After years spent travelling the world, he craved the familiarity of the place where he grew up: Nijmegen. The current owner discovered this extraordinary 19th-century villa, which once served as the coach house to the Waalheuvel country estate, nestled between the hills of Nijmegen. These hills, shaped by the lateral moraine, are silent witnesses to the Ice Age and give the landscape its unique character.

Built directly against the hillside, the Koetshuis offers stunning views over the garden and the protected Ooijpolder nature reserve. Renovated with great care in 2007, this listed building now unites historic grandeur with contemporary comfort. Original elements like ornamental stone bands, dormer windows and panelled doors were preserved, while a sleek, modern interior was introduced with warm natural materials, subtle tones and refined details.

The heart of the home is the 80 m² kitchen-diner, featuring basalt flooring with underfloor heating, a large island, high-end appliances and direct access to a sunny terrace. The living room—with fireplace and oak floors—offers serene light and a welcoming atmosphere. The villa also includes a wine cellar, studio apartment, and garage for three cars on the lower-ground level.

Upstairs, the master suite features a walk-in closet and an open-plan bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and a second bathroom complete this level. A generous, fully insulated attic offers space for work, hobbies or relaxation.

The landscaped garden with mature trees, flowering borders, vegetable beds and seating areas blends seamlessly into the protected surroundings. Just minutes from vibrant Nijmegen, the Koetshuis is a rare sanctuary where history, elegance and nature converge.