luxury apartments / penthouses for sale Gelderland, Netherlands

Situated on the edge of the charming village of Hellouw, this former village bakery is a distinctive and characterful home where history, atmosphere and outdoor living come together in a truly special way.Behind the attractive façade lies a surprisingly spacious family home with a fully self-contained guest accommodation, beautifully landscaped gardens featuring a stunning natural swimming pond, a jeu de boules court and complete privacy.Ground floor:Spacious entrance hall, dining room, sitting room with gas fireplace, study, garden-facing kitchen, utility room and cloakroom.First floor:Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, four additional bedrooms and a second bathroom.Outbuilding:Multifunctional space, side entrance and bathroom on the ground floor, together with a fully equipped guest accommodation with kitchenette on the first floor.Volume: 1,111 m³Living area: 303 m² (including 43 m² within the outbuilding)Plot size: 1,937 m²Year of construction: 1921Energy label: AHellouw is a friendly and rural village in the Betuwe region, conveniently located between the main routes towards Utrecht and ’s-Hertogenbosch. The surrounding area is characterised by peace, greenery, dykes and open countryside. Despite its rural setting, everyday amenities, schools and the A2 motorway are all within easy reach.A wonderful living environment for those who appreciate space, tranquillity and outdoor living.Ground floor layout:The spacious entrance hall, finished with striking black-and-white tiled flooring, immediately sets the tone for the warm and well-maintained character of the home. From here, the dining room can be accessed; a central living space connecting the various reception rooms. Original stained-glass sliding doors open into the charming sitting room at the front of the house. Here, as in the dining room, the floors are finished with timber floorboards, while a gas fireplace and open views across the surrounding landscape enhance the atmosphere. Large windows allow natural daylight to flood the interior.From the dining room, double stained-glass doors lead into the study, a pleasant room equally suited as a playroom or library. Further stained-glass doors open into the generous country-style kitchen, undoubtedly the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a range of integrated appliances, a natural stone worktop and ample storage and preparation space, whilst offering lovely views across the garden. Double doors open onto the terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen are the practical utility room and cloakroom.First floor layout:The first floor offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms, making the property particularly well suited to larger families. At the front of the house is the generous principal bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom and adjoining walk-in wardrobe. From this room there are beautiful open views across the meadows opposite the property.The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and double vanity unit. All sanitary areas have been finished in the same calm and understated style found throughout the house.There are four further bedrooms, each with its own atmosphere and character. One of the rooms features a charming reading nook, whilst the rear bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes.Centrally positioned on the landing is the second bathroom, fitted with a shower, vanity unit and bathtub. A separate WC is also located on this floor.Outbuilding:The detached outbuilding also deserves special attention. Originally designed as a Bed & Breakfast and currently used as a practice space, the building is perfectly suited to a variety of purposes, including guest accommodation, informal care, working from home or use as a studio.On the ground floor there is a side entrance, a toilet and shower room with underfloor heating, storage space and a generous garage/workshop with double doors opening onto the driveway. Even the garage itself benefits from underfloor heating. At the front of the building there is also a practical carport beneath a sleek architectural shade sail. Around the outbuilding several terraces and a spacious covered outdoor area have been created, allowing indoor and outdoor living to blend seamlessly together.The first floor reveals an impressive loft-style living space complete with pantry area. Thanks to the soaring roof construction, the substantial rooflight extending almost the full height of the roof and the entirely glazed front façade, the space is bathed in natural light. The combination of glass, height and views towards the surrounding greenery creates a wonderfully spacious and contemporary atmosphere.Particular features:At the front, the property enjoys uninterrupted views across the meadows, whilst the rear garden offers a secluded and almost park-like setting. Here, the natural swimming pond, several terraces, mature planting and the jeu de boules court combine to create a wonderful place in which to enjoy outdoor living in complete privacy.Over the years, the property has been significantly modernised and carefully maintained. The current owners have paid great attention to comfort, appearance and sustainability. The house is fully insulated and equipped with an extensive solar panel system with a capacity of more than 10,000 Wp. As such, this home combines historic charm with a modern and sustainable energy profile, reflected in its Energy Label A rating.The garden has been landscaped with exceptional care and attention and offers delightful places to sit and relax throughout the day. Around the swimming pond several terraces have been created, including a generous timber deck with trampoline directly beside the water. The natural swimming pond is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive features of the property and lends the garden an almost resort-like atmosphere.A charming covered outdoor seating area has been created beside the outbuilding, offering a sheltered place to enjoy long summer evenings, the greenery and the tranquillity of the surroundings.The combination of water, terraces, mature planting and various seating areas creates a garden entirely devoted to outdoor living and relaxation.Altogether, this exceptional property offers a rare balance of peace, space and authenticity, whilst simultaneously providing excellent opportunities for living, working and entertaining in one remarkable location.

Some places are rarely found.Here, peace, space and outdoor living blend effortlessly with comfort and style. With uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside, a fully equipped detached annex ideal for working from home, and the nature reserve “De Hurnse Kil” within walking distance, this meticulously renovated dike house offers a truly unique living experience.Over the years, the property has been enriched with great attention to detail and fitted with a wealth of comfortable and atmospheric features designed for optimal living enjoyment. Highlights include hand-hewn oak ceiling beams, a tiled coffee bar, elegant steel-framed doors and a double-sided fireplace. The landscaped garden, designed by an architect, complements the house beautifully and creates a harmonious whole.The garden-facing living area features a gas fireplace and two sets of French doors opening onto the beautifully landscaped garden.The semi-open bespoke kitchen provides direct access to the veranda. The ground floor further comprises a TV room and a first bathroom.On the first floor are the principal bedroom with French balcony and adjoining second bathroom, a dressing room and two children’s bedrooms beneath the insulated roof.The detached annex has been arranged with a home office and separate consultation room on the ground floor, complemented by a practical laundry/shower room and separate WC, and also offers guest accommodation beneath the insulated roof.Volume of main house incl. annex: 895 m³Living area: 220 m², of which 68 m² is located in the annexPlot size: 1,550 m², of which 1,210 m² is privately ownedConstruction period: late 19th centuryGround floor layoutEntrance hall with access to the WC, the first bathroom and the living area. Through a contemporary black steel-framed glass door, the spacious living area of over 80 m² is entered. Upon arrival, the handcrafted kitchen with ceramic worktop immediately catches the eye. The kitchen is fitted with high-end appliances, including a wide six-burner Boretti range cooker and a Quooker boiling-water tap.The kitchen features a wide glass frontage with views of and access to the veranda. Adjacent is the dining room, visually connected to both the sitting room and the raised TV room. Both the dining room and the sitting room have double doors opening onto the garden with uninterrupted views across the fields beyond.A double-sided gas fireplace is positioned between the dining and sitting rooms. Thanks to the roof lantern, numerous windows and high beamed ceiling, the sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light. The large glazed sections also create a pleasant connection with the garden.On the dike side of the house is the raised TV room overlooking a magnificent magnolia tree and an orchard with apple, pear and plum trees. The windows in the TV room are fitted with shutters. The floors in the TV room and sitting room are finished in solid oak, while the remaining ground-floor areas feature natural stone flooring with underfloor heating.The first bathroom comprises a bathtub, vanity unit, walk-in shower and traditional English taps.The veranda of approximately 31 m² with outdoor kitchen forms a delightful outdoor living space where one can peacefully enjoy the countryside and open views.Thanks to its sunny position and outlook across the fields, this is a place where outdoor living truly comes into its own. The veranda exudes an almost French atmosphere and offers a wonderful setting to spend long summer evenings outdoors.First floor layoutThe bedrooms are arranged around the landing, which features a large roof window. Originally, the floor accommodated four bedrooms, but one of the children’s rooms has been transformed into a spacious dressing room with extensive fitted wardrobes.The garden-facing principal bedroom enjoys views across the fields through its French balcony. The adjoining second bathroom is accessible via a sliding door. Owing to the large roof window, the bathroom benefits from pleasant natural light and is fitted with a generous walk-in rain shower, WC and vanity unit with wash basin.In addition, there are two charming children’s bedrooms, both large enough to accommodate a double bed. The entire first floor is laid with wide oak floorboards.The landing also provides access to a storage loft.Annex layoutThe detached annex is perfectly suited for working from home, potentially combined with guest accommodation.The ground floor comprises a bright space of approximately 42 m², currently arranged as a home office and separate consultation room. The space is fully insulated and equipped with extensive network cabling, air conditioning and natural stone flooring with underfloor heating.Large glazed sections are located on both the driveway and garden sides, one of which features double French doors opening onto the garden. Adjacent are a practical laundry room with shower and wash basin, and a separate WC.The first floor is accessed via a fixed staircase. This heated space measures over 17 m² at a height of 1.5 metres and, thanks to the insulated roof, is suitable as guest accommodation, archive or storage space. Windows with insulating glazing on both sides provide pleasant natural daylight.Behind the annex are an additional shed and covered outdoor area.ParticularsThe property enjoys an idyllic location at the foot of the Waaldijk. The plot offers optimal privacy and can be secured by means of an electrically operated gate.The garden has been landscaped with brick terraces, bluestone paving, lawns, mature trees and lush borders filled with a rich variety of flowering perennials, as well as a vegetable garden. Around the annex, a pergola has been created where the blooming wisteria flourishes beautifully. The veranda with outdoor kitchen exudes a relaxed, almost French atmosphere and forms a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor living and the open views late into the evening.On the opposite side of the Waaldijk lie the floodplains, which continue towards Zaltbommel and merge into the nature reserve “De Hurnse Kil”.The friendly and welcoming village of Hurwenen is centrally located, with the A2 motorway approximately 3 minutes away, the amenities of Zaltbommel reachable within around 5 minutes by car, and Zaltbommel railway station offering direct rail connections to Utrecht (approximately 35 minutes) and 's-Hertogenbosch (approximately 8 minutes), also within easy reach.Both the main house and the annex feature hardwood muntin windows, insulating glazing and rendered façades.The interior is finished with plastered walls, white-painted beamed ceilings, natural stone flooring with underfloor heating, solid panel doors with classic ironmongery, well-appointed sanitary facilities and a handcrafted kitchen.An ideal property for those wishing to combine living and working in a peaceful setting: rural yet centrally located.