Herenhuis en venta in Zaltbommel, Los Paises Bajos | Ruiterstraat 12 5301 ED

Distinguished town residence with coach house, private driveway and sun-drenched garden in the historic heart of the city

In a sought-after location within the historic fortress town stands this stately patrician residence, complete with an impressive coach house, private driveway for four cars, and a lush, south-east facing garden of over 700 m² with views of the Sint-Maarten church.

A long hallway, front sitting room with high ceilings, original built-in cabinets and a natural stone fireplace, a study with interior shutters, a side entrance and cloakroom with toilet facilities, and at the rear a light-filled living space of 77 m² with garden views, a sandstone fireplace and a semi-open, hand-crafted kitchen complete the ground floor.

On the first floor: a landing, an L-shaped primary bedroom suite with luxury bathroom and dressing room, two further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a second full bathroom, laundry room and a third bathroom.

On the second floor: landing, four bedrooms and four smaller rooms, all with roof windows, a toilet and a steam shower, all beneath the beautiful double roof construction with original Phillibert trusses.

National Heritage Site
Gross volume: approx. 2,250 m³
Living area: 520 m²
Plot size: 1,016 m²
Construction period: 17th century

Layout – Ground Floor
A stone staircase leads to the authentic front door with stained-glass fanlight. The hallway, finished with marble flooring, gives access to the salon, which features a richly decorated high ceiling, tall windows with stained-glass upper panes, and an original wall of fitted cupboards. The study opposite boasts a ceiling height of over four metres, decorative plasterwork, and a tall window with interior shutters.
From the hallway, a solid wooden staircase with landing leads to the upper floor. Under the stairs is a storage area with a water softener and sink, as well as the fuse box.
At the end of the hallway, a vestibule with natural stone flooring provides access to a double toilet facility on the right. Both the toilet area and the side entrance opposite are enclosed with a 41-pane glass wall and door. The spacious living area is accessible either via the seating area, with custom-made cabinets and a sandstone fireplace, or via the kitchen. The living area has a 3.40 m high plastered ceiling and natural stone flooring. At the rear, the space has been extended in style with a transparent garden room, offering a view of the sun-soaked garden from every angle.
The kitchen is fitted with a hand-crafted unit featuring a hard stone worktop, integrated sink, and high-end appliances, including a luxury range with two ovens and a full-height cooling wall.

Layout – First Floor
The landing gives access to three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry room. At the front of the house, a private suite includes a generous bedroom with interior shutters, a walk-in wardrobe, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The bathroom features a separate area with shower, toilet and double vanity, and a second area with a large round bath.
The other two bedrooms on this floor overlook the driveway. Two additional bathrooms and the laundry room are also accessible from the landing.

Layout – Second Floor
Landing with three large bedrooms and a storage room in the front house. In the rear section, a large bedroom with toilet and steam shower, plus three smaller rooms. These rooms are currently separated by plasterboard walls and could easily be combined to create a loft-style space. All rooms on this floor feature roof windows. Above lies a fully floored, house-wide attic.

Highlights
A truly exceptional family home within the fortress walls, with a large sun-oriented garden, private driveway for four cars, and a charming coach house that makes combining living and working perfectly feasible. The ground floor living space is fully garden-oriented and finished with great attention to detail. The stylish kitchen is of high quality and fully equipped. The front salon features a high plastered ceiling and a fireplace flanked by original bookcases. Throughout the ground floor, there are panelled doors, richly detailed architraves, interior shutters, stained-glass windows, and decorative tile panels above the classic sliding sash windows on the first floor. The rear façade is adorned with hardwood louvre shutters.
The second floor lends itself perfectly to being transformed into a loft-like living space, especially if the ceilings are removed to reveal the beautiful Phillibert truss roof structure.
The coach house offers approx. 300 m³ of volume and functions as a fully-fledged guest house. The ground floor includes an entrance hall with toilet and stairs, a boiler room, and a spacious open-plan studio with double doors to the garden. Upstairs is a guest room with shower and wash basin. This space is ideal for guests, an au pair, home office or studio.
The deep, south-east facing garden features several terraces, a lawn, mature trees and borders. The private walkway in front of the house is laid with natural stone and bordered by stone bollards.
A detailed inspection report by Monumentenwacht Gelderland is available for review.

If you're looking for a quintessential family home with a ‘guest house’ where living and working go hand in hand, this is one you won’t want to miss.