On the edge of the village of Beek en Donk is a unique castle farm located on the Eyckenlust estate. You drive through a bridge to the estate where the gatehouse gives a stately entrance. Behind the main building on the outside of the canal is an authentic farmhouse with characteristic outbuilding. A completely renovated and restored long-fronted farmhouse where as many authentic elements as possible have been preserved, yet with all the comforts of today’s living requirements. The pre-war farm is located on a beautiful plot of over 4,000 m² with optimal privacy at both the front and rear. This comfortable house is equipped with a spacious kitchen, living room ensuite, two bathrooms and two spacious bedrooms. The outbuilding was completed in 2013 and consists of a large barn with French doors and a carport which offers space for 2 vehicles. In addition to living comfort, this atmospheric castle farm offers you peace and tranquility in a very unique location!
Interior:
As soon as you enter this farm through the authentic front door, you will be immediately surprised by the spacious yet cozy kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a cooking and rinsing island with a 5-burner gas hob with wok burner. Several drawers in this island are ideal for housing all your kitchen equipment. A fixed breakfast / dining table is located on the island, which offers space for the whole family. The equipment wall has various built-in devices including; a combi oven / microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, refrigerator and coffee machine. The kitchen diner has a slate floor with underfloor heating. In this kitchen there is a passage to the basement. This cellar space is located a few steps below the ‘ground level’, so that all your stock will be kept cool at all times.
The living room is in open connection with the kitchen diner and divided into two parts by means of classic ensuite stained glass doors. Both parts have French doors at the front of the house. Authentic elements have been preserved and are visible through, among other things, the wooden floorboards, robust doors and beautiful oak beams. The meter box is located in the front part with connections for fiber optic. There are also two large fitted wardrobes in the front part of the living room. The second part of the living room has a white lacquered wooden floor and a Smeg gas fireplace which is being offered for acquisition by the current tenant. The high ceiling with semi-open fence on the first floor gives this space an eccentric character and a spacious atmosphere.
Through the striking staircase of glass parts with recessed lighting, you reach the bedroom on the right side of the house. A spacious bedroom which is equipped with white lacquered wooden floors and Velux skylights with retractable blinds and mosquito nets. The bedroom is connected to the sitting area on the ground floor by a loft, which gives this space a special and spatial appearance. A practical and spacious built-in wardrobe with sliding doors offers space for all your clothes and linen. Furthermore, the 1st bathroom is accessible through this bedroom. The bathroom has a bath, toilet, washbasin with furniture, design radiator and shower cabin.
In the living room there is a passage to the spacious utility room with separate toilet. In addition, there is a passage to the terrace at the rear of the house. The utility room with slate floor has a practical cupboard wall with washbasin and connections for white goods. The spacious toilet room has a wall closet and a urinal.
Next to the basement is a staircase to the upstairs room and the first floor. The upstairs room is ideal for furnishing an office space, playroom or study.
A second bedroom and a second bathroom are located on the first floor. This spacious bedroom has wooden floors, loft and Velux skylights with retractable blinds and mosquito nets. The bathroom has a wall closet, shower and sink. This bedroom has a separate closet for storing your linen.
Exterior:
This castle farm is located on a green plot and offers you a lot of privacy. This spacious plot of approximately 4,000 m² is located in the middle of the Eyckenlust estate and near the river ‘Aa’ and various walking routes. At the front of the house is a driveway which gives you access to parking next to the house. The carport of the adjacent outbuilding also offers space for two or three vehicles. The front garden is located on a traffic-calmed road in which peace and tranquility prevail. The surrounding garden is particularly green with optimal privacy, a terrace, lawn and mature trees.
The house is a national monument and is part of the historic country estate Eyckenlust.
General features:
• Floor and roof insulation;
• Double glass;
• Spacious atmospheric living room;
• 2 spacious bedrooms with 2 bathrooms;
• Quiet and rural environment;
• Located near the village center, amenities and roads.
The house is for rent for a maximum period of 24 months.
Income requirement: minimum €. 3,500 net income per month based on a permanent employment contract. With two incomes, the second income is counted for 50%.
If you are interested in renting this property, you must provide the following:
• original proof of identity;
• original of your last 3 salary slips (paid per week then 10 pieces);
• original of your last wage deposits to your bank and a copy of the bank card;
• original of your last GBA registration;
• a completed and signed landlord’s statement;
• a completed and signed accountant’s statement for entrepreneurs;
• a completed, signed and stamped employer’s statement;
• original last annual statement.
Before we can plan a viewing with you, we would like to draw your attention to the following.
The owners have informed us of the following:
The owner is looking for new tenants for the detached farmhouse. Living on the historic Eyckenlust country estate means more than just a roof over your head, it’s a way of life that you share with your heirs. The residents in the immediate vicinity next to you are not only your neighbors, but an essential part of life on the Eyckenlust estate. That is why the lease is based on award, initially on the basis of a temporary contract, and if it suits both parties, conversion to a fixed lease.
If you are further interested, we kindly request you to send us a motivational email with a short personal introduction and indicate whether you can meet the income requirement.
The lessor reserves the right at all times to enter into a rental agreement or not on the basis of the information provided by the lessee.