Detached Energy-Neutral Home on Over 8,400 m² of Land with Building Potential
Key Features
Upsides
- Exceptionally large plot of 8,473 m² offering significant privacy and future development potential under the "vrij bouwen" regulations.
- Outstanding energy efficiency with A+++ label, 47 solar panels with battery storage, and heat pump systems that virtually eliminate energy costs.
- Strategic location combining rural tranquility with proximity to Eersel (5 minutes), Eindhoven (15 minutes), and direct cycling access to the ASML campus.
- Premium outdoor features including a swimming pond, automatic irrigation system with private water source, and robot mower for effortless garden maintenance.
Downsides
- The current living space of only 112 m² with just 2 bedrooms is relatively small for a property priced at 899,000 euros, meaning buyers are primarily paying for the land.
- The high price per square meter of living space (over 8,000 euros/m²) reflects land value rather than built structure, requiring significant additional investment if a larger home is desired.
- The property may appeal to a narrow buyer profile, specifically those seeking substantial land with building ambitions rather than move-in-ready family accommodation.
- Despite the large plot, the existing house volume of 505 m³ is well below the permitted 650 m³, suggesting the current structure may not fully utilize even the basic building allowance.
Description
Located at Sneidershoek 15 in the village of Knegsel, this property presents a distinctive combination of a modestly sized energy-efficient home set on an exceptionally large plot of land. The total parcel measures 8,473 square meters, consisting of three separate kadastral registrations that together form one continuous terrain. The scale of the outdoor space is immediately apparent upon arrival, accessed via a long driveway with atmospheric lighting that leads visitors through the grounds to the main residence.
The current dwelling was constructed in 2009 and features a traditional gabled roof covered with clay tiles. The living area measures 112 square meters, with an additional 24 square meters of indoor space, bringing the total internal footprint to 136 square meters. The building volume is 505 cubic meters. The property is configured across two main living levels plus a full basement, offering a practical arrangement for a small household or as a starting point for future expansion.
The ground floor layout centers on an open-plan living and kitchen area. The living room benefits from multiple windows that provide abundant natural light and views across the surrounding greenery. Air conditioning is installed for climate control during warmer months. The kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances including a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, combination oven and microwave, and an induction cooktop with integrated extraction. Adjacent to the living area are a bathroom and one bedroom with built-in closet space. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, toilet, vanity unit with washbasin, and underfloor heating.
The first floor contains a second bedroom on one side and a spacious attic room on the other. This upper level offers flexibility for adaptation into additional bedrooms, a home office, or hobby space according to the needs of future occupants.
A significant feature of the property is the full basement, accessible from the kitchen via an internal staircase. This underground level provides substantial storage capacity and could serve as a workshop, hobby room, or additional functional space. A separate, enclosed laundry room is also located in the basement.
The energy performance of the dwelling is notably efficient, holding an A+++ energy label. This rating is achieved through a combination of comprehensive insulation (roof, walls, and double/HR glazing), 47 solar panels with battery storage, an air-source heat pump for heating, a heat pump boiler for domestic hot water, and a pellet stove as a supplementary heat source. According to the listing, the energy costs are virtually fully offset by the on-site generation capacity. The technical installations have been professionally installed by certified specialists.
The outdoor space constitutes the defining characteristic of this property. The garden extends across the majority of the 8,473 square meter plot and is designed to blend with the natural surroundings. An automatic Rain Bird irrigation system with its own water source maintains the lawn and plantings throughout the year. A robotic lawn mower handles grass cutting. A notable architectural element in the garden is a wall constructed from authentic Burgundian stone, which integrates with the natural aesthetic of the setting.
A swimming pond with its own pump installation and electrical connection provides a recreational feature within the private grounds. The property borders a forest edge and offers an open aspect with unobstructed views, while maintaining a sheltered position within the landscape.
From a planning perspective, the zoning plan includes a building footprint of approximately 2,000 square meters, on which a residence with a maximum volume of around 650 cubic meters can be constructed. Additional building options exist outside this footprint under the "vrij bouwen" (free building) regulations. This suggests that the current 505 cubic meter structure occupies only a portion of the permitted development potential, leaving scope for significant enlargement or replacement of the existing dwelling.
The location balances rural tranquility with accessibility. The E3 Strand recreational area is within walking distance, offering water-based leisure activities. The town of Eersel, with its market square, restaurants, and terraces, is approximately five minutes away by car. Eindhoven city center can be reached in roughly fifteen minutes, and the ASML campus is noted as being nearby with a direct cycling connection. The Landgoed Duynenwater recreation area is located around the corner, providing additional options for walking and cycling.
Parking is available on the property's own grounds. The property is offered at an asking price of 899,000 euros, which translates to approximately 8,027 euros per square meter of living space. This price point reflects the substantial land value and development potential rather than the size of the existing structure. Transfer is by mutual agreement.
The property is classified as an existing detached single-family home in a residential area, though the scale of the parcel gives it characteristics more commonly associated with rural estates or smallholdings. The three kadastral parcels are all held in full ownership: VESSEM F 4480 (603 m²), VESSEM F 2659 (7,200 m²), and VESSEM F 4468 (670 m²).
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'Inloopdouche' (walk-in shower) in the bathroom features.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the listing. The bathroom features only list walk-in shower, toilet, floor heating, sink, and sink cabinet.
Heated Towel Rail
No heated towel rail is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Double Shower
Only a single walk-in shower is mentioned, no indication of a double shower.
Shared Toilet
This is a single-family home, so a shared toilet in the typical sense doesn't apply.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions 'wastafel, en wastafelmeubel' (singular sink and sink cabinet), not double sinks.
Bathroom Heated Floor
The bathroom features explicitly list 'vloerverwarming' (floor heating).
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No balcony is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Rear Garden
The property has a massive garden surrounding the house, including a swimming pond at the rear.
Front Garden
The property features a long, illuminated driveway leading to the house, which is part of the surrounding garden.
Side Garden
The listing specifies 'Tuin rondom' (garden all around), indicating side gardens.
Rooftop Terrace
The property is a standard two-story detached house with a pitched roof, no rooftop terrace is present.
Waterfront
The property has a swimming pond on the grounds, but is not situated directly on a natural waterfront like a lake or river.
Private Outdoor Pool
The property has a 'zwemvijver' (natural swimming pond) which is distinct from a traditional constructed outdoor pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned in the listing.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned in the listing.
Remarkable Mountain View
The property is located in the Netherlands, which is famously flat with no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The listing emphasizes a green, rural setting near the forest edge with no mention of city views.
Remarkable Garden View
The listing explicitly mentions large windows providing a 'weids uitzicht over het omliggende groen' (wide view over the surrounding greenery) and an 8,473 m² garden.
Remarkable Sea View
Knegsel is located inland in the province of North Brabant, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour in or near this location.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks are mentioned in the view from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Explicitly stated: 'De knusse woonkamer is voorzien van airconditioning'.
Fireplace
Explicitly listed: 'Pelletkachel' (pellet stove) is mentioned as heating method.
Underfloor Heating
Explicitly listed in bathroom features: 'vloerverwarming' (underfloor heating).
Walk In Closet
Listing mentions 'inbouwkast' (built-in closet), which is different from a walk-in closet.
Home Office
Spaces described as having 'possibilities' for work use, but not currently configured as a home office.
Private Indoor Pool
The zwemvijver (swimming pond) is outdoor, not indoor. No indoor pool mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Built-In Wardrobes
Explicitly stated: 'ruime slaapkamer met inbouwkast' (spacious bedroom with built-in closet).
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements mentioned such as light woods, minimalist aesthetic, or hygge style.
Modern
Listing mentions 'moderne open keuken', 'moderne badkamer', modern automation features, and the house was built in 2009 with contemporary energy systems.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal accents, concrete floors, or raw materials.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean elements mentioned. The Bourgondische stenen wall is not Mediterranean style.
Classic
No classic or traditional architectural elements explicitly described. The home appears to be a 2009 build with modern features.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 2009, the house features modern sustainable technology. While there is an 'authentic Bourgondian stone wall' in the garden, the house itself is not traditional or historic.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 2009.
Post War Functional
The house was built in 2009, long after the post-war period.
Modernist
Built in 2009 with an open kitchen, large window panels, A+++ energy label, heat pump, and high-tech automation, representing a modern building style.
Newly Build
The property is from 2009 and listed as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction), making it 15 years old and not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The description explicitly lists a 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) in the kitchen appliances.
Oven
The description explicitly lists a 'combi oven/magnetron' (combi oven/microwave).
Microwave
The description explicitly lists a 'combi oven/magnetron' (combi oven/microwave).
Refrigerator
The description explicitly lists a 'koelkast' (refrigerator).
Freezer
The description explicitly lists a 'vriezer' (freezer).
Kitchen Island
There is no mention of a kitchen island in the description or layout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The description explicitly mentions an 'open keuken' (open kitchen) connected to the living room.
Pantry
The description mentions 'veel opbergruimte' (lots of storage space), but does not specifically mention a pantry.
Stove
The description mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop), which functions as a stove.
Induction Stove
The description explicitly mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop).
Build In Coffee Maker
There is no mention of a built-in coffee maker in the list of kitchen appliances.
Boiling Water Tap
There is no mention of a boiling water tap (such as a Quooker) in the description.
Downdraft Extractor
The description mentions an 'inductiekookplaat met geïntegreerde afzuiging' (induction cooktop with integrated extraction), which is a downdraft extractor.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached single-family home ('vrijstaande woning'), meaning the kitchen is private.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as modern and open, but no specific high-end designer brands are mentioned.
New Kitchen
The property was built in 2009, making the original kitchen over 15 years old.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly states 'Parkeergelegenheid: Op eigen terrein' (Parking on own property).
Storage Room
The listing explicitly mentions the cellar (souterrain) is suitable for storage ('opslag') and there is significant storage space in the kitchen.
Attic
The description mentions 'een ruime zolder' (a spacious attic) on the first floor.
Cellar
The listing explicitly mentions a 'volledig onderkelderd souterrain' (fully basemented cellar).
Underground Parking
This is a detached house with a standard cellar; it does not have an underground parking garage.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is described as a detached single-family home on a large private plot of 8,473 m² with no mention of an owners association.
Leasehold
The cadastral data explicitly states 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) for all three parcels.
Open Viewing
No open viewing days are listed in the description or features.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No elevator mentioned; standard 2-story house with basement, no indication of a lift.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached house accessible via its own long driveway.
Gated Community
The property is a standalone detached house on a large private plot, not part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
While the ground floor has a bedroom and bathroom, the presence of stairs to other levels and lack of specific accessibility adaptations make full wheelchair accessibility unlikely.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
Explicitly mentioned: 'In het souterrain bevindt zich daarnaast een, afgesloten wasruimte' (In the basement there is a locked laundry room).
Ventilation System
Features list specifically mentions 'natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), indicating no mechanical ventilation system.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly states there are 47 solar panels.
Double Glazing
The listing specifically mentions double glazing and HR-glass under insulation features.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation (muurisolatie) is explicitly listed in the energy features.
Roof Insulation
Roof insulation (dakisolatie) is explicitly listed in the energy features.
Heat Pump
The description mentions an air-source heat pump (lucht-warmtepomp) and a heat pump boiler.
Home Battery
The listing explicitly mentions battery storage (batterijopslag) alongside the 47 solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property features a pellet stove, has an A+++ energy label, and utilizes an automated Rain Bird irrigation system with its own water source to maintain the large garden efficiently.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.