Drijberseweg 12, Wijster

Charming, authentic, colorful, surprising, personal and romantic.

The question is always how to describe an extremely personal home, because yes, after more than 40 years you can rightfully call it that. The love for life radiates from it. With a heavy heart, it will soon be passed on to make way for a new phase of life.

The house has not been lacking anything during those years. It has undergone all adaptations meticulously because it was advocated for by knowledgeable people. Structural and functional changes were willingly accepted. The result of this goodwill is a farm that is recognizable from the outside like others in the area, but upon closer inspection, necessary elements have been adapted. For example, around the house there are steel window frames (which cannot be broken) with charming designs and double-glazed windows. The back side features a redefined layout, which truly brings outdoor living inside.

The interior is more than surprising with a central hall, where the staircase has been turned into a work of art. Space, glimpses through rooms, and authentic elements compete for attention.

The allocation of functions for the available spaces can be called old-fashioned innovative. The use of color is refreshing, but everyone may have their own opinion about it.

The house is not luxurious, but certainly comfortable. Space is abundant, quality is beyond dispute. Atmospheric, romantic and multifunctional use, nothing stands in the way.

Accessible via a quiet connecting road between Wijster and Drijber is the modest yet private driveway. On the welcome plaza, one can choose to park in the open air or prefer the garage. The entrance is always close by. However, taking a stroll through the garden is also tempting. Carefully laid out, beautifully maintained, a mix of beauty and functionality, views over farmland, and as the cherry on top, a private avenue through the meadows towards the Zuideres, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, offering peace and scenery, like paradise on earth.

The property:
Entrance to the previously mentioned central hall with an overwhelming staircase that seeks a balance between functionality and modern art. At the front are two rooms set up: a bedroom with bathroom and suite, and a multifunctional living room with a wood stove. Along the side wall is an extra room whose function can vary in many ways. The hall accommodates also the guest toilet, meter cupboard, access to storage/workshop/wood-burning space, and passage to the kitchen, but first we pass by the bathroom with bathtub, sink, and washing machine connection. The atmospheric kitchen is equipped with various appliances, plenty of storage space, and access to a utility room with even more storage space. Cooking here transforms from a chore into a pleasure. The open connection with the living rooms also contributes to this. The playfully divided space has intimate corners, warm corners, and corners with views over the natural beauty. The covered terrace offers the best of both worlds. Outside yet sheltered, in your own garden, with panoramic views.

The floor consists of a front and a back house. The front house, connected to the magnificent hallway, features a spacious bedroom after its own entrance with closet and bathroom. Under the sloping walls, the hallway still provides ample storage space, and the back house offers a large room with various storage options and a loft that can be used for multiple purposes.

In the courtyard we find an annex that can serve as a garage, a former coal shed, a vegetable garden, and a beautifully laid-out garden. The previously mentioned alleyway completes the whole with views, planting, and possibilities.

Wijster is an old Drentse village with around 1000 inhabitants, where neighborhood still plays a significant role. In addition, there are various facilities in the village and a rich social life exists. A primary school, local supermarket, and snack bar are present. The other primary facilities are within short distance (Beilen), secondary ones in Hoogeveen (10 minutes), and tertiary ones in Zwolle and Groningen (40 minutes). Read the full description