Spacious 3-room apartment with communal garden and shops within walking distance
Key Features
Description
This spacious three-room apartment is situated in the renewed Heuvel district of Breda. The property offers a comfortable living space of 80 square meters and features two generous bedrooms, a kitchen installed in 2021, a well-maintained bathroom, and a pleasant balcony facing southwest. Residents of the apartment complex have access to a shared garden that is professionally maintained by a gardener, ensuring pleasant views throughout the year.
The building dates back to 1952 and is classified as a gallery flat. Access to the apartments is through a central entrance equipped with mailboxes and an intercom system. The communal hallway retains some authentic architectural features that add character to the building. From this hallway, residents can reach their individual apartments as well as the storage facilities located on the ground floor.
The apartment is situated on the first floor, which is the lowest residential level of the building. Upon entering the property, you step into a hallway that provides access to the main living areas and bedrooms. The living room is notably spacious and benefits from abundant natural light thanks to the large windows. The room offers views towards the shopping center across the street. A laminate floor has been installed throughout the living area, and there are two built-in closets providing practical storage space. The living room connects seamlessly to a dining area, creating a flowing layout suitable for various furnishing arrangements.
The kitchen was renovated in 2021 and presents a neat and functional layout. It features a combination of upper and lower cabinets with a synthetic work surface. The kitchen is equipped with a sink, gas cooktop, extractor hood, dishwasher, and a combination oven with microwave function. The central heating combi boiler, a Vaillant Thermo Compact model from 2013, is located in the kitchen area. Below the boiler, the connection points for washing appliances are conveniently situated. From the kitchen, you can access both the balcony and the bathroom.
The balcony faces southwest, making it an attractive spot for those who enjoy sitting in the sun during the afternoon and evening hours. The outlook from the balcony is towards the communal inner garden, providing a green and peaceful view rather than an urban streetscape.
The bathroom was renovated in 2013 and is fully tiled. It contains a shower with a fixed screen, a washbasin with a high-gloss white vanity unit, a mirrored cabinet, a designer radiator, and recessed spot lighting. Access to the bathroom is possible both from the kitchen and from the first bedroom, offering flexibility in the layout. A separate toilet room, also renovated in 2013, is partially tiled and includes a small hand basin and recessed lighting.
The first bedroom is located at the rear of the apartment and features a laminate floor, a fixed washbasin, and a built-in closet. The second bedroom, also positioned at the rear, has a laminate floor and a built-in closet as well. Both bedrooms benefit from being away from the street side, which likely contributes to a quieter sleeping environment.
The apartment complex shares a communal garden with the adjacent building on Mgr. Zwijsenstraat. Due to the size of this garden, residents can find both sunny and shaded spots throughout the day, depending on their preference and the time of day. The garden is maintained by a professional gardening company, which is included in the service costs.
A separate storage room is available on the ground floor. This storage space measures 17 square meters and has an electrical connection, making it suitable for storing bicycles, garden furniture, or other belongings.
The windows throughout the apartment feature plastic tilt-and-turn frames with double glazing, contributing to better insulation compared to the original single-glazed windows that would have been installed when the building was constructed.
The location of this apartment is one of its notable features. The Dr. Struyckenplein is literally across the street and houses two supermarkets, a drugstore, and a bakery, making daily grocery shopping extremely convenient. The vibrant city center of Breda, with its shopping streets and entertainment venues, can be reached within a few minutes by bicycle. For those traveling by car, the A16 motorway towards Rotterdam and Antwerp, the A27 towards Utrecht and Amsterdam, and the A58 towards Tilburg and Eindhoven are all accessible within a few minutes of driving. Several bus stops providing direct connections to the main railway station are located within walking distance.
The property has an energy label E, which indicates moderate energy efficiency. The building is equipped with double glazing, and the apartment has a gas-fired combi boiler for both heating and hot water. The homeowners association is currently working on a sustainability project, which may lead to improved energy performance in the future.
The monthly service costs amount to 181.25 euros. These costs cover various expenses including maintenance, garden maintenance by the gardening company, reserves for major and minor maintenance, building insurance, and cleaning of common areas. The homeowners association is properly registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, has a maintenance plan in place, maintains a reserve fund, and has arranged building insurance.
The property is offered at 315,000 euros, which translates to approximately 3,938 euros per square meter of living space. The asking price includes the costs payable by the buyer, such as transfer tax and notary fees. The acceptance date is to be agreed upon, allowing for some flexibility in the transaction timeline.
The listing notes that some modernization should be taken into account. This suggests that while certain elements such as the kitchen and bathroom have been updated, other parts of the apartment may benefit from refreshing or updating to meet contemporary standards. Additionally, the seller has never occupied the property and is not aware of characteristics and/or defects that would have been known had the seller actually used the property. A clause to this effect will be included in the purchase agreement.
Parking in the area is provided through public parking spaces, meaning residents do not have a dedicated parking spot but can use the available street parking in the vicinity. The building has a pitched roof covered with tiles, which is a common and durable roofing solution for apartment buildings of this era.
The property is offered with full ownership rights, meaning the buyer will become the direct owner of the apartment without any leasehold or ground lease obligations. The cadastral designation is Princenhage I 4931.