Nieuwstad, 79, ZUTPHEN, Gelderland 7201 NM

Old history seeks new chapters - Neoclassical mansion on Grote Gracht and VogelparkIn 1874, the later Zutphen mayor Cornelis Storm Buysing built his house here. It was a house to work and live in, and those two purposes wove themselves through the property's history. It was an imposing design, but at the same time understated. The formal faade is playfully broken by the fact that the bay on the far left jumps forward slightly and carries a balcony. Are you looking for space, to do business, to live and live together, in short, to make big dreams come true? This stylish townhouse offers you all the space you need. With a living area of 615 m, divided into fifteen rooms, neatly organised into four floors. In 1874, of course, it was still upstairs, downstairs, with the staff living upstairs and working downstairs, but in the years after Storm Buysing's death, the property underwent several transformations; it became the offices of the Department of Public Works, the district court and the National Psychiatric Service held offices there. In 2000, the building was completely renovated and the modern extension was added, which now serves as a music room because of the excellent acoustics brought by its round shape. It's not a hotel here...But of course that would be a brilliant interpretation! This giant is in a beautiful spot in Zutphen; on the edge of the historic centre and on the idyllic Vogelpark and Grote Gracht. From the front door you can be in the lively city centre in five minutes, but with the same ease you drive out of town here, up the paths, into the lanes. But because of the space, a more diverse business infill could certainly be an option too. ZutphenThis lovely IJssel town is almost bursting at the seams with charm and history, with various museums, the beautiful quayside along the river IJssel, lots of nice shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafs, hotels, lovely streets and beautiful squares. One street away you will find the Zaadmarkt and Houtmarkt, twice a week the scene of cosy and varied markets. The city is also very well equipped in terms of schools and there is a very wide range of sports facilities.Zutphen has also long been known as the anthroposophical city and therefore offers facilities accordingly, such as shops, free schools and services in many forms. Need a breath of fresh air? There is plenty of nature too; nearby are extensive forests, the Gorsselse heath and beautiful floodplains. And located an hour's drive from the Randstad, it is a perfect place to settle down.Ground floorTwo steps up the borde staircase, entrance into the vestibule and hall. On the floor an impressive, marble mosaic floor. To the left an office, to the right the living room en suite, with French doors to the garden. Everything is neatly painted, the cornices and ornaments are to die for and the ensuite doors with cupboards are beautiful - unimaginable that they have been hidden behind a layer of plywood for years. Behind, French doors open onto the terrace and garden (also accessible via the Kruidtorenhof, where parking is also solved). The old fireplaces are no longer in operation and Zutphen does not welcome renewed use of the flues. In the hall, the staircase, and access to the basement and a study. The cellar - 50 m - covers the right part of the house and here there is room for the storage stock and wine collection. A sluice has been created between the extension and the property, containing the wet rooms, such as a WC, sinks and the connections for washer and dryer.The annex: a snail-shaped appendix on the site of the historic extension. Here is now office function and the round room houses a music room. There is also a pantry with hob and extractor. First floorThe stately staircase leads to the landing to which four bedrooms, a study and a brand-new bathroom with walk-in shower, WC and double washbasin are adjacent. The front left office has access to the charming balcony. All floors have solid carpeting, which minimises