Renovation: Verhuellweg (Breda)

The Starting Point: Verhuellweg

In the summer of 2024, I acquired this classic family home in the green and highly sought-after Boeimeer district of Breda. Built in 1953, the property offered a bright living room with large windows and a wonderful south-facing garden. At first glance, the house looked solid and neat. However, during the initial viewing, the reality of deferred maintenance quickly became clear. Over the years, various modifications had been carried out in a way that avoided any major breaking or structural work. Because of this, many repairs were done poorly or incorrectly. Despite these hidden flaws, it instantly became clear that this house had the potential to become absolutely beautiful. To meet modern standards and tastes, however, the entire layout of the ground floor would need to be completely transformed.

The first floor features three bedrooms and a family bathroom. While I decided to keep the original layout of these rooms, the outdated bathroom required a complete rip-out and a full modern replacement. Meanwhile, the ground floor will be upgraded with a brand-new kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art modern appliances. Due to the scale of this complete renovation, I had to account for a higher construction budget than initially estimated. However, considering the strong average property values in this desirable neighborhood, the investment remained financially viable. This page documents the journey of stripping the house down to its bones and rebuilding it the right way.

Boeimeer District: Key Demographics

To give you an idea of the surrounding area of Verhuellweg, here is a snapshot of the local real estate market and the community in Breda-Zuid:

Total District Residents

Privately Owned Housing

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Total Residential Homes

Average Property Value

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Neighborhood Profile & Affluence

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Avg. Income p.p.

€39,900

+37% vs. national avg.

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Highly Educated

56.9%

Strong academic demographic

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Owner-Occupied

74%

Avg. value: €470,000

Household Composition

Single-person households 42%

Multi-person with children 30%

Multi-person without children 28%