This semi-detached house on Overeind in Schalkwijk is a renovated farmhouse offering 144 m² of living space over two floors. The building dates from 1947 and was fully modernized in 2022. The property retains original wooden beams and other historic elements while providing contemporary finishes. Located in a rural area of the municipality of Houten, the house is set in a green landscape with walking and cycling routes nearby along the Lek River and past forts of the New Dutch Waterline.
On the ground floor a spacious hall provides a wardrobe, meter cupboard and storage. A glass wall separates the hall from the main living area, which is open-plan with a fitted kitchen. The living area has PVC flooring with underfloor heating and French doors that open to a terrace with views of the surrounding landscape. The kitchen is fitted with built-in appliances including an induction hob, extractor hood, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and combination microwave; a separate toilet with hand basin, a washer/dryer space and an indoor storage room are also on this floor.
An open staircase leads to the first floor, which includes an open space suitable for an office or walk-in closet and additional storage. A glass wall leads to the bedroom, which features exposed wooden beams and round windows and has views over the landscape. The bathroom is accessed from the first floor and is fitted with a walk-in shower, a sink with storage and mirror, a heated towel rail and a second toilet. The open connection between floors contributes to a spacious interior and preserves several original architectural details.
Outside the property there is a private driveway with on-site parking and an electric vehicle charging station. A garden is present and a separate storage shed is available for rent. The property does not include a garage or a balcony. Energy performance is rated A. Smoking and pets are not permitted according to the rental conditions. Local amenities such as shops and restaurants are within cycling distance, and Houten with regional rail connections to Utrecht is located nearby.
