Rural Villa & Estate
Live on a fairytale country estate nestled between forests and heather, fully equipped with ultimate luxury and every amenity imaginable.
Price: €2.300.000
Plot Size: 22.222 m²
Living Space: 239 m² (across 3 buildings)
Key Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, natural swimming pond, luxury licensed B&B, and separate guest house.
Status: Sold
This unique property features a young (1979) yet authentic Veluwe-style farmhouse, built with architectural advice from the Arnhem Open Air Museum. Nestled on a spectacular 22,222 m² plot with 238 m² of living space, it offers two private guest accommodations (including one active B&B), "The Loghouse" pool house, a swimming pool, a natural swim pond, a sauna, a stone garden shed, and a large carriage house with two horse boxes.
The property is exceptionally accessible—just 5 minutes from the A50 highway near Epe, and a 1-hour drive from Amsterdam—while remaining entirely surrounded by pristine nature. A unique asset is the current event permit granted to the estate by the Municipality of Heerde.
Something Truly Special
There are countless extraordinary elements to this estate. Built in 1979 in full, authentic Veluwe farmhouse style, the interior features traditional wooden mortise-and-tenon joints—you won't find a single nail!
A large portion of the estate consists of two rolling park meadows, which serve as a private deer park for a resident herd of fallow deer. One meadow features a large natural swimming pond with a splashing fountain and an original Finnish Kota with an indoor fire pit at the water's edge.
In 2021, the former office in the lower part of the house was converted into a highly luxurious Bed & Breakfast named "In den Paerd gelogeerd". Complete with short-stay permits, you can start running your own B&B immediately.
Next to the heated outdoor swimming pool sits a unique, all-oak pool house. The left section houses a fully equipped, musically-themed guest suite (which served as a professional recording studio for well-known artists and Dutch TV shows until 2021, meaning it is completely soundproofed and features a bar in the conservatory). The right section contains "The Loghouse"—a charming, all-wood reception room with a large table, a seating area around an open fireplace, and a professional catering kitchen with a hospitality fridge.
Entrance & Living Spaces
Located near the charming town of Epe, between Apeldoorn and Zwolle, the estate is approached via a beautiful, long driveway winding past the deer meadows.
The main farmhouse showcases abundance of original wooden elements, oak flooring, and traditional terracotta floor tiles. The ground floor features two distinct sunken seating areas: one features a striking mezzanine and an open fireplace, while the other is equipped with a pellet stove and connects to the newer wing of the house. As fits a true farmhouse, a substantial portion of the ground floor is dedicated to a large Boffi live-in kitchen and utility room, complete with a spacious wine/storage cellar.
Sleeping Quarters
The estate features 4 beautiful bedrooms distributed over two floors. The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and boasts a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. From this bathroom, you can directly access the second bedroom, which is currently utilized as a walk-in closet.
The staircase in the main living area leads to the first floor, which comprises two additional spacious bedrooms and a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and sink.
The independent B&B suite in the semi-basement offers large windows and a private terrace with lovely views of the deer park, pond, and Finnish hut. This stylishly decorated space accommodates two guests in pure comfort, though it can easily be reconnected to the main living area if desired.
Outdoor Oasis
The estate offers the ultimate "swimming in nature" experience. You can choose between the crisp blue of the heated outdoor swimming pool (flanked by a sauna) or the emerald waters of the natural swimming pond.
The ornamental gardens were originally designed by the renowned Dutch landscape architect Mien Ruys, and are completed by a private greenhouse and a massive carriage barn with two horse stalls and extensive storage.
Directly outside your gates lie sprawling forests and the vast heather fields of "De Renderklippen". Countless miles of paved and unpaved trails for hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers, and equestrians run right past the property, allowing you to ride or walk straight from your own yard into the heart of nature.
Location & Accessibility
The estate enjoys an ideal location in the friendly village of Heerde. From the Randstad and Amsterdam, it is just about a one-hour drive. Accessibility is effortless: the estate is a scenic 15-minute drive through the woods from the A28 highway ('t Harde exit), and a mere 5 minutes from the A50 highway.