Spacious Detached Home with Large Southeast-Facing Garden in Oosterhout Center
Key Features
Upsides
- Large 178m² southeast-facing garden with privacy and parking space for multiple cars on own property
- Central location in Oosterhout within walking distance of shops, schools, parks, and public transport
- Spacious ground floor with en-suite living room (42m²) and large extended kitchen (32m²) with high-quality appliances
- Good insulation including HR++ glazing, floor insulation, wall insulation, and roof insulation
- Potential to build garages, commercial space, or outbuildings in the garden
Downsides
- Only 3 bedrooms despite the overall size of the property
- Central heating boiler from 2006 is approaching replacement age
- Second floor storage only accessible via pull-down ladder (vlizotrap) limiting usability
- No energy label available, which may affect mortgage options or indicate unknown energy performance
- Paid parking applies in the immediate area despite having on-site parking
Description
This detached property is situated on a plot of 270 square meters in a quiet street in the heart of Oosterhout. The home offers a generous living area of approximately 137 square meters with a total volume of 486 cubic meters. Originally constructed around 1935, the property underwent comprehensive renovation and modernization in 2006, which included a significant extension to the rear of the building.
Entering the property through the front door, you arrive in a hallway featuring a tiled floor. A storage closet in the hallway houses the electrical installation. The hallway provides access to the main living areas and contains the staircase leading to the upper floors.
The ground floor comprises a spacious en-suite living room measuring 10.53 meters by 4.91 meters, resulting in an area of approximately 42 square meters. The living room has a tiled floor with underfloor heating, creating a comfortable environment. A sandstone fireplace serves as a distinctive feature, fitted with a high-efficiency multi-fuel stove installed in 2023. The characteristic en-suite doors have been retained, preserving the period character of the property.
From the living room, you access a connecting area that leads to the cellar and a fully tiled toilet room renovated in 2025. This modern facility includes a washbasin and a wall-hung toilet with an integrated bidet function. The cellar measures 3.92 meters by 2.56 meters with a ceiling height of 2.01 meters, providing practical storage space beneath the house.
A particular highlight of the ground floor is the large extended kitchen measuring 10.91 meters by 3.41 meters, encompassing approximately 32 square meters. Three sets of French doors open onto the garden, allowing natural light to fill the space and enabling seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen features a bay window, recessed spotlights, and stainless steel cabinet walls. Two apothecary cabinets offer substantial storage capacity. A large kitchen island with a marble countertop includes a built-in waste bin, sink, and water filter. The kitchen is equipped with various built-in appliances: an American-style refrigerator by Boretti, a dishwasher, a combination microwave, a stainless steel extractor hood, and a five-burner gas stove with a large oven. The kitchen floor is tiled and benefits from underfloor heating.
The first floor landing features fixed closet walls and a separate laundry room that can be secured with an electric roller shutter. A fully tiled toilet room with a wall-hung toilet is also located on this floor.
Three bedrooms are situated on the first floor. The front bedroom measures 3.75 meters by 2.59 meters and includes a built-in closet wall. The middle bedroom spans 2.93 meters by 5.14 meters and features two dormer windows, providing additional light and headroom. The rear bedroom measures 3.20 meters by 4.14 meters and is equipped with air conditioning for comfort during warmer periods. All bedrooms have wooden plank floors.
The bathroom on this floor measures 2.93 meters by 2.26 meters and is fully tiled. It contains a bathtub, a shower with a glass sliding door, a Velux skylight, and a vanity unit with two mixer taps.
The second floor consists of an attic storage space measuring 7.80 meters by 2.30 meters with a ceiling height of 1.85 meters, accessible via a pull-down ladder. This area houses the central heating boiler and provides additional storage.
The rear garden covers 178 square meters and faces southeast, ensuring good sunlight exposure throughout the day. The garden features decorative paving, boundary fencing for privacy, and planted borders. A side path provides rear access to the property. Space is available on the property for parking multiple vehicles.
The property has a modern electrical installation with 10 circuits, a cooking circuit, and three earth leakage circuit breakers. Heating is provided by a Remeha high-efficiency combination boiler from 2006, supplemented by underfloor heating on the ground floor and the multi-fuel stove in the living room. One bedroom has air conditioning installed.
The property has floor insulation, partial wall insulation, roof insulation, insulated second floor construction, and double glazing throughout, predominantly of the HR++ type. Mechanical ventilation is installed. The window frames are constructed from hardwood, and the exterior paintwork was completed in 2023.
The location offers proximity to museums, a shopping center, schools, parks, the main market square, a bus station, and various dining establishments, all within walking distance. Major roads are also easily accessible from this central position.
The exterior space presents potential for constructing garages, commercial space, or other outbuildings. A roof terrace could potentially be created on the extension. The property is described as being in good to excellent condition.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'douche' in the bathroom.
Bathtub
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' in the bathroom.
Guest Toilet
There is a separate, fully tiled toilet room on the ground floor.
Bidet
The ground floor toilet is described as a 'hangcloset (met ingebouwde bidetfunctie)'.
Shared Shower
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande woning'), not a multi-tenant or student property.
Shared Toilet
The property is a detached single-family home, so the toilets are private to the home's residents.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel' (singular) with '2 mengkranen' (2 mixers), indicating one sink rather than two separate sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the listing description or features.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a large backyard (achtertuin) of 178m².
Side Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a side garden (zijtuin).
Terrace
While there are patio doors and paving (sierbestrating), no ground-level terrace is explicitly mentioned.
Rooftop Terrace
The listing mentions a rooftop terrace is *possibly* possible to create, meaning it does not currently exist.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the description.
Fenced Yard
The listing mentions 'erfafscheiding' (fencing/boundary) and 'privacy' in the garden.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
There is no mention of a guest house on the property.
Waterfront
The property is in the center of Oosterhout with no mention of water.
Kitchen Garden
The garden has plant borders but there is no mention of a dedicated kitchen garden.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned in the listing.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
Oosterhout is in the Netherlands and does not have mountains.
Remarkable City View
Located in the center of Oosterhout, but it is on a quiet street with high privacy, making a remarkable city view unlikely.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a large 178m² backyard with plant borders, but 'remarkable' is subjective and not claimed in the text.
Remarkable Sea View
Oosterhout is an inland municipality.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near the center of Oosterhout.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view is mentioned in the text.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly stated: 'Airconditioning in de slaapkamer aan de achterzijde' (Air conditioning in the rear bedroom).
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Voorzien van centrale verwarming' with HR-combiketel (Remeha) from 2006.
Fireplace
Explicitly stated: 'zandstenen schouw, HR allesbrander (bj 2023)' - sandstone fireplace with high-efficiency burner from 2023.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated: 'Alle kamers zijn voorzien van houten planken vloeren' (All rooms have wooden plank floors) on the first floor.
Tiled Floors
Explicitly stated: 'plavuizenvloer' (tile floor) in the living room and kitchen on the ground floor.
Laminate Flooring
No mention of laminate flooring; wooden plank floors and tile floors are specified instead.
Carpeted Floors
No mention of carpeted floors anywhere in the listing.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly stated: 'vloerverwarming' in the living room and kitchen on the ground floor.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned; only fixed closet walls (kastenwand) are described in bedrooms and landing.
Home Office
No dedicated home office space mentioned; the property has 3 bedrooms with no office designation.
Skylight
Explicitly stated: 'Velux' dakraam in the bathroom.
Exposed Beams
No mention of exposed beams in the description.
Bay Window
Explicitly stated: 'erker' in the kitchen, which is Dutch for bay window.
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly stated: 'kastenwand' in one bedroom and 'vaste kastenwand' (fixed closet wall) on the first floor landing.
French Doors
Explicitly stated: '3 keer openslaande tuindeuren' (3 French doors to garden) and 'kamer-en-suite deuren' (en-suite doors).
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork or decorative ceiling/wall moldings mentioned in the description.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; features marble countertops, sandstone fireplace, and tiled floors which are not typical Scandinavian style.
Modern
Renovated in 2006 with modern appliances (Boretti American fridge, built-in microwave), modern bathroom fixtures (2025 toilet), modern electrical installation, but retains classic 1935 character.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete floors.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean design elements like terracotta, arched doorways, or Mediterranean colors mentioned.
Classic
Built in 1935 with en-suite living room, sandstone fireplace, hardwood window frames, and traditional layout suggesting classic character.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1935, retaining features like a sandstone mantelpiece, en-suite doors, and hardwood window frames, despite a 2006 renovation.
Early 20th Century
The core of the house was built in 1935, categorizing it as a 1930s home, though it was significantly extended and modernized in 2006.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 1935, which is before WWII, so it does not fit the post-war functional style.
Modernist
While the original house is from 1935, the large 2006 extension and the modern kitchen/appliances bring in modernist elements.
Newly Build
The property is listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) with a construction year of 1935.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Vaatwasser is explicitly mentioned in the kitchen appliances list.
Oven
Large oven is mentioned as part of the 5-pit gas stove.
Microwave
Combimagnetron (combination microwave) is listed among the built-in appliances.
Refrigerator
American fridge (Amerikaanse koelkast) from Boretti brand is mentioned.
Freezer
American fridges typically include a freezer compartment, though not explicitly stated separately.
Kitchen Island
Large kitchen island (groot kookeiland) with marble countertop is explicitly described.
Open Plan Kitchen
The 'woonkeuken' (living kitchen) term suggests open plan, but there's a 'verkeersruimte' (traffic area) mentioned between living room and kitchen, indicating some separation.
Pantry
Two apothecary cabinets (apothekerskasten) are mentioned, which serve as pantry storage.
Stove
5-pit gas stove (5-pits gasfornuis) is explicitly mentioned.
Induction Stove
The stove is explicitly described as gas (gasfornuis), not induction.
Build In Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is mentioned in the extensive list of kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
A water filter is mentioned but no boiling water tap (like Quooker) is specified.
Downdraft Extractor
A regular stainless steel extractor hood (RVS afzuigkap) is mentioned, not a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
This is a detached single-family home (vrijstaande woning), so the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
Premium features include marble countertop, Boretti (luxury Italian brand) American fridge, stainless steel cabinets, built-in spots, and apothecary cabinets - indicating a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The extension and kitchen renovation were done in 2006, making the kitchen approximately 18-19 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeerruimte voor meerdere auto's op eigen terrein' (parking space for multiple cars on own premises).
Storage Room
The property has a storage cellar, a staircase cupboard, fixed wardrobes on the landing, and a storage attic.
Garage
The listing states a garage is 'mogelijk' (possible) to create, indicating there is currently no garage.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no existing garage on the property.
Double Garage
There is no existing garage on the property.
Attic
The property has a 'Bergzolder' (storage attic) on the 2nd floor.
Cellar
The property features a 'Voorraadkelder' (storage cellar) with specific dimensions.
Underground Parking
As a detached house built in 1935, it does not have underground parking.
Workshop
No existing workshop is mentioned. It is listed as a future possibility for the garden, not a current feature.
Shed
No existing shed is mentioned. The listing notes the possibility to create outbuildings in the future.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking) for the direct vicinity.
Street Parking Permit
The listing mentions parking is available 'voor vergunninghouders' (for permit holders).
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a detached house (vrijstaande woning) built in 1935, with no mention of an Owners Association (VvE).
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states the ownership situation is 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), not leasehold.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing describes multiple floors accessible via standard stairs and a loft ladder (vlizotrap) to the attic, with no mention of an elevator.
Security Cameras
The listing does not mention any security cameras on the property.
Private Entrance
The property is explicitly described as a detached house (vrijstaande woning), which inherently means it has its own private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions parking on own terrain and a back entrance (achterom), but does not mention an automatic gate.
Gated Community
The house is located on a quiet street in the center of Oosterhout and is described as a standard detached house, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The property has multiple split levels including a basement and a second floor only accessible via a pull-down ladder (vlizotrap). There are no mentions of threshold-free access, elevators, or adapted bathrooms.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The property is listed as 'Gestoffeerd' (furnished with soft furnishings), which typically does not include appliances, and no washing machine is explicitly mentioned in the text.
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly mentions a 'wasruimte' (laundry room) on the first floor, which inherently implies the presence of washing machine connections.
Laundry Room
The description explicitly states there is a 'wasruimte (afsluitbaar d.m.v. elektrisch rolluik)' on the 1st floor.
Fibre Internet
The features section explicitly lists 'glasvezelkabel' (fiber optic cable) under provisions.
Smart Home
There is no mention of any smart home features, home automation, or smart systems in the description.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly states the property is provided with 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features section explicitly lists 'TV kabel' (TV cable) under provisions.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the listing description or features.
Energy Efficiency
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states the property is fully equipped with double glazing, mostly HR++.
Wall Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions partial wall insulation (muurisolatie).
Floor Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions floor insulation (vloerisolatie).
Roof Insulation
The listing explicitly mentions roof insulation (dakisolatie).
Heat Pump
The heating system is described as an HR gas combi boiler and an HR gas fireplace, with no mention of a heat pump.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property includes several modern energy efficiency features beyond basic insulation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.