Kweekduinweg 12 2051 EL OVERVEEN
this magnificent elevated detached distinctive detached villa, including a signature tower, is very centrally located. the village of overveen with its railway station is a stone's throw away, while the dunes and beach are within a short cycling distance. villa 'duinhof' isn't just any dwelling; it is a monument to culture and architecture. built in english country house style and featuring elements of charming chalet style and sophisticated art nouveau. not surprisingly, the villa has national heritage site status. the house is of a comfortable size and has an impressive central hall which leads into several rooms. the high ceilings add a feeling of space. an electrically powered original art nouveau gate and wicket gate secure the driveway. in the attractively landscaped garden, there are several terraces, a 'hidden garden' with antique fence and pond, a pergola, a sand dune with patio and playhouse on top, a carport, a garage with loft and a functional shed.
construction year: 1906. living area: 436m². volume: 1809m³. plot: 1115m².
ground floor
attractively covered entrance, vestibule with marble floor, grand square hall with parquet floor leading into various rooms. the magnificent staircase, with unique stained glass by the renowned glazier willem bogtman, as well as the oak doors, beams and panelling are typical of the neo-renaissance style. the hall also leads to the tiled cellar with adequate headroom where the laundry room is located. the kitchen, which is fitted with a marble floor and electric floor heating, is located on the western side of the house. the kitchen adjoins a utility room with a separate entrance, equipped with built-in cabinets, a toilet with hand basin and a cloakroom. from the kitchen, you enter the period rooms, which all feature a unique ceiling with art nouveau ornaments, which have national heritage site status. you first enter the dining room with an antique wooden parquet floor that continues into the adjoining rooms and with french doors leading to the garden. en-suite doors with display cabinets on either side separate the dining room from the cosy drawing room with an imposing louis xv fireplace and hearth and a bay window with stained-glass windows. through the sliding doors, you reach the bright conservatory, currently used as a music room. from here, you can access the second living/tv room featuring a gas fireplace with a marble mantelpiece and fixed cupboards. there is also a study/library with french doors.
1st floor
a double wooden staircase leads to the landing. halfway up, you will find an antique lavatory with washbasin fitted with unique original tiles. four bedrooms are located on this floor. a room with a balcony, a small cosy room and a room that features a louis xv fireplace and hearth, french doors to a large balcony and a bay window overlooking the avenue. the fourth bedroom, with french doors to the large balcony and loggia, has built-in cabinets, a walk-in wardrobe and leads to the bathroom with double washbasin, bath, shower and toilet.
2nd floor
landing with a convenient work area, three bedrooms, one of which is a tower room with a built-in wardrobe and a bay window from where panoramic views can be enjoyed. bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and toilet. there is also a utility room with central heating units and a boiler.
from the large attic, a hatch with built-in pull-out stairs leads to the spacious loft.
. a jewel of a house
. a prime location!
. suitable for a (large) family
. alarm system
. private water source, including well-maintained sprinkler system
. within walking distance of the shops and the ns railway station
. the centre of haarlem, the dunes, the beach, various sports facilities and several access roads are in the immediate vicinity
