Spacious Detached Home with Park-like Garden and Versatile Workshop in Wippingen
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features a very large plot of 1224 square meters with a park-like garden offering high privacy and outdoor potential.
- The layout includes a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, making it suitable for elderly living or multi-generational families.
- The home offers extensive interior space totaling 290 square meters including a large workshop, studio, and three sizable bedrooms on the first floor.
Downsides
- The property has an energy label H, indicating poor energy efficiency and likely higher heating costs.
- Several kitchen appliances are broken or partially functional, including the dishwasher and the oven component of the combi-microwave.
- The attic is only accessible via a loft ladder, which limits its practical use compared to a permanent staircase.
Description
Situated in the scenic curve of the charming village of Wippingen, this property at Zum Turm 11 presents a detached family residence that has been modernized to offer a comfortable living experience. The home is positioned on a generous plot of land measuring 1224 square meters. The outdoor space is characterized by a park-like garden that provides a secluded and tranquil atmosphere. The layout of the garden has been designed to offer various spots for residents to enjoy the sun or seek shade throughout the day, making it a versatile outdoor living space for relaxation or gardening enthusiasts.
The property itself is a substantial structure offering a total living area of 198 square meters alongside an additional 92 square meters of indoor utility space. The house was originally built in 1955 but has seen updates to key systems. The architectural style features a composite roof covered with tiles, typical of the region. Access to the property is unique as the official entrance is located at the front of the house, yet local village custom dictates the use of the rear entrance as the primary access point for daily life. Entering via the rear brings one into a practical hallway that includes a toilet facility and provides circulation to the various utility wings of the ground floor.
The ground floor layout is highly functional and includes a workshop area, a central heating room, a utility room, a general storage area, and a studio space featuring a conservatory. This arrangement provides ample room for hobbies, storage, or even a home based business, keeping these activities separate from the main living quarters. Moving from the hallway towards the living areas, one encounters the open plan kitchen and dining room. This space is finished with a durable granite floor which adds a touch of elegance and practicality. The kitchen is fitted with a neat built-in setup. Prospective buyers should note that while the refrigerator, freezer compartments, and stove are in good working order, the dishwasher is currently non functional and the combination microwave and oven unit is partially operational, specifically the microwave function works while the oven heating element does not.
The living room serves as the absolute highlight of this residence. It is an exceptionally spacious and light filled room that features a distinctive epoxy gravel floor. This modern flooring choice provides a sleek look and is easy to maintain. A comfortable wood burning stove serves as the focal point of the room, offering a cozy source of heat during colder months. The room benefits from a full glass facade that opens up completely to a sun terrace, effectively blending the indoor and outdoor living spaces and allowing natural light to flood the interior.
A significant advantage of this ground floor layout is the inclusion of a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom equipped with a shower and a fixed sink. This configuration makes the home suitable for life cycle living, allowing residents to age in place without the need to navigate stairs daily. The first floor of the home is accessible via a central staircase. The landing provides access to a small storage closet and a smaller bedroom which could function perfectly as a home office, a study, or a dedicated ironing and hobby room.
The first floor also hosts three large bedrooms intended for parents or children. These rooms are generous in size, each measuring between 15 and 17 square meters, providing plenty of space for double beds, wardrobes, and desk areas. The second bathroom on this level is complete and tidy, featuring a bathtub, a toilet, and a double fixed sink. This ensures ample facilities for a large family or guests. Above the living quarters, the attic offers a significant amount of additional space. It is accessible via a loft ladder, making it ideal for storing seasonal items or archives, although it is not currently set up as a permanent living space.
Regarding technical specifications, the home is heated by a gas fired central heating boiler that was installed in 2022, ensuring reliability and efficiency for the heating system. Hot water is also provided via this boiler. However, the property holds an energy label H. This label indicates that the overall energy efficiency of the building is low, which is common for homes constructed in the 1950s, and potential owners may wish to invest in insulation upgrades in the future to improve this rating.
The location offers a balance of rural privacy and village convenience. The property is located on a quiet road within a residential area. Essential daily amenities are within immediate reach, as the village shop and bank are located just two houses down the street. For more extensive shopping, services, and entertainment, the town of Dörpen is situated within a 10 kilometer radius, providing all conceivable amenities one might need.
Externally, the property includes an integrated garage and workshop with capacity for one vehicle, ensuring secure parking and storage on the private premises. The sale of the property is subject to a buyer brokerage fee of 3.57 percent. The asking price is set at 249500 Euros, payable as cost to buyer. This listing represents a solid opportunity for those seeking a spacious detached home with a large garden and versatile outbuildings in a quiet village setting.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a bathroom on the ground floor with a shower ('badkamer met douche'), and the features list includes 'Douche'.
Bathtub
The listing describes a complete bathroom on the first floor with a 'ligbad' (bathtub), and the features list includes 'ligbad'.
Guest Toilet
The text describes a 'hal met toilet' (hall with toilet) on the ground floor, and the features list specifies '1 apart toilet' (separate toilet).
Shared Toilet
The property has a separate toilet in the hall ('apart toilet'), which functions as a shared toilet for the ground floor.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing specifies a 'dubbele vaste wastafel' (double fixed sink) in the first-floor bathroom, and the features list includes 'dubbele wastafel'.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the listing
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a park-like garden that surrounds the house ('Tuin rondom'), which includes the rear
Front Garden
There's a front entrance and the garden 'rondom' (around) the house suggests there is also a front garden
Side Garden
No mention of a side garden in the listing
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions a 'zonneterras' (sunny terrace)
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace
Barbecue Area
No mention of a barbecue area in the listing
Fenced Yard
No mention of fencing in the listing
Veranda
There's a serre (sunroom/conservatory) mentioned, which is related to a veranda but not the same thing
Guest House
No mention of a guest house in the listing
Waterfront
No indication of waterfront location
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of equestrian facilities
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of livestock facilities
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a swimming pool
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of a jacuzzi
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a tennis court
Remarkable Mountain View
No indication of mountain views in the listing
Remarkable City View
Located in a village with no indication of city views
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a park-like garden surrounding it, but it's not explicitly described as having remarkable garden views
Remarkable Sea View
No indication of sea views
Remarkable Harbour View
No indication of harbour views
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of any landmark views
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Explicitly states 'gasgestookte CV ketel uit 2022' (gas-fired central heating boiler from 2022).
Fireplace
Explicitly mentions 'comfortabele houtkachel' (comfortable wood stove) in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
No hardwood floors mentioned; listing describes granite and epoxy floors instead.
Tiled Floors
Mentions 'granieten vloer' (granite floor) in the kitchen which is a hard stone flooring similar to tiles.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned; listing describes granite and epoxy floors.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned; property uses CV ketel (central heating boiler) system.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing.
Home Office
Listing mentions 'werk of strijkkamer' (work or ironing room) and 'atelier' (studio) which could function as home office space.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned in the listing.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the listing.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned; there is a 'volglazen pui' (full glass patio door) but this is not a bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned; this is a standard residential property.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
No built-in wardrobes mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
'Volglazen pui naar het zonneterras' (full glass patio doors to the sun terrace) likely refers to French doors or sliding doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned in the listing.
Modern
Listing describes the property as 'gemoderniseerde' (modernized) with epoxy gravel floor and built-in kitchen, though it's a 1955 property.
Industrial
Epoxy gravel floor could suggest industrial influence but no other industrial elements are mentioned.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features or elements mentioned in the listing.
Classic
Built in 1955, traditional village house, though it has been modernized.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1955, not particularly historic, may have some traditional elements but not explicitly described as such
Early 20th Century
Built in 1955, which is mid-20th century, not early 20th century
Post War Functional
Built in 1955, which is post-WWII, so it could have some post-war functional elements but not explicitly described
Modernist
The description mentions it's modernized but doesn't indicate it was built in a modernist style
Newly Build
Built in 1955, so definitely not newly built
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly states 'er zit geen werkende vaatwasser in' (there is no working dishwasher inside), implying the feature is not available.
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi oven/magneton' (combi oven/microwave) being present, though it is noted as not spinning/working perfectly.
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi oven/magneton', indicating a microwave function/unit is physically present.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions a 'koelkast' (refrigerator) that is still good.
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions 'vriesvakken' (freezer compartments) that are still good.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing describes the space as a 'ruime open keuken/eetkamer' (spacious open kitchen/dining room).
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions a 'fornuis' (stove) that is still good.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a 'vrijstaande woning' (detached single-family home), implying it is not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'nette inbouwkeuken' (neat built-in kitchen) with a granite floor. It lacks the specific descriptors usually associated with high-end 'design' kitchens, and the presence of broken appliances lowers the design appeal.
New Kitchen
The house is described as 'gemoderniseerd' (modernized) and built in 1955, suggesting the kitchen has been updated. However, 'nette' is often a generic term for 'in good condition' rather than 'new', and several appliances are broken.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly states 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein' (Parking on own property) and the property includes a garage.
Storage Room
The description mentions a 'berging' (storage room) on the ground floor and a 'kleine berging' on the first floor. The features section also lists 'Schuur/berging Inpandig'.
Garage
The description explicitly offers a 'vrijstaande woning met inpandige garage' (detached house with attached garage). The features section confirms 'Soort garage: Inpandig'.
Double Garage
The features section states the garage capacity is '1 auto'.
Attic
The description mentions a 'Zolder' (attic) which is reachable via a loft ladder ('vlizotrap').
Covered Parking
The property has an attached garage ('inpandige garage'), which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
The property is a detached house with a standard above-ground garage; there is no mention of underground parking.
Workshop
The description explicitly mentions a 'werkplaats' (workshop) accessible from the rear entrance.
Shed
The features list includes 'Schuur/berging', although specified as 'Inpandig' (internal/integrated) rather than a separate outbuilding.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') on its own private plot, with no mention of shared facilities or an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing includes specific cadastral data and plot size ('Perceel 1.224 m²'), indicating freehold ownership. No mention of leasehold ('erfpacht').
Open Viewing
The listing text does not contain any dates or times for open house viewings.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing mentions stairs to the first floor and a loft ladder (vlizotrap) to the attic. There is no mention of an elevator, which is extremely rare for this type of detached village home built in 1955.
Intercom
The property is a detached house. Intercoms are typically associated with apartment buildings or secured complexes. No intercom is mentioned in the description.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached house ('vrijstaande woning') with its own front and rear entrances, explicitly described in the text.
Automatic Gate
Parking is available on the property's own grounds, but there is no mention of a gate or automatic gate system.
Gated Community
The property is a detached house located in a village (Wippingen), not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing mentions ground-floor bedroom and bathroom facilities suitable for 'levensbestendig wonen' (lifetime living), which is a positive indicator. However, the house was built in 1955, and specific accessibility features like ramps or step-free entrances are not confirmed.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), which typically contains washing machine connections.
Laundry Room
The listing explicitly states there is a 'bijkeuken' (utility room).
Smart Home
The house is described as a modernized detached home from 1955 with a wood stove and gas heating, with no mention of smart home technology.
Water Softener
A water softener is a specific installation that is not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned in the description or feature list. The low energy rating (H or G) also suggests their absence.
Double Glazing
Double glazing is not listed as a feature. The energy label H (or G) indicates very poor energy efficiency, which strongly contradicts the presence of modern double glazing throughout the property, though specific window details are not provided.
Triple Glazing
There is no mention of triple glazing. Given the construction year (1955) and the very low energy efficiency rating, it is extremely unlikely.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation is not mentioned. The energy label H/G implies significant heat loss, suggesting a lack of adequate wall insulation.
Floor Insulation
Floor insulation is not mentioned. The property has an energy label of H/G, indicating poor overall thermal performance.
Roof Insulation
Roof insulation is not mentioned. The very low energy label suggests that the roof is likely poorly insulated or uninsulated.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states that the heating is provided by a 'gasgestookte CV ketel' (gas-fired boiler) and a wood stove. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned. It is highly unlikely to be present given the absence of solar panels and the older state of the property.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing highlights a central heating boiler (CV ketel) installed in 2022, which is a modern efficiency measure compared to older boilers. A wood stove is also present.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.