In the middle of the country, in beautiful IJsselstein, this very well maintained, detached and characteristic city villa 'Casa Nova' with spacious detached residence on a plot of almost 1000 m² comes up for sale. A unique opportunity for home occupation, guest house, studio or double occupancy etc.! The house exudes allure with its various preserved details such as beautiful stained-glass windows, authentic granite floors, shutters, panel doors and the typical glazed bricks in the facade. In 2004, the fully equipped, well-insulated detached residence (approx. 57 m²) with basement was added next to the villa. Of course, the architectural style of Casa Nova was taken into account. This annex makes it suitable for various purposes!The stately and classic city villa has a rich history. Once upon a time, this villa was built for the parents of the neighbouring gentleman farmer, making this 1995 municipal monument part of IJsselstein's rich history. The villa and detached residence is situated on a generous and beautifully landscaped plot of almost 1000 m²! With an impressive, historic chestnut tree as its striking centrepiece. Furthermore, the garden features an orchard, several beautiful terraces and a driveway for several cars. The villa is within walking distance of all amenities, shops, restaurants and the cosy Friday night market in the historic centre of IJsselstein. The location is ideal and very central in the middle of the Netherlands. Utrecht city centre, for example, can be reached within 20 minutes by both car and public transport. The motorways are also very easily accessible: within 3 minutes you are on the A2 and within 10 minutes you can reach the A12.Casa NovaLayoutGround floorThrough a private driveway with electric gate you reach the plot. The stately original entrance is located at the front of the villa. Immediately upon entering, you experience the rich history through the beautiful vestibule with granite floor. Behind it is the spacious central hall with beautiful open wooden staircase to the first floor. Also very special is the wooden carved owl, an original staircase ornament. The hallway provides access to the kitchen, the toilet with hand basin and the spacious living room with dining room and cosy conservatory.The living room is wonderfully spacious and bright due to the large windows with original sliding shutters. The living room features various characteristic elements, such as the natural stone fireplace, the beautiful wooden floor, stained-glass windows and panel doors. Currently, the living room is divided into a sitting and dining room (the dining room used to be a separate room). The dining room offers space for a cosy large dining table where you can enjoy your meals. From the sitting room, there is access to the conservatory with granite floor. It is lovely to sit here! From the living room and conservatory, you have beautiful views of the surrounding garden from everywhere. At the back of the house is the cosy kitchen with granite floor. The kitchen is handmade and equipped with a granite worktop, a built-in fridge, dishwasher, 4 burner gas hob with integrated extractor hood, a convection oven and microwave. From the kitchen there is a staircase to the storage cellar. Here it is moisture-free and always cool so great for all stock and, of course, your wine collection!First floorThrough the open staircase you reach the spacious, high landing.If necessary, the landing lends itself well to creating an extra work area.From the landing, you can access the first very spacious bedroom with beautiful stained-glass windows fitted with a very wide built-in wardrobe and access to the lovely balcony.Previously, these were two separate bedrooms. With a simple intervention, these can be made into two separate bedrooms again.Second beautiful bedroom with beautiful herringbone wooden parquet floor and stained-glass window. From this room, a loft ladder leads to the storage attic.The tiled and neat bathroom is equipped with a double sink and a shower.Next to the bathroom is the separate toilet with hand basin and the washing machine/dryer set-up area.Detached residenceNext to the villa is the detached residence which can be completely self-sufficient (it has no permanent residential use), but is suitable for lodgers to stay in. The space is now in use as a guesthouse, but with minor adjustments, it can also be used for very different purposes for various hobbies, home office or possible care for parents or children.LayoutGround floorAt the front on the ground floor of the residence is the large storage/workshop/garage.Through the entrance at the rear, we enter the kitchen.The kitchen is equipped with a wooden worktop, 3-burner gas hob with wok burner, under-counter fridge, dishwasher, extractor fan and combination oven/microwave.The second cellar (with headroom) can be accessed from the kitchen.Next to the kitchen is the covered veranda.From early spring onwards, this is a great place to be.It is heated with heaters so you can sit outside until the small hours.Adjacent to the sitting pit where many a BBQ party can be held.First floorLanding with toilet and access to a bedroom/study and the bathroom. The bathroom has a bathtub with whirlpool, shower corner with wellness shower and a sink. The bedroom/study is cosily located under the high sloping roof and is equipped with 2 Velux skylights and air conditioning.First floorLanding with toilet and access to a bedroom/study and the bathroom. The bathroom has a bathtub with whirlpool, shower corner with wellness shower and a sink.The bedroom/study is cosily located under the high sloping roof and is equipped with 2 Velux skylights and air conditioning.General information- Unique city villa 'Casa Nova' with a rich history;- Built villa 1925, additional detached residence 2004;- Property is a municipal monument;- Very well maintained with preservation of authentic details;- Garden around beautifully landscaped with several terraces, tall trees and a private orchard;- Private driveway with electric gate;- Detached residence with many possibilities;- The detached residence provides a lot of privacy in the garden;- Total living area is the living area of Casa Nova and the residence together.- For double occupancy, please refer to the municipality for possible permits.