Spacious semi-detached family home with large garden in Princenhage
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers a generous living space of 190 m² with the potential for up to six bedrooms, making it highly suitable for large families or multigenerational living.
- Extensive recent renovations include a modern kitchen (2022), updated bathrooms (2021), and new roof insulation and tiles (2025), ensuring the home is move-in ready.
- The location in Princenhage is highly desirable, providing a quiet residential setting with a park-like backyard while being within walking distance of schools, shops, and the vibrant city center of Breda.
- The outdoor space is exceptional, featuring a 30-meter deep west-facing backyard, a driveway for two cars, a garage, and a separate shed, offering ample privacy and storage.
- The versatile layout includes a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, which is ideal for a home office or for accommodating elderly relatives.
Downsides
- The property has an older central heating boiler (Nefit, circa 2010) which may require replacement in the near future.
- There are wooden window frames on the ground and first floors, which generally require more maintenance than the plastic frames found on the dormer windows.
- The listing mentions the presence of possible asbestos-suspected material near the boiler, which is a common concern for properties of this age but requires a specific clause in the purchase agreement.
- The 10% bank guarantee or deposit requirement for the purchase is a relatively high percentage compared to some standard market practices.
Description
This spacious semi-detached residence, located in the sought-after Princenhage district of Breda, offers a substantial living area of 190 square meters. The property is ideal for large families, individuals working from home, or those requiring space for care purposes. Built in the 1970s, the house combines character with modern updates, situated on a plot with a deep backyard bordering a park-like environment. The location provides convenient access to local amenities, schools, and major transportation routes.
Upon entering the home, the hallway leads to a toilet room with a floating toilet and a fountain. The meter cupboard and a fixed storage cupboard under the stairs are also located here. The L-shaped living room, approximately 50.5 square meters in size, features a parquet floor, a fireplace, and a side window with stained glass. The adjacent dining area has a tiled floor, two skylights, and a sliding door to the garden room. The garden room, measuring 13 square meters, provides an intermediate space with French doors opening to the backyard. The modern kitchen, renovated in 2022, is equipped with a corner unit including a sink and a half, induction cooktop, extractor hood, combination microwave, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. A separate hallway from the kitchen grants access to a bedroom on the ground floor, the bathroom, and the garage.
The ground floor bedroom is approximately 20 square meters and features a garden door with views of the garden. The fully tiled bathroom on this level includes a shower with a thermostatic tap, a washbasin cabinet, and mechanical ventilation. The first floor is accessible via a fixed staircase and features a landing leading to three bedrooms and the second bathroom. The bedrooms measure approximately 15, 13, and 8 square meters, with the rear bedroom containing a washbasin. The bathroom, renovated in 2021, is situated at the rear and includes a walk-in shower, floating toilet, washbasin cabinet, and a design radiator.
The second floor consists of an open attic with two dormer windows and a skylight. This floor houses the central heating boiler and offers the potential to create two additional bedrooms. The property has seen significant renovations in recent years. In 2025, the original roof was renewed with new tiles, insulation, gutters, and downspouts. The dormer windows also received new roofing at this time. The kitchen was updated in 2022, and the flat roof was re-insulated and re-covered, including the installation of two skylights. In 2021, the bathroom was replaced, and in 2020, the facades were insulated and repointed.
The property includes an integral stone garage of about 18 square meters, featuring an electric door, electricity, heating, and a washing machine connection. An internal storage room of 3.5 square meters is accessible from the garage. At the rear of the approximately 30 meter deep garden, which faces west, there is a detached stone shed of 16 square meters with electricity. The garden itself features ornamental paving, plantings, fruit trees, two ponds, and a canopy adjacent to the house.
Princenhage offers a village-like atmosphere within the city of Breda. The home is within walking distance of two primary schools, a large playing field, and the center of Princenhage with its diverse range of shops and restaurants. The area hosts various community events throughout the year. The historic center of Breda and the central station are easily accessible by bicycle. The city offers extensive amenities including shopping, dining, theaters, and various educational institutions. The property is conveniently located near highways connecting to Rotterdam, Antwerpen, Utrecht, and Eindhoven.
Technical details include a meter cupboard with ten groups and three earth leakage circuit breakers. The central heating boiler is a Nefit HR combi-ketel from circa 2010. Windows on the ground and first floors are wooden with double glazing, while dormer windows have plastic frames with double glazing. There is an electric sunshade on the front of the living room and screens on several windows. The asking price includes a 10% bank guarantee or deposit requirement. The seller notes possible asbestos-suspected material near the boiler, which will be covered by a standard clause in the purchase agreement. The municipality of Breda applies purchase protection and housing act regulations.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'douchegelegenheid' (shower facility) on the ground floor and 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) on the first floor.
Bathtub
The listing mentions showers and walk-in showers but does not mention a 'bad' (bathtub) or 'ligbad' anywhere.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states that the hallway gives access to both the bedroom and the bathroom on the ground floor, rather than the bathroom being directly accessible from the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a separate 'toiletruimte' (toilet room) with a floating toilet and fountain, accessible from the entrance/hallway, listed as '1 apart toilet' in features.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom descriptions or feature list.
Shared Shower
This is a single-family home ('Eengezinswoning'). The showers are located within private bathrooms. There is no indication of a shared facility as found in apartment complexes or student housing.
Shared Toilet
The property includes a toilet in the first floor bathroom, which is shared by the users of that bathroom, and a separate toilet on the ground floor accessible from the hall.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathrooms are described as having a 'wastafelmeubel' (singular sink unit). There is no mention of a double sink or 'his and hers' setup.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned in the descriptions. The listing specifies the presence of radiators ('designradiator') in the bathrooms, which typically suggests floor heating is not the primary heat source or absent.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a house with a garden and a 'tuinkamer' (garden room), but does not mention a balcony.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'circa 30 meter diepe achtertuin' (approx. 30 meter deep backyard).
Front Garden
The listing states: 'De woning beschikt over een voortuin met beplanting en bestrating.' (The property has a front garden with planting and paving).
Side Garden
The listing mentions a driveway ('oprit') and a detached garage/shed at the back, but makes no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
The garden contains 'sierbestrating' (ornamental paving) and an 'overkapping' (canopy/veranda), which functions as a terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned in the text.
Fenced Yard
The text mentions the garden borders a park-like environment, but does not explicitly describe the boundaries as fenced.
Patio
The paved area ('sierbestrating') under the 'overkapping' (canopy) constitutes a patio.
Veranda
The listing explicitly states: 'Tegen het huis staat een overkapping.' (Against the house is a canopy/veranda).
Guest House
There is a shed ('berging') and a 'tuinkamer', but no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property has two ponds ('twee vijvers') in the garden, but is not located on a waterfront (canal, river, lake).
Kitchen Garden
The garden has fruit trees, but no specific kitchen garden ('moestuin') is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Breda, Netherlands, which is flat. There are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is located in a street with similar houses and borders a park-like area, not a city center or high viewpoint.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing highlights the 30-meter deep garden, park-like surroundings, and ponds as a key feature.
Remarkable Sea View
Breda is inland.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is not near a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No view of specific landmarks is mentioned.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions mechanical ventilation but does not list an air conditioning system, which is uncommon in this type of Dutch home unless explicitly stated.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly mentions an 'HR-ketel' (High-Efficiency boiler) from Nefit installed circa 2010.
Fireplace
The living room is described as having a 'schouw met een open haard' (mantelpiece with an open fireplace).
Hardwood Floors
The living room is specifically described as having a 'parketvloer' (parquet floor), which is a type of hardwood flooring.
Tiled Floors
The dining room, toilets, and bathrooms are described as having 'tegelvloeren' (tiled floors) or being 'geheel betegeld' (fully tiled).
Walk In Closet
There is no mention of a walk-in closet in the bedroom descriptions.
Home Office
The text states the house is 'ideaal voor ... werken aan huis' (ideal for working from home) and has a ground-floor bedroom, but there is no specific room designated as a home office.
Skylight
The dining room has 'twee lichtkoepels' (two light domes/skylights) and the attic has a 'dakraam' (skylight window).
Exposed Beams
The description makes no mention of exposed beams, consistent with a 1970s home which typically has finished ceilings.
Bay Window
The living room has a side window with stained glass, but there is no mention of a bay window projecting from the facade.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard family home listing with no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the property description.
French Doors
The garden room ('tuinkamer') has 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) leading to the backyard.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The home is from 1976, a period when ornamental plasterwork was not standard, and none is mentioned in the description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The house is a 1970s semi-detached property with modern renovations, but lacks the specific minimalist and cozy design elements typical of Scandinavian style.
Modern
The kitchen and bathrooms have been recently renovated (2021-2022) with modern appliances, and the property has updated insulation, though the structure itself dates back to 1976.
Industrial
The property is a standard family home with a traditional layout, featuring no industrial elements like exposed brick, metal finishes, or open warehouse-style spaces.
Mediterranean
The architecture and interior design are described as a standard Dutch 2-under-1-cap home with a west-facing garden, lacking Mediterranean features like terracotta or specific outdoor courtyards.
Classic
The home was built in 1976 and retains some classic elements for its era such as stained glass windows ('glas-in-lood') and wooden window frames on the lower floors, contrasting with the modern renovations.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The house was built in 1976, which is recent and does not qualify as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1976, not in the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1976 in a street with similar houses, fitting the post-war functional style typical of Dutch suburban expansion.
Modernist
While 1970s architecture has elements of modernism, the description of a standard semi-detached house with a pitched roof ('twee-onder-één-kapwoning') leans more towards standard post-war functionalism than high modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The house was built in 1976, making it existing construction, although it has recent renovations.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description of the modern kitchen (2022) explicitly lists 'een vaatwasmachine'.
Oven
The description of the modern kitchen (2022) explicitly lists 'een oven'.
Microwave
The description of the modern kitchen (2022) explicitly lists 'een combimagnetron'.
Refrigerator
The description of the modern kitchen (2022) explicitly lists 'een koelkast'.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'hoekkeukenblok' (corner kitchen unit), which typically indicates a layout against walls rather than a central island.
Pantry
There is no mention of a separate pantry or utility room for food storage. There is a 'vaste kast onder de trap' (fixed closet under stairs) in the entrance, but this is not in the kitchen.
Stove
The description lists 'een inductiekookplaat', which serves as the stove.
Induction Stove
The description explicitly states 'een inductiekookplaat' in the modern kitchen (2022).
Build In Coffee Maker
The list of kitchen appliances (cooktop, hood, combi-microwave, oven, fridge, dishwasher) does not include a built-in coffee maker.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap in the kitchen description.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood), which typically refers to a traditional vented hood, not a downdraft system.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (2-onder-1-kap), not an apartment building with shared facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is 'modern' (2022), but 'design' is subjective and not supported by specific brand names or high-end details.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen was renovated in 2022. Depending on the current date (assuming 2024/2025), this is very recent.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is an 'oprit voor twee auto’s' (driveway for two cars) and a garage.
Storage Room
The listing mentions an 'inpandige berging' (internal storage room) of approximately 3.5 m² accessible via the garage, and a detached 'berging' (shed) of approximately 16 m² in the garden.
Garage
The description explicitly mentions an 'inpandige stenen garage' (internal stone garage) of circa 18 m².
Automatic Garage Door
The listing states the garage has an 'elektrische roldeur (op afstandsbediening)' (electric roller door with remote control).
Double Garage
The features section explicitly lists the garage capacity as '1 auto' and the driveway fits two cars, indicating it is a single garage.
Attic
The listing describes a 'Tweede verdieping' (Second floor) referred to as an 'open zolder' (open attic) with dormer windows.
Cellar
There is no mention of a cellar or basement in the description; storage consists of a garage, an internal storage room, and a garden shed.
Bike Storage
While no dedicated bike storage is listed, the garage, internal storage room, and shed provide suitable space for storing bicycles.
Covered Parking
The property has a garage which provides covered parking for a vehicle.
Underground Parking
The parking options described are a driveway and a garage on the ground level. There is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
The listing does not mention an EV charging station or charging facilities.
Workshop
The listing describes storage areas (garage, shed) but does not mention a specific workshop.
Shed
The listing mentions a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone shed) at the back of the garden.
Street Parking Free
The text states 'In de straat en in de omgeving is er gratis parkeergelegenheid' (In the street and surroundings there is free parking).
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly states parking is free ('gratis parkeergelegenheid'), implying no permit is required for street parking in this area.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of renting a parking spot; parking is available on the property or for free on the street.
Parkspot Sale Price
No separate parking spot is listed for sale; the garage and driveway are included with the house.
Rules
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly references the 'Huisvestingsverordening Breda 2022 inzake de Opkoopbescherming' (Purchase Protection Ordinance). This ordinance generally prohibits buying a residential property to rent it out, meaning long-term rental by a new owner is not permitted.
Owners Association
The property is a semi-detached house ('2-onder-1-kapwoning') with 'Volle eigendom' (Full Ownership). The text does not mention a Homeowners Association (VvE), service costs, or bylaws.
Leasehold
The cadastral data specifies 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', which means the property is freehold and not subject to leasehold.
Other Rules
The listing states that the 'Huisvestingsverordening Breda 2022 inzake de Opkoopbescherming' and 'Huisvestingswet 2014' apply. It also notes that an age and asbestos clause ('ouderdoms- en asbestclausule') will be included in the purchase deed due to suspected asbestos material.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a two-under-one-roof (semi-detached) house built in 1976 spread over multiple floors. There is no mention of an elevator.
Intercom
The listing does not mention an intercom system.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
The property is a single-family home (2-onder-1-kap) which by definition includes a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions an electric garage door and a driveway, but no automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
A video door phone is not mentioned in the text.
Security Door Window Hardware
The listing describes standard wooden and plastic window frames with double glazing but does not specify any additional security hardware like extra locks or security strips.
Gated Community
The property is located on a public street with free parking and is not described as being in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property features a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor and is mentioned as being suitable for care (mantelzorg), but there are no specific details about ramps, wide doors, or adapted sanitary facilities.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states that the garage has 'een wasmachineaansluiting' (a washing machine connection).
Laundry Room
The property has a garage equipped with a washing machine connection, but no specific room is designated or labeled as a separate laundry room ('wasruimte') in the layout description.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the bathroom and in the general features list.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the extensive list of renovations and features. Recent roof work (2025) listed tiles and insulation but not panels.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the ground floor and first floor have 'houten kozijnen met dubbele beglazing' and dormers have 'kunststof kozijnen met dubbele beglazing'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'dubbele beglazing' (double glazing) but does not mention triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The text states: 'In 2020 zijn de gevels van het oorspronkelijke huis geïsoleerd en gevoegd.' (In 2020, the facades of the original house were insulated and grouted).
Floor Insulation
There is no mention of floor insulation ('vloerisolatie') in the text, despite detailing wall and roof insulation renovations.
Roof Insulation
The text mentions new 'dakisolatie' (roof insulation) in 2025 for the original roof and extra insulation for the flat roof in 2022.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a 'HR-ketel' (gas combi boiler) from 2010, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery or energy storage system, and there are no solar panels mentioned.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an HR (High Efficiency) boiler (2010), wall insulation (2020), flat roof insulation (2022), and main roof insulation (2025).
Location
History
No history available for this listing.