Spacious Semi-Detached Home with Independent Living Unit in Heesch
Key Features
Description
Located at Buitenpas 13 in the Noordrand district of Heesch, this semi-detached house presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking space, flexibility, and versatile living arrangements. Constructed in 1997 on a plot of 225 square meters, this former care home has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of living situations, from multigenerational families to those requiring dedicated workspace or care facilities.
The property encompasses 175 square meters of living space distributed across three floors, offering generous room for comfortable family living. One of the most remarkable features of this home is the ground floor annex, which functions as a fully independent living unit. This multifunctional space is accessible from the conservatory and includes its own bathroom facilities and a kitchenette, effectively creating a self-contained apartment within the larger house. The unit also provides direct access to both the driveway and the garden, enhancing its autonomy. This arrangement proves ideal for families with elderly relatives requiring care, young adults seeking independence while remaining close to family, or professionals who need a dedicated home office or studio space separate from the main living areas.
The ground floor of the main residence welcomes you through a covered entrance into a practical hallway. Here you will find the staircase leading to the upper floors, the meter cupboard, and a separate toilet facility. The entire ground floor has been finished with tiled flooring and features underfloor heating, ensuring comfortable temperatures throughout the living spaces during cooler months. The open-plan kitchen is situated at the front of the house, providing pleasant views of the surrounding neighborhood. Adjacent to the kitchen, the spacious living room offers ample space for various furniture arrangements and family activities. Both the kitchen and living room benefit from natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
From the living room, you access the attached conservatory and garden room, which represents one of the standout features of this property. This light-filled space spans the full width of the house and is enhanced by two wide sliding doors that connect the interior seamlessly with the garden. The abundance of natural light streaming through these doors transforms this area into a favorite spot for relaxation and entertainment. The garden room provides direct views of and access to the outdoor space, making indoor-outdoor living a natural part of daily life in this home. Within the living room, a generous built-in storage closet with sliding doors currently occupies a portion of the space. This closet can be easily removed should the new owners prefer to expand the living area further.
Ascending to the first floor, you discover two spacious bedrooms that comfortably accommodate double beds and bedroom furniture. The first floor also houses a full bathroom and a separate toilet facility. For comfort during warmer months, electric sunshades have been installed on the rear elevation of the house. The second floor reveals a third bedroom, which benefits from a dormer window that increases headroom and allows additional natural light into the space. This room is equipped with air conditioning, providing climate control during hot summer periods. A second bathroom on this floor includes a shower and toilet, meeting the needs of larger households without requiring everyone to share a single bathroom facility. Additionally, the second floor contains practical storage space and accommodates the central heating boiler, a Vaillant HRpro CW4 combination unit installed in 2011 that remains in ownership.
The outdoor spaces of this property complement the generous interior proportions. The backyard faces south, ensuring maximum sun exposure throughout the day. With dimensions of approximately 7 meters in depth and 8.6 meters in width, the garden offers sufficient space for outdoor dining, gardening activities, or simply relaxing in the sun. The garden's favorable positioning and the surrounding fencing ensure privacy from neighboring properties, creating a peaceful retreat within the urban environment. At the front of the property, a private driveway provides parking space for one vehicle, with additional on-street parking available in the immediate vicinity.
Heesch forms part of the municipality of Bernheze, situated in the province of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands. The town provides residents with comprehensive everyday amenities, including supermarkets, local shops, restaurants, and cafes serving the community. Families with children will appreciate the presence of multiple primary schools within reasonable distance. Various sports clubs and recreational facilities cater to residents seeking an active lifestyle. The strategic location of Heesch offers convenient access to larger cities in the region while maintaining the charm of a smaller community.
The energy performance of this property has been rated with label B, indicating reasonable energy efficiency for a home of this era. The house features double glazing throughout and full insulation, contributing to reduced heating costs and comfortable indoor temperatures year-round. The mechanical ventilation system ensures adequate air circulation, while the presence of air conditioning on the second floor addresses summer cooling needs.
The asking price of 550,000 euros costs to buyer reflects the substantial living space, versatile layout, and the unique advantage of the independent ground floor unit. This property represents particularly strong value given the approximately 3,143 euros per square meter, which falls within reasonable parameters for semi-detached homes in the region. The combination of residential flexibility, spatial generosity, and the favorable energy rating makes this home suitable for a diverse range of buyers. Whether you require accommodation for multiple generations, desire a dedicated workspace within your home, or simply appreciate having extra room for various purposes, this property at Buitenpas 13 merits serious consideration.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Listing explicitly states '3 douches' (3 showers) in the bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
Listing explicitly states 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom facilities.
Guest Toilet
Listing mentions '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet), which typically serves as a guest toilet on the ground floor. However, this is not explicitly labeled as a guest toilet.
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of heated towel rails in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of bidet in the bathroom facilities listed ('3 douches, toilet, 3 wastafels, en ligbad').
Shared Shower
No indication of shared shower facilities; 3 bathrooms with 3 showers suggests private facilities.
Shared Toilet
Each bathroom appears to have its own toilet, and there is 1 separate toilet - no indication of shared toilet facilities.
Building General
South-Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing. The property has a garden, conservatory/sunroom, but no balcony.
Rear Garden
Back garden (achtertuin) is explicitly mentioned: 60 m², 7.00m deep and 8.60m wide, located on the south side (zonzijde) with plenty of privacy.
Front Garden
Front garden (voortuin) is mentioned in the features section under 'Tuin: Achtertuin en voortuin'.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace mentioned. This is a 3-story semi-detached house from 1997 with no indication of rooftop access.
Guest House
The listing mentions a multifunctional space on the ground floor with its own bathroom and kitchenette that can function as a separate living unit (mantelzorgunit), but this is part of the main house structure, not a separate guest house building.
Waterfront
Property is located in a residential area (woonwijk) surrounded by greenery. No waterfront or water features mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities mentioned. This is a residential property in a built-up area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities mentioned. This is a standard residential property in a residential area.
Private Outdoor Pool
No swimming pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court mentioned. This is a standard residential property on a 225 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
Heesch is in the Netherlands (North Brabant). No mountain views are mentioned or expected in this flat landscape.
Remarkable City View
The property is located in a residential area surrounded by greenery. No city view is mentioned or expected in this village setting.
Remarkable Garden View
The conservatory/sunroom provides garden contact and the south-facing garden offers privacy. However, the garden is relatively small (60 m²) and not particularly remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Heesch is inland in the Netherlands. No sea views are possible or mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbor is mentioned or expected in this inland residential village setting.
Remarkable Landmark View
No notable landmarks are mentioned. This is a standard residential property from 1997.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly mentioned: airconditioning is present on the second floor.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: Vaillant HRpro cw4 CV-ketel (combi-ketel from 2011, owned) provides heating.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
No hardwood floors mentioned. Ground floor is explicitly stated to have tiled floors.
Tiled Floors
Explicitly mentioned: 'De begane grond is volledig voorzien van een tegelvloer' (ground floor is completely provided with tile flooring).
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned. Ground floor has tiles, and other floors not specified.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'de begane grondvloer is voorzien van vloerverwarming' (ground floor has underfloor heating).
Walk-In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Only a storage closet with sliding doors in the living room is mentioned.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. Only a dormer window (dakkapel) is mentioned on the second floor.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned in the listing.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. The listing describes a half-open kitchen at the front with a nice view outward, but no specific bay window structure.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The serre/tuinkamer has two wide sliding doors ('brede schuifpuien') across the full width of the house, providing optimal garden contact. While technically sliding doors, they serve a similar function to french doors in connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork mentioned in the listing.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design cues mentioned. The property is a practical Dutch family home built in 1997 with focus on functionality and flexibility rather than specific aesthetic style.
Modern
Built in 1997 with double glazing, full insulation, airconditioning, underfloor heating, and a relatively modern Vaillant HRpro combi-ketel from 2011. The property has contemporary conveniences while maintaining traditional Dutch semi-detached architecture.
Industrial
No industrial design elements mentioned. The property is a residential family home in a green residential area.
Mediterranean
Property is located in the Netherlands and has no Mediterranean characteristics. Traditional Dutch suburban setting.
Classic
Semi-detached house from 1997 is relatively recent and lacks traditional classic architectural elements. While it has a traditional 2-under-1-roof layout, the construction year and features are modern.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
Property was built in 1997. This is relatively modern construction and does not represent a traditional or historic style.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 1997, so it does not represent an early 20th century style.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1997, well after the post-war period. While it is functional in design, this period is not typically classified as 'post-war functional' which usually refers to 1945-1970s.
Modernist
Built in 1997, this is a semi-detached house from the late 1990s. It has some modern features like floor heating, air conditioning, and insulation, but it is described as a 'former care home' with practical features rather than an architecturally modernist design.
Newly Built
The property was built in 1997, making it about 28 years old. It is not newly built. However, the listing is marked as 'Nieuw' (New) on Funda, meaning it is newly listed, not newly built.
Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing specifically describes the kitchen as a 'half open keuken' (semi-open kitchen), which means it is not an open plan kitchen but rather partially separated from the living area.
Shared Kitchen
While the listing mentions a 'multifunctionele ruimte' with its own 'kitchenblok' (kitchen unit) that could function as a separate living unit, this appears to be part of the same property rather than a shared kitchen arrangement.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'eigen oprit met plaats voor een auto' (own driveway with space for one car) and 'ruime parkeergelegenheid in de straat' (spacious parking in the street).
Storage Room
The listing mentions 'bergruimte' (storage space) on the second floor, a 'trapkast' (stairway storage), and a large closet in the living room.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of automatic garage door in the listing.
Double Garage
No mention of double garage in the listing.
Attic
The second floor contains a third bedroom with dormer window (dakkapel) and storage space, indicating a usable attic space.
Cellar
No mention of cellar or basement in the listing.
Bike Storage
No specific mention of bike storage facilities.
Covered Parking
Only 'overdekte entree' (covered entrance) is mentioned, not covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking in the listing.
EV Charging Station
No mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Shed
No specific mention of a shed or tuinhuis in the listing. The multifunctional room is inside the house.
Parking Spot Rent (per month)
No mention of parking spot rental price in the listing.
Parking Spot Sale Price
No mention of parking spot sale price in the listing.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family dwelling (geschakelde 2-onder-1-kapwoning) with volle eigendom (freehold ownership). No mention of a formal VvE (owners association) in the listing.
Leasehold
Listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). This is not a leasehold property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 3-story residential house (1997) with no mention of an elevator. Houses of this era and type typically do not include elevators.
Intercom
No intercom system is mentioned in the listing description or features. Standard residential listings in the Netherlands typically do not include intercom systems unless specified.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the description, features, or particulars of the listing.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly mentions 'eigen oprit' (private driveway) and the property is a semi-detached single-family home with its own entrance. The multifunctional ground floor unit also has direct access to both the driveway and garden.
Automatic Gate
While the property has a private driveway ('eigen oprit'), there is no mention of an automatic gate. Only the private entrance and parking on the property is mentioned.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Security Door & Window Hardware
No specific security door or window hardware is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Gated Community
The property is described as being located 'in woonwijk' (in a residential neighborhood), surrounded by greenery. No gated community features are mentioned.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'Toegankelijk voor mensen met een beperking en toegankelijk voor ouderen' (Accessible for people with disabilities and accessible for elderly). Additionally, it is a former care home ('voormalige zorgwoning') with a ground floor bedroom, ground floor bathroom, and kitchen unit, making it highly suitable for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) as a feature, confirming a ventilation system is present.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels in the listing. The listing mentions Vaillant HRpro central heating boiler, electrical sun screens (zonneschermen), and air conditioning, but solar panels are not mentioned.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states under 'Isolatie' (Insulation) that the property has 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing).
Triple Glazing
The listing only mentions 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing), not triple glazing. There is no indication of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing states 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated), which typically includes wall insulation. However, wall insulation is not explicitly stated separately.
Roof Insulation
The listing states 'volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) which typically includes roof insulation. Additionally, the property was built in 1997, when Dutch building standards required roof insulation.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly mentions a 'CV-ketel' (central heating boiler) - Vaillant HRpro cw4 from 2011 - as both heating and hot water source. No mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Other energy efficiency measures include: high-efficiency Vaillant HRpro condensing combination boiler (2011), mechanical ventilation, electric sun screens on the rear facade, air conditioning on the second floor, floor heating on the ground floor, and the property has an energy label B (indicating reasonably good energy performance for a 1997 construction).