JACK FRENKEN EXCLUSIVE
Space to live
Views to inspire
Some homes impress with their appearance. Others stand out because of their location. And then there are villas where everything comes together. Boekstraat 23 in Herten is one of those exceptional properties.
Here, an extraordinary amount of space, contemporary architecture, a high level of comfort and a beautiful setting in Ool combine effortlessly. An impressive family home, generous not only in size but also in the way it feels, offering abundant space for living, working, entertaining and, above all, enjoying life.
Occupying a wonderful position in Ool, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the lakes, this spacious and relatively recently built villa dates from 2009. It is a home designed for generous living, entertaining and enjoying every moment. From long summer evenings with friends to a house full of children, from peaceful working from home to an evening in your own private cinema: there is room here for life in all its forms.
The villa combines an impressive sense of scale with a surprisingly warm and inviting atmosphere. Abundant natural light, generously proportioned rooms, parquet flooring, modern design and art define the interior. Its true luxury lies in the effortless way in which all these elements come together.
Ool – water, greenery and freedom
Anyone familiar with Ool will understand why this area is so highly regarded. The waterside landscape surrounding Herten and Roermond has a character all of its own: open, green and tranquil, with the lakes as a beautiful backdrop while everyday amenities remain conveniently close at hand.
It is precisely this combination that makes Boekstraat 23 so special. Both from the house and from the balcony, there are views towards the water. The surrounding landscape gives the property an extraordinary sense of openness and freedom that can be enjoyed every day.
In the morning, as the light falls across the lakes, on a peaceful afternoon or during a long summer evening with a fine glass of wine, the view is not merely a pleasant detail here; it is an essential part of the experience of living in this home.
You enjoy space and privacy without sacrificing accessibility or convenience. A place where coming home genuinely feels like coming home.
A home made for living
The heart of everyday life is found at the rear of the property, where the exceptionally spacious kitchen and family room naturally brings people together. It is a place not simply for cooking, but for living. There is ample room for an informal seating area as well as a large dining table for eight.
This is not a kitchen designed purely around functionality. It is a living space in which hours can easily be spent. Cooking, talking, working, enjoying drinks and lingering over dinner all flow seamlessly into one another.
At the front of the house, the living room has an entirely different atmosphere. Large, light-filled and elegant, it benefits from an abundance of natural daylight and beautiful parquet flooring. The generous proportions allow for substantial furnishings without the room ever feeling crowded. Art and design are quite literally given space to breathe.
Together, these rooms make the ground floor exceptionally versatile: lively and sociable when the house is full, yet equally comfortable and inviting when enjoyed by just two people.
The spacious entrance hall and striking staircase immediately set the tone. Practicality has been considered just as carefully. At the front of the property is a dedicated office, ideal for anyone wishing to work professionally from home without allowing work and private life to become completely intertwined.
The ground floor also includes a utility/laundry room and a separate guest cloakroom featuring, among other facilities, a urinal.
Space for a large family – and so much more
It is on the upper floors that the sheer versatility of this villa becomes fully apparent.
With a total of seven to eight bedrooms, two fully equipped bathrooms and the possibility of creating a third bathroom on the second floor — all necessary plumbing is already in place — the house can effortlessly adapt to different family compositions and stages of life.
Children can have spaces of their own. Overnight guests can stay in complete comfort. A room can easily be used as a studio, home office, gym or library without sacrificing a bedroom.
The principal bedroom forms a particularly private retreat. Situated at the front of the house, it has its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe and opens directly onto the balcony.
Waking up, opening the doors and looking out towards the lakes is the kind of everyday luxury you are likely to become accustomed to remarkably quickly.
The balcony can also be accessed directly from the landing, making it considerably more than a private outdoor space for the principal bedroom alone. It becomes a fully fledged outdoor area for the whole family and for guests: an inviting place to gather at the end of the day, enjoy a drink and take in the view.
The large family bathroom is also directly connected to the practical laundry facilities by means of a laundry chute. A seemingly small detail, perhaps, but exactly the kind of feature that demonstrates how carefully the home was designed with both aesthetics and everyday comfort in mind.
The second floor offers further generously sized bedrooms and hobby rooms, together with additional storage space. It is a floor particularly well suited to older children seeking greater independence, guests staying for longer periods, an extensive home-working environment or a combination of hobbies, fitness and relaxation.
A basement where the evening really begins
A private cinema, a bar, a refrigerated draught beer system, space for a billiards table and a table-tennis table: everything is in place for entertaining friends and family without ever needing to leave the house.
A particularly distinctive feature is the refrigerated draught beer installation, which even includes a line running directly to the kitchen. There is also a separate storage compartment, allowing leisure space and practical storage to coexist perfectly.
The property also offers a high standard of climate control and ventilation, with two separate heat-recovery ventilation systems: one serving the main house and one dedicated to the basement.
Outdoor space with endless possibilities
A villa of this scale deserves outdoor space to match.
The rear garden is exceptionally large and has been landscaped with a park-like character. Green, mature and expansive, it extends the same feeling of privacy and freedom found throughout the property.
There is more than enough space for children to play, for long tables during summer dinners and for the creation of a variety of terraces and seating areas.
At the same time, the plot offers considerable potential for future ambitions. Anyone dreaming of a substantial outdoor swimming pool, an extensive wellness area or another addition to the outdoor lifestyle will find ample space here to turn those ideas into reality.
That is precisely what makes this property so attractive: it already offers an exceptional amount, yet still leaves room to shape the home even further around your own way of life.
Contemporary comfort, impressive proportions
Despite its considerable size, Boekstraat 23 is a relatively young property. Built in 2009, the villa has an A+ energy rating, combining an exceptionally spacious living environment with modern standards of energy efficiency and comfort.
That makes a genuine difference. This is not simply a large house; it is a home designed for contemporary living. The two heat-recovery ventilation systems, intelligently conceived practical features and flexible layout all reinforce that impression.
The property also includes a separate storage building with a carport, providing additional practical space outside the main villa.
An exceptional villa in a remarkable location in Ool, where water, greenery and a sense of space form an integral part of everyday life at home.
