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- 58 m²living area
- 2,194 m²plot size
- 2bedrooms
- Genergy label
Sales history
- Listed since
- June 21, 2025
- Date of sale
- July 17, 2025
- Term
- 3 weeks
Description
Miller’s Cottage in a Private Woodland Retreat – Oudega, Gaasterland
Hidden in the rolling landscape of Gaasterland, tucked away behind a gate and sheltered by mature trees, lies this enchanting miller’s cottage known as *“De Hersteller”*. Once belonging to the Groote Noordwolder polder mill (1818–1918), this historic hideaway is now a tranquil retreat where nature, silence, and inspiration reign.
Positioned along a quiet dike on the banks of the clear-watered Rien river, the home enjoys full privacy on a 2,194 m² freehold plot with its own woodland, flower borders, sun-drenched terraces and panoramic views of Friesland’s soft green hills. The protected nature of Gaasterland surrounds you: forests, lakes, cliffs and endless skies.
The cottage has been lovingly preserved with original details and modest comforts. It offers a cosy living room with wood-burning stove, simple yet atmospheric kitchen, two bedrooms with dormer views over the river, a cellar, bathroom and a charming utility room known locally as a ‘klompenhok’. A wooden shed, greenhouse and long private driveway complete the picture.
Perfect for those seeking peace, reflection, or a base for nature and water sports. The regional village of Balk with all amenities is nearby, and the Randstad is within just over an hour's drive.
Highlights:
-Unique historic miller’s home in private setting
-Surrounded by woodland, water and wildlife
-Located in Gaasterland near lakes, forests and IJsselmeer
-Mooring options nearby in Balk or Woudsend
-Golf course, riding trails, sailing and swimming within minutes
-Ideal as a second home
-Amsterdam approx. 75 minutes by car
GAASTERLAND/OUDEGA (municipality of De Friese Meren)
Gaasterland is one of the most beautiful regions in Friesland, known for its rolling landscape, ancient forests, large lakes, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque villages. From Oudega, you can walk or cycle straight into nature—whether it’s the historic Rijsterbos, the Mirnse Cliff on the IJsselmeer, or the Oudemirdum Cliff with its small beach. Within five minutes, you’ll reach the Slotermeer near Balk or the stunning Fluessen near Woudsend, both offering opportunities for a berth in one of the marinas.
The 18-hole Golfclub Gaasterland is set in the woods and offers a challenging course, popular among locals and city dwellers from the Randstad who own second homes in the area.
Although Oudega is a small village, it has a community center, a primary school, and a close-knit, welcoming atmosphere. For broader amenities, you can head to nearby Balk, where you’ll find supermarkets, specialty shops, schools, restaurants, and medical services.
In summer, the region comes alive with small-scale festivals, local markets, and cultural events—from classical concerts in historic churches to sailing regattas on the Fluessen and Slotermeer.
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Features
Transfer of ownership
- Rental price
- Price on request
- Last asking price
- Price on request
- Status
- Sold
Construction
- Kind of house
- Converted farmhouse, detached residential property
- Building type
- Resale property
- Year of construction
- 1890
- Type of roof
- Gable roof covered with roof tiles
Surface areas and volume
- Areas
- Living area
- 58 m²
- External storage space
- 9 m²
- Plot size
- 2,194 m²
- Volume in cubic meters
- 216 m³
Layout
- Number of rooms
- 4 rooms (2 bedrooms)
- Number of bath rooms
- 1 bathroom
- Bathroom facilities
- Shower, toilet, and sink
- Number of stories
- 2 stories and a basement
- Facilities
- Skylight, passive ventilation system, and flue
Energy
- Energy label
- G
- Insulation
- Partly double glazed and energy efficient window
- Heating
- Electric heating and wood heater
- Hot water
- Electrical boiler
Cadastral data
- BALK O 1461
- Cadastral map
- Area
- 1,215 m²
- Ownership situation
- Full ownership
- BALK O 1459
- Cadastral map
- Area
- 979 m²
- Ownership situation
- Full ownership
Exterior space
- Location
- Alongside a quiet road, alongside waterfront, outside the built-up area, in wooded surroundings, rural and unobstructed view
- Garden
- Surrounded by garden
Storage space
- Shed / storage
- Detached wooden storage
Parking
- Type of parking facilities
- Parking on gated property
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Neighborhood

Oudega
Oudega (Gem. De Fryske Marren)- Residents
- 290
- Family with children
- 42%
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