Hoofdstraat 40

On the south side of Herten, near Roermond and the beloved Maasplassen, lies lovely Merum. Here stands De Douveshof, a unique national monument with a centuries-old history, located at Merumerbroekweg 2 and Hoofdstraat 40. Until 2000, this unique building yard was used as a farm, most recently as a mixed farm with dairy cows and pigs. In 2002, the current owners bought The Douveshof and started a complete renovation of this national monument, using high-quality materials and every conceivable luxury. This is not just another residential property, but a unique opportunity to live very spaciously or, as now, to combine living and working.

The owners started living here with three children, friends came over and often stayed overnight in the huge basement. The rear part of The Douveshof, like the detached outbuilding, is used as the company's home base. Now that the children have left home, the owners are living together in this unique property and it is time to pass on the key of De Douveshof to new owners. The company will also move, giving you the opportunity to redecorate the entire complex. Living together with parents or other family members, establishing your business, creating guest accommodation and splitting into several properties are concoctions that, given the space, are among the possibilities.

The location is special, in a prominent spot in Merum. Driving past, you cannot see how large and versatile The Douveshof is. Understated, subtle yet large in size. At the rear, you enjoy beautiful views towards the Maasplassen and no matter where you are, inside or outside, there is a great deal of privacy. A swimming pool is not missing, as is a large party room with bar in the basement. The owners have managed to preserve the history and, very important with so much content, to create spaces with atmosphere and a degree of cosiness.

Are you adding a new chapter to the life of The Douveshof? Be surprised and seduced by the space, layout, atmosphere and versatile possibilities of this historic building yard.

Overall layout residential house, Main Street 40:
The location is special, in a prominent spot in Merum. Driving past, you cannot see how large and versatile The Douveshof is. Understated, subtle yet large in size. At the rear, you enjoy beautiful views towards the Maasplassen and no matter where you are, inside or outside, there is a great deal of privacy. A swimming pool is not missing, as is a large party room with bar in the basement. The owners have managed to preserve the history and, very important with so much content, to create spaces with atmosphere and a degree of cosiness.

Are you adding a new chapter to the life of The Douveshof? Be surprised and seduced by the space, layout, atmosphere and versatile possibilities of this historic building yard.

Ground floor:
At the front of De Douveshof is the very generous residence with a basement, ground floor and first floor. The total usable area is over 900 m2, carefully restored and converted.
The reception hall with guest toilet is impressive, partly because of the void and the light. You can immediately see that renovations have been made using high-quality materials, creating an atmosphere and a reception in style.
The layout of the living room is surprising, with a gas fireplace and a subtle division between the sitting and dining areas. A few steps up is a second living room, overlooking the garden and stylish courtyard.

Thick, wooden beams add a touch of history and the parquet floor blends in well.
There is also a representative study on this side, separate from the business area. Everywhere you experience optimal privacy and, because of the large volume, the homely feeling prevails.
A large part of family life takes place in the kitchen diner, where a large U-shaped bench offers space for eating with the whole family plus entourage. The kitchen layout is top quality, as are all the built-in appliances present.
Next to the kitchen is a pantry, which also serves as a walkthrough to the generous indoor garage.

The spacious garage has 2 gates. There is more than enough space for your (classic) cars, a motorbike and other vehicles. There is also ample parking space on the path leading to the driveway.
Adjacent to the garage is the workspace/storage room.

First floor:
Adjacent to the very long landing are four bedrooms, a laundry room and the master bedroom.
The large windows let in lots of light and the stucco work blends beautifully with the wooden beams, brimming with character. There is parquet not only on the upper floor, but also on the stairs.
In total, there are three bathrooms, one of which belongs to the master bedroom.
Furthermore, you will see bespoke wardrobes in the bedrooms and the master bedroom has a generous dressing area, with more than enough space for clothes, shoes and accessories.

The bathrooms belonging to the bedrooms are laid out with a bathtub, walk-in shower, washbasin and a toilet.
This also applies to the bathroom near the master bedroom, larger in size and with a double washbasin.
What is striking is that several rooms have views up to the ridge, with sloping roof planes as carriers of living happiness.

Basement:
In the basement you have access to a home cinema, a bar/entertainment room, a billiard room, a fitness/sunbed room with shower facilities, a bedroom, a real ping-pong room and several storage rooms.
There is much to tell about this floor, with red cinema seats from the city's old cinema and the fact that this used to be the dung cellars.
This is the place where residents receive friends and family, where friends and girlfriends of children stayed to stay, and where unprecedented fill-ins are possible. Watch your favourite film, with a snack and a drink at your fingertips, and work on your vitality and well-being in the gym.

Garden:
The garden at the main house can be accessed from the second living room. The covered terrace is beautiful, as is the heated pool with pool house. Tall hedges provide privacy, there is a jacuzzi and the planting is versatile. This is the perfect place to find inner peace, away from the daily hustle and bustle. And say it yourself, don't you want to share such a beautiful spot with friends and family? No lack of space ...

Luxurious home office (Merumerbroekweg 2):
Originally used as a residence, the rear part of The Douveshof is now used as a luxurious home office. With some modifications, the versatile space can be used for residential purposes, for example as a second home or guest house.
The total usable area of the basement, ground floor and first floor is almost 430 m2.

Ground floor & Floor:
The rear part of The Douveshof was originally used as a residence, but is currently in use as the home of the business. With some modifications, the versatile space can be used for residential purposes, e.g. as a second home or guest house. The total usable area of the basement, ground floor and first floor is almost 430 m2.

On the ground floor is a reception hall with waiting area, providing access to a basement converted into a pantry. Also look up, to the walkway on the first floor and with views up to the high ridge. Wood is combined with steel, aluminium has been used as a wall finish and the combination with sleek stucco is tasteful. Naturally, there is a toilet block, next to the stairs to the first floor.
There are a management office, several work rooms and meeting rooms on the ground floor, some with a nice view through to the Maasplassen. Thick walls show character, as do the old wooden floors and high ceilings. There are several rooms with a fireplace, which have been retained out of respect for the former use as a residence.
The rear study, with mezzanine and views of the farmhouse garden, is partly situated in the former pigsty. The view of the garden is beautiful and here, too, daylight comes in abundantly. What interpretation do you give to the spaces on the ground floor? Walk around, look and enjoy, because the possibilities are unprecedented.

Under the beautiful roof with its restored rafters and roof structure are two large office spaces, one with a glass front and large skylights.
Several bedrooms can be created on this floor, and the presence of a toilet provides the necessary connections for a bathroom.
This floor is also more than suitable for an inspiring studio, a guest house or a compact home office.
During the renovation, the roof was completely renewed, including insulation, so you will enjoy a pleasant temperature here.


Location & surroundings:
This beautiful property is located in an excellent location on Merumebroekweg in the popular village of Herten, part of the municipality of Roermond. Here you will enjoy the best of both worlds: a quiet, green living environment with plenty of nature and recreational opportunities, while all urban amenities are within easy reach.
Herten is known as an attractive residential area on the outskirts of the city and is also known as the "Monaco on the Meuse" due to its beautiful waterfront location. The village lies directly on the vast Maasplassen, the largest continuous water sports area in the Netherlands. This unique landscape of water, islets, reed beds and green shores offers countless opportunities for relaxation and recreation, such as hiking, cycling, boating, supping or fishing.

For water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, this is a true paradise. In the immediate vicinity you will find marinas, beaches and beautiful cycling and hiking routes along the river Maas and through the Limburg countryside. The nearby marina in Herten has space for hundreds of boats and is a short distance from both nature and city.

Despite its quiet location, all daily amenities are a short distance away. Herten itself includes primary schools, a supermarket, sports facilities and a health centre. Moreover, the centre of Roermond can be reached within minutes, where you will find a wide range of shops, restaurants, culture and amenities.

The location is also ideal for shopping enthusiasts. A short distance away is the internationally renowned Designer Outlet Roermond. This popular outlet centre attracts millions of visitors every year and offers more than 200 international brands and shops with attractive discounts.
In addition, accessibility and infrastructure are excellent. Thanks to nearby motorways, including the A73 and connections to the A2 motorway, cities such as Maastricht, Eindhoven and Düsseldorf are easily accessible. Moreover, the airports of Eindhoven, Maastricht, Dusseldorf and Brussels can be reached in about an hour. Amsterdam in about 2 hours.

In short: a beautiful residential location where tranquillity, nature, water and urban amenities ideally meet.