Grote Brink 46, Rolde

Living with character and space in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in Drenthe

Grote Brink 46 – Rolde
On the atmospheric village square of the characteristic ash tree village Rolde lies this thatched Saxon farmhouse with outbuildings, a plot of over 5,100 m² and an impressive history. A rare combination of authentic charm, modern comfort, and a location offering peace, space, and connection. Welcome to Grote Brink 46.

A farmhouse with charm
This farmhouse, likely built in the first half of the 18th century (officially dated to 1750), has been carefully and stylishly renovated and expanded into a fully functional modern farmhouse. Historical features such as the thatched roof, the bakehouse, the hedge for protecting cattle, and an over 200-year-old nut tree have been preserved, while the interior and installations meet today's comfort and sustainability requirements. Notably, the roof structure has been completely renewed with superior stability, exceptionally good insulation properties, and very high fire safety.

Rolde – a village with a soul
Grote Brink 46 is located in the heart of Rolde, one of the most beautiful brink villages in Drenthe within the Stroomdal Landscape Nature Park of the Drentse Aa. Within walking distance you will find a primary school, shops, restaurants and cafes, a medical center, and sports facilities. The city of Assen is just a 10-minute drive away, while Groningen can be reached in half an hour. Walkers and nature lovers are within throwing distance of the Drentse Aa, two of the most beautiful hunebeds (Neolithic dolmens) in Drenthe, extensive forests, and the Balloërveld.

For those seeking space, peace and quality
This farmhouse residence is ideally suited for a family, for living and working from home, or for those who want to combine country life with accessibility and comfort. Due to the thoughtful layout, the generous living space of approximately 450 m2, and the presence of multiple entrances and outbuildings, various usage purposes are possible. The house is solidly built, functionally designed, and at the same time exudes a unique atmosphere.

Sustainability
Where most farmhouses are struggling to reach sustainability standards, this farmhouse has been ingeniously elevated to a higher level through a unique combination of old and new techniques.
The newly constructed roof is insulated in multiple layers under the thatch, thereby solving one of the biggest sustainability problems with former farmhouses. In addition, a heat pump does its best to make up for any differences. Wherever insulation can be added, high-quality insulation has been installed.

Classification:
Ground floor, with the entrance on the riverside. Grand hallway with spiral staircase to upper level, meter cupboard and access to a room currently used as a library/home office with an open gas fireplace. Passage through to the hall with beautiful lighting plan, access to three grand bedrooms. Further down the corridor is a guest toilet, a separate bathroom with sauna, plunge bath, shower and washbasins. A door further on leads to the “master bedroom” with en-suite bathroom (bath with extras, toilet, shower and vanity unit) and a walk-in closet.
At the end of the hallway lies the grand living space with a modern gas stove in the original fireplace. Large window panels provide plenty of daylight and natural contact with the garden surrounding it. The half-open kitchen is equipped with many built-in appliances and an eating nook. On the garden side, there is a practical utility room that also serves as the daily entrance. On the gable end of the farm, another second entrance/hall/attic has been created which directly provides access to the living room.

The floor, accessible from the hallway, leads via the spiral staircase to the mezzanine, which is currently set up as a billiard room. Adjacent is the storage area with the hybrid heat pump/AC installation. On the original front side of the farm (above the library) is an attic room currently in use as storage space. At the rear part of the floor lies a large attic room of almost 80 m2, which is currently used as a meeting room. This can equally be used as a bedroom, studio or independent studio because during the renovation consideration was given to relatively easy installation of walls, windows and wet room.

In addition to the house, we find a (rebuilt) wood-burning hut. Further on the property is the large detached garage with four compartments: three garages, one of which has an extension for a caravan and another with an oil pit, and a storage room for hobbies, garden tools and furniture, and bicycles. Adjacent to it is a carport for two cars and a spacious parking area.

The enormous garden lies at the “back” of the farm. A prominent image-defining object here is the 200-year-old walnut tree that in summer provides a blessing of shade and keeps the farmhouse pleasantly cool even during heatwaves. For the design, planting, and maintenance of the garden, various professionals were consulted, resulting in a restful environment with multiple terraces while preserving the authentic layout.

An important detail is that there are two parcels, both designated for residential use. The parcel on Dr Johan Picardtlaan offers space for an independent living unit, which means potential future caregiving situations or kangaroo arrangements, as well as simply independent living and the option to sell, are possible. In fact, you get a second building plot.

Details:
• Reed-covered Saxon farmhouse residence of approx. 450 m² living space
\u2022 Located on the historic town green in the heart of Rolde
• Two plots with residential use, totaling approx. 5,100 m² with a detached garage and boiler house
• Authentic details combined with modern and sustainable comfort
• Near nature reserves and exit roads towards Assen and Groningen
• Versatile layout, suitable for multiple generations and home work Read the full description