A past that speaks, a present that embraces.
Characteristics:
• Year of construction: 1857
• Living area: 336 sqm
Plot area: 2,777 m²
• Energy label: C
On the leafy Kasteelsestraat in Overasselt stands a home that is more than just a house. Behind the imposing facade of number 8 lies a former parsonage built in 1857, where history is palpable in every detail. Here you will find the grandeur of yesteryear, carefully woven with contemporary comfort.
Whoever opens the front door enters a classical notary's home with the typical central hallway and high ceilings, decorated with elegant ornaments. On both sides lie the adjoining rooms that give the house its recognizable symmetry. The original Noir du Mazy parquet floors in the hallway, the reused wooden floors in the music room and study, and the authentic vaulted wine cellar each tell their own story. It is a place where the past comes alive without sacrificing the comfort of today.
Since 2009, the house has been carefully modernized. New window frames, windows, and doors with double glazing, meticulously applied insulation, and modern installations make the home ready for the future while preserving its characteristic charm. The living room, equipped with sliding garden doors and a large flower window, features a wood-burning stove and offers a beautiful view of the garden.
In the former coach house you will find the fine living kitchen. A place where functionality and design reinforce each other. The view through to the upper bedroom, the double sliding doors to the terraces, and the windows in the rear façade with a garden view, enhance the connection between inside and outside. The kitchen is fully equipped with high-quality appliances and a cooking island. And with the second wood-burning stove, this space becomes a cozy living kitchen where people like to gather.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a terrace with an appealing feature: the so-called ‘pizza hut’. Executed in the same style as the garage, with vertically placed Western Red Cedar planks, there is a pizza oven here.
Character bedrooms
The first floor offers four bedrooms, each with its own charm. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in shower, toilet and a vanity unit of hard stone. The second bathroom is also tastefully decorated. A detail that highlights the rich history of the house is the original wall drawing by Fiep Westendorp in one of the bedrooms – a tangible reminder of the Westendorp family who once lived here.
The attic floor, accessible by a fixed staircase, is a generous open space with several dormers and numerous layout options.
Garden and outbuildings
The plot of 2,777 m² is designed as a park-like garden. Monumental trees, including an impressive ash tree over one hundred years old, form the backdrop for several terraces, a cozy seating area with integrated music boxes, a tree house with spiral staircase, and a former vegetable patch.
At the front / next to the house is the driveway with double parking space, finished with granite grit. Here also is the prominent dividing wall: the Corten steel 'Birdhouse street', a work of art by local artist Leo Gerritsen, a joint property with the neighbors.
The garage with carport, designed by Orga Architects, has its own complete character with its Western Red Cedar facade cladding and play of lines. This outbuilding is equipped with 14 solar panels, power supply, an alarm system, and a full-length attic. Behind the garage, there is a woodshed.
Rest and connection
The house is situated in a free-standing location but also conveniently. Overasselt offers a rich social life, sports facilities, an elementary school, and a supermarket within walking distance. At the same time, Nijmegen is reachable within twenty minutes, as are the highways towards Den Bosch, Venlo, and Arnhem.
A blend of history and contemporary comfort
Kasteelsestraat 8 is a house for those seeking space inside and around the home. A dwelling with a story, where charm and quality go hand in hand with living comfort and security.
