Description
Charming cottage in the green heart of Gorssel - Lovely villa with lots of living space and stunning views
Romanticism is all around: the thatched roof with large overhangs - elegantly draped over the dormers -, the cream-colored facades, the dark green shutters and the carefully landscaped garden. Everything about this home is inviting, and inside that feeling is effortlessly carried through; the finishes are first-rate, there is a host of original details, and the charming and understated color palette creates a warm and homey atmosphere.
This attractive villa was built in 1951 in the much-loved English cottage style, which enjoyed great popularity in this region. In 2005, this home was completely remodeled and expanded under architecture. The house has an exceptionally spacious living area of 245 m2 and stands on a suitable plot of 1,058 m2, allowing you to experience all the space and privacy here.
Gorssel and rural life go hand in hand, and especially in this location: with a free and idyllic view of the village meadow, where in spring/summer always two cloth cattle graze, view of the adjacent pond and the nearby open-air theater. This part of Gorssel, a protected area in the heart of the village, is also affectionately called “the green lung” and has a rich history.
Gorssel
The cozy center of Gorssel is a five-minute walk away. Here you will find the local supermarket, several boutiques, specialty stores such as the butcher, the wine shop with excellent cheese department, the greengrocer and the baker, but also cozy restaurants with terraces and the beautiful Museum MORE, where you never get bored.
The beautiful village of Gorssel is located in the municipality of Lochem, surrounded by nature. On the characteristic river IJssel with its beautiful floodplains (the Ravenswaard) and the beautiful Gorsselse heath and endless forests on the other side of the village, where you can get a breath of fresh air on foot, on horseback or by bike.
Highways are a 10-minute drive away and should you wish to enjoy the vibrant city life; the two historic Hanseatic cities of Deventer and Zutphen are nearby.
Ground Floor
The entrance is located at the front of the house. A small vestibule provides access to the spacious central hall. On the floor are classic, hand-formed estriken. To the right of the entrance are two rooms that are now used as study and office. Following are the stairs to the second floor. Under the stairs is the door to the cellar, so your wine storage has a nice place in the house as well. Right around the corner the toilet with hand basin, access to the kitchen and separate utility room.
The study is a fine, serene space, overlooking the front garden and the meadow stretching out in front of it. On the floor an oak parquet.
The adjoining study would also make an excellent studio, music room or access to a practice room. The study is directly accessible from the driveway through its own exterior door.
The eat-in kitchen is the warm beating heart of the villa. The kitchen itself is artisanal craftsmanship in a contemporary look (supplied by Keukenstudio Stormink of Gorssel); sleek and modern, with matte white fronts, and all the desirable built-in appliances, such as a gas stove with five burners - including a large wok burner -, a built-in refrigerator, dishwasher, a high-pressure steam oven and a convection oven (both Imperial, Miele). The countertop is made of anthracite-colored granite.
There is room enough for a cozy dining table, and the French doors provide direct access to the sun-drenched terrace; a wonderful place where, on summer days, outdoors and indoors blend smoothly.
The living room is a particularly pleasant, stylish and sunny space. There is a beautiful solid oak parquet floor, and this - combined with the neutral toned walls - provides a nice canvas for every taste.
To the front is a lovely sitting room, overlooking the front garden, and with a cozy gas-fired fireplace in a matching French sandstone hearth, to warm the cooler evenings.
On the garden side is a cozy TV corner. Here also the French doors to the garden.
From the hall, the utility room is accessible; it offers access to the garden, but here we also find the connections for washer and dryer, a cistern and there is space for an extra refrigerator and the outdoor wardrobe.
Upper floor
The bright, L-shaped landing, with loft, is spacious and adjacent to three spacious bedrooms and two lovely bathrooms. The entire upper floor has oak parquet flooring, with a cushioning carpet pad, for minimized impact sound.
The master bedroom is magnificent, with sage-green walls, a dormer window, extra storage space behind the kneeboards and, the icing on the cake, a walk-in closet to dream of; with thirteen built-in closets. A loft ladder leads to the spacious attic for storage of Christmas items, etc. If desired, with some modifications, the walk-in closet can be turned into an extra bedroom.
The master bedroom has a private bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower, double sinks and a toilet.
Outdoor space
The house is surrounded by a beautiful, mature garden with colorful borders, a tight lawn, cozy terraces and seating areas. Behind the kitchen a lovely large terrace, with electric cover, where you can enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.
In the backyard is a gazebo with storage space for all garden accessories and the connection of the groundwater pump, which can supply the garden with water through several taps.
On the right side of the house the indoor, insulated and heated garage. This has sliding garage doors, making this a perfect place to store the (electric) bikes or a car/oldtimer.
In short
An all charming cottage with the allure of a country house. Has your interest been piqued? We would love to take you for a tour.
General:
Year built: 1951
Maintenance: Good
Insulation: Almost fully insulated
Heating: Central heating (Nefit 2023) & gas fireplace.
Situation: On a quiet road in a green area.
Storage: Attic, garage and garden house.
Parking: Spacious private driveway
Capacity: 1076 m³
Living space: 245 m²
Other indoor space: 39 m² (including indoor garage)
External storage room: 18 m² (garden house)
Land area: 1058 m²
Energy label: Energy class B
Acceptance: In consultation
This house has a technical inspection and an energy label.
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