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Actually, this large farmhouse on this gigantic plot deserves the predicate 'estate'. The entire complex has a (double) residential destination.
In 2010-2011, this approximately 36-meter long Brabantian long facade farmhouse - the ancestral home of the lady of the house - was completely rebuilt except for a few walls, including the foundation. While preserving the layout, original materials, door and window shapes, and masonry techniques, as shown by the beautiful 'mouse tooth' patterns in the facades. Skilled craftsmen used original materials from another authentic farmhouse for this purpose. However, glass facades and Velux skylights have been incorporated, seamlessly integrated into the newly laid thatched roof, which provides extra daylight and eye-level views everywhere. All doors and (stable) windows have the original sizes and functions.
The design and construction were done in consultation with the Brabant Landscape, to preserve all original style and landscape elements. Interior and layout were realized under the guidance of BNI interior architect Doret Schulkes. The entire long facade farmhouse is prepared for dual occupancy, with double partition doors, separate central heating boilers, and vacuum systems.
Outbuilding 1 has been completely renovated, and outbuilding 2 has been newly built. The entire property has been operated for many years as the highly luxurious and well-known B&B Leendershoeve with four suites on the left side of the farmhouse.
What will the owners miss? "Certainly the sunsets from the terrace here; every day so incredibly beautiful and a different 'painter' every evening.
SUSTAINABILITY
The farmhouse has an energy label A (until 06-07-2032). The 48 high-efficiency solar panels on the outbuilding (double garage) provide nearly all of the electricity consumption.
During construction, the entire roof was renewed, including the baked roof tiles and the thatched roof (which was reshaved at the beginning of 2022). By applying wooden roof battens on the inside, on the 14 cm thick roof insulation, the rafters could be installed at the correct (eye) height and concealed for the added Velux skylights. Acoustic ceilings have been applied in the living area (living room and living kitchen) of the main residence.
Considerable attention has also been paid to the floors. On the oak ceilings in the guest accommodation or residence 2, there are double insulation layers on the floors, then planks and then the flooring.
All pipes, inlets, and outlets are concealed behind lockable shutters in the sloping roof in the rear facade.
Both on the ground floor in the living room and on the first floor, the main residence and the guest accommodation are separated by two lockable and soundproof doors.
5 ASSETS QUALITIES OF THIS SPECIAL DOMAIN, IN THE RURAL AREA OF ASTEN-HEUSDEN
1. Energy label A - without variable electricity costs
The farmhouse and outbuildings were completely rebuilt in 2011 and equipped with an optimal insulation package. At the end of 2019, 48 HR solar panels were installed on the outbuilding with a yield of around 16.8 MWh per year, resulting in no variable electricity costs.
2. Space, space, space
An ensemble of large size, both outside on the immense plot of over 1.7 hectares and inside the 36-meter-long facade farmhouse with a volume of around 1,650 m³ and approximately 450 m² of living space, combined with two spacious outbuildings and panoramic views over the meadows with shrubbery.
3. Plenty of possibilities
Built with the best authentic building materials in collaboration with Brabant Landscape and interior architect Doret Schulkes; particularly suitable for dual occupancy for resident family members or otherwise, but also for B&B or keeping bees, chickens, and goats, for horse and car enthusiasts.
4. Freedom and privacy
Exceptionally fantastic and free living in a friendly neighborhood with optimal privacy and with a spacious and peaceful feeling.
5. Location
Located on the edge of the village, rural and green living in the Brabant Peel and yet a short distance from the main road A67 and N279 to Helmond and Roermond; about 25 minutes by car from Eindhoven and within cycling distance of daily amenities and (primary) schools.
MAIN RESIDENCE GROUND FLOOR - LIVING AREA
A footpath between the tall beech hedges around the front garden leads to the front door. Behind it is the spacious, bright entrance hall with the meter cupboard and the central heating room for the main residence.
From the entrance hall, double, black steel doors lead to the spacious living room with acoustic ceiling and oak beams. The beautiful tiled floor is seamlessly laid throughout. Both the front and rear facades have multiple large windows, so daylight comes from two sides. Beyond the gas fireplace, the living room extends to the wide custom-made cupboard wall where the loft provides a beautiful view of both floors, the floating bridge with glass balustrade, and the timber masonry.
In the semi-professional living kitchen, there is a huge cooking island annex breakfast bar with the flat stainless steel extractor hood above and the see-through tunnel gas fireplace to the spacious dining room on the side. The composite worktop integrates the 1.5 stainless steel sink with Quooker tap and the Miele induction hob with four zones and separate gas wok burner. The sleek cupboard wall behind the island is equipped with a Miele combi oven, Miele steam oven, many drawers, extra-large Miele dishwasher, large Miele refrigerator with vegetable and fruit zone, and an extra composite worktop.
Both the living room and the kitchen are finished with acoustic plaster ceilings combined with oak wooden structural beams. The ceiling finish of the other spaces in the farmhouse is provided with oak wooden beam ceilings.
Adjacent to the living kitchen, there are two passages to the particularly light and atmospheric dining room. In the front facade, there is a double room-high window; in the rear facade, there is a beautiful and panoramic view through the glass facade with door to the rear plot and the mature garden, each season exceptionally beautiful!
MAIN RESIDENCE GROUND FLOOR - WORK AREA
To the right in the entrance hall is the door to the study with the raised part over the full depth of the farmhouse. This room with raised section is currently used as an office, with large windows in the front and side facade for plenty of daylight. Around the window in the front facade, a beautiful custom-made cupboard wall with window-sill niche has been made to measure.
This study also provides access to the adjacent open study space currently used as a gym. In addition to a bookshelf, this room is characterized by an authentic, large fireplace with an original cast iron tile stove - this used to be the kitchen - and a naturally sound-absorbing beam ceiling.
In the corner are two doors; one to the stairs to the raised area in the study and one to the hatch with descending stairs to the basement with light well, central vacuum system connection point, shared underfloor heating unit, and plenty of storage space.
MAIN RESIDENCE FIRST FLOOR
Also on the first floor, the main residence and the guest accommodation are separated by two lockable and soundproof doors.
Beyond these doors is the beautiful loft with floating landing bridge with glass balustrade and a skylight on both sides for optimal daylight. Here, the beautiful building materials and construction of the farmhouse are clearly visible.
The loft is again closed with a door. This opens into the large and light bedroom 5 with three Velux skylights. Special: in this spacious bedroom, next to the door, there is a special stained glass window from 1954.
The next door leads to a compact landing at the stairs to the ground floor. Past the large household and linen cupboard with central vacuum system connection, is the parental suite, which can safely be called spacious, consisting of master bedroom 6, bathroom 5, and a dressing room with Velux skylight.
The luxurious and light bathroom 5 has plenty of cupboard space, two sinks with worktop and wall unit, a large walk-in shower with rain shower and partly frosted glass panel, a towel radiator, a separate, floating toilet, a Velux skylight on both sides, and parallel to the traditionally brick chimney breast, the semi-freestanding designer bathtub.
This bedroom 6 in the parental suite is accessible through the blind sliding door in the private bathroom. The Velux skylights on both sides are equipped with insect screens and blackout window coverings for undisturbed sleep.
GROUND FLOOR GUEST ACCOMMODATION
The left part of the farmhouse used to be a well-running B&B. Via the left driveway with a metal gate, there's a 2nd entrance through the backyard and terrace with pergola, leading to a living area annex kitchen with a natural oak ceiling and wood-look tile floor. There's an eight-person dining area, and under the fixed staircase, a custom-made kitchenette with sink and refrigerator is installed.
Next to it is the large bedroom 1 with its own bathroom 1, forming a (guest) suite together. In the spacious bedroom overlooking the terrace and backyard, the original oak beam laid in 1874 can be seen, continuing into bedroom 2 at the front. Bathroom 1 features a walk-in shower with glass door, towel radiator, wall-hung toilet, and sink.
Also accessible from the living area with kitchen is bedroom 2, also with its own bathroom 2 with pocket sliding door, automatic lighting, walk-in shower with glass door, wall-hung toilet, towel radiator, and sink. Bedroom 2 overlooks the hydrangeas and beech hedge in the front garden.
FIRST FLOOR GUEST ACCOMMODATION
The staircase from the living area with kitchenette leads to the spacious, bright landing with Velux skylight and custom-made drawer cabinets. Right by the stairs is a large and practical utility and linen closet where the central vacuum cleaner hose is stored.
To the right is the spacious bedroom 3 with two large Velux skylights with blackout window coverings and insect screens. This room utilizes bathroom 3, just past the stairs on the landing, with a large walk-in shower, sink, towel radiator, wall-hung toilet, and Velux skylight.
Beyond bathroom 4 on the landing is the fireproof door to the next landing. Here too, there is plenty of daylight, thanks to the Velux skylight at the front, above the drawer cabinets.
Adjacent to this spacious landing is the 4th spacious guest suite: bedroom 4 with its own access to bathroom 4. This bedroom is also beautifully finished with oak wood. Bathroom 4 has a large walk-in shower, wall-hung toilet, and sink. Beyond this suite, further along the landing, is a double, lockable door to the floor of the main residence.
OUTBUILDING 1: DOUBLE GARAGE AND PARKING FACILITIES
The former barn on the right of the plot has been completely renovated into this spacious outbuilding 1 with a rural appearance. There is a separate central heating combi boiler as well as a separate meter cupboard. The entire building is optimally insulated with floor, wall, and roof insulation, and there is underfloor heating. It currently has two garages, a workshop/bicycle storage, a toilet, a shower, and an indoor outdoor kitchen under a covered terrace. The spaces are multifunctional and can be renovated and utilized according to your own wishes, for example, as (double) horse stables and/or a pool house. With simple modifications, a fully-fledged holiday or caregiver apartment can also be created in the outbuilding. The current use as a hobby or classic car garage is of course also possible!
Both garages are located behind it. The largest garage, with an automatic garage door and vintage sink, is located in the middle of the outbuilding. A separate shower and toilet have been installed in this garage for multifunctional use. The doors here have also been preserved in their original style and location.
OUTBUILDING 2: OFFICE/MEETING ROOM AND CARPORT
The original detached garage and bicycle shed on the left side of the plot were transformed into this spacious and multifunctional outbuilding with the same rural appearance in 2015. Outbuilding 2 now has an office/meeting room and a large carport of approximately 20 square meters. There are several power outlets for charging electric bikes and cars. The folding garage doors have been retained and can be used again for car storage if desired.
LOCATION AND VIEW
The farmhouse, located in the rural area of Heusden, offers one hundred percent privacy and green views all around. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous farmhouses, as well as the small family campsite De Peel and various agricultural businesses.
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