2-Bed Bungalow Holiday Home in Green Park Near Swimming Lake, Sibculo



Valkenlaan 20, 7693 VG Sibculo, Netherlands, Sibculo (The Netherlands)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 85m² Floor area
€159,500
Bungalow
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
85m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Saturday morning in Sibculo sounds like birdsong. Not ambient-noise-machine birdsong — real, layered, slightly chaotic birdsong coming through the bedroom window, mixed with the faint rustle of oak and birch on a 400-square-metre wooded plot that is entirely yours. By the time coffee is ready in the open kitchen, the sliding door to the south-facing terrace is already open, and the only decision pressing enough to think about is whether to cycle to the lake first or eat breakfast outside first.
That is the rhythm this property sets. And once you've felt it, a weekend at home in the city starts feeling like the odd choice.
Landal De Vlegge is one of Overijssel's quieter holiday parks — not the kind packed with waterparks and thumping entertainment schedules, but the kind where the paths through the trees are wide enough for a bike and a dog walking side by side. The park sits right alongside 't Zandgat van Francke, a clear swimming lake that locals have been using for summer afternoon dips for decades. In July and August the water is warm enough to genuinely enjoy. In April, when the park is less busy and the light through the trees is that particular pale-gold Dutch spring light, it's even better.
Valkenlaan 20 is a detached bungalow-style recreational home — 85 square metres across two floors, two bedrooms upstairs, and a ground floor layout that makes the most of the indoor-outdoor connection that makes holiday homes worth having. The living room is the heart of it: large windows on two sides, and a full-height sliding glass door that opens the entire room to the terrace. On summer evenings, the boundary between inside and outside essentially disappears. The kitchen sits in an open-plan arrangement facing the living space, fitted with an induction hob, refrigerator, and dishwasher — practical, modern, and genuinely useful for a household of four cooking a proper meal after a day outdoors.
The hallway has a separate toilet, which sounds like a small thing until you've been in a holiday property that doesn't have one. The large storage room off the kitchen handles the washing machine and dryer connections, and houses the Remeha combi boiler installed in 2019. Six solar panels were added in 2023, and the property holds an energy label A — rare for a recreational home of this age and format. In practical terms: lower energy bills, a smaller footprint, and a home that stays comfortable in both summer heat and the cooler shoulder months.
Upstairs, the landing has a fixed storage closet — again, one of those details that only registers when it's absent from other properties you look at. The two bedrooms are well-proportioned, each managing to feel like a proper room rather than a slot for a bed. The bathroom has both a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower cabin, a washbasin, and a toilet. The full insulation package and natural ventilation system mean the temperature upstairs stays reasonable even during a warm Dutch summer.
The garden wraps around the house. On the wooded 400 m² plot, there's real privacy — not the kind achieved by fence panels at close range, but the kind that comes from mature trees and thoughtful park planning. The private driveway fits two cars, which matters if you're arriving with friends or family.
Beyond the plot, the cycling is the thing. Overijssel is laced with the LF7 and LF14 long-distance cycle routes, and the regional Fietsroutenetwerk connects dozens of villages across the Vechtdal — one of the most underrated river landscapes in the Netherlands. The Vecht river itself runs a few kilometres west, threading through towns like Hardenberg and Ommen, past watermill villages and through stretches of nature reserve where herons stand in the shallows and barely move. Hardenberg, the closest proper town, is about 15 minutes by car and has a full range of supermarkets, independent restaurants, and a Thursday market on the Marktplein. The village of Sibculo itself is reachable by bike in minutes — small, quiet, and useful in the way Dutch villages tend to be.
Autumn changes things. The forested park goes amber and rust in October, the lake empties of swimmers, and the property becomes a different kind of retreat — slower, darker in the best way, excellent for long walks followed by evenings under a blanket. The Landal park stays open for extended seasons, and the insulation and heating system make off-peak use genuinely comfortable. Some owners use it through to November.
For international buyers looking at the Dutch recreational property market, a few things worth knowing: this classification as a recreational home means permanent residence isn't permitted, which keeps the park's character intact and actually protects the investment. It can be used for personal holiday use and rented out when you're not there — platforms like Landal's own rental programme and independent short-let operators all operate in this area. The annual park contribution is €1,672.24 including VAT, which covers maintenance of communal areas, the lake access, and shared infrastructure. The property is delivered fully furnished and ready to use from day one — no sourcing beds and crockery on Dutch Marktplaats at midnight.
The Netherlands has straightforward property ownership rules for EU and non-EU buyers alike, with no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing recreational homes. Mortgage options exist, though many buyers in this price bracket opt for cash purchase given the entry point.
Key features at a glance:
- Detached 2-bedroom bungalow on a 400 m² wooded plot in Landal De Vlegge holiday park, Sibculo
- 85 m² living space across two floors, sleeping up to four people comfortably
- Direct access to 't Zandgat van Francke swimming lake within the park grounds
- Energy label A with six solar panels installed in 2023
- Open-plan living and kitchen area with sliding doors to a sunny south-facing terrace
- Upstairs bathroom with bathtub, separate walk-in shower, washbasin, and toilet
- Remeha gas combi boiler from 2019, preparation for underfloor heating in place
- Private driveway with two parking spaces
- Fully furnished and equipped — move-in ready from day one
- Large utility storage room with washing machine and dryer connections
- Located within cycling distance of Vecht river trails and Hardenberg town centre
- Annual park service costs of €1,672.24 including VAT
- Suitable for personal holiday use, weekend retreats, and short-term holiday rental
- Full insulation throughout for year-round comfort across all seasons
- No permanent residency permitted — recreational home classification maintained
At €159,500, this is a well-priced entry into one of Overijssel's most appealing natural areas — fully equipped, energy-efficient, and ready to use immediately. Whether you're looking for a personal retreat for summer weekends, a base for cycling holidays in the Vechtdal, or a Dutch holiday home with rental income potential, Valkenlaan 20 delivers the full package without the renovation work or the inflated costs of more-marketed regions.
Get in touch with Homestra today to arrange a viewing or request the full property details. Properties at this specification and price point in Landal De Vlegge move quickly — this is not one to sit on.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 85m²
- Price per m²
- €1,876
- Garden size
- 400m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Bungalow
- Energy label
Unknown
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