Renovated 1930s Bay Window Home with Five Bedrooms in Breda Boeimeer

Located on Irenestraat in the Breda Boeimeer district, this property presents a fully renovated 1930s bay window house with a west-facing backyard and private rear access. The residence combines characteristic period features with modern amenities, resulting in a home that respects its architectural heritage while meeting contemporary living standards.

The ground floor begins with a front garden that leads to the entrance door featuring original stained glass panels. Behind this is a draft porch with the original terrazzo floor and tile wainscoting, providing a dedicated space for coats and shoes. A draft door separates this area from the main hall, which continues the terrazzo flooring and wainscoting theme. The hall includes the staircase to the first floor and provides access to a storage cellar measuring approximately 4.40 by 1.95 meters with a ceiling height of around 1.90 meters. This cellar houses the electrical panel with eight circuits and two earth leakage switches.

Also accessible from the hall is a modern toilet room with partial tiling, featuring a floating toilet and a small washbasin. The living space is divided into distinct sitting and dining areas, connected by an open layout with a wooden floor throughout. The sitting area occupies the front of the house and incorporates the characteristic bay window with external awnings and a built-in closet. The dining area at the rear includes a fireplace and French doors with stained glass panels opening to the garden.

The kitchen is arranged in a two-sided layout with a central cooking island and a wall section. The island features a composite countertop with a five-burner induction hob and an integrated extractor hood, along with various lower drawers for storage. The wall section provides additional workspace with another composite countertop and stainless steel sink, complemented by a dishwasher, combi-microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and a combination of upper and lower cabinets. A back door connects the kitchen to both the hallway and the garden.

The backyard extends approximately 18.95 meters in length and 5.70 meters in width, oriented to the west for afternoon and evening sun exposure. The garden includes two terrace areas, one featuring a canopy equipped with electricity and a heater, while the other has a sunshade. The covered terrace at the rear of the garden includes a glass sliding door and access to a storage area for bins and bicycles. The landscaping incorporates green borders with mature plantings, artificial grass, and paved areas. A freestanding stone storage shed measuring approximately 3.80 by 2.15 meters provides additional space and includes electrical connections.

The first floor is reached via a fixed staircase and features a landing with PVC flooring and a built-in closet. The first bedroom is a spacious room at the rear of the property, complete with PVC flooring, air conditioning, and a built-in closet. The second bedroom, situated at the front, also offers generous proportions with PVC flooring, a built-in closet, and air conditioning. A third bedroom on this level is located at the front of the house with PVC flooring.

The bathroom on this floor is fully tiled and modern in design. It includes a walk-in shower with a glass door, thermostatic controls, a rain shower head, and a separate hand shower. A bathtub with both a bath faucet and hand shower provides an alternative bathing option. The double vanity is set within a furniture unit, and a floating toilet completes the fixtures. The bathroom has underfloor heating and a design radiator, with a door providing access to a balcony.

The second floor features another landing with PVC flooring leading to two additional bedrooms. The fourth bedroom is located at the front and includes a dormer window along with storage space behind the knee walls. The fifth bedroom at the rear is a spacious room with a larger dormer window, storage behind the knee walls, air conditioning, and a built-in closet. A door from this bedroom opens to a front attic room that serves as a utility area with a PVC floor, skylight, and additional storage. This space contains connections for washing appliances, the solar panel inverter, a utility sink, and a closet housing the CV combi boiler installed in 2023.

The property holds an energy label B rating and includes insulation in the roof, high-efficiency glazing, and floor insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by the Intergas gas combi boiler from 2023. Additional features include air conditioning units on the first and second floors, screens and insect nets on most windows, and eight solar panels. The property is situated in a quiet residential area on the border of Breda city center and the Boeimeer district, within walking distance of Sonsbeeckpark, the Ginneken area, and the Van Coothplein city center. Schools, sports facilities, and the A16 and A27 highways are readily accessible. Parking in the area requires a permit or paid parking.