Prinses Irenelaan 68453 XA OranjewoudOranjewoud

This spacious fully insulated bungalow built in 2000 is located next to "Park Oranjewoud," an historical landscape protected by the Dutch government. Oranjewoud boasts a rich history, surrounded by approximately 400 hectares of forests and park-like gardens with impressive historical estates. Living here means residing in a prestigious green environment, with all imaginable amenities in Heerenveen within cycling distance. Privacy, tranquility, and space characterize this location, with its lush forest garden, quiet street, adjacent meadows, and woods in the background. It is delightful to stay in and around this house in all seasons. The property enjoys an optimal sun position, providing sunny or shaded spots throughout the day. The unobstructed rural view through the private forest plot to the beautiful green meadows with grazing horses is never dull. The spacious bungalow features a generous bright living room with a built-in fireplace, an open kitchen plan with cooking island, multiple French doors leading to various terraces, 2 bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom, a utility room, and an attached garage with a carport. The village of Oranjewoud is a 10-minute bike ride from Heerenveen and just over an hour's drive from Amsterdam. LAYOUT The entrance hall provides access to the spacious bright living room with an open kitchen plan. The living room is divided by a room divider/chimney wall with a built-in fireplace, in a sitting area and a kitchen-living area. The sitting area has windows with a beautiful unobstructed view over the pond and backyard to the forest and meadow. At the front, in the corner there are French doors at the side of the house facing South, where you can enjoy the sun early in the season. The kitchen-living area features an L-shaped dark marble kitchen counter and a kitchen island with various built-in appliances. Here, too, French doors open to a large paved sun terrace at the back of the house, offering a splendid view through the trees with glimpses of the green meadow. During all seasons, this view of nature remains stunning! The hallway is accessible via the living room or the kitchen, leading to the utility room with laundry connections and central heating setup. The garage is accessible through the utility room. The bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom are located at the end of the corridor. The master bedroom has French doors to the sunny terrace, a spacious walk-in closet, and a connecting door to the bathroom. The tiled bathroom in neutral colors feature a walk-in shower, washbasin, vanity unit, designer radiator, and a hanging toilet. The second bedroom located at the north side of the house is generously sized and also has its own access to the bathroom. The entire house is equipped with radiators and a beautiful hardwood floor. GARAGE/CARPORT The spacious garage with an electric door is accessible through the utility room. It is fully insulated, heated and has a concrete floor. There is enough parking space for 3 cars on the premises. SHED Behind the house is a shed that can be used for garden tools, a workshop, and/or storing bicycles. There is electricity and an outdoor tap available. GARDEN A delightful, lush, yet practical forest garden surrounds the house, featuring a lawn, pond, various sun and shade terraces, flower beds, shrubs, hedges, and forest paths. Electricity and an outdoor tap are available. SPECIAL FEATURES -Unique location on the state-protected "Park Landscape Oranjewoud" -Privacy, tranquility, and forest -Quiet street, residence only -Private forest plot -Fully insulated -Attached garage and carport -Suitable for all life stages -10 minutes cycling to Heerenveen -75 minutes by car from Amsterdam HISTORICAL "PARK LANDSCAPE ORANJEWOUD" The "Park Landscape Oranjewoud" is an area with a historical character east of Heerenveen, housing several impressive Estates and buildings such as 'Museum Belvedère,' 'De Overtuin,' and the Belvedère observation tower. It is a government-protected landscape. The protection focuses on the urban and cultural-historical appreciation of an area with the aim of securing its future appearance/functioning. ORANJEWOUD Oranjewoud is a village with approximately 1600 inhabitants located east of Heerenveen. Surrounded by about 400 hectares of nature and hiking forests, it owes its name and history to the Oranges Royal Family, who founded many historical country estates with beautiful gardens from the 17th century onwards. Oranjewoud has quick access to the A32 (Steenwijk/Zwolle) and A7 (Joure) highway. Heerenveen is a 10-minute bike ride away. HEERENVEEN Heerenveen is a town with all possible amenities, including a hospital and train station. Its location on the A32 between Joure and Steenwijk. The Friesian Lakes area nearby, the golf course, the Abe Lenstra Stadium, and Thialf Ice Arena, makes Heerenveen the "Sport City" of Friesland.