Keppellaan 4

On either side of the ornately carved, wooden front porch on the facade, the heads of a fox and a boar recall the original function of the monumental country house 'Erve de Hulshorst' on Keppellaan in Lochem.

The property was built around 1812 as the hunting lodge of the castle De Cloese, located a little further away.
Over the years, the property has undergone many changes, but its original charm and romance can be felt throughout.
The property is slightly elevated and completely free at the end of a long driveway flanked by tall trees. What a nice way to come home!

On the beautiful, very well-kept plot (approx. 9,800 m²) there is, apart from the hunting lodge, a comfortable, detached guest house with living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The imposing outbuilding of approx 140 m² diagonally behind the main house - the former cattle barn with original wooden trusses - has been converted into a stylish, multifunctional space with lounge and television area, a complete bar/kitchen, cloakroom, fitness room, a sauna with bathroom and a small, but very nice outdoor swimming pool with terrace and outdoor shower.
The robust, potted-roofed barn is divided into a spacious carport for three cars, an enclosed garage, a bike shed and a large garden storage/work area with a purification system for the groundwater pump.

A short distance from the house, the owners have had an old wagon shed converted into a sturdy veranda with kitchen and fireplace using oak from their own garden. An idyllic spot for unforgettable outdoor moments. From here, you can enjoy wide views over the farmlands to the forest edge in the distance. On the grounds to the right of the hunting lodge is an oak-fenced animal pasture with happy sheep and a thatched sheep pen. A spacious enclosure for the chickens has also been thought of.
In addition, a great vegetable, fruit and herb garden has been laid out, surrounded by a hedge with entrance gate.

When the current owners bought the hunting lodge in 2006, they found a dated house amid a feral garden. Over a period of nine months, they had the hunting lodge renovated from left to right and top to bottom. In the process, the large barn behind the house, the guest house, the garages and the garden were also restored to their optimal condition. The whole place is a true paradise and offers maximum privacy. The simple hunting lodge was transformed into an extremely luxurious and romantic country house with approx. 350 m² of living space, equipped with every comfort. Neither cost nor effort were spared to bring the whole in a more than perfect state while retaining all the authentic elements. The modern, very complete kitchen with adjoining dining room is located at the front of the house. It is a lovely place to be, cosy around the table with a crackling fire in the large limestone fireplace. From here, you walk straight to the cosy living room, also with a sturdy fireplace and French doors to the terrace. At the back of the house is a spacious study with French doors to the garden. The entrance to the hall is at the side and there you will also find the handy utility and laundry room, as well as a toilet. Upstairs are two almost identical-sized bedrooms with beamed ceilings and a nice, shared bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. The other side of the staircase is reserved for the beautiful master suite, including a very spacious, bespoke dressing room and a luxurious private bathroom with shower, bidet and toilet.

This historically significant property - a municipal monument - has been almost completely renovated structurally and aesthetically and is therefore in an exceptional state of repair.

'Erve de Hulshorst' is located approximately five minutes cycling distance from the lively centre of Lochem and the NS railway station. The history of this beautiful town dates back to the twelfth century. Its medieval streets and monumental buildings are reminders of its rich history. Lochem offers everything a person needs: nice shops, cosy restaurants, schools from secondary to VMBO and VWO, sports facilities - football, hockey etc. - and one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Netherlands: De Lochemse Golf & Country Club De Graafschap (18 holes), just southwest of the city.

Property volume 1,470 m3.
Content outbuilding 1,091 m3

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