Waalbandijk 214182 EM NeerijnenNeerijnen

One of the most beautiful villages in the river region In one of the most picturesque villages along the Dutch river landscape, directly beside the River Waal and its floodplains, stands this immaculately maintained thatched T-farmhouse, set within beautifully landscaped gardens that ensure a high degree of privacy. On the ground floor, the elevated kitchen is located at the front, while the spacious living room with wood-burning stove is at the rear. The first floor offers two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The wooded village of Neerijnen is just a 15-minute drive from ’s-Hertogenbosch and 30 minutes from Utrecht, with the A2 and A15 motorways accessible within five minutes. Home to around 475 residents, Neerijnen is a quintessential Gelderland river village, surrounded by orchards, meadows and floodplains. Beyond the dike lie willow coppices and the old river branch Kil van Waardenburg. The Waalbandijk forms the central axis, connecting the Voorstraat and Achterstraat. Along its inner side, 19th-century labourers’ cottages—often thatched—stand alongside monumental farmhouses with traditional barns. Village amenities include a primary school, cultural centre Het Stroomhuis and extensive recreational opportunities on the 293-hectare Neerijnen Estate with its floodplains, park woodlands, walking trails, Huis Neerijnen and Waardenburg Castle. Gross internal volume: 565 m³ Living area: 147 m² Plot size: 1,795 m² Year built: 1991 From Achterstraat a semi-paved driveway leads to the rear of the farmhouse, where you will find a large private parking area with an electric charging point. From the Waalbandijk, the front door is reached via steps and a brick pathway. Ground floor Behind the front door with its elegant fanlight lies the hall, with access to the cloakroom and a storage space. The hall connects to the main living area, where a mezzanine creates a striking sense of volume. Four sets of double doors open onto the surrounding garden. The living room extends the full width of the house, featuring a lofty white-painted beamed ceiling and smooth plastered walls. The floor is laid with natural-stone-look tiles, while the wood-burning stove adds warmth and atmosphere. The elevated kitchen is filled with light and offers views over the dike. It is fitted with a large china cabinet and equipped with various appliances, including a 90 cm stainless steel Boretti range with double oven. The worktop is crafted from natural bluestone. First floor The landing leads to two bedrooms and the bathroom. In the rear section is a large bedroom with two skylights and a glazed gable. This room can easily be divided if desired. Ample storage is available behind the knee partitions. At the front is the second bedroom, fitted with reversible air conditioning and access to the modern bathroom. This exceptionally spacious bathroom features a vanity unit with a large washbasin and mirrored wall, a freestanding bathtub, a generous walk-in shower with glass screens and rain shower, and a second toilet. The finish combines dark natural stone floor tiles with light walls and warm wooden accents, creating a luxurious, contemporary feel. Particulars At the foot of the dike stands this thatched farmhouse, rebuilt in 1991 on the original site after dike reinforcement works. Where once a monumental farmhouse stood, today you find a charming and solidly built T-farmhouse offering modern comfort. The well-insulated thatched roof, combined with solar panels and cavity wall, floor and double-glass insulation, has resulted in an Energy Label A. The house is built from red brick with hardwood windows and doors, sash windows with glazing bars, shutters and French doors. Maintenance has always been carried out with great care: the west side of the thatched roof was renewed in 2015, and the east, south and north sides in 2024. The garden has been landscaped with sightlines, hedges and colourful perennial borders. Mature hedges provide privacy, while fruit trees, willows and shrubs enhance the green character. Several terraces and a generous lawn are interspersed across the plot. There is also space for home-grown produce and outdoor living, with a vegetable garden and chicken run blending seamlessly with the rural character. A special feature is the hand-built, wood-fired pizza and bread oven with domed vault and chimney – perfect for crispy pizzas, fresh bread or long evenings of outdoor cooking. Under the veranda you can relax throughout the year, with a wood-burning stove creating a cosy outdoor spot even in winter. The small front garden (approx. 60 m²) at the foot of the dike is not owned but on loan from the water board. For lovers of country life who seek charm, comfort and centrality, this is a home that invites you to discover it.