Architectural Villa with Panoramic Polder Views in the Green Heart
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Descripción
This exceptional villa, constructed in 2023, is situated on the Middelblok in Gouderak and represents a harmonious blend of modern architecture, luxurious finishes, and tranquil surroundings. The property immediately captures attention through its distinctive combination of aluminium facade cladding and traditional Dutch thatched roofing. The unique location, positioned directly within nature and the open polder landscape, further enhances its appeal. Residents enjoy complete freedom on a plot measuring 1,900 square metres of private land, while remaining within a ten minute drive of Gouda city centre. The major highways leading to Utrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague are readily accessible from this location.
From a sustainability perspective, this villa ranks among the absolute top tier of residential properties. The house operates entirely without natural gas and features triple glazing throughout, twenty four solar panels, two ground source heat pumps, and comprehensive underfloor heating and cooling systems. With a total living area of approximately 460 square metres, a volume of nearly 1,700 cubic metres, an A+++ energy label, and high quality finishes down to the smallest detail, this residence appeals to those who appreciate space, design, and comfort. The sight lines, natural light penetration, sustainable installations, and the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces all demonstrate thoughtful planning and execution.
The central living area spans approximately 170 square metres and forms the undeniable heart of the home. Through the impressive glass facades and the high roof structure, residents experience the garden, the water, and the surrounding polder from every angle. Daylight flows abundantly into the space throughout the day, creating an open and serene atmosphere. The open plan kitchen features a sleek design with a generous kitchen island and premium built in appliances. These include an induction hob, Quooker instant boiling water tap, wine climate cabinet, large refrigerator and freezer, combination steam oven, combination microwave, dishwasher, and a Falmec extraction system. The natural stone flooring extends continuously across the ground floor and, combined with the underfloor heating and cooling, provides a comfortable and luxurious foundation.
Adjacent to the living area lies a stylish office space featuring custom built cabinetry and views over the landscape. This arrangement is ideal for working from home without compromising on peace or privacy. Through the intermediate hallway, one reaches a multifunctional space of 68 square metres that can serve various purposes such as an atelier, additional bedroom, garage, or extra workspace. This area includes a toilet room, connections for a washing machine and dryer, and the technical room housing the ground source heat pump with buffer tank, water softener, heat recovery ventilation system with HomEvab, flow through boiler, and the installations for underfloor heating and cooling. Access to the wine cellar of approximately 16 square metres is also located here.
The upper floor exudes the same level of luxury as the living spaces below. Thanks to the generous void and the fully glazed front and rear facades, an impressive sense of light and space is created. The master bedroom stands out as a particular highlight, featuring a freestanding bath positioned beneath a skylight, a luxurious en suite bathroom, and a spacious mezzanine level with walk in wardrobe. The combination of glass, height, and premium materials creates a unique atmosphere worthy of a luxury hotel. The remaining three bedrooms all feature custom built wardrobes, abundant natural light, and playful mezzanine levels that are ideal for studying, gaming, or relaxing. Natural stone floors with underfloor heating and cooling, a separate toilet, and a second bathroom with walk in shower, double vanity unit with two basins, and heated mirrors complete the upper floor.
The intelligent layout allows additional bedrooms to be easily created if desired. This flexibility means the house offers numerous possibilities for luxurious living, working from home, maintaining an atelier, or creating extra hobby space.
Outside, the true uniqueness of this location becomes apparent. The garden merges seamlessly with the surrounding polder landscape, offering peace, freedom, and privacy on all sides. The water features, panoramic views, and greenery create a holiday atmosphere every single day. Through the large window sections, there is a constant experience of living in the middle of nature. The terraces are fully underpinned and provide multiple spots to enjoy the sun and surroundings in complete tranquillity.
Residents live here in the heart of nature, as part of an estate, with endless walking, cycling, and boating opportunities available directly from the home. At the same time, Gouda and the Randstad conurbation are surprisingly close. This combination of tranquillity, accessibility, and exclusivity makes this location truly unique.
The property was built in 2023 and holds an A+++ energy label. The total volume measures 1,686 cubic metres with a living area of 443 square metres and an additional 16 square metres of other indoor space. The plot covers 1,900 square metres of private land and forms part of the Middelblok estate comprising approximately 5 hectares of ground. The rural setting amidst nature and polder landscape is complemented by its proximity to Gouda centre and major highways. The property currently features four bedrooms with the possibility of creating more, two bathrooms, and four toilets in total. Additional facilities include an office, atelier space, and a double garage with ample parking on the private grounds.
Technical specifications include the aforementioned twenty four solar panels, a heat pump system with two ground source heat pumps, comprehensive underfloor heating and cooling, triple glazing throughout, a completely gas free operation, the distinctive aluminium and thatch facade combination, bird protection on the roof, an electric vehicle charging point, and underpinned terraces. There is also a possibility to install a gas fireplace if desired. The property is offered with transfer in consultation.
Características
Baño
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions '2 inloopdouches' (2 walk-in showers) and 'inloopdouche' in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
The listing mentions 'vrijstaand bad onder de lichtstraat' (freestanding bath under skylight) in the master bedroom and 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the features.
Ensuite Bathroom
The listing explicitly states 'luxe badkamer ensuite' for the master bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The property has 4 toilets total, with only 2 bathrooms (each likely having one toilet), leaving at least 2 separate/guest toilets.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing explicitly mentions 'wastafelmeubel met dubbele waskommen' (vanity unit with double sinks) in the second bathroom.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing states 'volledige vloerverwarming' (complete underfloor heating) throughout and specifically lists 'vloerverwarming' as a bathroom feature.
General del edificio
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a villa with large glass facades and terraces, but does not mention any balconies.
Rear Garden
The listing specifies 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around) and extensively describes the garden merging into the polder landscape.
Front Garden
The listing specifies 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around), implying a front garden is present.
Side Garden
The listing specifies 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around), implying side gardens are present.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions 'De terrassen zijn volledig onderheid en bieden meerdere plekken...'.
Rooftop Terrace
The property has a thatched roof with bird protection, and there is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Patio
The terraces described function as patios for outdoor living.
Guest House
There is a multifunctional room that could be used as a bedroom, but no separate guest house is mentioned.
Waterfront
The listing repeatedly mentions views of 'het water' (the water) and 'vaarmogelijkheden direct vanuit huis' (boating opportunities directly from home).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden is mentioned in the description.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no mentions of stables, paddocks, or any equestrian facilities.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no mentions of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
A private outdoor pool is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
A private outdoor jacuzzi is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
A private tennis court is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the Dutch polder landscape, which is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The views are described as being of the garden, water, and polder landscape, not a city.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing states 'ervaar je vanuit iedere hoek de tuin' (you experience the garden from every corner) thanks to enormous glass facades.
Remarkable Sea View
The property is located inland in the Groene Hart area, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no mention of a harbour or marina in the views.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the description of the views.
Confort interior
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly mentions 'vloerkoeling' (floor cooling) throughout the property, which serves as an air conditioning system.
Central Heating
The house is heated via a central heat pump system ('warmtepomp met 2 aardbronnen') connected to 'volledige vloerverwarming' (full underfloor heating), functioning as a central heating system despite being gasless.
Fireplace
The features list mentions 'Mogelijkheid voor gashaard' (possibility for gas fireplace), indicating that a fireplace is currently not installed but can be added.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifically states that the floors are 'Natuurstenen vloer' (natural stone floors) on both the ground floor and the upper floor, with no mention of hardwood.
Tiled Floors
The floors are explicitly described as natural stone ('natuurstenen vloer'), which is distinct from standard ceramic or porcelain tiled floors in real estate terminology.
Laminate Flooring
The property features high-end natural stone floors, making the presence of laminate flooring highly unlikely.
Carpeted Floors
The description highlights natural stone floors with underfloor heating and cooling, with no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The listing explicitly states 'volledige vloerverwarming' (full underfloor heating) multiple times in the description and features.
Walk In Closet
The master bedroom is described as having a 'royale entresol met inloopkast', which translates directly to a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions a 'stijlvolle kantoorruimte' (stylish office space) located adjacent to the living area.
Skylight
The master bedroom features a freestanding bath placed under a 'lichtstraat', which is the Dutch term for a skylight or light well.
Bay Window
The architecture features large glass facades and panoramic views, but there is no mention of a specific bay window structure.
Private Indoor Pool
There is absolutely no mention of an indoor pool in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is absolutely no mention of an indoor sauna in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing notes 'maatwerkkasten' (custom/built-in cabinets) in the office and in the other three bedrooms.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The interior is described as modern and sleek ('strak vormgegeven'), which typically does not include ornamental plasterwork.
Estilo interior
Scandinavian
The listing describes modern architecture, aluminum cladding, and natural stone floors, with no mention of typical Scandinavian elements like light woods, minimalist pastel colors, or hygge aesthetics.
Modern
The property is a 2023 villa explicitly described as having 'moderne architectuur', sleek design ('strak vormgegeven'), aluminum facade cladding, large glass facades, and high-end modern appliances.
Industrial
Despite the aluminum cladding, the listing emphasizes luxury, natural stone floors, and a thatched roof, lacking the raw, unfinished, or warehouse-like elements typical of industrial design.
Mediterranean
There are no Mediterranean features mentioned; the architecture is specifically described as modern Dutch with a thatched roof, located in a Dutch polder landscape.
Classic
While it features a traditional Dutch thatched roof (Nederlands riet) and a saddle roof, the interior and overall architectural style are highly modern and contemporary, minimizing classic elements.
Estilo exterior
Traditional Historic
Despite using traditional thatch, the listing explicitly describes it as 'moderne architectuur' (modern architecture) built in 2023.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 2023 and is described as modern architecture.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 2023 and is a luxurious villa, not a post-war functional building.
Modernist
The listing explicitly uses the term 'moderne architectuur', highlights aluminum facade cladding, sleek design ('strak vormgegeven'), and large glass facades.
Newly Build
The listing clearly states the construction year is 2023.
Cocina
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher).
Oven
The listing mentions a 'combi-stoomoven' (combi steam oven).
Microwave
The listing mentions a 'combi-magnetron' (combi microwave).
Refrigerator
The listing mentions a 'grote koelkast' (large refrigerator).
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions a 'vriezer' (freezer).
Kitchen Island
The listing mentions a 'royaal kookeiland' (spacious kitchen island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing refers to a 'woonkeuken' (live kitchen) within a 170m² central living space, strongly indicating an open-plan layout.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry or separate storage room for food in the description.
Stove
The listing mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly specifies an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned among the high-end kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Quooker', which is a well-known boiling water tap brand.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached villa, so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as sleekly designed with high-end built-in appliances, a kitchen island, and luxury finishes, typical of a design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The villa was built in 2023, meaning the kitchen is essentially brand new.
Aparcamiento y almacenamiento
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'Zeer veel parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein' (a lot of parking on own property).
Storage Room
Inpandige schuur/berging (indoor storage/shed) is explicitly listed in the features.
Garage
A 'Dubbele garage' (double garage) is explicitly mentioned.
Double Garage
The description explicitly states 'Dubbele garage' and the features list a garage capacity of 2 cars.
Attic
Vliering (loft/attic) is listed as a provision for the garage/shed, and entresols are mentioned in the bedrooms.
Cellar
The listing explicitly mentions access to a 'wijnkelder' (wine cellar) of approximately 16 m².
Covered Parking
The property has an indoor (inpandig) garage, which provides covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking; the property is a detached villa with an above-ground garage.
Ev Charging
The features explicitly state 'Laadpaal aanwezig' (charging pole present).
Workshop
The description mentions a multifunctional room of 68m² that can be used as an 'atelier' (workshop).
Shed
'Schuur/berging inpandig' (indoor shed/storage) is explicitly listed under storage options.
Normas
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states '1.900 m² eigen grond' (own ground) and 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), indicating it is freehold.
Seguridad y accesibilidad
Elevator
The listing describes a 2-story villa with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached villa (vrijstaande woning), which inherently has a private entrance.
Gated Community
It is part of an estate (landgoed) but there is no mention of it being a gated community with secured access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states it is accessible for elderly (toegankelijk voor ouderen) and has a ground floor multifunctional space that can be a bedroom, but it is a multi-story home without a mentioned elevator.
Servicios y técnico
Washing Machine Connections
Text explicitly mentions 'aansluitingen voor wasmachine en droger' (connections for washing machine and dryer).
Laundry Room
The washing machine and dryer connections are located in a 'multifunctionele ruimte' (multifunctional room) of 68m², not a dedicated laundry room.
High Speed Internet
Fiber internet is present, which guarantees high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
Features explicitly list 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Ventilation System
Features list 'Balansventilatie' (balanced ventilation) and the description mentions a 'WTW-installatie' (heat recovery ventilation system).
Water Softener
Description explicitly mentions a 'waterontharder' (water softener) in the technical room.
Eficiencia energética
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states the property has 24 zonnepanelen (solar panels).
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the house is fully equipped with triple glas (triple glazing), rather than double glazing.
Triple Glazing
The description and features specifically mention 'Geheel Triple glas' (fully triple glazed).
Wall Insulation
The features section lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the Isolatie category.
Floor Insulation
The features section lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the Isolatie category.
Roof Insulation
The features section lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the Isolatie category.
Heat Pump
The listing mentions a warmtepomp (heat pump) powered by two aardbronnen (ground sources).
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing details several additional energy efficiency and sustainability measures.