Characterful Semi-Detached Family Home with Home Office in Brabant Village
Key Features
Upsides
- Spacious 212 m² living area across three full floors with a surprisingly wide layout of over 12 meters at the rear
- Character features preserved from 1898 including beamed ceilings, stained glass, and a slate floor combined with modern renovations
- Separate practice room with its own entrance, waiting room, and pantry ideal for working from home
- Large 535 m² plot with a 40-meter deep garden bordering the countryside, including a carport and wooden shed
- Good energy features including a new insulated roof, solar panels, and comprehensive insulation throughout
Downsides
- No energy label available, which may raise questions about the actual energy efficiency rating
- Northwest-facing garden receives less afternoon and evening sun compared to south-facing gardens
- Semi-detached construction means less privacy than a fully detached home
- The asking price of €675,000 equals €3,184 per m² which is relatively high for a village location
- The property dates from 1898 which, despite renovations, may involve higher maintenance costs than newer construction
Description
Paterstraat 59 is located in the charming village of Den Dungen, a place known for its authentic Brabant atmosphere, active community life, and green surroundings. The village offers a peaceful residential environment while maintaining excellent accessibility to larger cities such as s-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, and Tilburg. Daily amenities are available within close proximity, including shops for everyday groceries, restaurants, and various service providers. For families with children, good educational facilities are present in the village. Den Dungen has an active community with numerous opportunities for sports, culture, and recreation. The village has several sports clubs, music associations, and social activities that contribute to the strong social cohesion of the community.
The surroundings of Den Dungen are characterized by a varied Brabant landscape with meadows, waterways, and nature reserves. Various walking and cycling routes can be found in the immediate vicinity. Nature organizations such as Brabants Landschap are active in the area. For nature lovers, the surroundings offer ample recreational opportunities with extensive green areas and quiet country roads that are ideal for walking, cycling, and relaxing in nature.
This property has a notable history among the residents of Den Dungen as the former café Hellings, a village café located on the edge of the village. The current owners purchased the property in 1999 and completely renovated it according to their wishes into a surprisingly spacious and comfortable family home.
The ground floor of the property presents a surprising layout, partly due to a front facade measuring approximately 9.36 meters wide, which is further widened at the rear to over 12.00 meters. Upon entering, the spacious hallway immediately catches the eye, which thanks to the high ceilings and authentic details creates a stylish first impression. From here, one walks through to the generous living room and dining room, where a slate tile floor provides a warm and luxurious appearance. The characteristic beamed ceilings, large windows, and atmospheric stained glass details reinforce the unique character of this property. The raised seating area gives the living room a playful layout. The beautiful mantelpiece with wood stove forms a real eye-catcher and provides extra warmth and atmosphere during the colder months. Thanks to the open connection with the kitchen, a spacious whole is created with a cozy and inviting appearance.
From the living room, the kitchen can be reached via double doors. The semi-open kitchen is practically arranged and equipped with various built-in appliances, with a surprisingly playful detail next to it: the staircase from the kitchen. At the rear of the property are a utility room, a study, a separate toilet, and access to the cellar. From the hallway, one also reaches the canopy and the spacious carport. Via the side of the property, a separate entrance to the practice room has been created behind the house, ideal for working from home or receiving clients in complete privacy. The practice room has its own waiting room and pantry, allowing living and working to be pleasantly separated from each other. Thanks to the combination of authentic elements, generous living spaces, and a practical layout, this is a property with much atmosphere and comfort.
The first floor is reached via the staircase in the kitchen. The spacious landing benefits from plenty of natural light and gives access to three bedrooms, as well as a separate toilet room next to the modern bathroom. The bedrooms each have their own atmosphere and character. One of the rooms has its own access to the mezzanine, which provides a playful layout and extra possibilities for example as a work or sleeping space. In addition, the bedrooms offer ample practical storage space under the sloping roof surfaces. The children's room is extra atmospheric thanks to the original beam structure, which has remained beautifully visible. The bathroom is modernly finished with stylish anthracite-colored tiles and equipped with a spacious walk-in shower with rain shower, a floating wall cabinet with washbasin, and a contemporary appearance. The toilet is located separately from the bathroom, which offers extra comfort for families and guests.
From one of the bedrooms, a fixed staircase leads to the full second floor. Here is a multifunctional attic room, ideal as a workspace or hobby room. Thanks to the skylights, this floor enjoys pleasant natural light. In addition, there is ample practical storage space behind the knee walls and in the built-in cabinet space. The open connection with the mezzanine gives this floor a playful and spacious character.
The garden has been beautifully landscaped and borders the countryside. With various borders and perennial plants, there is plenty of space for gardening and choosing a terrace to enjoy the outdoor environment. The property has a driveway leading to the carport, a large wooden shed with attic, and even a wood storage and space to keep chickens.
The property is in good structural condition, and a structural inspection is available for interested parties. The property has been provided by the current owners with a new roof with insulated roof panels. In addition, the property has sufficient solar panels and insulated glazing. The property is heated by a Remeha gas-fired combination boiler from 2020, which is owned by the sellers. Partial underfloor heating is also present. The property features roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation.
In summary, this is a surprisingly spacious property. It is a stately and characteristic home from 1898, completely renovated, located on one of the most beautiful streets in Den Dungen. The large plot measures 535 square meters. The property has three full floors with a living area of 212 square meters, four spacious bedrooms, and a study on the ground floor. The deep garden offers freedom and privacy, and the northwest-facing position provides a pleasant outdoor space throughout the day.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'ruime inloopdouche' (spacious walk-in shower) in the bathroom.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description of the bathroom or anywhere else in the listing.
Ensuite Bathroom
None of the bedrooms are described as having an attached or ensuite bathroom; the bathroom is accessed via the landing.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'separaat toilet' (separate toilet) on the ground floor and another 'separate toiletruimte' on the first floor.
Bidet
There is no mention of a bidet in the bathroom description.
Rain Shower
The listing explicitly states the walk-in shower has a 'regendouche' (rain shower).
Double Shower
The shower is described as a single 'inloopdouche' without mention of double shower heads or multiple shower stalls.
Shared Shower
The property is a single-family home, so the shower is for private residential use, not shared between separate housing units.
Shared Toilet
The property is a single-family home, so the toilets are for private residential use, not shared between separate housing units.
His And Hers Sinks
The bathroom features a single 'wastafel' (sink) in a floating cabinet, not double sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned in the description or features list.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'Achtertuin' (rear garden) of 380 m².
Front Garden
The features list explicitly states 'voortuin' (front garden).
Side Garden
There is no mention of a side garden in the text.
Terrace
The description mentions having space to choose a terrace ('een terras te kiezen') to enjoy the outside environment.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a traditional house from 1898 with no mention of a rooftop terrace.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned in the listing.
Veranda
The listing explicitly mentions an 'overkapping' (veranda) accessible from the hall.
Guest House
There is a practice room at the back, but no separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in a village and borders the countryside, but is not on the water.
Equestrian Facilities
There are no equestrian facilities mentioned in the text.
Small Livestock Facilities
The listing explicitly mentions 'ruimte om kippen te houden' (space to keep chickens).
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
Den Dungen is in the province of North Brabant, which is entirely flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The property is situated in a village with a view of the countryside, not a city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
The property borders the countryside ('buitengebied') and has a deep, beautifully landscaped garden of 380 m² with large windows facing it.
Remarkable Sea View
Den Dungen is an inland village, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near Den Dungen.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark views are mentioned in the listing.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
Cv-ketel (CV boiler) mentioned explicitly, Remeha gas combi boiler from 2020.
Fireplace
Fraaie schouw met houtkachel (beautiful mantel with wood stove) mentioned as an eyecatcher in the living room.
Tiled Floors
Leistenen tegelvloer (slate tile floor) explicitly mentioned in the living and dining room.
Underfloor Heating
Gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming (partial underfloor heating) explicitly listed in the features.
Home Office
Werkkamer (work room) on ground floor and praktijkruimte (practice room) with separate waiting room and pantry for working from home.
Skylight
Dakramen (skylights) mentioned on the attic floor providing natural light.
Exposed Beams
Karakteristieke balkenplafonds (characteristic beamed ceilings) and originele balkenconstructie die mooi in het zicht is gebleven (original beam construction beautifully left in view).
Private Indoor Pool
No indoor pool mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Sauna
No indoor sauna mentioned in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Ingebouwde kastruimte (built-in closet space) mentioned on the attic floor.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned; the property features traditional Brabant character with exposed beams, slate tiles, and stained glass.
Modern
Only the bathroom is described as modern with antracite tiles; overall the house has a classic/traditional character from 1898.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, or concrete surfaces.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements; this is a traditional Dutch Brabant house.
Classic
Built in 1898 with characteristic beamed ceilings, authentic details, stained glass (glas-in-lood), and original beam construction visible in the children's room.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building is from 1898, described as a stately and characteristic house with authentic details like stained glass, beam ceilings, and a fireplace.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1898, which is the late 19th century, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
The house predates both World Wars, having been built in 1898.
Modernist
The house is a 19th-century building renovated to preserve its historic character, not a modernist structure.
Newly Build
The listing specifies it is 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction) from 1898.
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is described as 'halfopen' and 'practisch ingericht' with no mention of an island.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes it as a 'halfopen keuken' (semi-open kitchen), not fully open plan.
Pantry
A pantry is mentioned but it belongs to the practice room ('De praktijk beschikt over een eigen wachtruimte en pantry'), not the kitchen.
Build In Coffee Maker
No mention of a built-in coffee maker in the kitchen description.
Boiling Water Tap
No mention of a boiling water tap such as Quooker in the listing.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor in the kitchen description.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family home (eengezinswoning), not a shared living arrangement.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'praktisch ingericht' (practically arranged) with no emphasis on design or luxury features.
New Kitchen
The property was renovated in 1999, over 25 years ago, and no recent kitchen renovation is mentioned.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Listing explicitly mentions a driveway to a carport, indicating on-site parking is available.
Storage Room
Listing mentions multiple storage areas including built-in closet space, storage under sloping roofs, and 10 m² of other indoor space typically used for storage.
Garage
Listing mentions a carport, not an enclosed garage. A carport is an open structure without doors.
Automatic Garage Door
No garage is present, so there cannot be an automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage exists on the property, only a carport.
Attic
Listing describes a full attic floor ('zolderverdieping') with a multifunctional attic room and skylights.
Cellar
Listing explicitly mentions 'toegang tot de kelder' (access to the cellar) on the ground floor.
Covered Parking
The carport provides covered parking for vehicles.
Underground Parking
No mention of underground parking; this is a village house from 1898, not typical for such properties.
Workshop
There is a home office ('werkkamer') and practice space ('praktijkruimte') but no workshop is described.
Shed
Listing explicitly mentions 'een grote houten schuur met zolder' (a large wooden shed with attic).
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a '2-onder-1-kapwoning' (semi-detached). In Dutch real estate listings, an Owners Association (VvE) is typically explicitly mentioned if it exists. Its absence here suggests there is none, though a minor shared-wall agreement cannot be entirely ruled out.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership), meaning it is not a leasehold property.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, there is no registration.
Oa Annual Meeting
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, there are no annual meetings.
Oa Fees
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, no fees are charged.
Oa Reserve Fund
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, there is no reserve fund.
Oa Maintenance Plan
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, there is no HOA maintenance plan.
Oa Buildings Insurance
Based on the assumption that no owners association exists, there is no HOA buildings insurance.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a 2-under-1-cap dwelling from 1898 with 3 floors accessed via fixed stairs. No elevator is mentioned or expected for this type of house.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states there is a separate entrance at the side of the house leading to the practice room, ensuring privacy for home work or receiving clients. It is also a semi-detached house with its own main entrance.
Automatic Gate
The listing mentions a driveway to a carport but makes no mention of an automatic gate.
Gated Community
The property is described as being on a quiet road with a free view in a typical Brabant village, not within a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three floors connected by fixed stairs, a raised sitting area, and a cellar. There is no mention of ramps, a lift, or ground-floor accessibility adaptations.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
While the house has modern updates like solar panels and floor heating, no smart home features or systems are mentioned, making it unlikely.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The description explicitly states 'daarnaast beschikt de woning over voldoende zonnepanelen' and the features list includes 'Zonnepanelen'.
Double Glazing
The description mentions 'geïsoleerde beglazing' and the features list explicitly states 'dubbel glas'.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies 'dubbel glas' (double glazing). It does not mention triple glazing, making it highly unlikely.
Wall Insulation
The features list explicitly includes 'muurisolatie'.
Floor Insulation
The features list explicitly includes 'vloerisolatie'.
Roof Insulation
The description mentions a 'nieuwe kap met geïsoleerde dakplaten' and the features list includes 'Dakisolatie'.
Heat Pump
The heating system is listed as a 'Cv-ketel' (gas boiler) specifically a 'Remeha (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2020)'. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
There is no mention of a home battery in the description or features list.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The listing mentions 'gedeeltelijke vloerverwarming' (partial underfloor heating) and the installation of a 'nieuwe kap met geïsoleerde dakplaten' (new roof with insulated roof panels).