nuSep 4, 2026, 08:08

Gerard Reve's Frisian house is for sale: 'Not a move-in ready home'

The former Friesland home of Dutch author Gerard Reve, Huize het Gras, is currently listed for sale for 185,000 euros. The property requires significant restoration but has retained much of its original character from the period when the writer lived there.

The former Friesland residence of acclaimed author Gerard Reve, known as Huize het Gras, has been listed for sale with an asking price of 185,000 euros. Situated in the small village of Greonterp, the property served as the author's home between 1964 and 1971, a period during which he produced some of his most celebrated literary works, including Op weg naar het einde. The house remains a site of significant cultural interest, drawing annual gatherings of fans on the anniversary of the author's death.

Potential buyers are cautioned that the residence is in need of major renovation, as it lacks proper insulation and relies on outdated heating methods. However, the real estate agency notes that these conditions have preserved the building's authentic atmosphere from when the author lived there with his partners. Due to the high level of public interest in this historic property, the estate agency has implemented a waiting list for prospective purchasers interested in acquiring the home.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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