Elperstraat 8, Westerbork

Seldom do location, view, comfort, and perfection go so beautifully hand in hand.

Imbued with kindness in the form of a villa, which could just as well earn the title of country house, directly on the edge of the charming and lively Westerbork, but within the complete freedom of the surrounding nature.

The house was designed and built in 2013 with consideration for the surroundings, resulting in nature almost feeling like it comes inside but never intrudes upon the living space. The house has since been perfectly maintained and lovingly inhabited. Sustainability was not overlooked at any point during the design process. The only addition, for those who wish for it, could be the installation of solar panels, which would bring the energy aspect to perfection.

If we were to define the architectural style, an evolved thirties style comes closest. The interior can be described in terms such as friendly, sleek, light, spacious but with a cozy scale, logical and secretly efficient, multifunctional and thoughtful, public and private, equipped with all comforts and even the 'fun parts' have found their place. Everyone easily finds their own space.

The maintenance state can be described in detail as perfect. Both inside and outside, and also in the outdoor space, maximum attention is visible. To increase comfort, the climate control system has been provided with cooling capacity to bring the temperature on hot days via the floor to an attractive level.

Meanwhile, the house becomes too big, children have the tendency to fly out at a certain point, and it is time for a new step in life.

The ground floor measures 240m², of which approximately 69m² is allocated to the indoor garage with a pair of garage doors. Knowing that even a small car takes up less than 10m² of space, I leave it to the reader to decide whether there is enough room for parking their own vehicles in this comfortable space. Outside, there are additional spaces in two garages and a semi-open parking area in the shed. Furthermore, on the property, there are four parking spots and charging options for electric vehicles.
To keep an eye on the entire place in absence, there is ample camera surveillance connected to an alarm center, this to prevent any discomfort that at this location due to the surroundings is considered unlikely...
Mitigating circumstances manifest themselves in the presence of a water purification system, which brings the taste and visual clarity to rest.

The garden features several terraces where one can claim sun hours throughout the day. The existing greenery is the result of carefully preserved original vegetation, complemented by a rich variety of mature plantings added over time.

The entrance of the house can be described with the words 'restrained grandeur'. All subsequent rooms confirm this description. The hall is a central element from which the usual living areas are accessible. The strictly arranged kitchen, equipped with patio doors (2X), modern appliances and a mood fireplace (gas), an island, cabinet wall with appliances, and sliding doors to the living room (also with patio doors) as well as another passage to the hall. The utility room with all necessary connections is located on the other side of the hall (opposite the kitchen) and also serves as access to the ground floor bedroom (cooled with additional air conditioning) with a closet and bathroom. The mudroom (with technical space and storage) provides access to the garage and the multifunctional living space above it, currently used as a recreation room (cinema and billiard room).

The central hall also provides space for the staircase leading to the first floor, which features four pleasant bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office with a balcony offering a stunning view, along with a bathroom and storage space. The same staircase leads up to the attic, where a guest room has been set up, and there was neither inspiration nor necessity to assign a more specific purpose to the enormous landing. You are free to ponder over this.

As for the exact layout, I depart from all traditions by referring to the floor plans, which depict the situation more accurately than I can describe it.

Westerbork is a bustling village, cozy in the winter with limited tourism, and somewhat busier in the summer with the accompanying dynamism. As a result of this characteristic, Westerbork is well-provided for. There is no shortage of qualitatively good hospitality services, supermarkets of considerable size are also present, and in addition, the village has all primary necessities (healthcare, education, and culture) to live comfortably.
Centrally located in Drenthe, with Emmen, Hoogeveen and Assen within 20 minutes, 10 minutes from the A28 and Groningen and Zwolle about 40 minutes away for larger cultural events. Read the full description