Living in a historic farmhouse where space, nature, and privacy come together naturally. This fully renovated former cheese farm—a characteristic T-shaped farmhouse and municipal landmark—is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Vinkeveen, offering unobstructed views of the countryside and direct access to the Vinkeveense Plassen. The farmhouse features multifunctional outbuildings, a private dock, and a detached stone garage. Bordering a vast nature reserve and situated on navigable waterways, this property offers an exceptional living experience surrounded by nature.
Guided tour
The impressive entrance to the front part of the house, featuring a distinctive Portuguese tile floor, offers a warm welcome. From the spacious entryway, a charming open-plan living area unfolds, featuring tall windows and a view of the Front garden. The authentic upstairs room offers an intimate spot for reading, working, or relaxing. The rear section—the former barn—forms the heart of the home. Here you’ll find an impressive, spacious living room with large French doors opening onto the garden and a stunning view of the nature reserve beyond. Authentic stable windows provide unique natural light and enhance the character of the space. The soapstone stove and fireplace provide warmth and ambiance, while the spacious open kitchen is centrally located and fully equipped with high-quality built-in appliances. Adjacent to this is a cozy bar area with space for entertaining, relaxing, and long evenings with family and friends. A beautifully designed wooden staircase leads to the loft with a workspace, from which the impressive volume of the rear section can be fully appreciated. The entire rear section is equipped with underfloor heating, combined with natural stone and wood flooring. The home features several spacious bedrooms across the front and rear sections. On the first floor of the front section, there are three spacious bedrooms a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and vanity unit. An additional room connected to the loft in the rear section offers possibilities as a home office, playroom, or guest room. The rear section houses the spacious master bedroom with a separate walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, vanity, and separate toilet. The sauna is also accessible from this room, located in the former scrub room—a unique detail that subtly evokes the property’s history. Adjacent to this is a sheltered Side garden a wooden hot tub, completely surrounded by greenery and privacy. In addition, the property features various multifunctional spaces and outbuildings that are ideally suited for a guesthouse, studio, home practice, office, or dual occupancy. The outdoor space is of a rare caliber and serves as a natural extension of the living area. The approximately 4,410 m² lot is beautifully landscaped with lawns, terraces, mature plantings, and various sheltered seating areas. From the garden, the views extend unobstructed across the surrounding farmland, the water, and the nature reserve, creating a constant sense of tranquility and space. The home features a private dock on navigable water with a direct connection to the Vinkeveense Plassen. This means boating, swimming, and recreation are literally accessible from your own backyard. The various outbuildings and the detached stone garage add functionality and flexibility to the property.
Neighborhood Guide
This home enjoys a perfectly central location in the Netherlands, between Amsterdam and Utrecht, on the beautiful Vinkeveense Plassen, where there are plenty of opportunities for recreation and water sports.
Vinkeveen offers a wide range of amenities, including a village center with various facilities such as a library and a variety of (sports) clubs, including the Vinkeveen sailing school, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. There is also a shopping center for daily groceries.
The Vinkeveense Plassen are connected to the Amstel River via the Winkel, the Waver, and the Holendrecht. They were created by the extraction of peat for Amsterdam. The current elongated islands are known as “legakkers”; these were formerly used as drying fields for the still-wet peat. After the peat was dredged away, peat ponds remained, formed by the drainage channels that grew larger as the banks eroded. Much later, the underlying sand layer was also dredged away in places to extract sand on a large scale for the construction of the Bijlmermeer and the A2 highway, causing the lakes to reach a depth of 50 meters—unprecedented in the Netherlands. To protect the surrounding land from erosion, the sand islands were constructed.
With a low-draft boat, it is possible to sail from the property via the canal that runs parallel to the Demmerik to the Fokkersbruggetje and then on to the unique Vinkeveense Plassen.
Specifics
• Living area approx. 512 m²
• Situated on a lot of approx. 4,410 m²
• Energy efficiency rating C
• Underfloor heating in the rear section
• Completely renovated with high-quality materials
• Underfloor heating in the rear section
• Authentic details preserved
• Panoramic views of nature and water
• Private boat dock
• Sauna and wooden hot tub
• On the waterway to the Vinkeveense Plassen
• Adjacent to a vast nature reserve
• Living in a former cheese farm
• Unobstructed views over the countryside
• Detached stone garage
• Potential for a guesthouse, studio, or home office
• The property is ideally suited for dual occupancy.
• Municipal Monument Number: 1003140000
Cheese Farm
Located on a quiet country lane in the green heart of Vinkeveen, Immediately the waterway connecting to the Vinkeveense Plassen and bordering a vast nature reserve, lies this exceptional historic farmhouse. A place where tranquility, space, and nature naturally blend with comfort, charm, and privacy. The former cheese farm has been completely renovated in recent years with great craftsmanship and a sense of authenticity, carefully preserving its characterful details while integrating contemporary living comfort at a high level. With a living area of approximately 512 m², various multifunctional outbuildings, a private dock, and a lot of over 4,410 m², this property offers a rare living experience surrounded by water, meadows, and nature, just about 30 minutes from Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Schiphol.
Daniël de Bont | Makelaar Broersma Wonen
This distinctive T-shaped farmhouse is a former cheese farm and has been designated a municipal historic landmark. The building’s rich history is still palpable in the many authentic elements that have been preserved, including the original barn windows, the upper room, wooden beam structures, and the impressive roof shape of the rear section. At the same time, the farmhouse has been transformed into a contemporary and comfortable family residence with great attention to detail and high-quality materials.
The combination of historic charm and contemporary luxury gives the house a unique character. Expansive views, spacious living areas, and the constant connection to the surrounding landscape make every room unique. From virtually every room, there is a view of the greenery, the water, or the surrounding farmland.
The impressive entrance to the front house, featuring a characteristic Portuguese tile floor, offers a warm welcome. From the spacious entryway, an inviting open-plan living area unfolds, featuring tall windows and a view of the Front garden. The authentic upstairs room provides an intimate space for reading, working, or relaxing.
The rear section—the former barn—forms the heart of the home. Here you’ll find an impressive, spacious living room with large French doors opening onto the garden and a beautiful view of the nature reserve beyond. Authentic stable windows provide unique natural light and enhance the character of the space. The soapstone stove and fireplace provide warmth and ambiance, while the spacious open kitchen is centrally located and fully equipped with high-quality built-in appliances. Adjacent to this is a cozy bar area with space for entertaining, relaxing, and long evenings with family and friends.
A beautifully designed wooden staircase leads to the loft with a workspace, from where the impressive volume of the rear section can be fully appreciated. The entire rear section features underfloor heating, combined with natural stone and wood flooring.
The home features several spacious bedrooms throughout the front and rear sections. The first floor of the front section includes three spacious bedrooms a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and vanity. An additional room connected to the loft in the rear section offers possibilities as a home office, playroom, or guest room.
The rear section houses the spacious master bedroom with a separate walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, vanity, and separate toilet. The sauna is also accessible from this room, located in the former boenhok—a unique detail that subtly evokes the property’s history. Adjacent to this is a sheltered Side garden a wooden hot tub, completely surrounded by greenery and offering privacy.
In addition, the property features various multifunctional spaces and outbuildings that are ideally suited for use as a guesthouse, studio, home office, practice, or dual residence.
The outdoor space is of exceptional quality and serves as a natural extension of the living area. The approximately 4,410 m² lot is beautifully landscaped with lawns, terraces, mature plantings, and various sheltered seating areas. From the garden, the views stretch unobstructed across the surrounding farmland, the water, and the nature reserve, creating a constant sense of peace and space.
The home features a private dock on navigable water with a direct connection to the Vinkeveense Plassen. This means boating, swimming, and recreation are literally accessible from your own backyard. The various outbuildings and the detached stone garage add functionality and flexibility to the property.
Neighborhood Guide
This home enjoys a perfectly central location in the Netherlands, between Amsterdam and Utrecht, on the beautiful Vinkeveense Plassen, where there are plenty of opportunities for recreation and water sports. Vinkeveen offers a wide range of amenities, including a village center with various facilities such as a library and a variety of (sports) clubs, including the Vinkeveen sailing school, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. There is also a shopping center for daily groceries. The Vinkeveense Plassen are connected to the Amstel River via the Winkel, the Waver, and the Holendrecht. They were created by the extraction of peat for Amsterdam. The current elongated islands are known as “legakkers”; these were formerly used as drying fields for the still-wet peat. After the peat was dredged away, peat ponds remained, formed by the drainage channels that grew larger as the banks eroded. Much later, the underlying sand layer was also dredged away in places to extract sand on a large scale for the construction of the Bijlmermeer and the A2 highway, causing the ponds to reach a depth of 50 meters—unprecedented in the Netherlands. To protect the surrounding land from erosion, the sand islands were created. With a low-lying boat, it is possible to sail from the property via the canal that runs parallel to the Demmerik to the Fokkersbruggetje and then on to the unique Vinkeveense Plassen.
Accessibility
Thanks to its central location, shops and various other amenities in both Vinkeveen and Abcoude are easily accessible. In addition, the proximity to the A2 offers excellent accessibility by car, with the highway just a 5-minute drive away.
Parking
Parking is available on site.
3645 CD Vinkeveen
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