This very characteristic thatched Manor ‘De Merel’, with beautiful surrounding garden at a spaciously sized plot of 9,160 m², is situated at a unique and amazing location at the edge of the forest. The building is constructed in 1926 in the style of the ‘Amsterdamse School’ and because of its layout, routing and dimensions, it features a particularly large amount of possibilities. This manor is unique for the wide vicinity, both with its content of 1,105 m³, and when it comes to the living area of 354 m² and the plot size.
Because of its central location close to the centre, many amenities such as shops, schools and NS station are located at a short distance. The Heilooërbos is located at walking distance, while the convivial inner city of Alkmaar, arterial roads including the A9, but also beach, sea and dunes are accessible within 10 minutes by car.
The main house has the following layout and features:
Ground floor: covered entrance, vestibule, hall with guest toilet, impressive staircase with stained glass window units, access to the basement with central heating setup. Possibility of extra bathroom and access to 2 rooms on both sides of the entrance, good to use as an office and studio, further access to the spacious dining room with closets, which continues to the also spaciously sized living room with fireplace, two double doors to the porch facing S.E. and gorgeous view on the garden. At the back side of the house there is the convivial kitchen diner with a separate sitting and cooking area, which features all possible appliances and provides passage to the practical scullery with 2nd entrance and connection for washing machine and dryer. From the hall via beautiful staircase to …..
First floor: spacious landing - with closet space for linen, to which 5 large bedrooms, an office/study and the bathroom are located. The master bedroom at the back side features 2 closets, a washstand and a dormer. The 2nd bedroom at the back side features a washstand and storage space. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms are situated at the front side, and also feature closets. The 5th bedroom is located at the south side and has a roof structure and 3 closets. The bathroom features a bathtub, shower, toilet and washstand. Staircase to …..
Second floor: landing, attic space still to be laid out as desired, with view on the thatched roof without roof boarding and the beautiful hood construction. Considering the dimensions, two extra bedrooms, an attic storage and a bathroom could be realised here.
Outbuilding: traditionally constructed with thatched hood in the style of the main construction. A carport was recently placed which is accessible via a long driveway where also plenty of parking space is present on the private terrain.
Garden: the beautiful spacious forest garden around the house, which is cultivated for 2/3rd, ensures optimal privacy thanks to its sophisticated design, and provides sun on the terrace up to the late evening hours. The terrace with porch also offers you a beautiful view over the garden. The generously sized pond with bridge and tree lots surrounding the garden are characteristic for this plot.
General:
- Construction year: 1926
- Living area: 354 m²
- Content: 1,105 m³
- Plot size: 9,180 m²
- Partial double glazing or secondary glazing windows applied.
- Central heating gas Nefit Topline HR 2016.
- Hot water supply boiler 120 litres, Nefit 2016.
- Transfer in consultation.
- More than worth your visit!