Distinctive Architect-Designed Villa in the Woodlands of Epse
Nestled in the tranquillity of one of the municipality of Lochem's most desirable residential areas, the Epse Woods, this exceptional architect-designed villa offers a rare combination of space, privacy and timeless design. Over the years, the property has been thoughtfully extended under architectural supervision and enjoys a beautiful setting in a clearing among mature trees. Despite its peaceful woodland location, both the charming village of Gorssel and the historic Hanseatic city of Deventer are within easy reach.
Offering over 230 m² of living space on a generous 2,040 m² plot, this is an outstanding family home.
The current owners have meticulously maintained the property. The house has been beautifully decorated throughout and enhanced where possible, including underfloor heating on the ground floor, a stylish new kitchen and a rotating Fuga M wood-burning stove.
Timeless Architecture
Although designed in the 1960s, the villa still feels remarkably contemporary. It is a fine example of the era's "form follows function" philosophy, expressed through a composition of interlocking volumes. The characteristic mono-pitched roofs and expansive glazing flood the interior with natural light, creating bright, welcoming living spaces throughout.
Designed with both present and future living in mind, the villa offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms—including a ground-floor bedroom with two bathrooms—and an exceptionally spacious living area. The flexible layout also provides excellent opportunities for future adaptation to suit changing lifestyles.
The house is slightly elevated above its surroundings and is set within a beautifully landscaped park-like garden featuring majestic mature beeches and oaks, expansive lawns ideal for children's play or football, and ample space for a trampoline. The impeccably maintained garden blends seamlessly into the surrounding woodland, while the open position ensures the property enjoys significantly more sunlight than many homes in the Epse Woods.
Living in Epse
Epse is a highly sought-after residential village, appreciated for both its central location and its natural surroundings. The Randstad is only about an hour away, while the A1 motorway can be reached in just four minutes. Deventer and Gorssel are less than ten minutes away, and Zutphen is approximately fifteen minutes by car.
Here you enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest without sacrificing urban convenience. The village has a diverse and welcoming community, with facilities including a primary school, hockey club and tennis club. For shopping, restaurants and cultural amenities, nearby Deventer and Gorssel provide everything you need.
Ground Floor
Although Bosweg is a paved road, its narrow layout and mature trees give it the character of a quiet woodland lane. A tasteful entrance gate opens onto a long driveway lined with colourful hydrangeas and stately beech trees.
The front door is located beneath a traditional lantern. Inside, the spacious entrance hall is bright and elegant, finished with large floor tiles and smooth plastered walls. To the left is the guest toilet with washbasin, while straight ahead the hall opens into the sun-filled living room.
The living and dining room is a wonderful open space featuring light parquet flooring, a graceful curved connection to the kitchen and an elegant staircase leading to the first floor. Large windows frame beautiful views of the garden, while glazed French doors beside the kitchen create a seamless connection to the outdoor terrace. A stylish wood-burning stove provides warmth and atmosphere during the colder months. At the front of the living room, sliding doors lead onto the front terrace.
Immediately adjacent is the ground-floor bedroom, a comfortable and private suite complete with its own bathroom featuring a shower, washbasin and walk-in wardrobe.
The attractive open-plan kitchen features beautiful ceramic floor tiles, sleek wooden cabinetry and a stainless-steel worktop. It is fully equipped with quality appliances, including a built-in gas hob with plancha and grill, a double stainless-steel sink, convection oven, steam oven, microwave and a large freestanding American-style fridge-freezer.
From the kitchen you enter the practical utility room, which houses the central heating system, utility sink and ample space for muddy boots, raincoats, an additional freezer and even the family dog's bed.
Beyond the utility room lies the studio, with direct access to the veranda and a spacious attic storage area reached via a loft ladder.
A separate study is also accessed from the kitchen and includes a second staircase leading to the first floor.
First Floor
The main staircase leads to a bright mezzanine landing serving two sunny bedrooms, an additional study, extensive built-in storage and a family bathroom with bathtub, washbasin and WC. This bathroom offers excellent potential for modernisation.
A further landing provides access to two additional generously sized bedrooms, both with extensive built-in wardrobes, and connects to the secondary staircase leading back to the ground floor.
Outdoor Living
The property includes an integral storage room accessed from the spacious 34 m² carport.
The beautifully landscaped garden has been carefully designed with mature trees, expansive lawns and colourful planted borders. Throughout the day the sun moves around the house, ensuring there is always a sunny or shaded spot to enjoy. At the rear of the property, a generous terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.
In Summary
If this characterful architect-designed villa has sparked your interest, we would be delighted to welcome you for a private viewing.
General Information
Year of construction: 1965, architecturally extended in 2004
Condition: Fair to good
Insulation: Presumed cavity wall insulation, partial secondary glazing, partly double glazing and insulated suspended ground floor
Heating: Nefit combination boiler (2017)
Location: In the Epse Woods, between Gorssel and the Hanseatic city of Deventer, approximately 5 minutes from the A1 motorway
Volume: 951 m³
Living area: 231 m²
Internal storage space: 25 m²
Covered outdoor space: 34 m²
Plot size: 2,040 m²
Energy rating: Label E
Completion: By mutual agreement
The property has been subject to a structural building survey and holds a valid energy performance certificate.
