Noord-Brabant, `s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

A historic city castle with centuries of history, hidden behind an understated façade on the Postelstraat. Step inside and discover a listed historic property where the past is tangible, yet where there is every opportunity to enjoy contemporary living. The origins of the house date back to 1429, and over the centuries the property has served, among other things, as a brewery, a clandestine church and a flower shop. In 1972, it was carefully restored by Bossche School architect Gerard Wijnen and has since been lovingly maintained with great respect for its historic character.

The high ceilings, monumental timber beams, Namur stone flooring, fireplaces, niches and beautiful woodwork give every room its own distinctive atmosphere. From the generous drawing room and impressive dining hall to the kitchen, garden room and library: here, even the spaces that would normally serve merely as passageways become an integral part of the living experience. The library, with its custom-designed cabinetry by Miel Wijnen, is a wonderful example. The numerous staircases and unexpected views and connections throughout the house also mean that this is a property that reveals itself gradually.

With approximately 486 m² of living space and a volume of approximately 1,818 m³, the property offers an exceptional amount of space. The layout lends itself particularly well to dual occupancy or to combining residential living with a professional practice or home office. The upper floors include a beautiful principal bedroom, guest rooms, a second bathroom and several surprising attic spaces, including a charming ‘tower room’.

And then there is the outside space. From both the kitchen and garden room, you step into the secluded city garden: a lush and almost hidden oasis in the heart of ’s-Hertogenbosch. Above it lies a sunny roof terrace of approximately 29 m², offering privacy and sunshine from the morning until well into the afternoon. The combination of the garden and roof terrace gives this historic property a rare quality: right in the heart of the city, while offering a wonderfully peaceful retreat at home.

Postelstraat 46-48 is not a house that can easily be summed up. It is a property that needs to be experienced. A historic home with character, history, space and a sense of tranquillity that could never be guessed from the street.