Jonge Hagen 7

'Villa Mheer' - Set in the hills surrounding Maastricht.

Living in a stately and perfectly restored national monumental villa, tucked away on a spacious plot of almost 2800 m². This piece of heritage is looking for a new owner, an owner who appreciates the villa and its history and is willing to take care of this unique villa. Of course, the new owner will also get a lot in return!

'Villa Mheer' concerns more than a detached villa, it is a majestic villa with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Built by order of Livinus baron de Loë, designed by architect Joseph Buchkremer from Aachen and owned by the current proud owners since 1999. From 2000 to 2001, the villa has been thoroughly restored, at the base, by exclusively craftsmen with respect for authenticity and using sustainable materials. In the later years, the villa was further improved, more modern comforts were added and attention was paid to sustainability.

The result is that we may now speak of a perfectly restored villa, which is still in an almost pristine condition with beautiful and authentic style elements. A comfortable living area of approximately 354 m² including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a unique basement, a double garage and all this surrounded by a beautiful park-like garden that also screens off the villa from the immediate surroundings, guaranteeing optimal privacy and garden enjoyment.


General:
Built: circa 1898, overall restoration in 2000 / 2001 and roof restoration in 2012

National monument: monument number 506226
NSW: Listed as a Natural Beauty Act (NSW) estate (adjoining estate, forming part of the castle of Mheer)
Energy label: exemption due to national monument status

Capacity: 1581 m3
Living area: 354 m²
External storage space: 38 m²
Other indoor space: 76 m²
Plot area: 2,770 m²
Acceptance: negotiable

Amenities:
Electricity: modern distribution board
Water connection: present
Gas mains connection: present
Sewer connection: present
TV connection: via cable
Window frames: oak window frames
Insulation: roof and floor insulation and double glazing

Installations:
Central heating: double central heating Nefit HR installations in cascade arrangement (built in 2005, both owned)

Hot water: separate boiler connected to central heating installation
Other: irrigation system for garden present with different zones


Exterior:
The villa is constructed of red brick in cross bond on a quarry stone plinth. Natural stone has been used for the tessellation: marl for the corner stones and decorative strips and light grey hardstone with a frieze for the window profiles. The generous upright rectangular windows not only satisfy the desire for light-flooded rooms, but also provide a nice view of the surrounding park-like garden. The whole is capped with a moving, imposing roof landscape in which both hipped and gabled roof structures are used at various bending angles, covered with a slate roof tile. The main entrance is particularly beautifully rendered: a portico executed with shed roof supported by corbels, the portico canopy resting on a bluestone column with pedestal, ringed shaft and Maasland capital and a wooden panelling with a tongue-and-groove moulding. In the gable field of the porch is a gable stone with the year "1898" and the De Loë family crest. In the inner corner of the façade, to the right of the portico and at floor level, there is a statue on a console and under a canopy. This figurine shows the apostle Philippus, whose protection is invoked for this villa. Between folded hands and chest, it carries a cross; the inscription reads "S. Philippe anno 1901 Protege Hanc Domum".


Interior:
The interior has almost the same original layout, materials and detailing as when it was built, preserving its high-quality aesthetic qualities. These include brick trough vaults in the basement rooms and, on the ground floor, the coloured tiled floor arranged as an embroidery and a marlstone fireplace, executed with hearth plates depicting the coat of arms of the Curtius family. The original skirting and battens, beamed ceilings with nut beams and profiled child trusses, a wide oak burgundy staircase with profiled treads and flat, perspective ajour balusters, profiled panel doors and wrought-iron hardware complement the whole and make this villa an exceptionally craftsmanlike and skilful property.


Layout:

Basement:
Almost the entire villa has practical basement areas for storage purposes, technical area for the central heating system and hot water supply as well as a fine wine cellar. Notable details include, besides the authentic floors and trough vaulted ceilings, the former boiler room with authentic details.

Ground floor:
Above the imposing main entrance with portico, the Apostle Phillippus watches over anyone who enters this villa via the beautiful double entrance door. The hard stone floor, the high ceilings, the wide oak spiral staircase with profiled posts and the beautiful light from the large windows make an immediate impression. To the right of the hall, one enters the living room through pitch pine doors. This space is divided into a dining room that also provides access to the garden and the sitting room with a beautiful bay window that gives a view of the rear garden. The beautiful oak plank flooring and built-in fireplace add to the ambience and warmth.

Through the hall with guest toilet, the intermediate hallway is accessible, providing access to a 2nd guest toilet, the "cold room", the gentlemen's room and the kitchen with adjacent utility room. The so-called "gentlemen's room" is currently used as a study, has a beautiful view over the garden and features beautiful style elements such as the beautiful tiled floor and the large fireplace with special hearth. The kitchen area is located at the rear of the villa and is fitted with a kitchen installation equipped with all comforts and a separate dining area. Garden contact has been created from both the kitchen and living room.

1st floor:
Through the stylish oak chest staircase with landing, the first floor is accessible. This floor is fully fitted with the original wooden floors, beautiful doorposts and authentic doors executed in pitchpine wood. Through the landing, 4 stylish and sleekly finished bedrooms can be reached. The master bedroom features a bay window and a beautiful wardrobe. All bedrooms are comfortable with high ceilings with mouldings. Furthermore, all rooms are equipped with modern yet appropriate switchgear, connections for television and preparations for an utp network. The villa has 2 bathrooms whereby the main bathroom has a modern and stylish design and is equipped with a vanity unit with 2 washbasins, a freestanding bathtub, shower cabin and a toilet. The guest bathroom is also neatly maintained and equipped with a washbasin, bathtub and a toilet.

2nd floor:
Under the exceptional and insulated main roof is the multifunctional and spacious attic floor, which is accessible via a fixed staircase. This additional living space of approximately 85 m² makes it ideally suited as a work, sports or hobby room.

Garden and plot:
The villa is situated on a plot of 2,770 m² and is almost entirely enclosed by hedges, beautiful mature trees including a red beech and a Metasequoia. Through the path made of baked matching paving, the carefully landscaped and maintained garden unfolds around the villa. A tight lawn and beautiful borders ensure optimum garden enjoyment. Garden contact from the villa is possible in several places where strategic terraces have also been constructed.

Garage:
At the front of the villa, parking space has been created on site and a garage was later added to provide space for 2 vehicles, bicycles and garden tools. The garage has a tiled floor, electricity supply and an electrically operated sectional door.

History:
The villa has a rich history which was reported in the 2007 yearbook of the Limburgs Geschied- en Oudheidkundig Genootschap by Drs W.A.G. Poell and Dr Holger A. Dux. The article, entitled: 'Villa Mheer, an almost forgotten monument' can be made available on request and contains a detailed account of the villa's history.
Also in 2018, an article was published in 'D'r Klabatter' about reconnecting the castle and the villa. This article can also be made available on request.

Connection villa and castle:
The villa is located diagonally opposite the Mheer castle. As far as is known, the location of the villa has always belonged to the lord of the castle in earlier times. In 2015, the villa became adjoining property of the castle. Requirement from the municipality was that the visual relationship between the castle and the villa be made visible again. In mid-2018, a gateway identical to the one at the corner of the castle wall was installed on the villa plot, easily visible from Pigeon Street. Thus, the historical link between castle and villa was restored after almost 50 years.

Location:
The church village of Mheer is strategically very conveniently located in the hills surrounding Maastricht and in the middle of the typical South Limburg Heuvelland. The arterial roads to Maastricht and Heerlen are nearby and the Euregio with cities such as Aachen, Düsseldorf, Liège and Eindhoven can be reached within an hour's drive.

The church and castle (to which this villa is attached) dominate in idyllic Mheer.
In fact, Mheer Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in South Limburg. Although privately owned, you can walk across the old entrance bridge and feast your eyes on the courtyard. St Lambert's church stands at the highest point of the village. Near the church is the square where the May-den is placed every year. Mheer has a strongly entrenched club life and much sense of tradition. It is a village with a militia, brass band, choir and jonkheid. These provide life all year round!

Information:
If you would like to know more about this villa or request a viewing, please contact our office in Margraten, at telephone number: 043 30 30 117.

This information has been compiled by us with due care. However, we accept no liability for any incompleteness, inaccuracy or otherwise, or the consequences thereof. All dimensions are approximate. This offer should only be regarded as an invitation to view.