Description
Rarely does a country estate come to market that so seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and natural beauty.
Description:
This thatched country house, completely newly built in 2007, is tucked away in the rural outskirts of Harmelen, along one of the oldest country roads in the Green Heart of the Netherlands. Ideally located in the very center of the Randstad, only 20 minutes from Utrecht and 30 minutes from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, and Rotterdam, this is a place to come home, work, enjoy your hobbies, and truly unwind.
Ground floor:
When the first morning sunlight awakens you in the master bedroom and the evening sun sets beyond the horizon as seen from the garden, veranda, or mezzanine, every day feels like a gift. The panoramic view over the open polder landscape makes the silence tangible and the beauty endless. Inside, you’ll find a warm and bright living area with wooden floors, an open fireplace, and a wood-burning stove, surrounded by large glass façades that bring the outdoors inside. The dining area flows into a semi-open kitchen featuring a cooking island, built-in appliances, and ample cabinetry.
From here, you have access to the practical utility room and secondary entrance, as well as an indoor multifunctional space beautifully finished with a natural stone floor. Adjacent is an impressive second living area/home office with a mezzanine, high ceilings, skylight, and French doors on both sides, an inspiring place to work or relax.
The basement surprises with a private wellness area including a sauna, double shower, gym, and atmospheric lighting, which can also serve as an additional garage thanks to the sloped driveway.
First floor:
The first floor offers four bedrooms. The master suite features a high ceiling, built-in wardrobes, air conditioning, and a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. From both the mezzanine and the bedrooms, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
The second floor offers a convenient attic storage space.
Garden:
The garden is a masterpiece in itself, beautifully landscaped with multiple terraces, a veranda with wood stove, jacuzzi, lawns, hedges, trees, a dog kennel, and even a mini farm.
A private driveway with wrought-iron gate leads to an expansive plot of 21,910 m², of which approximately 18,000 m² consists of meadows bordered by pollard willows and surrounding ditches, ensuring ultimate peace, privacy, and security.
Surroundings:
Nearby you’ll find all charming village amenities, from sports clubs, bakeries, butchers, and restaurants to delightful farm shops offering fresh local produce such as cheese, eggs, cherries, meat, and artisanal cherry ice cream. At the end of the lane lie the scenic De Haar park golf course, beautiful walking and cycling routes, and the fairytale-like Castle De Haar.
This is a truly unique country estate, without doubt one of the most beautiful in Harmelen.
Key features:
• Possibility to separate residential and office use for fiscal purposes.
• Plot surrounded by water features.
• Hybrid heat pump (2022).
• 12 solar collectors with solar boiler.
• 56 solar panels.
• Underfloor heating on ground floor, radiators upstairs.
• Fuse box with 31 circuits.
• Computer-controlled irrigation system.
• Alarm system (2022).
• Central ventilation system.
• Network connections in all rooms.
• Remote-controlled wrought-iron entrance gate.
• Exterior painting and new plinth (2025).
• Full maintenance of thatched roof (2025).
• Valuation report showing substantial added value available upon request.
