Doolhof 9

Architect-designed farmhouse with swimming pool – NSW estate with orchard on De Hoge Berg, Texel

Free-standing living on an exceptional estate: a place where traditional farming has fallen silent, yet the orchard continues to thrive and yield artisanal produce. This architect-designed villa is discreetly embedded in greenery and offers a rare combination of tranquillity, space and contemporary luxury.

Designed as a dike house, the villa is constructed using high-quality facing bricks in a warm, natural hue, lending it a timeless and robust appearance that harmonises beautifully with its rural surroundings. Generous windows, carefully framed sightlines towards the landscape and multiple terraces create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, allowing the rhythm of the seasons to be experienced throughout the year. Rainwater harvesting, nature-inclusive land management and biodiversity have been fully integrated into the design.

Location – De Hoge Berg, Texel
De Hoge Berg is one of Texel’s most distinctive and culturally significant landscapes. This gently undulating boulder-clay area, formed during the Ice Age, is characterised by historic tuunwallen (earthen walls), ancient footpaths and an open, small-scale landscape. Nearby lies Het Doolhof, a historic winding woodland that provides shelter and intimacy. The area holds archaeological status and includes an insect reserve for sand wasps. Living here means being immersed in nature, enjoying peace, space and expansive views, while the harbour village of Oudeschild and the amenities of Den Burg are only a short distance away. A setting that reveals island life in its most authentic form.

Ground floor
Covered entrance, impressive high entrance hall featuring a light installation by designer Daan van Loenhout, cloakroom and a fully equipped meter cupboard including three-phase power supply.

To the right of the hall: living room with a subtle bay window, wood-burning fireplace with heat-recovery (WTW) system, and large windows offering wide views across the landscape towards the Wadden Sea.

Semi-open kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, coffee corner, Siemens combination oven, AEG four-zone induction hob with extractor, round sink with Quooker boiling-water tap, dishwasher, wine climate cabinet, Liebherr refrigerator, deep pantry cupboard with freezer, and a dining area featuring a traditional Maria niche.

To the left of the hall: very spacious guest toilet with walnut vanity, laundry room, and a winter garden with French balcony overlooking the expansive Texel landscape.

The principal bedroom includes a dressing area and mezzanine. En-suite bathroom with large walnut vanity with double basins, heated mirror, toilet and rain shower.

First floor
Floating staircase inspired by the iroko staircase at Museum Kaap Skil in Oudeschild. Landing, spacious bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes and high-level windows. Bathroom with single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet and large bathtub offering magnificent views of the Wadden Sea.

Gentleman’s room / office / library – with the option to create an additional bedroom – featuring double doors opening onto a south-west facing balcony.

Basement
Hallway, indoor swimming pool (4 x 6 metres, 1.40 m deep) with wide counter-current system, cloakroom, shower and technical room.

Self-contained basement apartment with private entrance, living room with terrace, kitchen equipped to the same standard as the main house, full bathroom and two bedrooms, one of which has direct access to a wine/pantry room.

Barn (Kapschuur)
The property includes a generous barn comprising an agricultural open section with covered workspace, bicycle storage, garden equipment and wood storage, parking with EV-charging facilities, and two horse stables.

The enclosed section is fitted with underfloor heating, inverters, sink, drainage and refrigerator, and even provides shelter for nesting swallows.

Grounds
The estate has been designed as a natural landscape with woodland management, walking paths and terraces that allow intuitive and relaxed use of the grounds.

The orchard is laid out with ecological principles and low-maintenance in mind and includes 22 old Dutch standard fruit trees, an amber tree, walnut tree, kiwi vines, sequoias and vegetable gardens. For those pursuing a sustainable and organic lifestyle, this is a place that immediately feels right. A comprehensive land-management plan is included with the sale.

General information
Living area approx. 652 m²
External storage approx. 215 m²
Plot size 65,735 m²
Year of construction 2014
Energy label A++++, with an EP2 score of –7.76 kWh/m²: sustainable living without compromising comfort. Thanks in part to the extensive solar installation, the property consistently generates more energy than it consumes. Even with daily comfortable use of the swimming pool, an energy surplus remains, sufficient for approximately 25,000–30,000 km of electric driving per year.
Special features
High-quality facing brick in warm natural tones, perfectly suited to the landscape
Oregon pine window frames
Oversized water supply lines throughout
Fully gas-free
84 solar panels and 2 solar boilers
Heat-pump installation
Heat-recovery ventilation (WTW) and CO? sensors in various rooms
Underfloor heating and cooling
Triple glazing
Art exhibition hanging system throughout the house
Rainwater harvesting
Fully insulated
Designed by Architectenburo A. van de Pol, built in collaboration with Hoeksema-van Kol
Park-like grounds with maximum privacy, registered under the Natuurschoonwet 1928 (NSW)
Suitable for dual occupancy and/or working from home
All garden equipment is electrically powered
Temporary informal care accommodation possible in the barn; permanent residence not permitted
www.hogebergtexel.nl
Completion by mutual agreement.
Well worth a personal viewing.