luxury apartment / penthouse for sale Veenendaal, Netherlands

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.

Located on Prinses Beatrixlaan in the centrally situated town of Baarn, this exceptionally elegant, modern, and luxurious penthouse occupies the third (and top) floor in one of the area's most desirable locations. Offering 272 m² of living space, it features two terraces (for morning and afternoon sun), two private parking spaces, and a storage room within a secured, private section of the underground garage. This private area is enclosed by a remotely operated rolling door and also includes a private fitness room with the potential for a shower, sauna, or jetstream system. Additional parking is available in the beautifully landscaped communal garden. This beautifully designed and meticulously finished penthouse reflects refined taste and an uncompromising commitment to premium materials and top-quality fixtures. Located within a protected village view zone, built in 2005, energy label A. The interior was completed in 2017, and the current owners are the first residents. The small-scale apartment building *Residentie Beatrijs* is equipped with an elevator and houses just seven villa-style apartments. Designed by architect Jan Griffioen, the building combines contemporary architecture with the charm of classic Baarn villas. It is surrounded by a professionally landscaped park garden featuring mature trees, flower beds, walking paths, rolling lawns, and even a tea house. The penthouse occupies the entire top floor. Upon entry, one is immediately struck by the continuous band of windows just below ceiling level, which floods the space with natural light and creates a unique, open atmosphere. The abundant daylight and the high-quality finishes — including oak and marble floors with underfloor heating — lend the penthouse a distinguished allure. Further luxuries include an advanced home automation system, air conditioning, a comprehensive security installation, and excellent sound insulation through double cavity walls and floating floors. Live comfortably, sustainably, and securely in one of the finest apartments in the Gooi region — with optimal privacy and just 30/20/10 minutes from Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort. Layout Private, secure elevator access opens into a spacious reception hall with a cloakroom and a hallway featuring a built-in library wall. Double doors lead to the generous living area, visually divided into a lounge, dining room, and breakfast room — all seamlessly connected with an open and transparent flow. A two-sided gas fireplace separates the lounge and dining areas, while a room divider defines the breakfast space. From the dining room, a hardwood sliding door provides access to the covered terrace (afternoon sun). A second two-sided gas fireplace connects the kitchen and breakfast room. The breakfast room opens to the spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area, which also has access to a second large terrace (morning sun) via another hardwood sliding door. Adjacent to the living area are two separate home offices, each fitted with custom-built desks and storage drawers. The modern, fully equipped Miele kitchen includes a built-in cabinetry wall, an island, integrated appliances, and a hidden television built into the glass backsplash behind the counter. From the hallway, you access the guest toilet with wall-mounted WC and washbasin. The spacious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a large en-suite bathroom finished in light marble, with a walk-in shower, designer bathtub, double sink vanity, and wall-mounted toilet. The second spacious bedroom also has a private en-suite bathroom, similarly finished in light marble and equipped with a walk-in shower, sink vanity, and wall-mounted toilet. This bedroom flows into an additional room suitable for use as a study, hobby room, or guest room. Additional features - Video intercom and alarm system at entrance - Pets are not permitted in accordance with the regulations of the apartment building. - Monthly service costs: € 1,296