In a leafy and sheltered setting in the castle village of Ophemert stands ‘De Beukenhof’, one of the finest country houses in the Betuwe region. The property includes a detached barn and is surrounded by a beautifully established garden with an orchard, a small arboretum, a swimming pool, kitchen and herb gardens, and a greenhouse.
Entrance vestibule, elegant central hallway providing access to various reception rooms, including a living room, dining room, sitting room, study and kitchen-diner on the ground floor.
Raised room arranged as a guest bedroom with adjoining shower room, a spacious landing, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility room and a separate WC on the first floor.
Ophemert is a charming village in the municipality of West Betuwe, known for its rural character and welcoming community. The village offers a primary school, various sports facilities and an active social life. The nearby towns of Tiel and Zaltbommel provide a wide range of shopping and leisure amenities. Ophemert is also conveniently located near the A2 and A15 motorways, offering easy access to cities such as Utrecht and ’s-Hertogenbosch.
Gross volume: 1,146 m³
Living area: 300 m²
Plot size: 6,130 m²
Period of construction: mid-19th century
Listed national monument
Ground floor layout:
The symmetrical front façade is defined by an elegant and richly detailed entrance. The vestibule leads into the house.
Inside, the long and lofty central hall, finished with marble flooring, forms the spine of the house, from which the various rooms unfold in sequence.
To the right is the living room, where large multi-pane windows provide beautiful natural light and a direct connection to the surrounding greenery. The room has a calm and authentic character, featuring window seats with shutters, a high beamed ceiling and a fireplace with wood-burning stove.
From here, the dining room, currently also used as a library, is accessed via double doors opening onto the garden. Beyond lies the sitting room, again with a fireplace and strong visual connection to the garden.
To the left of the hall, at the front, is a study, offering views of the impressive copper beech tree in the front garden. This room also features window seats, shutters, a high beamed ceiling, fitted cupboards and wide floorboards.
At the rear of the house is the bright kitchen-diner with space for a dining table. The kitchen itself is simple in design and offers ample opportunity for modernisation. The true quality of this space lies in the light, the views and the direct connection to the garden.
French doors open onto a raised terrace, where beneath a pergola draped in climbing plants, there are lovely views across the garden. The kitchen also provides access to the cellar.
First floor layout:
The first floor is accessed via a staircase that first leads to a raised room above the cellar. This room has an adjoining shower room and is therefore well suited as a guest bedroom.
Beyond this is a spacious landing with the roof structure left exposed, creating a sense of volume. The landing provides access to four bedrooms, one of the bathrooms, a separate WC and a practical utility room.
At the front of the house is the principal bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom. This bathroom is finished with large marble tiles and fitted with a washbasin unit and a generous walk-in shower.
Next to the principal bedroom is a second bedroom, also featuring a dormer window. Light enters beautifully through the low mezzanine windows, casting across the floor.
The third and fourth bedrooms are located at the rear and enjoy lovely views over the garden through the dormer windows.
A second bathroom is accessible from the landing and is equipped with a bath, shower, washbasin unit and WC.
Outbuilding:
The property includes a detached barn with a characteristic appearance, which is also a listed monument. Constructed in brick with timber doors, it forms a natural extension of the ensemble of house and garden. Depending on the wishes of the new owner, this building offers a variety of uses, such as a garage, studio or hobby space.
Particulars:
The name of this country house refers to the impressive copper beech tree at the front, which strongly defines the character of the setting.
A defining feature of the house is its strong relationship with the garden: all principal rooms are oriented towards it, allowing natural light and greenery to play an integral role in daily living.
The garden has been carefully designed and developed over the years. Rather than an open expanse, it consists of a sequence of “garden rooms”, created by hedges, borders and pergolas, intertwined with mature planting. Brick pathways and stepping stones connect the various areas, offering a balance of open and more secluded spaces.
Several seating areas are spread throughout the garden, each with its own atmosphere. There is also a greenhouse and a kitchen and herb garden, all in keeping with the overall design.
One of the garden rooms accommodates the swimming pool, set in rare peace and privacy, forming a valuable extension of outdoor living.
To the east side of the garden is a collection of more unusual trees, forming a small arboretum that adds depth and variety to the landscape.
The whole forms a carefully composed ensemble in which house, garden and outbuilding enhance one another. A place for those seeking charm, tranquillity and greenery, where sunlight moves with the rhythm of the day through the various rooms of the house.
Are you looking for a characterful country house with a remarkable garden and the opportunity to further shape it to your own vision? We would be delighted to arrange a viewing.
