Schiphorsten 4, Balinge

Detached + solar panels + underfloor heating + swimming pool + attached garage + 165m2
living space + rural location near amenities

in this rural location lies this detached, former schoolmaster's house. the house was originally built in 1936 and extensively renovated and expanded in 2008. in 1990, the house came into private ownership and no longer belongs to the adjacent elementary school. the house has access to a spacious garden with swimming pool, an attached garage of approx. 35m², solar panels, underfloor heating and has a living area of no less than 165m².

the house is located in the heart of drenthe in the picturesque village of balinge. near an abundance of natural beauty, under the smoke of westerbork. thanks to its convenient location, there is a good connection to the road network (a28 and n381), a bus connection through the village, and rail (hoogeveen/emmen/beilen).

balinge is part of the municipality of midden-drenthe. the municipality is rich in beautiful hiking and biking opportunities in the immediate vicinity. south of balinge is a natura 2000 area: mantingerzand (15 minutes walking distance), a unique and protected shifting sand area. besides numerous woods and heathlands around the house, in the immediate vicinity of balinge there are also state forests in witteveen, hooghalen, grolloo and schoonloo. adjacent to the house is the "schoolpath" which is part of many hiking trails through the area.

first floor layout
spacious entrance (approx. 10m²) with meter cupboard, staircase and bathroom 1 with toilet, shower and sink. then the hall with access to the other rooms of the house. the spacious and cozy living room (approx. 42m²) at the front of the house with open views and lots of light thanks to the beautiful high windows. the practical utility room and the lockable kitchen with falcon stove, stainless steel chimney, dishwasher and access to the canopy/garden. neat bedroom (approx. 16m²) with closet, spacious walk-in closet, access to the garden and second bathroom (approx. 13m²) equipped with shower, toilet, washing machine connection and double sink. the first floor has a natural stone floor with underfloor heating.

second floor layout
bright landing with access to two bedrooms (approx. 8m² and approx. 25m²), one of which has a dormer window.

garden
the spacious and green garden is largely southwest facing and therefore offers both sun and shade, but also plenty of privacy. at the rear of the house is the spacious garage of approx 35m² with attached roof (approx. 9m²). the canopy near the kitchen (approx. 23m²), offers a view over the pool. it is possible to park several cars on private (partially lockable) driveway.

features:
- originally built in 1936 and extensively remodeled and expanded in 2008;
- equipped with swimming pool, 10 solar panels and underfloor heating;
- first floor and outdoor area (s) are fully wheelchair accessible;
- living area: 165m²;
- land area: 745m²;
- energy label c;
- located near amenities and various natural areas.