Straatweg, 160, MAARSSEN, Utrecht 3603 CT

A hidden gem on the Vecht. This description certainly applies to this beautiful country house called Zonneweelde with a breathtaking ornamental garden located directly on the river de Vecht . This characteristic, detached villa does not have a imposing appearance from the front but exudes peace, charm and modesty. Characteristic of the popular architectural style of the early twentieth century.The country house was commissioned by the Casant brothers in 1924 as two separate houses, completely symmetrical in style, designed by architect G. De Heus. In 2002-2003 the two houses were merged into 1 spacious and comfortable family home. This was done under architecture by a restoration architect with a great deal of attention to detail and a particularly high level of finishing. You don't expect the many surprises that this unique object has to offer when you drive up the path through the wrought iron gate. The house (399 m2 NEN living space) is located between the popular villages of Breukelen and Maarssen and stands on a great plot of over 3, 091 m2 of land with direct access/connection to the river de Vecht . The garden is certainly one of the many surprises. This jewel has been carefully landscaped over the years by the owners, with the input of a well-known landscape architect, and shaped into a beautiful ornamental garden where you can relax in peace and privacy after leaving the hustle and bustle of the big city. Enjoy a good book, a nice glass and a snack, or relax with family and friends in the sun or natural shade on one of the several intimate terraces/seating areas. In this classic English ornamental garden you will find beautiful borders by colour with flowering plants that follow each other in bloom at different times of the year. Spring starts with Stinzen plants and a multitude of bulbs. The landscaping is well thought out with perennials, shrubs and monumental trees, truly a green and colorful oasis in the middle of the Randstad. From the house the discovery of this beautiful garden begins, at the rear with a spacious terrace on the conservatory which runs out to the large lawn, through beautiful paths, drillers, ponds and seating areas you enter various garden rooms, each with its own style and atmosphere. On the spacious plot there is of course ample parking space for several cars and there are two large outbuildings. A separate guesthouse/garage and a spacious barn with attic for all your garden supplies/storage room. We would like to take you along for a textual impression of the whole. Perhaps seeing is better than reading, as such a unique object is difficult to describe with words. Main house: From the Straatweg in this rural area, you can see the main house between the trees. You reach the plot through a private dam with beautiful wrought iron fencing. The front garden is landscaped with bushes and parking space for cars on the right, also on the right rear is the outbuilding, in the style of the main house, which now serves as a guest house. On the left-hand side, drive to the car park. A nice detail is that at the front there is a beautiful unobstructed view over the farmlands, here are cows, horses and sometimes rabbits/hares and meadow birds. The main entrance of the house was moved to the left during the merger of the two houses. A stately and imposing entrance through two wide doors gives you a warm welcome in this villa. A monumental reception hall with loft immediately indicates the atmosphere of this lovely family home. Lots of light, beautiful materials and beautiful views predominate here. The spacious reception hall gives access to the office at the front. The study has built-in bookcases and a gas fireplace and a nice bay window with a beautiful view over the front garden with a view of the opposite farmlands. There is also a spacious toilet room and a beautiful elm staircase to the upper floor. From the hall you can also reach the very spacious living room through two French doors, which is act