Apeldoorn

This unique city villa, a Rijksmonument, effortlessly combines historic grandeur with contemporary living comfort. Located in the prestigious 'De Parken' area of Apeldoorn, this property offers no less than 302 m² of living space spread over three floors. To the rear is a private garden with a detached stone shed and garage. There are also two further parking spaces. Both inside and out, the property has been restored and modernised with great attention to detail, while carefully preserving the monumental elements.

The monumental status of this villa is also reflected on the outside. The façade is richly decorated with a bay window, loggias and balconies with ornate balustrades. The wooden columns with detailed capitals and the hipped roof with glazed tuiles du Nord give the property a rich appearance. The interior retains many original details such as marble fireplaces inlaid with gold leaf, Art Nouveau stucco ceilings and restored murals in the vestibule.

The villa is set in a generous 635m² plot, which is fully fenced and has a lockable gate. The front of the house is partially sheltered by two beautiful yellow tulip magnolias and the front garden is landscaped with yew hedges and lime hydrangeas. The large rear garden has an artificial lawn, several sun terraces and various trees, including crabapples and yew hedges. To the left of the garden is the detached monumental barn, affectionately known by the present owners as 'The Coach House'. To the rear is the garage. There are two parking spaces for this garage behind the hedge.

This villa is located a stone's throw from the Oranjepark and in the protected town and village conservation area 'De Parken'. The centre of Apeldoorn with its shops and amenities is within walking distance, as is the railway station. Schools, sports facilities and the nature of the Kroondomeinen are all within easy reach. Apeldoorn, the green city on the Veluwe, is located in the middle of the Netherlands, near the A50 and A1 motorways. This provides good connections to Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Deventer, Hengelo and Germany.

The layout: Entering through the imposing front door, one enters the vestibule with the original draft porch. The spacious hallway, with granite flooring featuring the logo of the original Freemasons, provides access to all the main living areas. To the right is the spacious sitting room en-suite with a beautiful bay window, original fitted doors with built-in cupboards and an ornamental ceiling. The front room is a sitting room with a fireplace and marble mantelpiece. French doors lead to the bright conservatory, which offers plenty of natural light and is ideal for relaxing overlooking the garden. The rear lounge has an atmospheric Jacobus wood-burning stove and sliding doors to the sunny terrace.

To the left of the hall is a spacious study, ideally situated at the front of the house, with a unique oil-painted ceiling in original colours. This room offers tranquillity and character, perfect as a home office or study.

The kitchen/diner is luxuriously fitted with bespoke cream white cupboards and a granite worktop. A Lacanche five-burner gas cooker and two ovens are situated by the fireplace. The kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate a large dining table, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine connection and access to the terrace.

The first floor is accessed via the monumental burgundy staircase. The master bedroom has two balconies, one with a loggia, and fitted wardrobes. The modern bathroom has a walk-in shower, bath, double basins with columns and underfloor electric heating. French doors lead to the roof terrace. A separate cloakroom and second toilet complete this floor.

On the second floor there are three multi-functional bedrooms, a second bathroom with steam shower and a separate toilet.

This stunning city villa offers the best of both worlds: the charm of a national monument combined with modern living comforts. Would you like to experience the special atmosphere and space of this villa for yourself? You are most welcome to visit.