Stylishly Renovated 1911 Townhouse with Exceptional Garage in Steenbergen Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The property achieves an Energy Label A rating through comprehensive insulation measures and 23 solar panels installed in 2025, with preparation for future home battery integration, making it highly energy efficient for a building of this age.
- The freestanding garage of approximately 50 square meters with an upper level is exceptional for a central location, accommodating three vehicles or larger recreational vehicles and offering multifunctional potential for home office, studio, or additional living space.
- The renovation has preserved historical character elements such as leaded glass windows, ornamental fireplaces, and plastered ceilings while incorporating modern comforts including air conditioning on all floors, underfloor heating on the ground floor, and two full bathrooms.
- The ground floor layout includes a complete bathroom, which provides flexibility for main floor living or accessibility needs, a feature not commonly found in properties of this era.
- The central location in Steenbergen places all urban amenities including shops, restaurants, schools, sports facilities, and natural recreation areas within easy reach.
Downsides
- The garden dimensions listed in the features section show a depth of 0.41 meters and width of 0.06 meters, which if accurate represents an extremely limited outdoor space, though this may be a data entry error given the description of a deep back garden.
- The garage is noted as having no insulation, which limits its year round usability as additional living or working space without further investment.
- Parking directly at the property appears limited to the garage, with only public parking mentioned for additional vehicles, which may be inconvenient in a central location.
- As a terraced house built in 1911, the property shares walls with neighboring buildings, which means reduced privacy compared to detached properties and potential noise transmission despite renovation work.
- The property requires a 10 percent deposit or bank guarantee as part of the transaction, which represents a significant upfront financial commitment of approximately 67,500 euros beyond the purchase price.
Description
Grote Kerkstraat 37 in Steenbergen presents a residential property that dates back to 1911 and has undergone a comprehensive renovation. The facade retains its original character, while the interior has been updated to meet contemporary standards of comfort and luxury. The property spans approximately 189 square meters of living space distributed across three full residential floors, making it a generously proportioned home in a central location.
The municipality has designated this property as a valuable and defining object within the townscape, recognizing its architectural and historical significance. The renovation work has preserved classical elements while incorporating modern amenities, resulting in a home that respects its past while preparing for the future.
The ground floor of the property features a hall with plastered walls, an authentic tiled floor, and wainscoting that immediately establishes the character of the home. The high, plastered ceiling in the hallway draws the eye to the staircase. From the hall, one can access the bathroom, cellar, kitchen, and living room. All spaces on this level benefit from classically plastered ceilings that contribute to the cohesive aesthetic.
The front room on the ground floor includes an ornamental fireplace that creates a warm atmosphere. This space is equipped with air conditioning and underfloor heating, ensuring comfort throughout the year regardless of season. The en suite doors between the living areas and kitchen enhance the sense of space and demonstrate the quality of the finishing work throughout the property.
The kitchen is fitted with a five burner gas cooktop, three ovens, a microwave, a freezer, a refrigerator, and a close in boiler. Opens doors from the kitchen lead directly to the garden, providing a practical connection between indoor cooking and outdoor living spaces.
A cellar accessible from the hall offers storage space, suitable for maintaining a wine collection in appropriate conditions.
The ground floor bathroom is positioned at the rear of the hall and has been finished to match the overall style of the property. It includes a bathtub, a walk in shower, a double vanity, and a toilet. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating, and the front facade features integrated electric shutters that can be operated for light control and security.
The first floor contains two spacious bedrooms and a fixed staircase leading to the second floor. The front bedroom includes a walk in closet and features authentic leaded glass windows that contribute to the historical character of the property. The rear bedroom overlooks the deep back garden. A modernized bathroom on this level provides a toilet, a walk in shower, and a double vanity. Additionally, this floor includes a dedicated space for laundry appliances, specifically a washing machine and dryer.
The second floor offers two more bedrooms and a substantial living area in the center of the floor. This space also houses the central heating boiler and the inverter for the solar panels, keeping these technical elements accessible yet out of the primary living spaces.
The outdoor areas of the property include a garden room that was completed in 2025, serving as an extension of the living space and facilitating a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor environments. The back garden has been landscaped to complement the property.
A particularly noteworthy feature of this property is the garage, which measures approximately 50 square meters and includes an upper level. The garage can accommodate three vehicles and features an electric garage door. The height of the garage allows for the storage of larger vehicles such as a camper or caravan. The current owner has utilized this space in various ways, and its multifunctional nature presents possibilities ranging from additional living quarters to a hobby space, home gym, or professional studio. This level of garage accommodation is uncommon in a central location.
The property has received numerous updates in 2025, including the installation of 23 solar panels with preparation for home battery systems, replacement of gutters and zinc rainwater drainage, construction of an insulated extension with a green roof, the garden room addition, and air conditioning installation on all floors. The property also features double glazing throughout, impregnated facades, and recent exterior painting.
The technical systems have been comprehensively addressed, with complete replacement of electrical, water, and gas lines as well as sewage systems. The central heating boiler is a Nefit gas fired combination unit from 2020 that remains the property of the current owner.
The energy performance of the property is rated as Label A, reflecting the insulation measures including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. These features contribute to reduced energy consumption and improved year round comfort.
Steenbergen as a location offers a range of recreational and practical amenities. The natural surroundings include the Dintelse Gorzen, the forests of Natuurpoort Wouwse Plantage, and the waterways of Benedensas and Bovensas. Cycling routes connect to the Brabantse Wal and the surrounding polder landscapes. The waters of the Brabantse and Zeeland Delta are nearby, as are beaches on the islands of Tholen and Sint Philipsland.
The town center includes a harbor with terrace dining options and various restaurants. Four large supermarkets and multiple shops serve daily needs. Educational facilities include three primary schools with good reputations: Maria Regina, Gummarus, and Kiezelrijk. Secondary education is also available within the town. The community supports an active association life with sports including football, tennis, padel, basketball, and athletics. Two comprehensive sports facilities are available, along with an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor pool.
Employment opportunities exist within Steenbergen and the immediate vicinity across various business sectors, which can reduce commuting requirements for residents.
The property is offered at 675,000 euros, with costs for the buyer to bear. Transfer is to be negotiated. A deposit or bank guarantee of ten percent of the purchase price will be included in the agreement. Viewings can only be requested through the listing agency.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in both bathrooms on the ground floor and first floor.
Bathtub
The listing mentions 'prachtig ligbad' (beautiful bathtub) in the ground floor bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The term 'en-suite' is used but refers to doors between living rooms and kitchen, not a bathroom connected to a bedroom. No bedroom has a directly connected bathroom mentioned.
Guest Toilet
There are two toilets but both are located within bathrooms, not as separate guest toilet facilities.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet in the listing.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower in either bathroom.
Shared Shower
Each bathroom has its own shower; no sharing mentioned.
Shared Toilet
Each bathroom has its own toilet; no sharing mentioned.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink) in the ground floor bathroom, which typically indicates his and hers sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The listing states the entire ground floor has underfloor heating, and the features list includes 'vloerverwarming' as a bathroom amenity.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The description explicitly mentions a beautifully landscaped rear garden ('achtertuin') with a garden room, and the features list confirms an 'achtertuin' (noting the dimensions listed appear to have a typo but 'diepe achtertuin' confirms its existence).
Front Garden
It is a terraced townhouse ('tussenwoning') in the city center with no mention of a front garden.
Side Garden
Being a terraced house ('tussenwoning'), a side garden is practically impossible and not mentioned.
Terrace
Terraces are mentioned only in the context of the city's harbor, not as a feature of the property itself.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a roof terrace in the listing.
Veranda
The 'tuinkamer' (garden room) built in 2025 functions as an elegant covered transition space between inside and outside, similar to a veranda.
Guest House
The large garage has an upper floor and is mentioned as having potential for an 'aanleunwoning' (granny flat/guest house), but it is not currently built or functioning as one.
Waterfront
The property is located on a street in the town center, not directly on the water.
Kitchen Garden
There is a rear garden, but no mention of it being specifically used or designed as a kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a residential townhouse in a city center; equestrian facilities are absent.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a residential townhouse in a city center; livestock facilities are absent.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned. The listing mentions public indoor and outdoor pools in the town.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the property description or features.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned. The listing mentions tennis/padel as part of the town's sports clubs.
Remarkable Mountain View
Steenbergen is in the Netherlands, which is entirely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is in the city center, but there is no mention of remarkable or panoramic city views from the windows.
Remarkable Garden View
A back bedroom overlooks the deep rear garden, which is nicely landscaped, but it is not explicitly described as a remarkable view.
Remarkable Sea View
Although near the Zeeland delta and beaches, the house is in the town center and does not have a sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The town has a harbor, but the property is on the Grote Kerkstraat with no harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
The street name 'Grote Kerkstraat' suggests a large church is nearby, but there is no explicit mention of a landmark view from the house.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing explicitly states air conditioning is installed on all floors in 2025.
Central Heating
The features list includes a Nefit gas-fired combi boiler (CV-ketel) from 2020.
Fireplace
The description highlights a 'sfeervolle sierhaard' (atmospheric decorative fireplace) in the front room.
Tiled Floors
The description explicitly notes an 'authentieke tegelvloer' (authentic tile floor) in the hall.
Carpeted Floors
The luxurious, classic style and mentioned floor types (tiles, underfloor heating) suggest hard flooring rather than carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The text explicitly states that the entire ground floor and the ground floor bathroom have underfloor heating.
Walk In Closet
The first-floor front bedroom is explicitly described as having a 'heuse inloopkast' (true walk-in closet).
Home Office
While there is a large living space on the second floor, it is not specifically designated or marketed as a home office.
Skylight
The features list includes 'dakraam' (skylight) under amenities.
Exposed Beams
The ceilings are described as 'gestuukte plafonds' (plastered ceilings), indicating they are finished rather than exposed.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window in the architectural description or features.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna is mentioned in the listing.
French Doors
The description mentions 'openslaande deuren' (French doors) connecting the kitchen to the garden.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The listing specifically points out 'klassiek gestuukte plafonds' (classic plastered ceilings) and 'gestuukte muren' (plastered walls) throughout the ground floor.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a classic and luxurious style with wainscoting and plasterwork, showing no Scandinavian design elements.
Modern
While the home has contemporary luxury and modern amenities like solar panels and AC, the architectural style is predominantly classic.
Industrial
There are no raw finishes, exposed metals, or brickwork mentioned; the interior is polished and classically styled.
Mediterranean
The listing does not mention any Mediterranean architectural features, colors, or materials.
Classic
Built in 1911, the home retains original features such as stained glass, wainscoting, antique tiled floors, and ornamental plasterwork.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1911, the property retains original stained glass windows, ornate mantelpieces, wall paneling, and is officially designated as a valuable and landmark building by the municipality.
Early 20th Century
The construction year is explicitly stated as 1911, placing it firmly in the early 20th-century architectural period.
Post War Functional
The house predates both World Wars, having been built in 1911, and does not reflect post-war functionalist architecture.
Modernist
The description emphasizes classical elements, historic charm, and traditional details, which is the opposite of modernist architecture.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1911, even though it was completely renovated.
Kitchen
Oven
The description explicitly states the kitchen includes '3 ovens'.
Microwave
The description explicitly lists a 'magnetron' in the kitchen.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly lists a 'koelkast' in the kitchen.
Freezer
The description explicitly lists a 'vriezer' in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island
The description mentions 'en-suite deuren tussen woonkamers en keuken' (en-suite doors between living rooms and kitchen), which implies a closed-off or semi-closed layout rather than an open island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The presence of 'en-suite deuren' between the living areas and the kitchen indicates that the kitchen is separated by doors, contrary to an open-plan layout.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry in the kitchen. The description mentions a 'kelder' (cellar) for wine storage, but no walk-in pantry.
Stove
The description explicitly mentions a '5 pits-gaskookplaat' (5-burner gas stove).
Induction Stove
The kitchen is specified to have a 'gaskookplaat' (gas stove), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
A built-in coffee maker is not mentioned in the detailed list of kitchen appliances or highlights, despite the high-end finish of the home.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing mentions a 'close-inn boiler' (electric water heater), which is distinct from a boiling water tap like a Quooker. No boiling water tap is listed.
Downdraft Extractor
There is no mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
The property is listed as a single-family home ('tussenwoning'), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen features high-quality finishes, en-suite doors with stained glass, and fits a luxurious renovated home, but the style is described as 'rustic' and 'classical' rather than a modern ultra-minimalist designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The house is 'volledig gerenoveerd' (fully renovated), but specific 2025 updates mention solar panels, gutters, and a sunroom, not the kitchen itself. It is likely renovated recently but not explicitly stated as brand new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The property has a garage that fits three cars and mentions public parking in the features.
Storage Room
The listing mentions a cellar for wine storage, a dedicated space for a washer and dryer, and a loft (vliering) in the garage.
Garage
The listing explicitly describes a large detached stone garage.
Automatic Garage Door
The features list states the garage is equipped with an electric door ('elektrische garagedeur').
Double Garage
The garage is described as having space for three cars, which exceeds the capacity of a double garage.
Attic
The second floor is fully converted into two bedrooms and a living space, not an attic. The garage has a loft, but typically 'attic' refers to the main house.
Cellar
The description states there is access to a cellar from the hallway.
Covered Parking
The garage provides covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking; the property has a standard above-ground garage.
Shed
There is no separate shed mentioned; outdoor storage needs are likely met by the large garage.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) stated in the cadastral data. There is no mention of a VvE (Owners Association) in the listing.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold (erfpacht).
Other Rules
No specific property rules, covenants, or restrictions are mentioned in the listing. Only standard purchase conditions like a 10% deposit are noted.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing explicitly mentions stairs between the three floors and no elevator is described.
Private Entrance
It is a terraced house (tussenwoning) with its own front door leading directly into a private hall.
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of a gate; the garage has an electric door, but it is not a gate for the property.
Gated Community
The property is located in the city center of Steenbergen and is a standard terraced house, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house spans three full living floors plus a cellar, requiring navigation of stairs. A 1911 home typically has entrance steps, making it highly unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description states there is a designated space for a washing machine and dryer, which implies the necessary connections are present.
Laundry Room
The text explicitly mentions 'een ruimte voor de wasmachine en de droger' (a space for the washing machine and dryer) on the first floor.
Ventilation System
The 'Voorzieningen' (facilities) section in the features list explicitly includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Water Softener
A water softener is not mentioned anywhere in the description or features list, and it is not a standard fixture in Dutch homes.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '23 Zonnepanelen (2025)'.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Rondom dubbele beglazing' (double glazing all around).
Triple Glazing
The listing mentions double glazing but does not mention triple glazing anywhere.
Wall Insulation
The features section lists 'muurisolatie' (wall insulation) under the Energy/Isolation category.
Floor Insulation
The features section lists 'vloerisolatie' (floor insulation) under the Energy/Isolation category.
Roof Insulation
The features section lists 'Dakisolatie' (roof insulation) under the Energy/Isolation category.
Heat Pump
The heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi boiler (Nefit Cv-ketel) and an electric boiler; no heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
The listing states there is 'voorbereiding voor thuisaccu's' (preparation for home batteries), meaning the system is ready for them but they are not currently installed.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.