
This is a detached villa ('VRIJSTAANDE VILLA') which by definition has its own private entrance.
Gated Community
The property is in Oosterwold with VvE and road association, but there's no mention of controlled access or gated entry.
Wheelchair Accessible
Multi-story property with stairs to all floors. No elevator or stairlift mentioned. Would require significant modification for wheelchair accessibility.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states 'Aansluitingen t.b.v. wasmachine en droogautomaat' in the laundry room.
Laundry Room
There is a dedicated section described as 'Wasruimte' (laundry room) on the second floor.
High Speed Internet
The property has a fiber optic connection (glasvezel), which inherently provides high-speed internet.
Fibre Internet
The listing explicitly mentions 'glasvezel' in the meter cupboard and 'glasvezelkabel' in the features list.
Smart Home
No specific smart home automation systems (like domotica) are mentioned, only standard modern features like an alarm system, cameras, and a heat pump.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions a 'mechanische ventilatie unit' (mechanical ventilation unit) and includes it in the features list.
Cable Tv
The listing mentions 'TV aansluiting/bekabeling verwerkt in de wand' and 'TV kabel' is explicitly listed in the features.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener (waterontharder) anywhere in the description or features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property has 21 solar panels (425 Wp each) with a total output of approximately 8,000 kWh.
Double Glazing
The features list explicitly mentions 'dubbel glas' (double glazing) and 'HR-glas' (HR++ glass).
Triple Glazing
The listing specifically mentions 'HR++ beglazing' and 'dubbel glas' (double glazing), but does not mention triple glazing (which is typically HR+++).
Wall Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) and states the property is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Floor Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) and states the property is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Roof Insulation
The features section explicitly lists 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) and states the property is 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated).
Heat Pump
The listing mentions a 'VIESSMANN-warmtepomp' (heat pump) in the laundry room description and lists 'warmtepomp' under heating provisions.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery or energy storage system in the description or features list.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A+++, is completely off-gas ('van het gas af'), uses an electric boiler for hot water, has a mechanical ventilation system, and features underfloor heating combined with active cooling for the summer.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.