Luxury, sustainability, space and comfort, this wellness Villa in Sealand, the Netherlands, has it all. The clients live in Rotterdam and wished a weekend house to relax and receive guests.

The villa is located half a mile away from the North Sea coast, hidden in a tree filled area along the edges of the dunes. The orientation on the plot and the way the facades are treated, generate maximum privacy. Large glass facades and roof lights provide both daylight and view into the green surroundings.

A 100m2 spacious living room has attached rooms for owners and guests, which creates a blend of loft, holiday house and hotel. The guest rooms have a private bathroom. An open gallery on the upper floor gives access to a room that connects to the living room through a glass wall, but can be transformed into a fully equipped and blinded cinema room.

The wellness area in the basement consists of a 12m pool and 3 saunas. One can walk around the pool, behind walls and columns, giving a theatrical effect. The wellness area is directly connected to both the living area and the garden, where extra facilities such as shower and whirlpool can be enjoyed.

A German contractor, specialized in wooden residential buildings, constructed the house fully in timber. Not only is the structure of the house in timber, also most cladding materials are, as is the thermal insulation. Timber is a CO2 free and renewable raw material that offers thermal insulation in winter, heat protection in summer and vapor permeability, ensuring excellent indoor climate. Grass roof, low-E glass, heat pump and 100% underfloor heating create a unique combination of ecological qualities and comfort.