Bouwinvest Healthcare Fund Acquires Sustainable Residential Care Complex in Ede from Gaudium Real Estate
The Bouwinvest Healthcare Fund has acquired a sustainable residential care complex in Ede from Gaudium Real Estate. This project involves the (re)development of three partially listed buildings on the former Elias Beeckman Barracks site in Ede. The complex comprises 60 units, including 44 care studios and 16 care apartments. Kloek, an experienced Dutch provider of elderly and dementia care, has committed to a long-term lease and will deliver care services at the location.
Located on the grounds of the former Elias Beeckman Barracks, the residential care complex consists of a newly constructed building with 16 care apartments and two existing buildings being renovated into 44 private care studios. This acquisition contributes to the expansion of care housing within the real estate market, addressing the growing shortage of suitable housing for seniors requiring intensive care—an issue expected to escalate in the coming years. Institutional investors, including Dutch pension funds, can play a crucial role in tackling this shortage of care housing and residential care complexes.
The acquisition also supports the sustainability goals of the Bouwinvest Healthcare Fund’s real estate portfolio by improving the fund’s GPR score, aiming for a score of 7.3 or higher for existing investments by 2026. Additionally, it aligns with the fund’s Paris Proof objectives, aiming to operate gas-free and nearly energy-neutral by 2045. The project significantly surpasses the legal BENG 2 requirements, achieving a 50% reduction for the new construction and over 20% for the historic buildings.
Martin van de Graaf, Director of Kloek:
“With the expansion of the Ede location, we strengthen our regional presence, allowing Kloek wonen met zorg to support even more elderly people with dementia while making a meaningful contribution to society. Kloek wonen met zorg: your care under our wings.”
Maikel Withaar, Director Real Estate Development at Gaudium Real Estate:
“With the sale and start of construction of this residential care complex at the Elias Beeckman Barracks, we are creating sustainable care housing together with Bouwinvest and Kloek, while respecting the site’s historic heritage and meeting contemporary needs. This development is an excellent example of how history, innovation, and sustainability can come together to address the growing demand for appropriate senior housing.”
Maya Savelkoul, Fund Manager of Dutch Healthcare Investments at Bouwinvest:
“The acquisition of this residential care complex perfectly aligns with the Healthcare Fund’s objectives by supporting the separation of housing and care while promoting sector differentiation. The fact that this project involves a sustainable transformation makes me especially proud.”
Construction of the residential care complex has recently started, led by contractor Van Grunsven, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026. Gaudium was advised in this transaction by Capital Value (commercial) and CMS (legal).
