Attention! This beautiful property is located in Germany, just across the border near Enschede !!

Living as living is meant to be. On a historic lock, just across the border near Enschede, you will find this ultimate combination of beautiful nature, unprecedented luxury and maximum privacy.

Rushing water alongside
The 19th-century villa with its green and white shutters was built as a Shipping House in a then strategic location on the Ems. Over 150 years later, the very stillness hits. Of the hand-operated lock, of gently rushing water. The contrast with the dam - less than 50 meters away - could not be greater. There the water splashes down meters high in the still wild nature. You moor your boat at the dock. At the small private marina between the lock and the dam there is - if necessary - winter storage available.

Open and light
The current residents opted for a complete makeover in 2010 under the direction of a renowned interior designer. The result is an attractive, exciting interplay of lines that embraces you with opulence and luxury. Soothing tones and transparency were chosen. For warm natural stone and only the finest materials. The prestigious kitchen, including a Lacanche stove and a walk-in refrigerator, was custom-made by Landlord-Living. The dining table is the central point in the house and effortlessly connects the comfortable lounge area and a lower - in the lee of the fireplace - seating area with the French doors to the garden.

High-end perfection
The unique cabinet walls - like the staircase and wine cellar - were conceived and made especially for this house. On the first floor are two luxurious, spacious (bedroom) suites with private bathrooms. The master bedroom upstairs is oriented toward the park-like garden. As you might expect, the bathroom en suite is more than complete and the interior of the walk-in closet is not inferior to a high-end store interior. Of course, the layout includes safety features.

Paradise greenery
The enchanting courtyard garden is shielded from the outside world. There are mammoth trees, ponds with water lilies and a patio. Scattered throughout are seating areas and a leafy dining area large enough for an outdoor kitchen. Much of the mature greenery has been carefully cultivated by the gardener in the greenhouse next to the grape hedge. There - if you like - also grow your fresh herbs, strawberries and pumpkins. Perhaps good to know: the gardener is willing to stay.

Unusually relaxing
The former carriage house still has room for two cars. Where the horses once stood is now the gardener's domain. In 1998 an outbuilding was placed on the east side. There you can swim lanes undisturbed and/or choose a steam, plunge or sauna bath. Upstairs, a fitness room is realizable. But the space also lends itself to an office or living space with its own entrance.

Internationally oriented
Nearby Emsbüren has schools and all necessary, daily amenities. Travel to and from the Listruper Wehr is very attractive: you are only a few minutes away from the A30 and the A31. From there, the Netherlands as well as all corners of Germany are quickly accessible. Further away? Via the airports Enschede or Münster you travel relaxed to your destination. Or even better, you will be home soon after in this rarely beautiful and quiet place.

Gross floor area home: 1,216.9 m2
Gross volume house: 3,108.5 m3