house to buy in Emmerich on the Rhine (Elten)

The property

This charming property is located on the quiet outskirts of Elten, close to the forest, with unobstructed views over meadows and fields. The location is ideal for nature lovers and cross-border commuters: just a stone's throw from the Netherlands, in the direction of Babberich/Zevenaar, you benefit from excellent transport links and a well-developed infrastructure.

In the center of Elten, you will find shopping facilities, pharmacies, and doctors. The balanced combination of local amenities, restaurants, and medical care makes the area particularly livable. The adjacent forests invite you to take long walks and enjoy a variety of leisure activities. The location close to the border is very popular with both locals and visitors.

Property size: approx. 29,991 m²
The property is visually divided into different areas:

- Private garden with covered terrace
- Separate area behind the house with sauna and whirlpool
- Two garden areas for the vacation apartments with spacious terraces
- Children's playground
- Fenced meadows - currently used for cows, horses, and chickens
- Other buildings such as a garage, barns, and cowsheds are also available
- The courtyard and driveway are completely paved

Year of construction: approx. 1943
Renovation: 2008–2011, ongoing renovations

- Residential building: comprehensively renovated in 2008
- Vacation apartment: completely renovated in 2009
- Group accommodation: completely renovated in 2011
- Garage, large barn, and outdoor facilities: modernized at a later date

Living space at a glance:
Main house: approx. 155 m²
Vacation apartment: approx. 58 m²
Group accommodation: approx. 384 m²
Total living space: approx. 597 m²

Usable space:

- Large barn - approx. 355.2 m²
- Cow barn - approx. 100 m²
- Open shelter - approx. 84 m²
- Garages - approx. 72 m²

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Layout of the residential building:
Ground floor: Entrance area with storage room and guest toilet, kitchen-diner with wood-burning stove, hallway with staircase and exit to the outside, living room, bedroom, bathroom, study (can be converted if necessary), access to the basement, passage to the group accommodation and to the additional terrace with sauna and whirlpool
Attic: Three spacious rooms, hallway with access to the attic,
Attic: Accessible via fixed staircase, storage space with potential for conversion

Layout of vacation apartment:
Living/dining/kitchen area, bathroom, bedroom, separate garden and private parking space

Group accommodation (for up to 12 people):
The group accommodation for up to 12 people is a separate unit (locked door to the main house). On the ground floor, there is a large living and kitchen area in the former cowshed, a bedroom, and a barrier-free bathroom. The hallway leads to the attic with 5 additional rooms, each equipped with a bathroom. A garden area with a large terrace and a "green view" has been separated for the group accommodation area.
Between the group accommodation and the main house is a utility room with a work area for laundry, etc.

Garages:
Three garages with electric doors

Large barn:
Divided into storage space, storage room, workshop, and large workshop with three electric roller doors
Connections for toilet or bathroom available

Shed:
Open area with plenty of storage space for equipment, wood, and much more

Cowshed:
Simple...