Luxury Historic Farmhouse with Pool and Privacy in Bavel

This property, located at Dorstseweg 4A in Bavel, is a monumental 2-under-1-roof farmhouse that has been fully and stylishly renovated to offer luxury living with a high degree of privacy. Bavel is a child-friendly village with various shops and restaurants, and it is conveniently located near the Ulvenhoutse Bos, the city of Breda, and other major cities like Tilburg, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Antwerpen. The house itself is a Rijksmonument (national monument) and is designed for lifecycle-proof living. It spans three floors and offers a total living space of 307 square meters on a plot of 1,463 square meters. The property includes six bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it suitable for large families or home-based entrepreneurs.

Upon entering through the main entrance, you are greeted by a spacious hallway with a cloakroom and a toilet. The living area is bright and atmospheric, featuring an open fireplace and doors that open to the beautifully landscaped garden with views of the heated swimming pool. The visible beam construction maintains the original farmhouse ambiance, and the living room was historically the stable for a dairy farm, adding character and history. The ground floor also includes a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, built-in wardrobe, and a luxury bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and toilet. This bedroom opens directly to the sunny garden via double doors, offering views over the pool and greenery.

Adjacent to the living area is a professional custom-made BLUM kitchen, a chef's paradise with high-end appliances such as a 6-burner gas hob from Atag, a warming plate, a double American refrigerator from LG Signature, a Quooker boiling water tap, a Quooker mixing tap, a Quooker soap dispenser, a Siemens Studioline combi oven and microwave/grill, a Siemens dishwasher, and a natural stone worktop. Integrated into the worktop are a fryer and a lava stone grill plate from Gaggenau. The kitchen has opening doors to the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. A large skylight above the dining table enhances natural light. Behind the kitchen, there is a back kitchen that houses a wellness area with a 4-person sauna and a separate laundry room with washing machine and dryer connections, including a built-in cupboard for storage. There is also provision for an additional shower, ideal for post-sauna use.

The first floor is accessible via a light landing with wooden flooring and leads to four full-sized bedrooms. The largest bedroom, currently used as a work or sports room, features a skylight and a window, and has access to an attic space via a fixed staircase. The family bathroom on this floor includes a bathtub, shower, double sink, and toilet, with a Velux skylight. Next to the large room is an extra bedroom with a desk and seating area, and the sleeping area is separated in the attic, perfect for teenagers. The other two bedrooms are pleasantly sized and functional, with skylights ensuring good light and ventilation. There is ample storage space behind the knee walls, optimizing the floor area without loss.

The garden is fully enclosed and features multiple terraces, green spaces, and cozy seating areas, providing a holiday feeling year-round. A highlight is the heated swimming pool measuring 10 by 3.80 meters, equipped with an automatically controlled solar deck that rolls up under the plage for easy access and protection. The pool has a double jetstream for swimming exercise and is maintained at a comfortable temperature year-round via a heat pump. It is beautifully integrated into the garden and illuminated for summer evenings. Next to the pool is the recently built poolhouse, which includes a spacious seating area, a luxury kitchen, and a modern bathroom with a rain shower, sink, and toilet. A central Element 4 fireplace provides warmth both inside and out under a large overhang with skylights. The poolhouse has fully foldable doors, allowing for flexible use in all weather conditions, and is equipped with a professional lighting plan both inside and out.

The outdoor kitchen is equipped with exclusive appliances: a dual-zone wine climate cabinet from Liebherr, an AEG refrigerator with freezer, an AEG 2-burner induction hob with power booster, an Aquahot+ boiling water tap, a Siemens dishwasher, and a bar element for relaxation or professional home working with a good background. The poolhouse has a full bathroom, air conditioning, fireplace, and complete kitchen, making it suitable for various uses such as a guest house, B&B, or practice space. Separate entrances to the garage and poolhouse allow for business and private use to remain distinct.

The double freestanding stone garage has two remote-controlled automatic sectional doors, electricity, water, a gas heater, and space for two cars. It includes a large attic accessible via a fixed staircase. The driveway has a remote-controlled electric gate and can accommodate multiple cars. The garage houses the pool filter system and automatic quality regulator, with the pool heat pump located at the back. There is provision for installing an electric car charging point.

Additional features include: 29 solar panels with a total capacity of 10,440 WP, split between the poolhouse and garage, each with its own inverter. Although the property currently has energy label D, recent energy upgrades are expected to significantly improve this. An irrigation system with sprinklers in the lawn and drip system in the side green zone. The poolhouse floor is a monolithic finished concrete floor that extends outdoors, with decorative concrete on the back wall and high-quality Ayous wood on the side walls. The garage is spacious with high-power electricity for pool facilities and potential for expansion.

The house is equipped with four air conditioning units inside the main residence and one in the poolhouse, all capable of both cooling and heating. The windows are largely double-glazed with HR glass, and heating is provided by a gas-fired combination boiler from Nefit, Daikin, Bosch, or Element 4, along with a gas fireplace and wood stove. Hot water is supplied by the boiler and an electric boiler.

In terms of sustainability, the 29 solar panels generate significant electricity, and the pool is heated efficiently by a heat pump. The garden irrigation systems ensure low-maintenance landscaping. The location in Bavel provides easy access to amenities: shops like Bastiaansen Mode/Wonen, Kuijk butcher, Fenkel vegetable traiteur, and a large Albert Heijn supermarket. Horeca options include Bas Bistro, Restaurant Van Nu, La Locanda, De Woodpecker snack bar, and Café Het Karrewiel. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Ulvenhoutse Bos, and the vibrant city of Breda is just a short bike ride away.

For those considering business use, the separate entrances to the garage and poolhouse allow for distinct private and commercial functions. The poolhouse, with its comprehensive facilities, could serve as a home office, guest accommodation, or small business space, subject to municipal permits. The property is presented as a unique opportunity for those seeking a spacious, character-filled home with extensive recreational facilities and potential for multi-generational living or home-based work. Prospective buyers are invited to schedule a viewing to experience the property firsthand.

Please note that while the listing information has been compiled carefully, reliance on third-party data means no liability is accepted for inaccuracies. A structural survey is always recommended. This description is based solely on the provided listing details, without embellishment or speculation.