Kerkstraat 31

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Since its construction was completed in 1883, the monumental "Belhuis" has been renovated and modernized several times to continue meeting current comfort and living standards. Throughout these renovations, many authentic elements have been carefully preserved or restored, from stained glass windows and shutters to terrazzo floors bordered with mosaic and ceiling ornaments created in the work.


SUSTAINABILITY

In 2023, 26 solar panels were installed. These are discreetly placed on the flat roof of the garden room/conservatory and on the sloping roof of the right wing of the villa.

Numerous improvements and sustainability measures have been implemented within the framework of the monumental regulations in a playful manner. During the renovation in 2016/2017, the ceilings with decorative ornaments in the living room, library, and sitting room were renovated and restored.

The entire ground floor was also renovated at that time. The expert advice of the Monumentenwacht (Monuments Watch) was consistently taken into account. The latest inspection report from 2023 is available for viewing.

In the new kitchen (2017) in the right wing, additional interior walls were brick-laid and insulated. New interior frames with HR++ glass were installed here, and floor insulation (for underfloor heating application) was applied. The space between the ceiling and the floor on the first floor was also insulated.

The garden room/conservatory, offering panoramic views of the mature green backyard, has a renewed glass front with insulated glass.

Furthermore, around interior walls were brick-laid and provided with additional insulation in the ground floor, including the master bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. New interior frames with HR++ glass were also installed here, along with floor insulation (due to underfloor heating) and ceiling insulation between the ceiling and the first floor. Nearly the entire ground floor is fitted with insulated glass, with the exception of the back hall, master bedroom 1, and bathroom 1.

The entire facade in the living room has been renewed, and the renewed interior frames of the living room, library, and sitting room are equipped with HR++ glass.

The floor of the second floor is covered with insulation panels. Air conditioning systems for heating and cooling have been installed in the garden room/conservatory and living room. Insulation material has been applied behind the various heating radiators, and fans have been placed on the radiators for better efficiency.


5 ASSETS OF THIS RENOVATED MONUMENTAL VILLA "BELHUIS" ON A SPACIOUS PLOT IN THE VILLAGE CENTER OF HAPERT

1. Hidden gem
Former rectory, situated behind an electric decorative gate with a deep front garden and driveway, mature greenery, and monumental beech trees, virtually without any insight; warm and atmospheric overall with ceiling heights up to approximately 3.60 meters.

2. Living in history
National monument, built in 1883, with numerous original nineteenth-century style features, respectfully and meticulously restored, modernized, and made sustainable with 26 solar panels, villa with allure and contemporary comfort in terms of technology and insulation.

3. Walled gardens
Enjoying the delightful (outdoor) life and full privacy in the mature, stylish, walled backyard over 45 meters deep with various terraces.

4. Space for everyone
Ideal for families with children and/or home office, with a living kitchen (2017), sitting room, double living room, library, garden room, master bedroom, and bathroom (2017) on the ground floor and no less than five to six bedrooms with three bathrooms on the first floor.

5. Excellent location
Located in a quiet yet lively location, on the edge of the center with all daily amenities within walking distance, just minutes from the A67 highway and quick connections to the Brainport region.


LAYOUT

This monumental villa continues to surprise you with space and possibilities. With no less than four living spaces (living kitchen, living room, sitting room, and library), seven bedrooms/work/hobby rooms, and four bathrooms, the "Belhuis" has all the space for the entire (blended) family. To live, work, relax, and enjoy!


GROUND FLOOR: PLENTY OF LIVING SPACES AND PRIVATE SUITE

Arriving at the "Belhuis" is already an experience; along the monumental beech trees and through the driveway through the classic front garden towards the beautiful facades with artistic masonry and rounded high windows with mullions. Entering the impressive entrance and experiencing the many large and 3.60-meter-high spaces is also an experience in itself.

After the reception hall with authentic door unfolds the long and high, centrally located hallway. On either side are stately living spaces. On the left are the TV or sitting room with open wood-burning fireplace, bookcase, and wainscoting. Next to it is the bright library annex study. Both rooms have oak plank floors. On the right is the impressive and spacious living room with solid oak parquet in herringbone, open gas fireplace, and the high suite doors to the light garden room/conservatory with mosaic-bordered original terrazzo floor with mother-of-pearl and decorative strips.

Completely to the right is the living wing situated - formerly the coach house with horse stable. This generous and handleless living and enjoyment kitchen from Tinello is equipped with all luxury, including the large kitchen island with integrated extraction at the six PITT Cooking gas burners in the granite top, plus double sink with Quooker.

At the former stable doors is a pleasant border terrace with automatic sun protection with atmospheric lighting that has sun all afternoon; wonderful for drinks and dining. The long corridor leads into the staircase and into the rear hall with toilet, antique fountain, and wardrobe.

Past the stairs lies the parental suite: the large and bright master bedroom 1 with walk-in wardrobe, luxurious Tinello bathroom 1, and adjoining laundry room. The bathroom has a double sink in granite and a double walk-in shower with sun shower. The separate toilet with Geberit AquaClean shower toilet is in the laundry room, which has its own back door for sustainable drying of laundry outdoors. This sleeping wing is symmetrical with the coach house and was formerly the residence of the pastor's maid. Both wings have underfloor heating.


FIRST FLOOR: SLEEPING, WORKING, AND RELAXING

The authentic staircase with balustrade leads to the large L-shaped landing with skylight. Everywhere there is oak parquet in herringbone. Next to the stairs is the central heating room annex storage cupboard. The central heating combination boilers Remeha Quinta Pro HR and Remeha Calenta HR for heating and hot water are from 2017.

Bedroom 2 with built-in wardrobe and sandblasted glass sliding door, together with bathroom 2 with double sink, skylights, towel radiator, bathtub, and shower, form a private suite. By combining these rooms with the double room in the right wing, a more than spacious studio apartment is created.

This right wing is accessible via bathroom 2 on this floor. There is a huge space with skylights and a round window, where a large hobby or study room, spacious sitting-bedroom, or studio can be created, if desired.

Adjacent to the landing is a compact bathroom 3 with skylight, towel radiator, toilet, and shower. Furthermore, this floor has three spacious (children's) bedrooms and study rooms with large windows and built-in closets.

At the top of the left wing is a spacious sitting-bedroom 6 with wardrobe, Velux skylights, plank floor, and its own bathroom 4 with round window, toilet, and rain shower. The sliding door playfully follows the lines of the roof slope.


SECOND FLOOR: ATTIC

In the attic is the ceiling hatch with loft ladder to the spacious attic. There is almost 45 square meters of storage space available at a height of 1.50 meters. The attic is currently not in use; insulation has been laid on the floor which replaces the roof insulation.


BASEMENT: PANTRY CELLAR

The large, partially tiled cellar with brick staircase has two daylight windows and a monastery floor. In the two cellar parts, under the vaulted ceilings, there is plenty of space for a game room, home bar, or wine cellar with tasting room, for example. There is still a robust safe. Behind the hatch is the water pipe to the outdoor faucet.


GARDEN AND OUTDOOR SPACE

The garden surrounding the property is as monumental as the "Belhuis" itself. This certainly applies to the two red beech trees at the front; both trees are municipally monumental with their age over one and a half centuries older than the "Belhuis." The trees behind, including lime trees and a chestnut tree, are also of age.

The garden is classically designed everywhere with mature hedges and shrubs, lawn, and lanterns. Highlights in the rear are the large lawn behind the tall beech hedges, the classic pond with trimmed yew spheres, the dolomite paths, and the large border terrace with sloping walking path at the conservatory and living kitchen.

In the pond - annually the domain of a pair of ducks - a fountain can be installed. The terrace at the back is partly covered. A striking detail: the door of the former outdoor toilet (now laundry room) is still there. The immense white climbing rose against the wall is a Guirlande d'Amour and provides a veritable sea of flowers in summer. The dried rose hips were used by nuns to make rosaries in the past.


LOCATION AND VIEW

The rectory for the former Saint Severinus church is located near the center of Hapert and is listed in the national monument register as the "Belhuis." This name is derived from the wooden, square bell tower with bronze bell on the high gable roof.

The central location near the village center and next to the cemetery ensures a quiet living environment. The view is particularly diverse and green-tinted. The deep front garden around the stately driveway is full of mature greenery. Absolute eye-catchers are the monumental beech trees next to the wrought iron entrance gate and beside the villa.


HAPERT AND SURROUNDINGS

Kempendorp Hapert is part of the municipality of Bladel, together with Casteren, Dalem, Hoogeloon, and Netersel. It has ancient roots: traces of prehistoric settlements have been found, it is mentioned in a charter in 710, and the medieval village has been called Hapert since the twelfth century. In addition to the "Belhuis," there are several other monuments, including the Korenmolen from 1896.

Today, the village is a strong economic engine in the already bustling Brainport metropolitan region. The VDL Groep made a significant contribution to this when founder Van der Leegte moved his industry from Eindhoven to Hapert in the 1960s. In 2014, Bladel was already among the ten strongest economic municipalities in the Netherlands. There is a lot of activity, especially at the large-scale Kempisch Bedrijvenpark near the A67 motorway.

The rural area also has nature and beautiful landscapes: including the Boswachterij De Kempen, Cartierheide, and Hapertse Heide. There are numerous cycling and hiking trails, which are also frequented by guests from Landal Het Vennenbos bungalow park. Particularly special is the accessible Waterpark Hapert, where reed beds and marsh forests ensure clean and living water in the Groote Beerze stream.