Authentic Corner House with Modern Comfort Near Roosendaal Centre
Key Features
Upsides
- The authentic 1915 character elements including the beamed ceiling and open fireplace create a distinctive atmosphere that is difficult to replicate in modern construction.
- Having two bathrooms and four bedrooms makes this property particularly suitable for families or those who frequently host guests, as it eliminates morning queues and provides flexibility for home working or hobby spaces.
- The large detached storage building at the rear of the garden offers exceptional versatility for storage, hobbies, or parking bicycles and motorcycles, which is a valuable addition in an urban setting.
- The location at the edge of Roosendaal's center provides excellent accessibility to shops, restaurants, the train station, and major highways, making it ideal for both daily commuters and those who value urban conveniences.
- The property is move-in ready with modern renovations already completed, saving the new owner significant time and expense on immediate improvements.
Downsides
- The energy label D indicates relatively poor energy efficiency for a house of this size, suggesting higher ongoing energy costs and potential renovation expenses to bring the property up to modern standards.
- The location description mentions the house is situated on a busy road, which may result in noise pollution and reduced privacy compared to properties on quieter streets.
- There is no private parking available with this property, requiring reliance on public parking in the surrounding area.
- The storage attic on the second floor is only accessible via a folding ladder, making it impractical for regular use or for storing items that are needed frequently.
- As a corner house on a busy road junction, the property may experience more traffic noise and reduced privacy from multiple street-facing sides compared to mid-terrace alternatives.
Description
This charming corner house at Hendrik Gerard Dirckxstraat 28 is located in Roosendaal, a city in the Dutch province of North Brabant. Built in 1915, the property offers approximately 119 square meters of living space on a plot of 224 square meters, providing a good balance between indoor comfort and outdoor area.
The house has been thoughtfully modernized over the years while preserving many original architectural details that give the property its distinctive character. The beamed ceiling in the living room serves as a beautiful reminder of the home's early 20th-century origins, and the open fireplace creates a warm focal point in the sitting area. These authentic elements coexist comfortably with contemporary finishes and modern conveniences throughout the property.
Upon entering through the entrance hall, you are greeted by a well-organized space that includes the meter cupboard and a guest toilet with a small sink. The ground floor features a pleasantly laid out living area where the sitting room and kitchen maintain their own distinct functions while flowing naturally into one another. The living room spans a generous length, enhanced by the atmospheric beamed ceiling and the open fireplace that takes center stage in the seating area. The large window at the front of the house ensures ample natural light throughout the day.
The staircase to the upper floor is subtly integrated into the middle section of the living area, maintaining the clean lines of the space without disrupting the visual flow. Adjacent to the living room lies the spacious kitchen, designed in a country style with an L-shaped layout that maximizes both storage and workspace. The kitchen is equipped with a wide gas range with multiple burners, a chimneyExtractor hood, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. The generous dimensions of this kitchen allow for a large dining table, making it an ideal space for family meals and social gatherings.
At the rear of the ground floor, you will find the utility room that includes connections for washing machine and dryer, along with a door that provides direct access to the backyard. The first bathroom is also located on this level, featuring a walk-in shower and a substantial vanity unit with warm wood tones.
The first floor comprises four bedrooms, all finished to a good standard and receiving pleasant natural light through well-placed windows. The largest bedrooms can easily accommodate a double bed and wardrobe furniture, while the smaller rooms work equally well as children's rooms, home office spaces, or hobby rooms. A storage cupboard on this floor houses the central heating system, and the second bathroom offers a modern appearance with a shower and a vanity unit featuring a illuminated mirror.
A folding ladder provides access to the storage attic on the second floor, which offers practical additional space for storing seasonal items and other supplies.
The rear garden has been professionally landscaped with attention to both aesthetics and low-maintenance requirements. Large terrace tiles create an inviting outdoor seating area, complemented by sections of artificial grass that require minimal upkeep. A wooden deck with an aluminum pergola provides a sheltered spot for relaxation, and the generous dimensions of the garden ensure good variation between sunny and shaded areas throughout the day. A large detached brick storage building at the rear of the garden offers abundant space for storing garden equipment, pursuing hobbies, or parking bicycles and motorcycles. The garden is accessible via a back entrance.
The property is situated at the edge of Roosendaal's city center, placing a wide range of amenities within easy reach. Shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and sports facilities are all accessible within a few minutes by bicycle. The NS train station of Roosendaal is also located nearby, making this location particularly attractive for commuters. By car, the A17 and A58 highways are reachable within approximately ten minutes, connecting Roosendaal efficiently with cities such as Breda, Bergen op Zoom, and Rotterdam. Parking in the immediate vicinity is available as public parking.
The house is equipped with double glazing throughout, which helps improve energy efficiency despite the older construction year. The central heating system consists of a Vaillant gas-fired combination boiler installed in 2011, which is owned rather than rented. The property holds an energy label D, which is reasonable for a house of this age but indicates room for improvement in terms of energy performance.
Additional features include fiber optic internet connection, mechanical ventilation, and cable television. The property is offered in move-in ready condition and has been well maintained, requiring no immediate investments from the new owner.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the first bathroom and 'douche' in the second bathroom.
Bathtub
No mention of a bathtub anywhere in the description or features list.
Ensuite Bathroom
Two bathrooms are mentioned on the first floor, but there is no indication that either bathroom is directly connected to a specific bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions 'het toilet met fonteintje' (toilet with small sink) in the entrance hall, and the features list confirms '1 apart toilet' (1 separate toilet).
Heated Towel Rail
No mention of a heated towel rail anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No mention of a bidet anywhere in the description or features list.
Rain Shower
While walk-in showers are mentioned, there is no specific mention of a rain shower head feature.
Double Shower
The listing describes 'inloopdouche' and 'douche' but does not specify a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The two showers are located in two separate bathrooms, not shared.
Shared Toilet
The listing indicates 'twee badkamers en 1 apart toilet', suggesting the toilet is separate from the bathrooms rather than shared within a bathroom.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'twee wastafels' and 'twee wastafelmeubels' total across both bathrooms (one per bathroom), not two sinks in a single bathroom for his and hers use.
Bathroom Heated Floor
No mention of heated floors in the bathrooms anywhere in the listing.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of any balcony in the description. Only mentions of indoor rooms and outdoor garden areas.
Rear Garden
The listing prominently describes a well-maintained rear garden (achtertuin) with large terrace tiles, artificial grass, multiple seating areas, aluminum pergola, and a large standalone storage shed.
Terrace
The description explicitly mentions a terrace with large tiles, a deck terrace with aluminum pergola providing shelter, and multiple outdoor seating areas in the rear garden.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of any rooftop terrace. The property has 2 floors plus an attic accessible via fold-down ladder.
Patio
The terrace areas described, particularly the deck terrace with pergola, can serve as a patio-like outdoor living space.
Veranda
The aluminum pergola on the deck terrace provides a sheltered outdoor area, somewhat similar to a veranda, though not explicitly labeled as such.
Guest House
No mention of any guest house. The property has a large standalone storage shed in the rear garden.
Waterfront
No mention of any waterfront location. Roosendaal is an inland city.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden or vegetable garden area. The garden description focuses on decorative and maintenance-friendly features.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of any equestrian facilities. This is a corner house in an urban area.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of any livestock facilities. This is a standard residential property.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of any pool in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of any jacuzzi in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of any tennis court. The property is a standard corner house with 224 m² plot.
Remarkable Mountain View
No mention of mountain views. Netherlands is a flat country and Roosendaal has no mountains nearby.
Remarkable City View
The property is located at the edge of the city center, but no explicit mention of any city view from the property is provided in the description.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing describes a well-maintained garden with various features and good sun and shade variation throughout the day, but the garden is not large enough to be remarkable.
Remarkable Sea View
Roosendaal is located inland and there is no mention of any sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
Roosendaal is an inland city with no harbour. No mention of any harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of any specific landmarks or remarkable views from the property.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: CV-ketel (central heating), Vaillant gas-fired from 2011, ownership. This is standard Dutch central heating.
Fireplace
Explicitly mentioned multiple times: 'de open haard die een duidelijke plek inneemt in het zitgedeelte' (the fireplace that takes a clear place in the seating area). Listed under 'Bijzonderheden' (particulars).
Underfloor Heating
Not mentioned in listing. Modern renovations sometimes add this, but no explicit mention. Dutch listings typically highlight this as a premium feature if present.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned. Listing mentions 'bergkast' (storage closet) on first floor with CV installation, but not a walk-in closet. Likely not present.
Home Office
Listing explicitly states 'extra werk-, hobby- of logeerruimte' (extra work, hobby or guest space). With 4 bedrooms, one can easily serve as home office. Listed as suitable for those seeking workspace.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. Listing describes standard windows ('grote raampartij' - large window sections) and standard floor layout. Attic is accessed via 'vlizotrap' (loft ladder) without mention of skylight.
Exposed Beams
Explicitly and prominently mentioned: 'balkenplafond' (beam ceiling) in woonkamer (living room). This is a key selling feature highlighted multiple times in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned anywhere in listing. Property is 119m² living space on 224m² plot - far too small for private indoor pool. Not listed among facilities.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned. Not listed among facilities or particulars. 1915 Dutch terraced/correlation house would not typically include sauna.
French Doors
No 'openslaande deuren' or 'franse deuren' mentioned. Garden access is via door from bijkeuken ('deur naar de tuin'), not specified as French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing emphasizes a rural/country style kitchen (landelijke hoekopstelling) and modern clean finishes, but overall character is more Dutch traditional than Scandinavian. The lack of mention of light woods, minimalist design, or typical Scandinavian elements reduces confidence.
Modern
Listing explicitly states 'zichtbaar is gemoderniseerd' (visibly modernized), 'strakke afwerking' (sleek finish), 'hedendaags comfort' (contemporary comfort). Two modern bathrooms, modern kitchen appliances (gas stove, extractor, dishwasher, fridge), and Vaillant CV-ketel from 2011.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned. The style is clearly traditional Dutch residential with authentic period details. Low probability.
Mediterranean
Entirely Dutch property in Roosendaal. No Mediterranean architectural features, colors, or design elements mentioned. Very low probability.
Classic
Built in 1915 with authentic elements: beam ceiling (balkenplafond), fireplace (open haard), classic layout. The listing specifically promotes 'karakter uit de jaren '10' (character from the 1910s) and 'typische elementen'. This is clearly a classic/traditional Dutch home.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1915 and the listing emphasizes authentic details like the beam ceiling (balkenplafond), fireplace, and overall character from the 1910s period. This clearly represents traditional/historic architecture.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1915, which clearly falls within the early 20th century period (1900-1930). The listing explicitly mentions 'Karakter uit de jaren 10' (character from the 1910s) and describes authentic elements from that era.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 1915, well before World War II. This is clearly not a post-war functional building style.
Modernist
The building from 1915 with authentic details like beam ceilings and fireplace does not represent modernist architecture. While it has been modernized internally, the structural style is clearly pre-modernist.
Newly Build
The building was constructed in 1915, making it over 110 years old. It is clearly not newly built despite having been recently modernized.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned: 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances list.
Oven
A 'breed gasfornuis' (wide gas stove) is mentioned, which typically includes an oven. However, the oven is not explicitly stated separately.
Microwave
No mention of a microwave in the listing.
Refrigerator
Explicitly mentioned: 'koelkast' (refrigerator) in the kitchen appliances list.
Freezer
No explicit mention of a freezer. While some refrigerators include freezers, this is not stated in the listing.
Kitchen Island
No mention of a kitchen island. The kitchen is described as a 'landelijke hoekopstelling' (country-style corner setup).
Open Plan Kitchen
The description states the living room and kitchen 'mooi in elkaar overlopen' (beautifully flow into each other), suggesting an open connection, though they maintain distinct functions.
Pantry
A 'bijkeuken' (utility room/pantry) is mentioned with storage and connections for white goods.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: 'breed gasfornuis' (wide gas stove).
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as a gas stove ('gasfornuis'), not an induction stove.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the listing.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
The extractor is described as a 'schouwafzuigkap' (chimney/hood extractor), which is a traditional overhead hood, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is an eengezinswoning (single-family home) with private kitchen facilities.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as being in 'landelijke stijl' (country/rural style), which is more traditional than high-end design. While modernized and functional, it does not appear to be a premium designer kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing mentions the house has been 'zichtbaar is gemoderniseerd' (visibly modernized) in recent years, and the kitchen appliances (gas stove, extractor, dishwasher, refrigerator) suggest recent updates.
Parking & Storage
Parking
No private parking on the plot. Only 'openbaar parkeren' (public parking) in the immediate vicinity mentioned.
Storage Room
Bergzolder accessible via vlizotrap and large freestanding storage shed at rear of garden explicitly mentioned.
Garage
No garage mentioned. Listing only mentions a 'vrijstaande stenen berging' (freestanding stone storage shed), which is a storage building not a garage.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage present, therefore no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage present at all.
Attic
Bergzolder (storage attic) accessible via vlizotrap explicitly mentioned under Tweede verdieping.
Cellar
No cellar (kelder) mentioned in the description. Only a bijkeuken (utility room) and bergkast (storage closet) are listed.
Bike Storage
The large freestanding storage shed ('grote vrijstaande berging') explicitly mentions space for storing bicycles and motorcycles.
Covered Parking
No covered parking mentioned. Only open public parking available.
Underground Parking
No underground parking facility mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Shed
Large freestanding stone storage shed ('grote vrijstaande stenen berging') explicitly mentioned in the listing with 34 m² external storage space.
Street Parking Free
Listing states 'Parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' indicating free street/public parking in the area.
Rules
Owners Association
This is a single-family corner house (eengezinswoning, hoekwoning) with its own registered parcel (224 m²). There is no mention of a VvE or owners association fees. The property appears to be freehold with no shared common areas requiring an OA.
Leasehold
Listing shows kadastrale gegevens with perceeloppervlakte 224 m² registered under D 7416. No mention of erfpacht or leasehold terms. Likely freehold, but not explicitly stated.
Oa Fees
No owners association exists for this single-family home, so no fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
No owners association exists for this single-family home, so no reserve fund is maintained.
Oa Maintenance Plan
No owners association exists for this single-family home, so no maintenance plan is in place.
Oa Buildings Insurance
No owners association exists for this single-family home. Building insurance would be the owner's own responsibility.
Other Rules
No HOA rules or community regulations mentioned in the listing. The property is a freehold single-family home.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
This is a 1915 corner house with 2 floors and only a vlizotrap to the attic. No elevator is mentioned or typical for this era and type of property.
Intercom
No mention of an intercom system. Standard Dutch homes from this era typically do not have intercom systems.
Alarm System
No mention of an alarm system in the description or features list.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned in the listing.
Private Entrance
This is a corner house (hoekwoning) with a standard entrance from the street. No mention of a private or exclusive entrance.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate is mentioned. The property has a rear entrance (achterom) but no automated access control.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the description or features.
Security Door Window Hardware
No mention of enhanced security doors or window hardware. The house has double glazing but no specific security features described.
Gated Community
The listing states the location is aan drukke weg en in centrum (on a busy road and in the city center), which indicates it is not in a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The ground floor is accessible with living room, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom and toilet. However, all 4 bedrooms are on the first floor, and no elevator or stair lift is present. No mention of accessibility adaptations.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
Explicitly mentioned: 'bijkeuken met witgoedaansluitingen' clearly indicates washing machine connections are available in the utility room.
Laundry Room
The 'bijkeuken' (utility room) is explicitly mentioned as part of the ground floor layout, featuring white goods connections.
High Speed Internet
'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber cable) is listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities), indicating high-speed internet availability.
Fibre Internet
'Glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) is explicitly listed as a feature, confirming fiber internet connection.
Smart Home
No mention of any smart home features, home automation, or intelligent systems in the listing description or features.
Ventilation System
'Mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) is explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities).
Cable Tv
'TV kabel' (cable TV) is explicitly listed under 'Voorzieningen' (facilities).
Water Softener
No mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing or specifications.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly mentions 'Dubbel glas' under the Isolatie (Insulation) section.
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned; triple glazing is not indicated.
Heat Pump
The listing specifies a Vaillant CV-ketel (gas-fired central heating boiler) from 2011. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage in the listing.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.