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This thatched long-facade farmhouse was previously the parental home of the current owner. When the next generation took over this municipal monument in 2010, it became their dream home. The estate has been completely and extensively renovated and improved under the supervision of interior architect Marco Daverveld and Siebers Tuinen. Numerous authentic farmhouse elements have been preserved, including various characteristic windows and treated and sandblasted oak beam structures and pillars.
SUSTAINABILITY
This municipal monument has energy label A. The half-open barn with canopy was sustainably equipped in 2015 with 44 solar panels( 320 Wp) on both east and west sides for well-distributed output (about 10.1 MWh in 2023). Virtually all windows - upstairs everywhere anyway - have HR++ insulating glass. The mechanical ventilation has two heat recovery systems (Brink). The swimming pool is heated by a heat pump.
During the renovation, the old floors were removed and the ground was dug up to half a metre. Floor insulation, underfloor heating (entire ground floor and upstairs bathroom) and new finishing floors were then installed. In addition, the ceilings were extra well insulated. Home automation was also installed, so that remote control and the various wall panels/Ipads can be used to control all lighting in the house.
5 ASSETS OF THIS READY TO MOVE IN LONG-FACADE FARMHOUSE WITH DOUBLE GARAGE, MULTIFUNCTIONAL OUTBUILDING, POOL AND BEAUTIFUL GREEN SURROUNDINGS
1. Dream house status
The family created their dream home starting in 2010, which they now wish to pass on to another large family. “We had the best childhood we could have wished for here,” the children said. “Bet all the friends would love to be here!”
2. Timeless class with modern sustainability
Interior and garden architects Daverveld and Siebers gave this estate high-quality class with a combination of classic and modern comfort (energy label A through 44 solar panels, HR++ glass, heat pump for swimming pool, heat recovery, among others)
3. Spacious comfort for the whole family
Comfortable master suite for the parents on the ground floor, with an entire floor dedicated to the children, including four bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a second wardrobe/laundry room.
4. Expansive outdoor space
Large, comfortable, and multifunctional outbuilding located by the outdoor pool, with views of the natural pond and various terraces, double garage with carport, mature green garden surrounding it, and a semi-open third outbuilding for storage, adjacent to a pasture for (small) animals, on a plot of nearly one hectare.
5. Rural tranquility and privacy
Located in the countryside of Erp, municipality of Meierijstad, this ensemble offers a peaceful, rural living environment with complete privacy, and sports facilities, shops, and other daily amenities within biking distance; both Eindhoven and Den Bosch are about a 30-minute drive away.
BUILDING FEATURES
Energy Label: A
Land area: 9,825 m²
Living area farmhouse: about 355 m²
Surface area other indoor space (cellar, technical room and storage attic): approximately 55 m².
Total surface area: about 405 m²
Contents farmhouse excluding outbuildings (according to certificate): approximately 1,400 m³
Living area multifunctional outbuilding 1: approximately 190 m²
Contents outbuilding 1 (according to certificate): approximately 825 m³
Usable area outbuilding 2: approximately 50 m²
Usable area outbuilding 3: approximately 110 m²
LAY-OUT
Both upstairs and downstairs in the farmhouse, you can see the original oak structural beams and pillars that blend beautifully with the modern materials used. Thanks to the numerous Velux skylights, there is ample and pleasant daylight throughout the entire ground floor as well as the entire first floor.
GROUND FLOOR - LIVING SPACES
The entrance hall in the long right side facade features a wide cloakroom, meter cupboard with underfloor heating system, and luxurious guest toilet with wall-hung toilet, urinal, and beautiful washbasin unit.
The atmospheric living kitchen with plenty of morning sun, is the central heart of the house. The robust Lacanche cooker in the niche has four burners including wok burner, a grill, a warming or cooking oven, oven and warming drawer cum tableware warmer. Above it is flat ceiling extraction with lighting. Near the window is a practical coffee bar with natural stone top. The window sills are also in this type of stone. There is a fridge (2023), a double fridge-freezer (2023) and a large central sink island with dishwasher (2022). This island with bar and Belgian bluestone top has a sink with Quooker and classic mixer tap by Aqua Prestige.
In the gable end next to the kitchen is the official front door. Adjacent to the open kitchen is the raised lounge area, formerly an elevated living area. Directly by the kitchen, there is ample space for a very large dining table, leading towards the spacious living room.
The living room has double French doors opening to the garden and a beautiful soapstone stove in the tiled alcove, which can also be used to warm snacks on weekends. The oak parquet floor features several integrated floor outlets that can be controlled via home automation.
The office space, which can also serve excellently as a playroom or game room, is currently set up with two nice workstations, a wide custom-made (book)shelf wall, water connection (for a kitchenette), and its own door leading to the garden with a covered area and the outdoor swimming pool.
In the utility and laundry room with a sink and cabinets, the washing equipment connections are at ergonomic height (there is also a second laundry room on the upper floor). The full-height cellar – accessed by stairs from the raised lounge area – offers ample storage space and is partially set up as a wine cellar.
GROUND FLOOR - MASTER SUITE
Towards the rear of the long facade farmhouse is the spacious suite for the parents. The grand bedroom 1 features French doors opening to the garden and terrace. Alongside the high-quality custom-made wardrobe wall, there is also a semi-open walk-in wardrobe room with ample custom hanging and shelving options.
The luxurious bathroom 1 includes a spacious walk-in shower with a rain shower head, a freestanding bathtub, a wide wall unit with a hardstone countertop, two sinks with Aqua Prestige built-in faucets, and a wall-hung toilet. There is comfortable underfloor heating and a designer towel radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
The entire floor is dedicated to the children. They have four bedrooms, bathroom 2, a separate toilet, and their own closet-laundry room with Velux skylights throughout. Bedrooms 3 (with washbasin unit) and 6 (with gable window) at the gables are notably spacious and potentially divisible. Along the long corridor, there is also bathroom 2 with a washbasin unit featuring a granite countertop and a walk-in shower. Bedrooms 4 and 5 in the middle, adjacent to the separate toilet, also have their own washbasin units. The shared closet room includes washing equipment connections at ergonomic height in the wardrobe wall and storage space under the sloping roof.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 6 has a loft ladder leading to the attic landing where the central heating boiler for heating and hot water of the floor is installed. The large attic space next to it is accessible via the loft ladder in the closet room. With a length of over 17 meters, there is ample storage space here.
OUTBUILDING 1 - SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL
This outbuilding, developed and built around 2011, spans approximately 190 square meters (about 7.30 x 26.30 meters). The possibilities are extensive; it can serve as a party venue, business space, or a complete residence for a nanny, students, caretaker, or elderly parents.
The front section, situated close to the main entrance of the farmhouse itself, features two large floor-to-ceiling glass window facades that can fully open. Currently used as a pool house and party central, it boasts a kitchen along the entire back wall with a cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator, and sink. This high-ceilinged relaxation and entertainment area, adorned with beautiful beams, is conveniently located adjacent to the outdoor swimming pool.
The middle section, accessed through double barn doors, includes two changing rooms and a separate toilet with a fountain. If desired, an additional bathroom can easily be added here. A side door provides direct access to parking spaces and bicycle storage at the front.
Then there’s the versatile space of almost one hundred square meters: equipped with a second kitchen, two sets of double garden doors, a gravel terrace, and a stunning view over the natural pond. The kitchen features a gas stove with oven, refrigerator, countertop with sink, and several kitchen cabinets.
Combined with its own bathroom, this area can be transformed into a spacious, independent residence or commercial space tailored completely to your personal preferences. The large area is also ideal for activities such as an indoor playground, creative workshops, and children’s parties.
OUTBUILDING 2 - DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH EXTENSION, WIDE CARPORT AND DRIVEWAY
Around the corner is the detached garage with a thatched roof, offering ample space for two cars and a workshop, with a loft storage area accessible via a loft ladder. The extension provides plenty of storage space. Several cars can park on the wide driveway, as well as on the side area near the entrance of the farmhouse and outbuilding 1, where an electric vehicle charger is also located.
OUTBUILDING 3 - DETACHED OPEN BARN WITH CANOPY
The over 13-meter-wide semi-open farmhouse barn consists of various sections, including areas for animal feed, garden machinery, wood storage, general storage, and a technical room housing a groundwater pump, swimming pool equipment, and the boiler for the outdoor shower. If desired, a horse stable can also be accommodated here.
MAGNIFICENT GREEN ESTATE: GARDENS, MEADOW, SWIMMING POOL AND NATURAL POND
The luxury farmhouse is centrally located on its own estate with rich equipment, including garden lighting and garden irrigation with its own groundwater pump.
The large garden adjacent to the living area, with a paved terrace, is surrounded by towering beech hedges. Around the large lawn with a walnut tree, there are various borders featuring ornamental grasses. The centerpiece is the majestic red beech. This south-facing garden offers one hundred percent privacy and beautiful ambient lighting.
Around the corner is the utility room, accessible from the outside, housing a Nefit Topline boiler, heat recovery system, and water softener.
On the side of the plot is the large fenced meadow currently home to alpacas, close to grapevines and a large chicken coop with a meshed, fox-resistant run.
The two water features in the stunning garden each deserve special mention. Next to the grand heart-shaped natural pond with an aerator stand two stately weeping willows nearly half a century old. The pond is home to numerous fish species including goldfish and rainbow trout, and features a kingfisher wall.
The outdoor swimming pool, heated by a heat pump and equipped with a jacuzzi and safety-insulated cover, has its own outdoor shower and an infinity edge overlooking the pond. For lounging, barbecuing, and enjoying balmy summer evenings, there is a delightful pergola terrace with electric screens and a louvered roof.
LOCATION AND VIEWS
Kraanmeer is located in the rural area of Erp, right in the triangle formed by Uden, Veghel, and Boekel. This mini-estate is surrounded by similar (residential) farms on large plots.
There are several agricultural enterprises nearby, including asparagus farms, fruit orchards, and tree nurseries, some of which have farm shops. Across the road, you’ll find a fruit farm and a cheese shop.
ERP AND SURROUNDINGS
Erp, situated in the Meierij region along the Aa River, is part of the municipality of Meierijstad, along with Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode, and Veghel. Anky van Grunsven, a three-time Olympic champion, is a notable resident of Erp who still runs her equestrian center in her hometown.
Erp is surrounded by vast farmlands and various nature reserves, such as Leijgraaf, Het Hurkske, and the Goorse Bossen. The village is characterized by its rustic environment and offers a beautiful setting for nature enthusiasts. Despite its rural location, Erp has all the necessary amenities for a comfortable lifestyle, without the hustle and bustle of larger cities.
By car, Erp is approximately 25 minutes from the lively city of Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch) and about 30 minutes from Eindhoven. This makes Erp a perfect blend of countryside tranquility with easy access to urban centers. Whether you want to appreciate natural beauty or experience a serene atmosphere, Erp welcomes visitors with its small-scale charm and stunning surroundings.
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