Spacious Move-in Ready Villa with Private Garden in Eksel
Key Features
Upsides
- The property offers a very large living area of approximately 443 square meters with a spacious 90 square meter living room and a total of six bedrooms, making it ideal for large families or multi-generational living.
- The villa is situated in a private, forested residential area in Kloosterbos near Eksel, providing a quiet environment with local traffic only while maintaining good connectivity to the Netherlands via new road networks.
- The home is described as truly move-in ready with first class materials and a luxury kitchen, allowing new owners to settle in immediately without the need for renovations.
Downsides
- The property relies on a gas fired combi boiler for heating and hot water, which is less environmentally friendly and potentially more expensive in the long run compared to modern heat pump systems.
- Despite having good insulation, the energy label is B, which suggests there may be room for further energy efficiency upgrades to meet future standards.
- The asking price of 975,000 euros is a significant investment, requiring substantial financial commitment which may limit the pool of potential buyers.
Description
Situated in the serene and picturesque locale of Eksel, this magnificent villa offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a spacious and high quality residence. Located near the Dutch border, the property benefits from a strategic position that provides excellent connections to Valkenswaard and Eindhoven via the new road network. This accessibility allows residents to easily reach the leading businesses and economic activity in the Netherlands while enjoying the tranquil lifestyle of the Belgian countryside. The villa is truly move-in ready and presents an ideal solution for a large family home, for those providing informal care, or for hosting guests from abroad who wish to stay for extended periods. The property is superbly situated in a residential area within the Kloosterbos, ensuring plenty of privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. The location is characterized by local traffic only, making it a safe and quiet environment for residents of all ages.
The interior of the villa is impressive, featuring a generous living area of approximately 443 square meters. Upon entering the home, one is welcomed by a spacious living room that covers 90 square meters. This expansive area is thoughtfully designed to include a dining corner, a comfortable seating area, and a lockable television corner that can also function effectively as a home office. The entire living space exudes a classy appearance, achieved through the use of first class materials and high quality finishes. Adjacent to the living room is a luxury kitchen equipped with a breakfast corner, providing a lovely spot for morning meals. The kitchen is designed to meet the needs of modern culinary enthusiasts while maintaining a warm and inviting feel. For practical daily living, the property includes a utility room and storage space with the necessary connections for laundry appliances, ensuring that household routines are managed with ease and efficiency.
Moving to the upper levels, the villa continues to offer ample space and versatility. The first floor hosts an impressive landing that leads to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. This abundance of sanitary facilities is a significant asset for larger families or for use by guests, ensuring comfort and privacy for everyone. The layout on this level is well planned, providing distinct areas for rest and relaxation. On the second floor, the property offers two, possibly three, bedrooms which can alternatively be arranged as a studio or a guest room. This flexibility allows the new owners to adapt the space to their specific needs, whether that requires additional sleeping quarters or a separate suite for visitors. The presence of six bedrooms in total makes this home particularly suitable for multi generational living or for those who frequently host friends and family.
The exterior of the property is equally appealing and designed for outdoor enjoyment. The villa features a southwest oriented garden which is fully fenced and equipped with access control technology, ensuring both security and privacy. Residents can take advantage of the sunlight throughout the day on the two covered terraces, which provide a perfect setting for outdoor dining or relaxation regardless of the weather. The garden surrounds the house, offering a green oasis that enhances the residential feel of the home. A major feature of the exterior is the spacious detached garage. With a floor area of 60 square meters, the garage offers ample space for parking up to three cars, in addition to providing significant storage room for bicycles, garden equipment, or other items.
In terms of construction and technical specifications, the villa is a robust existing build dating back to 2003. The property has a composite roof and a total volume of 1489 cubic meters. It sits on a plot of 1175 square meters, providing a substantial footprint. The energy performance is rated with Label B, supported by comprehensive insulation including roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing. Heating and hot water are provided by a CV HR gas fired combi boiler, which is owned by the property. The home is equipped with modern amenities such as shutters, a chimney, and TV cable connections. The location at the edge of the forest and in a wooded neighborhood ensures that residents can enjoy nature right on their doorstep while still being close to necessary amenities and transport links. This villa in Eksel represents a rare combination of space, quality, and location, making it a highly desirable property for discerning buyers.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Description explicitly mentions 3 showers.
Bathtub
Description includes "ligbad" which means bathtub.
His And Hers Sinks
"dubbele wastafel" indicates two sinks, likely his and hers.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly states 'Balkon aanwezig' (Balcony present) under the Balkon/dakterras section.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around) and 'ZW georiënteerde tuin' (Southwest-oriented garden), implying a rear garden exists.
Front Garden
The listing mentions 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around), which typically implies a garden at the front as well.
Side Garden
The listing mentions 'Tuin rondom' (Garden all around), which typically implies side gardens.
Terrace
The listing mentions '2 overdekte terrassen' (2 covered terraces).
Rooftop Terrace
The listing category is 'Balkon/dakterras', but the specific value indicated is 'Balkon aanwezig' (Balcony present), not rooftop terrace.
Fenced Yard
The description states the garden is 'volledig omheind' (fully fenced).
Patio
The presence of '2 overdekte terrassen' implies paved outdoor sitting areas consistent with a patio.
Guest House
There is a 'studio/guestroom' on the second floor, but it is part of the main villa, not a separate guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in 'Kloosterbos' (forest) and inland in Eksel; no waterfront is mentioned or expected.
Equestrian Facilities
No mention of stables, paddocks, or equestrian facilities in the features.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of a pool. High-value feature usually listed if present.
Private Tennis Court
Not mentioned. Would be a key selling feature for a villa if present.
Remarkable Mountain View
Eksel is located in the Campine region, which is flat or gently undulating, not mountainous.
Remarkable City View
The house is situated in a 'bosrijke omgeving' (forest-rich environment) and 'Aan rustige weg' (quiet road), explicitly away from the city.
Remarkable Garden View
While there is a garden all around, the listing emphasizes the forest location ('Kloosterbos') rather than a specific remarkable garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Eksel is inland, far from the sea.
Remarkable Harbour View
No harbour or large body of water nearby.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmarks or monuments are mentioned as being visible.
Interior Comfort
Central Heating
The features section explicitly lists 'Verwarming Cv-ketel' (Central heating combi boiler) under the heating category.
Fireplace
The features list includes 'rookkanaal' (chimney/flue) as a facility, which strongly implies the presence of a fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Laminate Flooring
Given the property is a luxury villa (€975k) described as having 'first-class materials', laminate flooring is unlikely to be the primary flooring.
Carpeted Floors
In luxury Belgian/Dutch villas of this size and price point, fully carpeted floors are rare; 'first-class materials' usually implies stone, wood, or high-end tiles.
Home Office
The description explicitly mentions a 'lockable TV corner/home office' (afsluitbare TV-hoek/thuiskantoor) in the living room.
Exposed Beams
The property is described as a villa with a 'classy appearance', which typically suggests clean lines or finished ceilings rather than rustic exposed beams.
Bay Window
There is no mention of a bay window in the description of the living room or facade.
Private Indoor Pool
There is no mention of an indoor pool in the description or features list.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the bathroom descriptions or features list.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a villa with a 'classy appearance' and 'first-class materials' in a residential area near a forest, with no mention of Nordic design elements or minimalist aesthetics typical of Scandinavian style.
Modern
The property was built in 2003 and is described as 'move-in ready', which places it in the modern era. However, the description emphasizes 'classy appearance' and 'villa', which often suggests a timeless or traditional luxury style rather than strictly contemporary architecture.
Industrial
The property is a luxury villa with high-end materials, contrasting sharply with the raw, unfinished aesthetic of industrial design.
Mediterranean
While the house has a southwest-oriented garden and terraces, it is located in a wooded area in Belgium near the Dutch border, not a Mediterranean climate zone, and there is no mention of characteristic architectural elements like stucco or terracotta.
Classic
The listing uses terms like 'villa', 'classy appearance', and mentions 'first-class materials', which aligns with a classic, luxurious, and timeless architectural style typical of detached homes in this region.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building year is 2003, which is modern construction, not historic.
Early 20th Century
The building year is 2003, not early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 2003, this is not a post-war functional building (typically 1945-1965).
Modernist
Built in 2003 with 'eersteklas materialen', it likely has modern elements, but without a photo, confirming the specific architectural style of Modernism is uncertain. It is a 'Villa' which can sometimes imply traditional styles.
Newly Build
Built in 2003. While not brand new, 20 years is relatively young for a house, and it is described as 'instapklaar' (move-in ready). However, 'Bestaande bouw' is the technical category.
Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
The property is a detached villa marketed as a private family home.
Design Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes a 'Luxe keuken' (luxury kitchen) with 'eersteklas materialen' (first-class materials) and a 'Klasse uitstraling' (classy appearance).
New Kitchen
The property was built in 2003 and is described as 'instapklaar' (move-in ready) with no mention of a kitchen renovation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing mentions a detached garage with capacity for 3 cars and parking on own terrain.
Storage Room
The description mentions 'Bijkeuken/ berging' (utility room/storage) explicitly.
Garage
Explicitly stated as 'Ruime (60 m²) vrijstaande garage' in the description and 'Vrijstaande stenen garage' in the features.
Double Garage
The garage capacity is listed as 3 cars, which implies it fits the criteria for a double garage.
Cellar
No basement or cellar is mentioned in the description or features list.
Covered Parking
The property has a detached garage providing covered parking.
Underground Parking
The property is a villa with a detached garage, implying no underground parking.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
Parking is included on the premises, so no rental spot is applicable.
Parkspot Sale Price
Parking is included on the premises, so no separate spot purchase is applicable.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is listed as a 'Villa, vrijstaande woning' (detached villa) with 'Volle eigendom' (full ownership) of the land, indicating no shared ownership or owners association.
Leasehold
The features section explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', meaning full ownership, not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Annual Meeting
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Fees
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Reserve Fund
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Maintenance Plan
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Oa Buildings Insurance
There is no owners association for this detached property.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
No mention of an elevator in the description.
Intercom
No reference to an intercom system.
Alarm System
Only a garden security system is mentioned; no explicit alarm system for the house.
Security Cameras
No mention of security cameras.
Private Entrance
The garden is fully fenced with a security system (toegangstechniek), indicating a private entrance to the property.
Automatic Gate
The fenced garden with a security system likely includes an automatic gate, though not explicitly stated.
Video Door Phone
No mention of a video door phone.
Smoke Detectors
No reference to smoke detectors.
Security Door Window Hardware
No explicit mention of reinforced door or window hardware.
Gated Community
The listing does not indicate that the community is gated.
Wheelchair Accessible
No information about wheelchair accessibility features.
Utilities & Technical
Dryer
No mention of a dryer anywhere in the description.
High Speed Internet
The description does not mention high‑speed internet or any specific internet type.
Fibre Internet
No reference to fibre‑optic internet is made.
Smart Home
No smart‑home features are described.
Ventilation System
There is no explicit mention of a mechanical ventilation system.
Cable Tv
The text includes 'TV kabel', indicating a cable TV connection is available.
Water Softener
No information about a water softener is provided.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.