Unique monumental mansion in the heart of Bergen op Zoom
This generous, detached mansion with Rijks monumental status is located in the historic city center of Bergen op Zoom. The property, one of the largest in the city center, offers numerous possibilities, whether as a residence, office space or a combination thereof. It features an impressive coach house of 60 m² and a sunny, walled garden facing west.
Monument with rich history and possibilities
This special property was built between 1892-1894 as a residence and later served as office space. In the years 1997-1999 it was completely restored and put into use as a residence. Besides the possibility of using it as a residence, the property offers many other options, such as an office space, a live/work combination or even a redevelopment project. It is also an attractive investment opportunity for office or work space rental. The mansion belongs to one of the most distinguished properties in North Brabant, with an impressive facade width of 16 meters and a height of 17.5 meters.
Property layout
The first floor features an imposing hallway 15 meters deep and 4.6 meters high, richly decorated with stucco and paintings. To the right is a generous living room en-suite, while to the left is a second living room, office space (also accessible through a side entrance), toilet, kitchen and utility room. From the utility room there is also access to the spacious cellars.
On the second floor, the property offers four spacious rooms, two bathrooms, two toilets, a front balcony room and a conservatory room overlooking the garden. The second floor houses another four rooms, a bathroom and a generous storage space, with the possibility of creating a fifth or sixth room. There is also access to the roof.
City garden and carriage house
The sunny, walled garden at the rear offers plenty of privacy and access to the former carriage house, which was rebuilt in 2000. This carriage house offers space for parking approximately four cars. In addition, there is plenty of parking at the rear on the nearby Mineurplein.
In short, this detached monumental building with a rich history is a unique opportunity in the heart of Bergen op Zoom.
Description:
Ground floor:
Hallway/entrance, wall finish authentic painting, marble tiled floor, ceiling finished with authentic painting;
extensive meter cupboard with 17 groups and earth leakage switches;
tiled toilet with hand basin;
spacious living room en-suite with 2 marble fireplaces with fireplace,
front windows at the front and double glazed windows at the garden side, wall finish stucco, parquet floor, ceiling finished with stucco with authentic decorative moldings and ornaments, garden doors to garden/terrace;
2nd living room with a marble fireplace with fireplace and authentic paneling, wall finish wallpaper, parquet floor, ceiling finished with stucco with authentic decorative moldings and ornaments;
living kitchen, which includes a corner kitchen, equipped with a
granite countertop with 1 ½ sink, built-in gas hob, double oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and hood, wall finish stucco and tiles, tile floor, ceiling finished with stucco.
work room, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with
stucco;
utility room equipped with a built-in closet and a sink unit, wall finish stucco and tiles, tile floor, system ceiling;
from the hallway/entrance a staircase to the 1st floor and from the utility room a staircase to the basement.
Basement (approx. 113 m²):
Basement with a kitchenette and well, wall finish stucco, hard stone tile floor, (all rooms in the basement are equipped with electricity and CV and windows);
pantry;
wine cellar.
1st floor:
Landing, wall finish authentic painting, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with authentic stucco with decorative moldings and ornaments, (all windows on the 1st floor have original shutters);
balcony room equipped with double doors to the balcony with a flagpole and view of the Steenbergsestraat;
room right front equipped with a built-in closet and a fireplace with an electric fireplace, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco with authentic painted decorations;
room left front with 2 built-in closets, wallpaper, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco with authentic painted decorations;
room left back, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco;
room rear right equipped with a walk-in closet, built-in closet, front windows and a fireplace with a gas fireplace, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco with authentic painted decorations;
tiled bathroom en-suite, equipped with a walk-in shower, wall closet and a double
sink;
library room / conservatory room;
tiled bathroom with a bathtub, shower stall, sink and washer /
dryer connection;
hallway equipped with a sink and 2 separate toilets;
from the landing a staircase to the 2nd floor.
2nd floor:
Landing provided with a skylight, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco;
room left front provided with a dormer window and a built-in closet (former bed box), wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco;
room right front provided with a dormer window and a built-in closet (former bed box), wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling finished with stucco;
room in the middle with a dormer window, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling;
room in the back with 2 dormers, wall finish stucco, floor finished with carpet, ceiling;
tiled bathroom with a dormer window, equipped with a bathtub, shower stall, toilet and a
sink;
storage room with access to the roof.
Outbuildings:
Spacious garage (vm coach house) (approx. 60 m²) for 4 cars with 2 electrically operated roller gates, concrete floor, separate door to garden.
Garden:
Fully walled attractive and sunny city garden facing west with terraces, borders and hedges;
garden gate to side path;
behind the garage is a generous parking lot (paid or with permit).
Building type:
Dwelling house:
Traditionally built, built in masonry brick, first floor executed in concrete and wood, wooden upper floors, mansard roof covered with zinc slate and flat roof construction covered with bituminous roofing (renewed in 2019).
Garage (vm carriage house):
Traditionally built in cavity, erected in masonry brick, under-roof covered with tiles.
Insulation:
The house has partial cavity wall insulation, partial insulating glazing and partial insulated windows.
Heating and hot water:
The house has central heating. The HR combi boiler (manufactured Remeha, built 2018), is located on the 2nd floor and for the hot water supply are 2 geysers installed. Also, the hall is equipped with underfloor heating.
Miscellaneous:
The house also features:
-A Honeywell Evohome system, separate temperature control for all rooms on the first floor and 1st floor (the system is indefinitely expandable).
-All radiators are equipped with thermostatic valves.
-Alarm system on all floors.
-The last 2 years the house has been intensively occupied.