Modernized 3-Room Apartment with Balconies Near Breda Central Station
Key Features
Upsides
- Recently modernized bathroom, toilet, and wall finishes completed in early 2025
- Excellent location within walking distance of Breda Central Station and the city center
- Two balconons with green views providing pleasant outdoor space
- Air conditioning installed in the master bedroom for summer comfort
- Good connectivity to major highways A16, A27, and A58
Downsides
- Relatively high VvE contribution of 151.83 euros per month for a 59 m² apartment
- No private parking available, only public parking with permit system
- Building dates from 1961 and requires age clause and asbestos clause in purchase agreement
- Available only from July 28, 2026 which is a lengthy waiting period
- No elevator in the building which may be a concern for some buyers
Description
This move-in ready three-room apartment is situated on the second floor of a well-maintained residential complex in Breda. The property has been entirely modernized in a contemporary style and features two balconons, a storage room in the basement, and a pleasant green location with views towards a small playground and greenery. The apartment is fully updated and includes a modern bathroom, a separate toilet room, smooth plastered wall finishes, two bedrooms, and an air conditioning unit in the master bedroom.
The location of this apartment is particularly advantageous. It is within walking distance of Breda Central Station, making it highly convenient for commuters and those who frequently travel by train. The vibrant city center of Breda is also nearby, providing easy access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and other urban amenities. Public transportation options are excellent, and the major highways leading to the A16, A27, and A58 are all quickly reachable by car. This combination of proximity to the city center and excellent connectivity to the broader region makes this a highly desirable location for various potential buyers.
Upon entering the complex, residents are welcomed by a central entrance that provides access to the apartments as well as the basement storage facilities. Each apartment in the building has its own designated storage space in the souterrain, which is practical for storing bicycles, luggage, seasonal items, or other belongings that are not needed on a daily basis.
The apartment itself is accessed via a hallway that serves as the central distribution point. From the hall, one can reach the meter cupboard, the toilet room, the kitchen, one of the bedrooms, and the living room. The layout is practical and makes efficient use of the available space.
The living room is a bright and inviting space thanks to the large windows that allow plenty of natural light to enter. There is ample room to create a comfortable seating area as well as a dining area. The finish is modern and well-maintained throughout, contributing to the immediate move-in ready impression that the apartment gives. The modern herringbone pattern laminate flooring adds a contemporary and warm touch to the living spaces.
The closed kitchen is spacious in its setup and comes equipped with various built-in appliances. These include a dishwasher, a combination oven, a five-burner gas hob with a wok burner, and a stainless steel extractor hood. Additionally, the kitchen contains the connections for a washing machine and a dryer, making it a practical laundry area as well. From the kitchen, there is direct access to one of the balconons, allowing for easy outdoor access during meal preparation or for ventilation purposes.
The apartment contains two well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom is generously sized and has been fitted with an air conditioning unit, which provides welcome cooling during warmer months. The second bedroom is located at the front of the building and is highly suitable for use as a guest room, a home office, a children's room, or a hobby space. Both bedrooms provide access to a balcony at the front of the apartment, offering outdoor space directly from the sleeping quarters.
The bathroom was completely renovated and modernized in February and March 2025. It features a walk-in shower equipped with both a rain showerhead and a separate handheld shower, as well as a vanity unit with a designer washbasin. The separate toilet room was also renovated during the same period and has been finished in the same contemporary style as the bathroom, creating a cohesive and updated feel throughout the wet areas of the apartment.
The two balconons provide pleasant outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy the green surroundings and views of the nearby stream. These areas offer a quiet spot to relax, enjoy the sun, and take in the unobstructed views of the greenery that characterizes the immediate environment of the building.
A summary of the recently completed renovation works includes the bathroom and toilet renovation carried out in February and March 2025, the installation of the air conditioning unit in the master bedroom in April 2026, and the plastering of virtually all interior walls completed in February 2025. These updates ensure that the apartment meets current standards of comfort and aesthetics.
The property is subject to a monthly Homeowners Association contribution of approximately 151.83 euros. The VvE is properly organized, as evidenced by its registration with the Chamber of Commerce, the holding of annual general meetings, the collection of periodic contributions, the presence of a reserve fund, the existence of a maintenance plan, and the arrangement of building insurance.
In terms of technical specifications, the apartment has a usable living area of 59 square meters, a building-bound outdoor space of 6 square meters consisting of the balconons, and an external storage space of 5 square meters in the basement. The total volume of the apartment is 200 cubic meters. The building dates from 1961 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing material. The apartment is located on the third residential level of a four-story building.
The energy label is rated C, which indicates a reasonable level of energy efficiency. The property benefits from double glazing and wall insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by an Intergas combination boiler from 2011, which is included in the purchase as owned property.
Parking is available in the form of public parking spaces and parking permits, meaning there is no dedicated private parking space or garage included with the apartment. The property is offered with full ownership rights and is identified by the cadastral designation BREDA D 10734.
According to available data from FunderMaps, the foundation risk indicator for this property falls within category A-B-C, which indicates no to limited foundation risk. It should be noted that this indicator is purely indicative in nature and does not provide guarantees regarding the actual condition of the foundation.
The purchase agreement will include standard provisions including an age clause and an asbestos clause, which are common for properties from this construction period. A bank guarantee or security deposit of ten percent of the purchase price will be required. The property has been measured according to NVM measurement instructions, with dimensions rounded accordingly. The asking price is 335,000 euros, payable by the buyer, which equates to approximately 5,678 euros per square meter of living space. The property is available from July 28, 2026.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a walk-in shower (inloopdouche).
Bathtub
The bathroom description only mentions a walk-in shower, with no mention of a bathtub.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description states the hall gives access to the toilet and rooms, implying the bathroom is not directly attached to a bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly mentions a separate toilet room (apart toilet).
Bidet
Bidets are uncommon in Dutch apartments and there is no mention of one in the listing.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a rain shower (regendouche).
Double Shower
The listing mentions a rain shower and a separate hand shower, which is a dual-function setup, not a double shower for two people.
Shared Shower
The property is a standard apartment with full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning the shower is private.
Shared Toilet
The property is a standard apartment with full ownership, meaning the toilet is private.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a washbasin furniture piece with a single design bowl (wastafelmeubel met design waskom).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states there are two balconies ('met twee balkons').
Rear Garden
The property is a 3rd-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space mentioned.
Front Garden
The property is a 3rd-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space mentioned.
Side Garden
The property is a 3rd-floor apartment with no ground-level outdoor space mentioned.
Terrace
The listing specifically distinguishes between balcony and rooftop terrace in the features section, indicating 'Balkon aanwezig' but not terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
Under the 'Balkon/dakterras' feature category, it only confirms 'Balkon aanwezig'.
Barbecue Area
There is no mention of a barbecue area in the description or features.
Fenced Yard
It is an apartment without a private yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
It is a 3-room apartment with no separate guest accommodation.
Waterfront
The description mentions a view of a stream ('beek'), but a small stream does not typically qualify as a waterfront property.
Kitchen Garden
It is a 3rd-floor apartment with no garden space.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
Breda is in the Netherlands, a flat country without mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing emphasizes views of greenery and a stream, rather than a notable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
The view is of public greenery ('groenvoorziening') and a playground, which is garden-like but not a private or formal garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Breda is an inland city, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
Breda does not have a notable harbour visible from this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the description of the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly stated: 'airco-unit in de ouderslaapkamer' and listed in features as 'Airconditioning'.
Central Heating
Listed as 'Cv-ketel' for heating with an Intergas combi-boiler from 2011.
Fireplace
No mention of a fireplace anywhere in the listing.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly states 'moderne visgraat laminaatvloer' (modern herringbone laminate floor), not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
No specific mention of tiled floors in living areas. Bathroom likely has tiles but this is standard and not highlighted as a feature.
Laminate Flooring
Explicitly stated: 'moderne visgraat laminaatvloer' (modern herringbone laminate floor).
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpet. Laminate flooring is specifically mentioned throughout.
Underfloor Heating
No mention of underfloor heating. Heating is provided via CV-ketel (central heating boiler).
Walk In Closet
No mention of a walk-in closet in the description or features.
Home Office
The second bedroom is described as suitable as a 'werkkamer' (home office), but this is a regular bedroom suggested for dual use, not a dedicated or built-in home office space.
Skylight
No mention of skylights. The building has a flat roof with bituminous covering, making skylights unlikely.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams. Walls are described with 'strak stucwerk' (smooth plasterwork), indicating clean ceilings without exposed structural elements.
Bay Window
No mention of a bay window ('erker') in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
No mention of any pool. This is a 59m² apartment where such a feature would be impossible.
Private Indoor Sauna
No mention of a sauna in the apartment.
Built-In Wardrobes
No mention of built-in wardrobes in the description or features list.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No mention of ornamental plasterwork. The walls are described with 'strak stucwerk' (smooth plasterwork), which is the opposite of ornamental.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No specific Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light woods, minimalist Nordic style, or hygge elements. The modern style could share some similarities but lacks definitive Scandinavian characteristics.
Modern
Repeatedly described as 'modern', 'eigentijds' (contemporary), 'recent geheel gemoderniseerd' (recently fully modernized). Features include herringbone laminate floor, design washbasin, rain shower, smooth plasterwork walls, and contemporary finishes throughout.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete finishes, or raw materials. The description emphasizes smooth, clean, and polished modern finishes which contrast with industrial style.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta tiles, warm color palettes, arched doorways, or Spanish/Italian influences. The style is clearly contemporary Northern European.
Classic
Although built in 1961, the apartment has been 'recently fully modernized' with contemporary finishes. No classic or period features are preserved or highlighted in the description.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1961, which is generally considered post-war rather than traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1961, it does not represent an early 20th century (e.g., 'jaren-30') style.
Post War Functional
Does this building represents a post war building style, that had to be functional and mass produces for the rapid increase in population numbers?
Modernist
Does this building represents a modern building style?
Newly Build
Does this building looks like it was newly build?
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned: 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen description.
Oven
Explicitly mentioned: 'combi-oven' is an oven.
Kitchen Island
Kitchen is described as 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen), which typically doesn't have an island. No mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly described as 'gesloten keuken' (closed kitchen), which is the opposite of open plan.
Pantry
No mention of a pantry or storage room in the kitchen area.
Stove
Explicitly mentioned: '5-pits gaskookplaat met wokbrander' (5-burner gas stove with wok burner).
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated as 'gaskookplaat' (gas stove), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned among the built-in appliances listed.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the description.
Downdraft Extractor
Mentioned as 'rvs afzuigkap' (stainless steel extractor hood), which is a traditional hood, not downdraft.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment with its own kitchen, not a shared space.
Design Kitchen
Kitchen is described as modern with built-in appliances but not specifically labeled as a 'design kitchen'. Moderate level of styling indicated.
New Kitchen
The apartment is described as recently modernized, but specific recent renovations (Feb/March 2025) list bathroom, toilet, and stucco work - not the kitchen specifically.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing specifies 'Openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen' (public parking and parking permits), indicating there is no designated private parking spot included with the property.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a storage room in the basement ('berging in het sousterrain') and 5 m² of external storage space.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present.
Double Garage
There is no garage present.
Attic
The property is a 3rd-floor apartment in a 4-story building with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
While there is a basement level ('sousterrain') used for storage, it is specifically referred to as a 'berging' (storage room), not a traditional cellar.
Covered Parking
The listing only mentions public parking and permits, with no reference to covered parking.
Underground Parking
There is no mention of underground parking facilities.
Ev Charging
No EV charging facilities or installations are mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned; it is a standard residential apartment.
Shed
The property is an apartment and does not have a separate shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits), which indicates that street parking is regulated and not free.
Street Parking Permit
The features explicitly list 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as the type of parking availability.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no private parking spot mentioned that is available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no private parking spot mentioned for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions VvE-bijdrage of €151,83 per month and includes a full VvE checklist section.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom' meaning full ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Periodieke bijdrage: Ja (€ 151,83 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The building is a 1961 portiekflat (porch apartment) with 4 living levels. These older Dutch portiekflats typically do not have elevators. No elevator is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Alarm System
No alarm system is mentioned in the listing. The features section lists air conditioning, fiber optic cable, and TV cable, but no security systems.
Security Cameras
No security cameras are mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states there is a 'centrale entree' (central entrance) shared with other apartments, meaning there is no private street-level entrance.
Automatic Gate
The building is described as a standard portiekflat in a residential area with 'open ligging' (open location). There is no mention of any gate or gated access.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone is mentioned in the listing. The building is from 1961 and there is no indication of such modern entry technology being installed.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific security hardware on doors or windows is mentioned. The renovations described focus on aesthetic and functional updates (bathroom, stucco work, flooring) without mentioning security upgrades.
Gated Community
The location is described as 'in woonwijk en open ligging' (in residential area and open location) with 'vrije, groene ligging' (free, green location). There is no indication of any gating or controlled access.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is on the 3rd living level of a 1961 portiekflat without an elevator. No wheelchair accessibility features are mentioned. Older Dutch apartment buildings of this type are typically not wheelchair accessible.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states that the connections for the washing machine and dryer are located in the kitchen.
Laundry Room
The washing machine and dryer connections are located in the kitchen, and there is no mention of a separate laundry room.
High Speed Internet
The listing mentions the availability of a fiber optic cable (glasvezelkabel), which implies high-speed internet capabilities.
Fibre Internet
The features list explicitly includes 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable).
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, devices, or integrated systems in the description.
Cable Tv
The features list explicitly includes 'TV kabel' (TV cable).
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener anywhere in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' (Insulation) as 'Dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Dubbel glas' (double glazing) rather than triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
Explicitly listed under 'Isolatie' (Insulation) as 'muurisolatie'.
Heat Pump
Heating is provided by a 2011 Intergas combi-boiler (Cv-ketel), not a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
No other specific energy efficiency measures are mentioned apart from double glazing and wall insulation.