Fully Accessible Detached Bungalow with Landscaped Garden in Heivelden
Key Features
Upsides
- Ground floor bedroom and bathroom providing accessible, lifecycle-proof living on a single level
- Energy label A with full insulation including HR++ glazing and underfloor heating on ground floor
- South/southeast facing garden with multiple terraces and covered outdoor space with heater
- Detached property with private driveway, carport, and stone storage shed
- Quiet residential location opposite green space with excellent accessibility to Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch
Downsides
- Price per square meter of approximately €5,162 is relatively high for the region
- Only three bedrooms total, with one on the ground floor
- Property dates from 1999, placing it in mid-age construction without modern smart home features
- No solar panels mentioned despite the A energy label, suggesting potential for further efficiency improvements
- Located in Best which may require commuting for certain employment or specialized services
Description
This detached semi-bungalow was constructed in 1999 and offers approximately 154 square meters of living space on a 449 square meter plot. The property is situated in the Heivelden neighborhood of Best, directly opposite a green space, in a quiet and spacious residential environment. The home is positioned on Gansvelden, providing easy access to local amenities while maintaining a peaceful living environment.
The ground floor presents a practical layout suitable for various lifestyles, including those seeking single-level living. Upon entering through the hall, you have access to the meter cupboard, staircase to the upper floor, cloakroom storage, and a fully tiled guest toilet with wall-mounted closet and small sink. A beautiful glass pivot door opens into the generous living area, where the pleasant natural light and attractive views of the garden immediately catch attention. The living room connects to the garden through a wide sliding door, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The modern kitchen is arranged in a practical U-shape layout and finished in a timeless style. It comes equipped with built-in appliances including an induction cooktop, extraction hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, and combination oven/microwave. The kitchen provides ample counter space and storage cabinets.
From the hall, the utility room is accessible, containing connections for laundry appliances and the positioning of the central heating boiler (Remeha Calenta from 2012). This space adds practical functionality for household tasks.
The ground floor also features a spacious bedroom with direct garden access via a sliding door. Adjacent to this bedroom is a complete bathroom, fully tiled and equipped with a walk-in shower, double vanity unit with furniture, mirror cabinet, and toilet. This bedroom and bathroom wing is secured with a burglary-resistant entrance door with safety lock, providing additional peace of mind.
The first floor is reached via a fixed staircase and comprises a landing, two generous bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a practical storage attic. The bedroom at the garden side benefits from built-in closet space under the sloping ceiling. Thanks to the high roof ridge and sloping roof construction, the bedrooms offer a spacious character and pleasant natural light. The storage attic provides good opportunities for storing seasonal items and other belongings.
The second bathroom is fully tiled and includes a shower cabin, sink, and toilet. The present skylight provides natural ventilation and pleasant daylight.
The property features a beautifully landscaped garden surrounding the house, with a favorable south/southeast sun orientation. Immediately adjacent to the house is a spacious covered terrace with skylight and terrace heater, allowing comfortable outdoor enjoyment during a large portion of the year. The garden has been carefully designed with a combination of lawn, decorative gravel, mature planting, and colorful flower beds, creating an attractive and green environment. Due to the multiple terraces, you can find a pleasant spot in sun or shade at any time of day. The garden also features a practical side entrance.
At the front, the property has a private driveway with carport, which also creates a covered entrance. Adjacent to this is a stone storage shed, equipped with electricity and providing practical storage space.
Best offers comprehensive local amenities, with shops, supermarkets, and restaurants within less than 2 kilometers. The town has several primary schools, a secondary school, and various sports facilities including a golf course, swimming pools, and a cinema. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the green surroundings with numerous walking and cycling opportunities. Major highways to Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch are easily accessible. Best also has a railway station, providing additional transportation options.
The property has an A energy label and is fully insulated, including roof, wall, and floor insulation as well as HR++ glazing. Heating is provided by the central heating combi-boiler from 2012, with underfloor heating on the ground floor contributing to comfortable and efficient heating throughout the home.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Ground floor bathroom has a walk-in shower (inloopdouche) and the second bathroom on the first floor has a shower cabin (douchecabine).
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the description. The bathrooms are described with walk-in shower and shower cabin only.
Guest Toilet
The entrance hall has a 'volledig betegelde toiletruimte voorzien van een wandcloset en fonteintje' (fully tiled toilet with wall-mounted toilet and small sink).
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the description.
Shared Shower
The property has private bathrooms for each floor. The ground floor bedroom has its own bathroom and the first floor bedrooms share another bathroom. No indication of shared shower facilities with other properties.
Shared Toilet
Each bathroom has its own toilet and there is a separate guest toilet on the ground floor. No shared toilet facilities are mentioned.
His And Hers Sinks
The ground floor bathroom has 'dubbele wastafel met meubel' (double sink with cabinet). This qualifies as his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The ground floor has 'vloerverwarming begane grond' (floor heating on the ground floor) and the bathroom features list includes 'vloerverwarming'. The bathroom is on the ground floor, so it benefits from this heating.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the listing. The listing mentions terraces and covered outdoor areas but no specific balcony feature.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'fraai aangelegde achtertuin' (beautifully landscaped back garden) with lawn, mature planting, and colorful borders facing south/southeast.
Front Garden
The listing mentions 'siertuin rondom' (landscaped garden around) and at the front there is an oprit with carport. The entire garden is described as beautifully landscaped.
Side Garden
The listing mentions 'siertuin rondom' (garden around) and 'praktische zij ingang' (practical side entrance), indicating garden space on the sides of the property.
Terrace
The listing mentions 'ruim overdekt terras met lichtkoepel' (spacious covered terrace with skylight) and 'meerdere terrassen' (multiple terraces) in the garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned in the listing. The property has a samengesteld dak (composite roof) but no rooftop outdoor space described.
Barbecue Area
While no specific barbecue area is mentioned, the covered terrace with terrace heater creates an outdoor living space suitable for entertaining. However, a dedicated BBQ area is not explicitly stated.
Patio
The listing describes a covered terrace directly attached to the house with light dome and terrace heater, which functions as a patio area. Multiple terraces are mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned. The property has a 'stenen berging' (stone storage) but no separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
This property is not located on a waterfront. The description mentions 'Tegenover een groenvoorziening' (opposite a green area) but no water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden or vegetable garden is mentioned. The garden is described as ornamental ('siertuin') with lawn, decorative gravel, and planting.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned. This is a residential property in a suburban area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No livestock facilities are mentioned. The property has a stone storage shed but no animal facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing. The garden features terraces and landscaping but no swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in Best, Netherlands, which is in a generally flat region. No mountain views are mentioned.
Remarkable City View
No specific city views are mentioned. The property is in a residential area with green surroundings.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a beautifully landscaped garden with mature plants, colorful borders, and multiple terraces. The garden is described as 'fraai aangelegd' (beautifully landscaped), but this is the property's own garden rather than a view of remarkable gardens.
Remarkable Sea View
No sea view is mentioned. Best is an inland town in the Netherlands.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour view is mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning system is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property relies on natural ventilation and the described climate control does not include AC units.
Central Heating
Remeha Calenta combination boiler from 2012 (gas-fired, owned) explicitly mentioned as the heating system for the property.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in any part of the property description including living room, bedrooms, or outdoor areas.
Hardwood Floors
No hardwood floors are specifically mentioned. The listing focuses on tiled bathrooms and vloerverwarming (floor heating) on the ground floor, with no explicit reference to wooden flooring in living areas or bedrooms.
Tiled Floors
Both bathrooms are explicitly described as 'volledig betegeld' (fully tiled). The kitchen and other wet areas likely also have tiled floors. Vloerverwarming is mentioned alongside the tiled bathroom surfaces.
Laminate Flooring
No laminate flooring is mentioned. The listing does not describe any specific type of flooring for bedrooms or living areas beyond the tiled bathrooms and vloerverwarming.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors are mentioned. The listing focuses on tile work and floor heating without mentioning any carpeting in the bedrooms or other rooms.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated as 'vloerverwarming begane grond' (underfloor heating ground floor) in the description and listed among bathroom amenities. This is a confirmed feature of the property.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet is explicitly mentioned. While there is 'garderoberuimte' (wardrobe space) in the hall and 'vaste kastruimte' (fixed storage) in the upstairs bedroom, these are not described as walk-in closets.
Skylight
The listing explicitly mentions 'dakraam' (skylight/roof window) in the second bathroom, stating 'Het aanwezige dakraam zorgt hier voor natuurlijke ventilatie en aangenaam daglicht.'
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned. The property has a 'samengesteld dak' (composite roof) and describes a 'schuine kapconstructie' (sloping roof construction) but not with exposed structural beams.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the property description. The windows described include sliding doors to the garden and standard windows, but no bay or bow windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The amenities focus on the garden, terraces, and covered outdoor space, with no reference to any swimming facilities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing. The bathrooms feature standard amenities (walk-in shower, double sink, toilet) but no sauna or spa facilities.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing mentions 'vaste kastruimte onder de kapschuinte' (fixed storage space under the sloping roof) in the garden-side bedroom. While this suggests built-in storage, it is not explicitly called a built-in wardrobe.
French Doors
No french doors are explicitly mentioned. The property features 'schuifpui' (sliding doors) to the garden and a 'glazen taatsdeur' (glass pivot door) inside, but no french doors are described.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork, crown moldings, or decorative ceiling details are mentioned. The property description focuses on functional and modern finishes without reference to ornamental details.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The property has a 'tijdloze stijl' (timeless style) kitchen and modern clean lines, but no distinctively Scandinavian design elements are described. The neutral tones and openness could suggest some Nordic influence, but the overall aesthetic appears more contemporary Dutch.
Modern
Built in 1999 with modern amenities including alarm system, roller shutters, glass pivot doors, sliding doors, fully tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers, U-shaped kitchen with built-in appliances, and partial underfloor heating. The 'tijdloze stijl' (timeless style) implies contemporary design that has aged well.
Industrial
No industrial elements such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or warehouse-style features are mentioned in the listing.
Mediterranean
While the garden has mature planting and colorful borders with good sun exposure, no Mediterranean architectural or design elements are described. The design is described as Dutch residential with no specific southern European influences.
Classic
The 'tijdloze stijl' (timeless style) could be interpreted as classic, but no traditional ornamental details, classic moldings, or period architectural features are described. The house reads more as modern functional design.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1999, this is a modern construction. The architectural style is not described as traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1999, this property cannot be early 20th century style. In the Netherlands, early 20th century would refer to 'jaren-30' style from the 1930s.
Post War Functional
Built in 1999, this property is not from the post-war period (1945-1970s). It was built in the late 1990s.
Modernist
Built in 1999 with modern features including U-shaped kitchen, sliding doors, alarm system, roller shutters, floor heating, and modern bathroom fittings. The style appears contemporary and functional.
Newly Build
Built in 1999, this property is 25 years old and is not newly built. For context, current year 2024, so the property is from 1999.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser is explicitly mentioned as one of the built-in appliances in the kitchen.
Oven
Combi-oven/magnetron is listed as one of the built-in appliances.
Microwave
Combi-oven/magnetron is mentioned as a built-in appliance, which includes microwave functionality.
Refrigerator
Koelkast (refrigerator) is explicitly listed as one of the built-in appliances.
Freezer
No freezer is mentioned in the listing. Only a refrigerator (koelkast) is listed as a built-in appliance.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as being in a U-shaped layout (U opstelling) with no mention of a kitchen island.
Stove
Induction cooking plate (inductiekookplaat) is explicitly mentioned as a built-in appliance.
Induction Stove
The listing specifically states inductiekookplaat (induction cooking plate) as one of the kitchen appliances.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the list of kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
No boiling water tap (like Quooker) is mentioned in the listing. Only standard kitchen appliances are listed.
Downdraft Extractor
The listing mentions an extractor hood (afzuigkap) but does not specify if it is a downdraft extractor. Standard over-range extractors are more common and no downdraft system is mentioned.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home with no indication of shared kitchen facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as being in a timeless style (tijdloze stijl) and modern (modern), but there is no explicit statement classifying it as a design kitchen. The U-shaped layout and built-in appliances suggest quality but not necessarily a premium design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and is fitted with quality appliances, but there is no explicit statement that the kitchen is new or recently renovated. The CV ketel from 2012 may give some indication of the kitchen's age, but no specific kitchen renovation date is provided.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Own driveway with carport explicitly mentioned.
Storage Room
Stone storage shed (aangebouwde stenen berging) present with electricity.
Garage
Only a carport is mentioned, not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No mention of garage door; only carport present.
Double Garage
No garage present, only carport.
Attic
Bergzolder (storage attic) present on first floor under roof slope.
Cellar
No cellar or basement mentioned in description.
Bike Storage
Storage shed present but not specifically designated for bikes.
Covered Parking
Carport explicitly mentioned at front of property.
Underground Parking
No underground parking mentioned.
Ev Charging
No EV charging point mentioned.
Workshop
Storage shed exists but not specifically described as workshop.
Shed
Aangebouwde stenen berging mentioned with electricity.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a freehold (volle eigendom) detached single-family home. There is no indication of a VvE (owners association). All maintenance and insurance is the sole responsibility of the owner.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' (full ownership/freehold). There is no leasehold (erfpacht) arrangement.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property, so chamber of commerce registration is not applicable.
Oa Annual Meeting
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property, so annual meetings are not applicable.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property, so no HOA fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property, so no reserve fund is applicable.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property, so no maintenance plan under an HOA is applicable.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this freehold detached property. Building insurance is the sole responsibility of the owner.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned. This is a 2-story house without any elevator access.
Intercom
No intercom system mentioned in the description or features list.
Alarm System
The features list explicitly mentions 'Alarminstallatie' (alarm system).
Security Cameras
No security cameras mentioned in the description or features list.
Private Entrance
As a standalone single-family home, it has its own private entrance with carport and driveway.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate mentioned. The property has a carport and driveway but no automatic gate.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone mentioned in the description or features list.
Security Door Window Hardware
The description mentions 'inbraakwerende toegangsdeur met veiligheidsslot' (burglar-resistant entrance door with safety lock) for the bedroom/bathroom wing, and an alarm system is installed.
Gated Community
The property is located in a regular residential neighborhood 'Heivelden' in Best. No mention of gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The listing explicitly states 'slapen en baden op de begane grond' (sleeping and bathing on the ground floor) and describes it as 'ideaal voor zowel gezinnen als levensloopbestendig wonen' (ideal for families and life-proof living). Ground floor bedroom and bathroom are present, making it accessible for wheelchair users.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) with washing machine connections ('aansluitingen ten behoeve van de wasapparatuur').
Washing Machine Connections
The bijkeuken explicitly has washing machine connections ('aansluitingen ten behoeve van de wasapparatuur').
Laundry Room
The 'bijkeuken' (utility room) serves as a dedicated space for laundry with washing machine connections and access to the central heating system.
High Speed Internet
The features list includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) which indicates high-speed internet infrastructure.
Fibre Internet
'glasvezelkabel' explicitly refers to fiber optic cable infrastructure.
Cable Tv
'TV kabel' is explicitly listed in the features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Solar panels are not mentioned anywhere in the listing despite the property having an A energy label and detailed information about all heating and insulation systems. If solar panels were installed, they would typically be highlighted as a premium feature.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'HR ++ glas' (HR++ glass), which is a type of double glazing with improved thermal insulation properties.
Triple Glazing
Only HR++ glazing is mentioned in the listing. Triple glazing is not specified and would typically be labeled as 'HR+++' or explicitly mentioned as triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dak-, muur-, en vloerisolatie' (roof, wall, and floor insulation) under the isolation section.
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dak-, muur-, en vloerisolatie' (roof, wall, and floor insulation) under the isolation section.
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly states 'dak-, muur-, en vloerisolatie' (roof, wall, and floor insulation) under the isolation section.
Heat Pump
The listing only mentions a 'Remeha Calenta (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2012)' - a gas-fired combi boiler for heating. No heat pump system is mentioned in the listing.
Home Battery
No home battery system is mentioned in the listing. The property features a conventional gas combi boiler, not a battery storage system.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional energy efficiency measures include an Remeha Calenta A-label combi boiler (2012), partial floor heating on the ground floor, HR++ double glazing, full insulation (roof, walls, floor), and a complete alarm installation. The combination of these measures results in an A energy label for the property.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.