Be enchanted by this unique, character-filled farmhouse with a thatched roof—a historical gem more than 200 years old. Here you’ll enjoy a wonderful sense of freedom and privacy, while the vibrant centre of Etten-Leur is surprisingly close by.
Over the years, the farmhouse has been renovated with great care and attention. The atmospheric living area and the updated kitchen (2019) form the warm heart of the home and are fully equipped with modern comforts. With multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, there is plenty of space for the entire family. In addition, this special property offers excellent possibilities for a home office or running a business from home.
The generous plot of no less than 1,355 m² is an oasis of peace and quiet. The beautifully landscaped garden, surrounded by mature planting and tall trees, guarantees optimal privacy. This is where you can truly enjoy outdoor living—from relaxing in the lounge area to taking a refreshing dip in the heated swimming pool.
This farmhouse radiates character, comfort, and the pure outdoor lifestyle. Come and experience it for yourself—contact our office. We would be delighted to show you around this exceptional home!
Ground floor with, among other things, an atmospheric living area and kitchen (2019)
We arrive at the property and are immediately amazed by the beautiful thatched farmhouse that appears before us: surrounded by greenery, space and tranquillity—yet located right in a residential neighbourhood.
Inside the spacious entrance hall, we are instantly struck by a sense of nostalgia. You can easily imagine how people lived here 200 years ago. At the same time, it is clear that the home has been renovated through the years with great care. From the hall you can turn left to a multifunctional room, right to the living room, straight ahead to the practical utility room, and upstairs via the staircase to the first floor.
We start in the living room. This atmospheric living space features a very spacious dining area where you can enjoy long dinners with friends and family. The wooden beamed ceiling emphasises the authentic character. In the cosy sitting area you can relax in front of the TV or enjoy a good book. The fireplace with mantel is a real eye-catcher—you won’t want to leave when the fire is burning. The living room also contains the (fully renewed in 2019) meter cupboard/electrical panel.
From the living room, French doors lead into the conservatory. Thanks to the large roof dome and fully glazed walls, this space feels wonderfully light and spacious—the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience. From here you have a lovely view of the generous garden, accessible via sliding doors from the conservatory, as well as the charming veranda. An ideal place to enjoy the view and outdoor living all year round.
From the conservatory you reach a storage room with access to a practical loft storage area via a fold-away ladder. Adjacent to this is an additional room that is perfectly suited for a home-based profession, partly thanks to its own entrance at the side of the house.
Enjoy cooking in the kitchen
From the living room we reach the spacious kitchen, which was fully renewed in 2019. Think electric underfloor heating, modern recessed spotlights and a well-thought-out layout that will delight any home cook. The work space is wonderfully generous, making it easy to prepare the most delicious dishes.
The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units, spacious drawers, a wide 90 cm five-burner gas hob (2024) including a wok burner, extractor hood (2024), double sink with Quooker boiling-water tap, and a dishwasher. The generous island with power supply offers more than enough work and storage space. The tall cupboard wall houses a fridge, freezer, combi microwave/oven and a combi oven with steam function. All appliances are quality brands such as Siemens, Liebherr and Atag.
Practical utility rooms
At the rear of the house is the first utility room. Here you will find a kitchenette with wall/base units, a sink, and custom-built cupboards neatly concealing the laundry appliances. This room also includes a toilet with wall-hung WC. A door provides direct access to the garden.
In addition, there is a second utility room accessible from the kitchen. This space also has an exterior door and leads to the side of the property, where there is a second wide gate providing access to the street.
Multifunctional space in the former stable area
The former stable area—with its characteristic stable windows, authentic metal stall posts and beautiful wooden beamed ceiling—has been transformed into a charming multifunctional space. It consists of two sections: the first part is perfect as a hobby room, playroom or workspace. The second part, accessible via double doors, is currently used as an office. Both spaces have French doors to the garden, allowing indoor and outdoor living to flow seamlessly into one another.
Large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor
From the hall we go upstairs and arrive at the bright landing, where daylight pleasantly enters through the Velux roof window. The high ceiling gives the space a pleasant, open feel. Practical built-in cupboards on the landing provide ample storage. In the technical room are two central-heating combi boilers (Remeha, 2012) and the mechanical ventilation unit. Small split levels give this floor a playful character.
From the landing we reach the charming master bedroom, where robust, authentic beams remain beautifully visible, and the Velux roof window provides extra daylight. Here you wake up in the morning with a lovely view of the garden. The room has two authentic fixed cupboards—formerly the box beds—and on the other side a spacious walk-in wardrobe, accessible from two sides.
The en-suite bathroom (2019) is fully equipped with luxury features: a two-person jacuzzi (with extensive comfort functions), a walk-in shower with built-in rain shower and hand shower, double washbasin with vanity unit, wall-hung WC, designer radiator and a Velux roof window providing plenty of natural light.
Via a small intermediate hall we reach the other two bedrooms. Both rooms are generously sized, helped by the dormer present in each room. Here too, the visible wooden beams add atmosphere and character. Both rooms feature built-in desks at dormer height with spacious worktops and shelving.
The second bathroom is wonderfully bright thanks to the Velux roof window and features a free-standing bathtub, a spacious walk-in shower with rain shower and hand shower, a washbasin with vanity unit, a wall-hung WC and a designer radiator. A pleasant, complete space for family members or guests.
From the intermediate hall, a fold-away ladder provides access to the large attic storage area.
Beautiful garden surrounding the home
The stunning garden surrounds the house and offers plenty of privacy. Thanks to the various terraces, you can choose a spot in the sun or shade at any time of day.
Next to the house is a generous veranda. This is a wonderful place to sit outside until late in the evening, aided by the patio heaters. From this veranda you have access to the carport. Furthermore, the garden features a large artificial grass lawn and mature green borders. A particularly beloved part of the garden is the herb garden: richly planted with a variety of fragrant and flavorful herbs, ideal for those who love cooking, gardening, or simply enjoying all the beauty nature has to offer.
The generous, illuminated swimming pool is heated via a hybrid heat pump (2020). All other pool technology (including pump, filters and dosing equipment) was also fully modernised in 2020. The pool is fitted with an electrically operated solar roller cover. At the head of the pool is a beautiful raised veranda overlooking the water, the garden and the house. This spacious veranda is equipped with electricity, patio heaters and a wood-burning stove—an ideal place to enjoy long summer evenings together. Next to the veranda is the pool’s technical room.
On the other side of the garden there is a chicken run with chickens, giving the property a wonderfully rural, farmhouse feel.
In short: a garden where you can easily spend hours and where the enjoyment never ends.
Driveway / carport
At the front of the property there is parking on private grounds. Via a gate on the side of the house you can reach the covered carport, where multiple vehicles can also be parked.
General
The home has roof insulation, largely wall insulation, and partial floor insulation.
In the living room, kitchen, conservatory and bedrooms, the home has uPVC window frames with double glazing (HR+, HR++ and HR+++). The other rooms have wooden frames (partly double glazing). The monumental arched windows in the former stable area have single glazing.
The ground floor is largely concrete; part of the former stable floor is made of wooden planks. The upper floors are wooden.
The hallway, kitchen, utility rooms, the sitting area in the living room and the conservatory are tiled.
The dining area of the living room has a wooden floor finish.
The multifunctional space and office on the ground floor have carpet.
The first floor is partly finished with laminate and partly with a PVC floor; both have sound-insulating underlays. The bathrooms are tiled.
The kitchen has electric underfloor heating.
A water softener is installed.
A hybrid heat pump is present for heating the outdoor swimming pool.
The thatched roof of the house and outbuilding was maintained and “topped up” at the end of 2021.
The plot is fully fenced.
There is ample parking on private grounds and along the public street directly bordering the plot.
The home is quietly situated and offers a rural living feel, despite being in a residential area.
All amenities such as shops, schools and main roads are within a maximum 10-minute walk.
The home has undergone a building inspection; the report is available upon request from our office.
Banakkers
With its distinctive appearance, all facilities and location close to the centre, the De Banakkers residential area is a popular neighbourhood. Each section has its own character. There is a historic part and an area consisting of more recently built homes—from terraced houses and semi-detached homes to detached houses. The Bisschopsmolen, located in the street of the same name and built in 1744, is a striking focal point of the neighbourhood. Another special building in the same street is the monastery ’t Withof, now used as a small-scale residential care centre.
De Banakkers is, as it were, situated around the small shopping centre Kerkwerve. As a resident of the neighbourhood you will find many amenities here, such as a supermarket, bakery, snack bar, drugstore, liquor store and florist. The neighbourhood also includes a primary school, a secondary school, a health centre and a swimming pool. The area borders the centre of Etten-Leur and is easily accessible by bus and car. Thanks to the connecting roads you can quickly reach the motorway towards Breda, Roosendaal or Antwerp.
Living in Etten-Leur
Wherever you live in Etten-Leur, daily amenities are always within easy reach. From schools (primary and secondary), daycare centres and after-school care to artisan bakeries, butcher shops and supermarkets for daily groceries. In addition, the range of sports and exercise facilities within the municipality of Etten-Leur is extensive. Public transport is well organised. Within the town there are good bus connections between neighbourhoods, and there is an NS railway station with an intercity connection towards Roosendaal or Breda. If you prefer travelling by car, you can always reach the motorway within fifteen minutes. Shopping in Etten-Leur can be enjoyed to your heart’s content. Major chains are represented, but the centre is also rich in other fun and unique shops and boutiques. Fancy a bite to eat or a drink in between or afterwards? You can do so in one of the many lunch cafés and restaurants. Etten-Leur is lively—and the events calendar is richly filled. Add the cinema and cultural centre De Nobelaer, and you’ll conclude there is always something to do in Etten-Leur.
Do you love nature? Then explore the beautiful nearby nature areas on foot or by bike. Etten-Leur also has a cosy marina with direct access to waterways towards Breda, Oosterhout, the Biesbosch, Dinteloord and the Volkerak.
Sales conditions
Asbestos clause
In homes built before 1 July 1993, it was common practice to use asbestos-containing materials in, among other things, (flue) ducts, roof sheathing, partition walls, façade panels, near heating and hot-water appliances, and in floor coverings. The buyer declares that they are aware that asbestos-containing materials may have been used. The buyer is aware that if asbestos-containing materials are removed, special measures must be taken under environmental legislation, and the buyer indemnifies the seller against all liability that may arise from the presence of and/or removal of any asbestos from the property.
Age clause
An age clause will be included in the purchase agreement for this home because the property is more than 200 years old, which means that the standards of building quality that may be required are considerably lower than for new-build homes. The buyer therefore cannot rely on the fact that this home deviates from current building regulations.
Industry-wide Measurement Instruction
The Measurement Instruction has been established in accordance with an industry-wide guideline. Its purpose is to apply a more uniform method of measuring in order to provide an indication of the usable floor area. The Measurement Instruction does not completely rule out differences in measurement results, due to, for example, differences in interpretation, rounding, or limitations encountered during the measurement process. The basic principle remains: “what you see is what you buy”, and the property information is of secondary priority.
Legally valid purchase agreement only after signing
A verbal agreement between the private seller and the private buyer is not legally valid. This means that a legally valid sale only exists once the private seller and the private buyer have signed the purchase agreement. This follows from Article 7:2 of the Dutch Civil Code. A confirmation of a verbal agreement by email or a draft purchase agreement sent to the parties is also not regarded as a legally valid agreement.
Deposit or bank guarantee
Because Agnes Tomesen Makelaardij is affiliated with the NVM, use is made of the model purchase agreement as established by the NVM, VBO, the Consumers’ Association and Vereniging Eigen Huis. In this purchase deed we standardly include that a deposit or bank guarantee amounting to 10% of the purchase price must be provided.
Sales documentation
We have compiled this documentation with care; however, for the accuracy we are largely dependent on third parties
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