Key Features
Description
This distinctive three-room apartment is situated in the heart of Breda, offering a unique blend of industrial character and modern comfort. Located on the second and top floor of a small-scale complex, the property spans approximately 87 m² of living space and features two bedrooms, a contemporary bathroom, and a spacious west-facing balcony. An exceptional feature for this central location is the inclusion of a private parking space on a secured premises.
Upon entering the building, you'll find a central hall containing mailboxes, an entry phone system, stairwell, and elevator. The ground floor also houses a communal lockable bicycle storage and the private parking area on the secured grounds.
The second-floor apartment opens into a spacious hallway with four distinctive loft doors providing access to both bedrooms, the toilet, and the bathroom. The open transition to the living room immediately creates a sense of space. The entire apartment features a modern finish with smooth walls in a concrete-look design.
The generous living room benefits from abundant natural light thanks to the tall windows. A distinctive detail is the two circular windows that add extra character and atmosphere to the space. There's ample room for a substantial seating area and a separate dining area adjacent to the open kitchen. The balcony is accessible via large sliding doors.
The open kitchen features a straight layout with a concrete-look countertop, base cabinets, a Smeg stove with oven, extractor hood, sink, and a freestanding refrigerator. The kitchen design continues the industrial aesthetic found throughout the apartment.
The bathroom is predominantly finished with concrete plaster walls and tiles in the shower area. The industrial style continues with a long aluminum wall-mounted washbasin featuring four faucets, a large mirror wall, and a spacious walk-in shower. This cohesive design approach creates a distinctive and contemporary bathroom space.
Both bedrooms feature large windows, making them pleasantly bright. The master bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe wall. The second bedroom provides access to a practical indoor storage room containing the washing machine connection, central heating boiler, and heat recovery ventilation system.
The spacious balcony adjoins both the dining area and the living room and faces west, allowing you to enjoy afternoon and evening sunshine. The large sliding doors create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Due to the property's position with only neighbors below, large windows are present in all rooms. Combined with the unique architecture and material choices, this creates a luxurious and spacious feeling throughout the apartment.
With an energy label B, the apartment is energy-efficient, benefiting both comfort and monthly expenses. The property was built in 2005 and features complete insulation, a gas-fired central heating boiler owned by the property, mechanical ventilation, and TV cable connections.
The location completes this apartment's appeal. The vibrant center of Breda is literally around the corner, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, coffee bars, and terraces within easy reach. For peace and green spaces, you're also perfectly situated: the city's singels (canals) and the city park are at a short distance, offering an ideal combination of urban living and relaxation.
The property is part of a well-managed Homeowners Association (VvE) that is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, maintains a reserve fund, has a maintenance plan, and provides building insurance. The monthly service charges amount to €267.
The asking price for this unique property is €445,000 (buyer's costs), equating to approximately €5,115 per square meter. The property's availability is by mutual agreement, and it's currently listed as available. The building is classified as a gallery flat apartment of existing construction with a flat roof covered with synthetic material. The total volume of the property is 286 m³.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Walk-in shower (inloopdouche) explicitly mentioned in bathroom description
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub anywhere in the listing; only shower mentioned
En-Suite Bathroom
Bathroom is accessed from the hall with loft doors, not directly from bedroom
Guest Toilet
Separate toilet (1 apart toilet) explicitly listed in features
Bidet
No mention of a bidet; bathroom features clearly described without it
Double Shower
Only one walk-in shower mentioned, no indication of double shower
Shared Shower
Private apartment bathroom, not shared with other units
Shared Toilet
Private apartment toilet, not shared with other units
His & Hers Sinks
Double sink (dubbele wastafel) explicitly listed; four faucets mentioned on sink trough
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions 'een ruim balkon op het westen' (a spacious balcony facing west) and 'Balkon aanwezig' (Balcony present) in the features section.
Rear Garden
This is a second-floor apartment with no mention of a rear garden.
Front Garden
This is a second-floor apartment with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
This is a second-floor apartment with no mention of a side garden.
Terrace
While the listing mentions a balcony, no terrace is specifically mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
Although the apartment is on the top floor, there is no mention of a rooftop terrace, only a balcony.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Fenced Yard
There is mention of an 'afgesloten privéterrein' (closed private area) for parking, but this is for the parking area, not a fenced yard for the apartment.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in this apartment listing.
Waterfront
Despite the street name 'Donkvaart' possibly suggesting a canal, there is no mention of waterfront access or views in the description.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned for this city apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned for this city apartment.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned for this city apartment.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is flat and no mountain views are mentioned.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is centrally located in Breda with large windows and 'ronde ramen' (round windows), and has a 'vrije ligging' (free position), suggesting potential city views, but this is not explicitly highlighted.
Remarkable Garden View
No garden views are mentioned for this top-floor apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Breda is inland and no sea views are possible.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour views are mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned, though the apartment is centrally located in Breda.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned in the listing. Only central heating (cv-ketel) is referenced.
Central Heating
Explicitly mentioned: 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler), gas-fired, property ownership confirmed.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing. Heating is provided by central heating system.
Hardwood Floors
Listing specifically mentions 'betonvloer' (concrete floor) as a feature, indicating no hardwood floors.
Tiled Floors
Bathroom has tiles in shower area, but main living areas feature concrete floors, not tiled floors.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring mentioned. Concrete floors are the specified flooring type.
Carpeted Floors
No carpet mentioned. The industrial design with concrete floors suggests no carpeting.
Walk-In Closet
Main bedroom has 'vaste kastenwand' (fixed cabinet wall), which is built-in storage but not a walk-in closet.
Skylight
No skylights mentioned. Two round windows are featured but these are wall windows, not roof skylights.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned. The industrial style comes from concrete elements, not exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
No bay window mentioned. Listing describes large windows and two round windows, but not bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. This is a standard apartment.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
No French doors mentioned. The balcony is accessed via 'grote schuifpui' (large sliding door).
Ornamental Plasterwork
Walls have 'stucwerk in betonlook' (concrete-look plaster), which is modern and minimalist, not ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian style elements mentioned. The apartment features industrial design with concrete floors and walls.
Modern
Multiple references to modern comfort, modern finishing, modern bathroom, and modern style throughout the listing.
Industrial
Strong industrial theme explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'industrieel design', 'industriële uitstraling', concrete floors, concrete-look walls, and concrete plaster finishes.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements present. The style is distinctly modern industrial.
Classic
The apartment has a contemporary industrial design, opposite of classic style. Concrete floors and walls, modern finishes throughout.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The building is from 2005 with an industrial/modern design style, not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2005, not in the early 20th century.
Post-War Functional
The building was constructed in 2005, not in the post-war period.
Modernist
The listing describes 'industrieel design en modern comfort', 'betonvloer en betonlook wanden', and 'bijzondere architectuur', indicating a strong modernist/industrial style.
Newly Built
The building was constructed in 2005 and is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction), not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
No dishwasher is mentioned in the listing description or kitchen details.
Oven
Listing explicitly mentions 'Smeg-fornuis met oven' (Smeg stove with oven).
Microwave
No microwave is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Refrigerator
Listing explicitly mentions 'een losse koelkast' (a freestanding refrigerator).
Kitchen Island
Listing mentions 'een rechte opstelling' (a straight/linear layout), indicating no island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Multiple references to 'open leefkeuken' and 'open keuken' confirm open plan layout.
Pantry
No pantry mentioned; there is a separate indoor storage room but not described as a pantry.
Stove
Listing explicitly mentions 'Smeg-fornuis' which is a stove/cooker.
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) is mentioned in the listing.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared facility.
Designer Kitchen
Kitchen has concrete-look countertop, Smeg brand appliances, and matches the industrial design theme, but is described as practical rather than luxury designer.
New Kitchen
Building is from 2005 with no mention of kitchen renovation; kitchen appears original and described as modern but not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing clearly states there is a private parking space on a closed private terrain (eigen parkeerplaats op afgesloten privéterrein).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a practical indoor storage room (inpandige berging) accessible from the second bedroom, containing washing machine connection, CV-ketel, and WTW installation.
Garage
Under Garage kenmerken it says 'Soort garage: Parkeerplaats' - indicating just a parking spot, not an enclosed garage structure.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, just a parking spot on a closed terrain, so no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present, only a single parking spot on private terrain.
Attic
This is a top-floor apartment (tweede en tevens bovenste etage). No attic is mentioned in the listing.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bike Storage
The listing explicitly mentions 'gezamenlijke afsluitbare fietsenstalling' (communal lockable bicycle storage) on the ground floor.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned. The parking appears to be at ground level on a private closed terrain.
Workshop
No workshop or hobby room is mentioned in this apartment listing.
Shed
Only an indoor storage room (berg) is mentioned. No separate external shed is described.
Free Street Parking
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) which suggests street parking requires permits, not free.
Street Parking Permit
Under parkeergelegenheid, 'parkeervergunningen' is explicitly listed as a parking option.
Rules
Owners Association
VvE checklist section confirms owners association exists with multiple documented aspects
Leasehold
No mention of leasehold (erfpacht) in the listing, which would typically be highlighted if applicable
Chamber of Commerce Registered
Listing explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja' under VvE checklist
Annual Meeting
Listing explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja' under VvE checklist
Owners Association Fees
Listing states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja' and 'Servicekosten: € 267 per maand'
Reserve Fund
Listing explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja' under VvE checklist
Maintenance Plan
Listing explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja' under VvE checklist
Buildings Insurance
Listing explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja' under VvE checklist
Open Viewing
No open viewing days or times mentioned in the listing
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions 'de lift' in the description and lists 'Lift' under features (Voorzieningen).
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system anywhere in the listing.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras in the listing.
Private Entrance
The apartment is accessed through a shared central hall with mailboxes, elevator, and staircase, indicating a communal entrance rather than a private entrance to the building.
Video Door Phone
No specific mention of a video door phone system in the listing.
Wheelchair Accessible
The building has an elevator which aids accessibility, but there's no specific mention of wheelchair accessibility features like ramps, wide doorways, or accessible bathrooms. The apartment is on the second floor accessible by elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions 'de aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (washing machine connection) in the storage room, but only refers to the connection point, not an actual washing machine being included.
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned in the description: 'Hier bevinden zich de aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (Here is the connection for the washing machine) in the indoor storage room.
Laundry Room
There is a 'praktische inpandige berging' (practical indoor storage room) that houses the washing machine connection, CV-ketel, and WTW-installation. This functions as a laundry/utility space though it's not explicitly named as such.
Dryer
No mention of a dryer or dryer connection anywhere in the listing.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features or home automation systems in the listing.
Ventilation System
Explicitly mentioned in the features: 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'WTW-installatie' (heat recovery system) in the storage room.
Cable TV
Listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities): 'TV kabel' (TV cable) is explicitly mentioned.
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing. Given the B energy label and gas boiler, triple glazing is unlikely for this 2005 property.
Wall Insulation
Listing explicitly states 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (fully insulated) under the energy section, which includes wall insulation.
Heat Pump
Listing explicitly states 'Cv-ketel: Gas gestookt, eigendom' (Gas-fired boiler, owned), confirming a gas boiler, not a heat pump.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery anywhere in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
WTW-installatie (heat recovery ventilation system) mentioned in storage room, mechanical ventilation, energy label B, fully insulated property