Modern Apartment with Singel Views and Private Parking in Breda Center
Key Features
Upsides
- The apartment boasts a central location in Breda, within walking distance of the city center and terraces, while maintaining a quiet living environment next to the singel.
- It includes a private parking space in an enclosed underground garage with a car lift, a highly valuable feature in a city center.
- The property features a unique outdoor advantage with a sunny corner spot at the end of the gallery, offering afternoon and evening sun despite the official layout.
- Energy efficiency is strong with an Energy Label A and full insulation, ensuring lower utility costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
Downsides
- The primary outdoor seating area used by the current resident is officially part of the gallery and not a legal part of the private apartment, meaning usage rights are informal.
- The monthly service costs (VvE contribution) are relatively high at 250.90 euros per month on top of the purchase price.
- The living space is 57 square meters with only one bedroom, which may be limiting for couples or those looking for a larger family home.
- The bathroom placement includes the washing machine connection, which may not be ideal for everyone compared to a separate utility room.
Description
Situated on the fringe of the vibrant city center of Breda, this modern apartment presents an exceptional living opportunity for those seeking a blend of urban convenience and residential comfort. The property is positioned at a prime location where the dynamism of the city meets the tranquility of the water. Residents can enjoy the advantage of living just a two minute walk away from the lively terraces and amenities of the city center, while the apartment complex itself serves as a peaceful sanctuary. This residence is particularly appealing due to its unrestricted view over the singel, offering a scenic and serene backdrop to daily life. The apartment comes complete with a private parking space in the underground garage and a separate storage unit, ensuring that all practical needs are met within this comprehensive package.
Upon entering the apartment, which is conveniently located at the end of the gallery, one immediately notices the enhanced privacy afforded by this corner position. The location at the end of the gallery provides access to a sunny corner that functions effectively as an outdoor seating area. While this space is officially part of the common gallery and not legally part of the private apartment, in practice it serves as a delightful spot for residents to sit and relax. This outdoor area benefits from the afternoon and evening sun, making it an excellent place to unwind after a day of work. Additionally, the rear side of the apartment offers a free and open view over the surrounding residential neighborhood, contributing to a sense of space and light.
The interior layout is designed with efficiency and modern living in mind. The spacious hall serves as the central artery of the home, providing access to the various rooms. The living room is situated at the front of the property and is a highlight of the apartment thanks to its abundance of natural light. Three large turn and tilt windows, featuring aluminum frames with double glazing, flood the space with daylight and frame the magnificent view over the singel. The renovation of the singel along the Markendaalseweg has significantly enhanced the quality of the area, and the results are clearly visible from the living room. Boats can now be seen passing literally in front of the door, adding a unique character to the view. The living room is finished with a sleek laminate floor and clean white stucco on the walls, creating a neutral and modern canvas that allows new residents to furnish the space to their own taste.
Adjacent to the living room is the half open kitchen. This culinary space is fully equipped with a range of built-in appliances, facilitating a comfortable daily routine. The appliances include an electric cooking plate, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and an oven. The layout of the kitchen allows for easy interaction with the living area, making it ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying a casual meal. The modern aesthetic continues here, matching the overall finish of the apartment.
The apartment contains one well proportioned bedroom. This room is fitted with a generous built in wardrobe wall, providing ample storage space for clothing and personal items. The bedroom features wooden window frames with double glazing and is equipped with a turn and tilt door that leads directly to the gallery. This placement ensures the bedroom is a light and pleasant space with direct access to the sunny seating area located at the end of the gallery. The connection to the outdoors enhances the livability of the room, offering a private retreat within the home.
The bathroom is fully tiled and executed to a high standard of finish. It includes a bathtub with a shower facility, a washbasin set within a vanity unit, and a design radiator that adds both warmth and style to the room. A connection for a washing machine is present in the bathroom, streamlining household chores. The toilet room is separate from the bathroom and is neatly finished with half high tiling, a floating toilet, a small sink, and mechanical ventilation. This separation of facilities is a practical feature for a one bedroom apartment.
A significant asset of this property is the parking situation. Located underneath the building is a closed parking garage that is exclusively accessible to residents. Residents reach their own private parking space via a car lift, a unique feature that adds a layer of exclusivity and security. Directly next to the parking space is the separate storage box. This storage unit is ideal for keeping bicycles safe or storing seasonal items and other belongings that are not needed daily in the apartment. Having both private parking and storage in a central city location is a rare and valuable commodity.
Beyond the private spaces, the complex offers a shared outdoor facility for the enjoyment of all residents. Behind the building lies an enclosed inner garden featuring various seating areas. This communal garden provides a quiet and green oasis in the middle of the city where neighbors can meet or residents can read a book in peace. It serves as an extension of the living space during warmer months.
Technical aspects of the property have been well maintained. The modern meter cupboard is equipped with six groups and an earth leakage breaker, as well as digital smart meters. The apartment has an energy label A, indicating high energy efficiency. The heating and hot water are provided by a Remeha Intergas HRE 28/24 combi boiler. According to the listing details, the boiler is from 2026, which suggests it is a very recent or perhaps even a future installation specification, but it is described as gas fired and owned by the property. The property is part of an active Homeowners Association (VvE). The VvE is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a periodic contribution of approximately 250.90 euros per month, and maintains a reserve fund and a maintenance plan. Building insurance is also arranged by the association.
In summary, this apartment on the edge of Breda center offers a complete and comfortable living solution. The combination of a modern interior, views over the water, private parking, and a central yet quiet location makes it a standout listing. The availability of a sunny outdoor spot and the practicalities of a storage unit and active VvE add to the appeal. This residence is ready for immediate occupation and offers a high quality of life in one of the most desirable locations in Breda.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing states the bathroom includes a 'ligbad met douchegelegenheid' (bathtub with shower facility).
Bathtub
The description explicitly mentions a 'ligbad' (bathtub) in the bathroom.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout description indicates rooms are accessible via a central hall, with the toilet located separately. There is no mention of a bathroom accessible directly from the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The property features a separate 'toiletruimte' (toilet room) accessible from the hallway, distinct from the bathroom.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the description or feature list.
Double Shower
The bathroom contains a bathtub with a shower facility, and there is no indication of a double shower setup.
Shared Shower
The apartment is a private residence with its own bathroom facilities.
Shared Toilet
The apartment is a private residence with its own toilet facilities.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom is described as having a 'wastafel in meubel' (singular), implying a single sink.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Floor heating is not mentioned. The presence of a radiator suggests it is the primary heat source, making floor heating unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states 'Frans balkon aanwezig' under Voorzieningen and Buitenruimte.
Rear Garden
The property is an apartment on a gallery (portiekflat) on the first floor, and there is no mention of a private rear garden.
Front Garden
The property is an apartment on a gallery (portiekflat) on the first floor, so it does not have a front garden.
Side Garden
The property is an apartment on a gallery (portiekflat) on the first floor, so it does not have a side garden.
Terrace
The text mentions a 'zonnig hoekje' at the end of the gallery that can be used as an outdoor space, but it's not officially part of the apartment and is described as a corner, not a distinct terrace.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No specific barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
This is an apartment, so it does not have a private fenced yard.
Patio
The property is an apartment on the first floor with a French balcony; it does not have a patio.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the listing.
Guest House
No guest house is mentioned in the listing.
Waterfront
The description highlights 'uitzicht op de singel' (view on the canal) and states 'bootjes varen inmiddels letterlijk voor de deur' (boats are sailing right in front of the door).
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is mentioned.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are mentioned.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are mentioned.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is in Breda, the Netherlands, which is a flat region; there are no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is in the city center and has views over the 'singel' and the neighborhood, but the primary focus is the water view rather than a skyline or cityscape.
Remarkable Garden View
There is a view over the 'achtergelegen wijk' (rear neighborhood), but it is not described as a remarkable garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Breda is an inland city, so there is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
The view is of a 'singel' (city canal), which is a waterway with boats, but it is not a harbour.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark is mentioned in the description of the view.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned in the property description or feature list.
Central Heating
The features list includes 'Cv-ketel' (central heating boiler) and 'Verwarming Cv-ketel'.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the text.
Hardwood Floors
The description explicitly states the flooring is 'laminaatvloer' (laminate), not hardwood.
Tiled Floors
While the bathroom and toilet are tiled, the main living area is explicitly described as having laminate flooring.
Laminate Flooring
The description states: 'De woning is afgewerkt met een laminaatvloer'.
Carpeted Floors
The listing specifies laminate flooring; there is no mention of carpet.
Underfloor Heating
The bathroom features a 'designradiator', and underfloor heating is not mentioned as a feature.
Walk In Closet
The bedroom has a 'royale vaste kastenwand' (large built-in wardrobe), not a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The apartment has 2 rooms (1 bedroom) and no separate space is designated as a home office.
Skylight
The windows are described as 'draai-kiepramen' (turn-tilt windows); no skylights are mentioned.
Exposed Beams
The walls have 'strak (wit) stucwerk' (sleek white plaster), indicating no exposed beams.
Bay Window
The living room has 'drie grote draai-kiepramen', but no bay window is described.
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard apartment; a private indoor pool is not present.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna is mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
The bedroom is described as having a 'royale vaste kastenwand'.
French Doors
The bedroom has a 'draai-kiepdeur' (single tilt-and-turn door) to the gallery, not typically classified as double French doors.
Ornamental Plasterwork
The walls are finished with 'strak (wit) stucwerk' (smooth white plaster), which lacks ornamentation.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment features sleek white walls and laminate flooring, which can align with Scandinavian design, but the listing does not explicitly describe this specific style.
Modern
The listing explicitly describes the property as a 'modern appartement', built in 2007, featuring aluminum window frames and a digital meterkast.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete ceilings, or raw metal fixtures.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean architectural features like terracotta tiles, arches, or warm color palettes are described.
Classic
Built in 2007 and explicitly described as modern with sleek finishes, lacking period details characteristic of a classic style.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 2007 and described as a 'modern appartement' with aluminum window frames.
Early 20th Century
The building was constructed in 2007.
Post War Functional
The building was constructed in 2007, which is much later than the post-war period.
Modernist
The apartment is described as 'modern', has aluminum frames, and is from 2007, fitting a modern architectural style.
Newly Build
The building year is 2007, which is almost 20 years ago, so it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly lists a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as part of the kitchen equipment.
Oven
The description explicitly lists an 'oven' as part of the kitchen equipment.
Microwave
The text mentions an oven but does not mention a microwave. It cannot be confirmed with certainty if the oven has a microwave function.
Refrigerator
The description explicitly lists a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as a 'halfopen keuken' (half-open kitchen) located at the front of the property, suggesting a standard layout along a wall rather than a center island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'halfopen', which means it is not a fully open plan with no walls separating it from the living area.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry or separate utility room for food storage in the description.
Stove
The description lists an 'elektrische kookplaat' (electric cooktop/hob).
Build In Coffee Maker
The list of built-in appliances does not include a coffee machine.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (e.g., Quooker) in the description or features list.
Downdraft Extractor
The text does not mention a downdraft extractor, and the presence of a standard half-open kitchen suggests a standard hood setup.
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment ('eigen appartement') with its own kitchen facilities, not a shared living situation.
Design Kitchen
The apartment is described as modern with built-in appliances, but 'design' is subjective and not explicitly branded or described as high-end design.
New Kitchen
The building is from 2007. While the kitchen is equipped with modern appliances, it is described as existing construction, implying it is not a brand new installation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing states there is an private parking spot in the underground garage.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions a separate storage room located next to the parking spot in the garage.
Garage
The listing classifies the parking type as 'Parkeergarage' (Parking garage). Although it is a specific spot, it resides within a garage structure.
Double Garage
The listing refers to 'je eigen privéparkeerplaats' (singular), implying a single spot.
Attic
The listing is for an apartment on one residential floor with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
No cellar is mentioned. The storage is a separate room in the underground garage.
Bike Storage
The listing describes the storage room as 'ideaal voor fietsen' (ideal for bikes).
Covered Parking
The parking is located in an underground garage, which is covered.
Underground Parking
The text explicitly states 'Onder het gebouw bevindt zich een afgesloten parkeergarage' (Under the building is a locked parking garage).
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging facilities in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned.
Shed
The storage is an internal room in a garage, not an external shed.
Street Parking Free
The property is in the city center of Breda where paid parking is typical, and the listing emphasizes private parking as an asset.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
The parking spot is owned and included in the sale, not rented.
Parkspot Sale Price
The parking spot is included with the apartment for the total asking price; no separate sale price is listed.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing mentions 'Bijdrage VvE € 250,90 per maand' and provides a VvE checklist, confirming an active Owners Association.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Ownership: Full property), meaning it is 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 specifies a VvE contribution of '€ 250,90 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
Intercom
The building features a closed parking garage exclusive to residents ('Afgesloten parkeergarage') and is a modern complex (2007), which almost certainly includes an intercom system for the main entrance.
Private Entrance
The property is listed as a 'Portiekflat' located at the end of a gallery, indicating a shared entrance via a stairwell or common hallway rather than a private street-level door.
Smoke Detectors
Built in 2007, Dutch building regulations (Bouwbesluit) legally require smoke detectors on every floor, making their presence certain despite not being explicitly listed as a selling point.
Wheelchair Accessible
The bathroom contains a 'ligbad' (bathtub), which is not wheelchair accessible. Additionally, the apartment is located on a gallery in a 'Portiekflat' with no mention of an elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The listing mentions a connection for a washing machine in the bathroom but does not state that the appliance itself is present.
Washing Machine Connections
The description explicitly states the bathroom has an 'aansluiting voor de wasmachine' (connection for a washing machine).
Laundry Room
The description describes the layout and does not mention a separate laundry room.
Dryer
There is no mention of a dryer in the description or features list.
Smart Home
While the listing mentions 'smart meters', it does not describe any other smart home features like automated lighting or climate control.
Ventilation System
The listing mentions 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) in the description and lists it as a feature.
Water Softener
There is no mention of a water softener in the description.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing provides detailed information about the energy system, specifically mentioning a gas-fired combi-boiler. There is no mention of solar panels in the text or feature list.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'houten kozijnen met dubbele beglazing' (wooden frames with double glazing) for the bedroom and 'aluminium kozijnen met dubbele beglazing' (aluminum frames with double glazing) for the living room.
Triple Glazing
The text specifically mentions 'dubbele beglazing' (double glazing). In the absence of any mention of triple glazing, and given the explicit confirmation of double glazing, it is highly likely triple glazing is not present.
Wall Insulation
The 'Energie' section lists 'Isolatie: Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated). While it doesn't break down the types of insulation, wall insulation is a standard part of 'full insulation' for a modern apartment built in 2007.
Floor Insulation
As with wall insulation, the 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated) label strongly implies that floor insulation is present, as it is a standard requirement for achieving a good energy rating in an apartment.
Roof Insulation
The 'Volledig geïsoleerd' (Fully insulated) classification for the apartment block also implies that the roof is insulated. This is a key component in a building's overall insulation.
Heat Pump
The features list clearly states 'Verwarming: Cv-ketel' (Central heating boiler) and 'Cv-ketel: Intergas HRE 28/24 (gas gestookt combiketel...)', which is a gas-fired boiler. This confirms there is no heat pump.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery. Such a feature is almost always paired with solar panels, which are not present in this listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property has an Energy Label A, which is a high rating. In addition to full insulation and double glazing, the features list includes 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation), which can be a more energy-efficient method of managing air quality compared to passive ventilation.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.