luxury houses for sale Friesland, Netherlands

Spacious Villa on a Corner Plot at Waterfront with Panoramic ViewsNestled in the spacious, water-rich new residential area of Ludinga in Harlingen-South, this stunning and elegant luxury villa enjoys a corner location on open navigable water. From the property, you are treated to spectacular, uninterrupted views over the meadows and the Natura 2000 bird reserve “It Hegewiersterfjild.” This fully insulated, energy- and maintenance-friendly home boasts Energy Label A, 14 solar panels, underfloor heating, and high-quality synthetic window frames and exterior cladding.With five generous bedrooms, a large family bathroom, the potential for a second bathroom, an adjoining garden room, and ample storage space, this villa is perfect for a large family. The architect-designed garden surrounding the property is mature, meticulously maintained, and features multiple terraces, mooring docks, and a sun deck. A swim ladder and outdoor shower provide water fun for all ages. From your own quiet stretch of water, you can sail directly onto the Bolswardervaart. Harlingen, the Wadden Sea city, combines a lively cultural scene with tranquillity and nature.All amenities, supermarkets, schools, sports clubs, medical services, and the train station, are within walking or cycling distance. With a swift connection via the Afsluitdijk, the Randstad is reachable in under an hour.GROUND FLOORThrough the covered entrance, you enter a spacious hall with staircase, guest toilet, and meter cupboard. A glass pivot door provides a beautiful sightline through the living room to the water and open fields.The living room is expansive and bright, with large windows all around, maximizing the breathtaking views. Whether relaxing on the sofa, sitting in the armchair, enjoying the long dining table, or cooking in the kitchen, you feel immersed in nature.The open kitchen is generously sized and features a cooking/cleaning island and a wall of built-in cabinets with Miele appliances, including a coffee machine, combination microwave oven, combination steam oven, fridge, freezer, and plenty of storage. A hot-water cooker and an induction hob with integrated extractor are also included. The kitchen provides direct access to the spacious utility room with laundry facilities at work height, garden access, and a connection to the garage with heating room. The ground floor has a PVC floor with underfloor heating.FIRST FLOORThe light and spacious landing gives access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.Master bedroom: Positioned on the cool north side, generous in size, with a walk-in closet area.Second bedroom: South-west corner with panoramic views over the meadows and water.Third bedroom: Currently used as a studio, also enjoying beautiful vistas.The family bathroom is bright and modern, with a bathtub, wide walk-in shower, and stylish double sink unit. Large windows offer panoramic views over the water and meadows—a spot where time seems to stand still. The first floor is heated with radiators and fitted with carpeting. All windows have insect screens.SECOND FLOORVia a fixed staircase, you reach the second floor, with two bedrooms and a large walk-in storage room (possible additional bathroom). Both rooms have high vaulted ceilings, creating a playful and spacious atmosphere. One room also features its own walk-in closet.INTEGRATED GARAGEThe integrated garage has double external doors and access to the utility room. Equipped with a pellet heating system, the garage can be used for storage or as a workshop.GARDEN ROOM / SHEDThe luxurious garden room is finished to a high standard, equipped with heating, and has fully closable glass sliding doors, making it a true extension of the living space. Daylight from the roof brings in plenty of natural light, with adjustable louvers for shade when needed.The freestanding wooden shed with a concrete floor has double doors facing the street, windows, two roof skylights, and a side door to the garden. It offers space for a small car, a workshop, or storage for bicycles and garden tools.GARDEN / PLOTThe beautifully landscaped, architect-designed garden surrounding the home is fully matured and well maintained. The garden is accessible from both sides through gated entrances. The garden room overlooks the water and the green landscape.Here, you can enjoy Frisian flora and fauna at its best: sheep grazing, birds of prey, meadow and water birds, and ever-changing skies, this spectacle never grows old. The garden offers sunny and shaded areas; the lawn, flowering borders, pollard willows, and a hydrangea hedge create a serene oasis.Thanks to the corner location on the water, the property enjoys a generous sun deck flanked by two luxury mooring docks, one with a swimming ladder. The enclosed stylish outdoor shower is a welcome addition for swimmers. The water in front of the property is calm, partly private, and connects directly to the Bolswardervaart.The front garden is neatly paved and offers space for three cars. The rear garden faces south and east, ensuring sun from sunrise to sunset.FEATURES* Fully insulated* Energy Label A* Heating via ETA pellet system* 14 solar panels, underfloor heating* Synthetic window frames* Fiber optic internet* Direct access to navigable water* Two mooring docks, swimming ladder, luxury outdoor shower* 5 spacious bedrooms* Large utility room* Detached garage/shed* Beautiful architect-designed mature garden* Luxury garden room with heating and glass sliding doors* Amsterdam reachable within an hourHARLINGENHarlingen on the Wadden Sea, named the most beautiful harbor city in Friesland with over six hundred monuments, has it all. Living on the Wadden Sea with its rich flora and fauna, just a stone’s throw from the Wadden Islands, beaches, and all amenities such as charming restaurants, cultural events, boutique shopping streets, schools, and a train station.With a history dating back to the early 13th century, the city retains its nautical character to this day. In summer, the harbor area is abuzz with (international) tourists, seafarers, and Wadden enthusiasts. Its location north of the Afsluitdijk makes Amsterdam reachable in under an hour.DISCLAIMERThis information has been compiled with great care from various sources. No liability can be accepted for possible inaccuracies or incompleteness, nor can rights be derived from the content (including attachments/brochures). This information is provided entirely without obligation and serves only as an invitation to submit an offer. For properties older than 25 years, a standard age and asbestos clause will be included in the purchase agreement.

NSW Estate Huize Boschoord – Frisian Lake DistrictIn the heart of the Frisian Lake District, between Lemmer and Joure, lies the exceptional NSW-designated estate Huize Boschoord. A historic country house of rare elegance, set on 5.5 hectares of private grounds and surrounded by woodland, water and tranquillity.Built in 1871 as a refined country retreat, Huize Boschoord combines architectural distinction with contemporary comfort. The eclectic design, inspired by chalet-style elements and expressive brickwork, was highly progressive for its time and remains striking today.The estate offers approximately 568 m² of living space, divided over a basement, bel-etage and upper floor. The residence comprises eight spacious suites, each with its own bathroom, making the property suitable for private use, representative living or a high-end hospitality concept. A circular driveway provides an elegant arrival and departure.Over the past decade, the house has been meticulously restored and upgraded, with an investment exceeding €1.2 million. Modern installations and sustainability measures, including roof insulation and double glazing, have been discreetly integrated, preserving the authentic 19th-century atmosphere. The interior is rich in period details, including ornate fireplaces, damask wall coverings, refined staircases and bespoke finishes.The bel-etage forms the heart of the house. A marble entrance hall leads to two impressive salons and a formal dining room, all featuring generous proportions and original fireplaces. The professional-grade kitchen, located in the former billiard room, is equipped to gastronomic standards and is ideally suited for entertaining on a grand scale.The basement level houses 4 characterful rooms, each approximately 30 m², suitable as guest suites, studies or leisure spaces. On the upper floor, 4 generous suites offer panoramic views over the estate and surrounding woodland. Several rooms feature freestanding bathtubs and balconies overlooking the grounds.The landscaped estate extends to 5 hectares and borders the private Vegelin woodland, including a large pond. The grounds feature a terrace, a historic tea pavilion dating from circa 1900, a waterside gazebo and a carriage house with plans for conversion into additional guest accommodation or residential space with a separate driveway.Huize Boschoord is a listed national monument and is designated under the Dutch Natuurschoonwet (Nature Conservation Act). This classification provides substantial fiscal advantages in relation to inheritance and gift tax, income tax, corporate tax, transfer tax and property-related levies, subject to long-term preservation requirements. These benefits significantly support the sustainable ownership and maintenance of the estate.Sint Nicolaasga is centrally located within the Frisian Lake District and offers excellent accessibility. Joure is reached within 8 minutes, Sneek and Heerenveen within 20 minutes. The A6 motorway provides direct connections to Groningen (45 minutes), Leeuwarden (35 minutes) and Amsterdam (approximately 75 minutes).Huize Boschoord represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully restored, NSW-designated estate of scale and distinction, combining privacy, heritage and commercial potential in one of the most desirable regions of the Netherlands.Viewings are available by appointment.

VREDENHOF – HISTORICAL ESTATE IN DE FRYSKE MARRENNestled in the peaceful southern part of the municipality of De Fryske Marren, near Lemmer, lies the distinguished estate Vredenhof.Acquired in 1973 by the current owner, it immediately captivated with its serene charm and unmistakable character. Here, tranquility, privacy, and history combine effortlessly with excellent accessibility and nearby amenities. For those who love boating a mooring at the Tjeukemeer is optional.Step onto the estate, and you enter a world of your own, surrounded by lush greenery, sparkling water, and timeless beauty.LIVING WITH CHARACTER AND HISTORYThe residence has been carefully restored with respect for its heritage, using only the finest, often antique, materials.The entrance through the kitchen is adorned with an 18th-century transom, delicately carved from linden wood. The kitchen, crafted in historic style by master artisan F. van der Velde, blends seamlessly with the authentic ambiance of the home.The floors date from the late 19th century, and the kitchen features two blue-and-white panels from around 1800, made in Harlingen.The sitting room and conservatory showcase unique period details, including a marble fireplace from an Amsterdam canal house (circa 1740) and French doors opening onto the garden. Beneath the conservatory lies a hidden wine cellar with an electric hatch, laid with 18th-century tiles, 17th-century oak wine racks, and original cabinet doors.The ground floor also offers a stylish front room with a marble fireplace (circa 1820) and a bathroom.Upstairs, there are two bedrooms.OUTBUILDING WITH CHARM AND POTENTIALThe elegant outbuilding, featuring long semicircular windows, offers stunning views of the garden. Currently used as office space, it is connected internally to a heated garage with loft, kitchenette, and toilet.This versatile building could easily be transformed into a fully independent guesthouse.Full of character, it boasts a Stevenson or Norwich cornice, a French dessus-de-porte from the 18th century, a faux marble fireplace, and a trumeau from a Frisian town hall, all contributing to its historic charm.AN IMPRESSIVE ESTATE GARDENWhat began as a plot of approximately 1,600 m² has grown into a remarkable estate of approximately 3.18 hectares. The gardens were carefully designed to combine formal and natural elements, including two (swimming) ponds, multiple terraces, garden houses, a conservatory with vegetable garden, wooded areas, and expansive lawns.A striking feature is the elegant garden dome, designed by F. van der Velde, resting on concrete pillars and topped with a gilded pinecone by artist Axel van der Horst, inspired by the Marekerk in Leiden.The formal pond is framed with historic elements from the Dominicus Church on Spuistraat in Amsterdam. The water features are supplied by the adjacent canal, creating a vibrant and natural ecosystem.MOORING AT THE TJEUKEMEERThe estate offers the option to take over a private mooring of approximately 56 m² in Oosterzee harbor (8 minutes away), directly on the Tjeukemeer—an ideal base for water sports and leisure.HIGHLIGHTS• Historical estate with exceptional character and rich heritage• Tranquil, exclusive location near Lemmer• Residence with high-quality, often antique materials• Authentic features: marble fireplaces, 18th-century details, and fine woodwork• Hidden wine cellar with unique historical finish• Spacious outbuilding with guesthouse potential• Estate of approx. 3.18 hectares with ponds, woodland, and gardens• Architecturally and artistically significant garden dome• Private mooring in Oosterzee harbor (8 min) on the Tjeukemeer optional• Perfect blend of privacy, nature, and accessibility to the RandstadVredenhof is a masterpiece where history, craftsmanship, and love for detail converge. A tranquil estate that continues to enchant and inspire.