luxury real estate for sale Limburg, Netherlands

PROPERTY EXCHANGE POSSIBLEThis quietly situated, unique, characterful farmhouse, mostly renovated, is surrounded by a beautiful park garden with its own natural pond and views of the 'Venkoelen'. In short, a stylish property where nothing is lacking. Located a 10-minute drive from the center of Venlo, close to highways, sports parks, supermarkets, schools, public transport, and the De Grote Heide nature park. A long driveway provides access to the property, leading you to this farmhouse. The property has a lit entrance on the roadside and a lit side entrance, accessible via a natural circular road.In addition to the main house, the property includes a multifunctional space restored to old style with a dog shower and toilet, above which is a professional home cinema, adjacent to which is a fully restored high-quality salon, also in old style, with a separate entrance (all equipped with air conditioning) (possibility to create an additional apartment/care home with its own side entrance), a large heated indoor swimming pool, and a carport for 2 cars.The entire property sits on a plot of over 2 hectares!LIVING IN FARMHOUSE 'KOELDERHOF' SURROUNDED BY A UNIQUE PIECE OF NATURE!The Farmhouse has the following layout:Ground floor:A welcoming spacious entrance of approx. 35m² with a separate cloakroom, toilet, and a built-in fireplace. The ground floor, except for the living room, features antique, French church tiles.To the left of this welcoming entrance is an additional side entrance with a small hall leading to the kitchen.A large kitchen-diner of approx. 30m² with an extensive luxury Bulthaup fitted kitchen with 2 induction hobs - 10 burners (2022), large illuminated extractor hood, dishwasher (2021), new microwave-oven (2022), a new steam/convection oven (2022), refrigerator (2020), and a natural stone countertop with Quooker. Adjacent to the kitchen, a second hall provides access to the utility room of approx. 7m² with new storage cabinets, laundry connections, sink, and a staircase to the recently insulated attic with central heating/boiler (2015) and storage space.Basement:Wine cellar and boiler room of approx. 12m² with a hybrid system, 2 new Brink hot/cold air boilers (built in August 2022) coupled with 2 heat pumps (built in August 2022).Mezzanine:Via a few steps from the entrance on the right is a cozy mezzanine of approx. 15m², arranged as a TV room with a unique and cozy view of the gazebo by the water and the garden.Living room:The impressive, cozy living room features a large fireplace with built-in hearth, beautiful flooring, and striking oak beam ceilings, covering an area of ??approx. 70m².Accessible via the utility room and the covered terrace are:The multifunctional space with air conditioning, above which is the home cinema, the salon with air conditioning, and a very beautiful, architecturally designed swimming pavilion built in 1998, with a large heated indoor pool of approx. 200m², which, through the large sliding glass doors, offers a fantastic view of the gazebo, the pond, and the garden. The swimming pool is equipped with air treatment technology, underfloor heating, a kitchen, a toilet and shower room, and has sound and TV connections. This part is basemented and houses the installations for the swimming pool, the separate Nefit central heating boiler / boiler (2012), and a new air handling system (built in August 2022).1st Floor:Landing with a large corridor providing access to the master bedroom of approx. 40m² on the left, equipped with new air conditioning, a large dressing room with extensive closets, and a private bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower, double sink, toilet, and bidet. In addition to the master bedroom, there are 3 spacious bedrooms on this floor, all equipped with new air conditioning, and a second bathroom with shower, toilet, and double sink.2nd Floor:A large recently fully insulated attic and storage space.Garden:Unique plot with its own Venkoel of approx. 4000m² and a circular road and bridge that together create a unique flora and fauna on the property. A completely new (August 2022) computer-controlled irrigation system is present throughout the entire plot. Under the garden pavilion, equipped with WiFi, you can quietly enjoy a summer evening by the water, and under the covered terrace with the comfortable warmth of the Barbas fireplace insert (2023), it is pleasant in every season. The driveway with historical gate is shared with the neighboring monumental house. On the property, there are also 2 garage boxes, various storage spaces, and a large garden house. This plot offers a unique experience every day!General:- The entire property is in very good condition.- Original construction year: 1821, rebuilt in 1975.- Mostly renovated and equipped with the highest quality aluminum frames + screens in April 2021.- Plot area: approx. 20,849m².- Volume: main house approx. 1133m³ (excluding outbuildings and swimming pool).- Living area: approx. 522m² (including outbuilding with swimming pool of approx. 200m²).- Alarm system and video surveillance system are present.- A completely new (August 2022) computer-controlled irrigation system on the entire plot.The estate consists of ponds, bridge, lawns with garden landscape, avenue, trees around the pond, and entrance area. Quiet location in the hamlet of 't Ven but excellently accessible and with good connections to both Dutch and German highways and 3 airports.A unique living experience in a unique piece of nature!

Imagine that you are the owner of Schaloen Castle, located in the beautiful Oud Valkenburg. An impressive castle that can be reached via a beautiful driveway lined with lime trees. Crossing a bridge, we arrive at the island on which Schaloen Castle is built. The total area of ??the plot is approximately 12,225 m2. Schaloen Castle is still located between two other nearby castles, namely East Castle and Genhoes Castle. These three castles are situated in a 400-hectare nature reserve. It is a protected nature reserve. The castle has been beautifully restored on the inside. The fastest river in the Netherlands, the Geul, flows behind the castle. The riverbeds in the beautiful landscape reveal the past of the meandering river. The ornamental garden around the castle looks beautiful, and the bridges and quays have been completely rebuilt and restored. There are several beautiful historical outbuildings around the castle, such as the gatehouse, the tithe barn, and the economy building.Schaloen Castle was built around the year 1200 as a defensive fortress. The remains of this fortress are still visible in the vaults of the current castle. The castle was rebuilt twice, first in 1656 and later in 1894. The current owners purchased the castle in 1985 and further restored it. The castle is a national monument and a provincial monument. In addition, it has an NSW status, which brings with it some very interesting tax benefits.The castle and its outbuildings have a total living area of approximately xxxx m2, and the estate has an area of 12,225 m2. It is a particularly robust building with many possibilities. The castle has four floors with many different spaces such as the reception hall, lounge, tower room, kitchen, dining vault, commercial kitchen, knight's hall, tower room, and various bedrooms and bathrooms. The castle is decorated with beautiful frescoes and monumental fireplaces. The floors are made of oak or marble.Outbuildings: In addition to the castle, there are several beautiful outbuildings on the estate. All outbuildings have been completely renovated and are now used as holiday apartments, restaurants, event venues, or workshops. The current owners have paid a lot of attention to preserving the historic appearance and charm of the buildings while adding modern facilities for a comfortable stay.The gatehouse, dating from 1718, is a unique building with a unique appearance. In this gatehouse, the gatekeeper used to live, and there was a small bakery. Now it serves as a restaurant space with a dining room. On the ground floor, there is a dishwashing room, a commercial kitchen, a bar with seating, and a dining room for about 60 people. In the basement, there is a bakery, a cozy seating area with a baker's oven as a fireplace, for about 40 people. Behind this baker's oven, there is a wine cellar that now serves as a storage room. On the 1st floor, there is a meeting room. This space has toilets and a complete manager's apartment, with a hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.The tithe barn, built-in 1727. Where everyone used to be obliged to pay a tenth of the yield of the land to the castle lord, currently, four hotel rooms and a large storage space have been realized. Twelve additional hotel rooms or two halls can still be built in this storage space and above these hotel rooms. The connections and ground floor are already present for this. The renovated tithe barn has been renovated, and the large storage space is now also a beautiful location for parties, congresses, and other events. This space is fully equipped with modern technology and facilities but still has the charm and appearance of the historic barn.The economy building, where the blacksmith once forged the iron, is now fully furnished as an apartment complex. The apartments have a hall, living room, open kitchen or kitchenette, and toilet on the ground floor and two or three bedrooms with a bathroom on the first floor. From these apartments, you can enjoy the view of the Valkenburg ruin, the particularly beautiful characteristic Limburg landscape, and of course, our own Schaloen Castle.Swan House. This small building used to be the home of the swans that lived in the castle moat. Now it is used for storing garden equipment.Gardens/bridges/buildingsThe castle moat has been dredged, and infrastructure and paths have been constructed. The gardens have also been raised and planted to form an ornamental garden. The bridges and quays have been completely rebuilt and restored. Outside the gate, a parking lot has also been constructed for approximately 30 cars. This parking lot is located on private land and can, therefore, be closed off to the public.Schaloen Castle has a lot to offer and is suitable for many different purposes, such as living, catering, holiday apartments, and/or a hotel. The castle is a feast for the eyes and well worth a visit. Contact us and discover all the possibilities of Schaloen Castle.