VILLA MONTENSHOF Villa Montenshof is a uniquely located villa in Breda. The villa is situated in the most exceptional spot of the prestigious ’Ruitersbos’ residential area, on the edge of the well-known Mastbos forest. This iconic property, also known as ’The Mayor’s Residence,’ was built in 1920 for the forest ranger of the Mastbos and lies on a private plot of approximately 3,400 m². The fully renovated and well-maintained villa offers, among other things, a spacious and charming garden-facing living room with ensuite layout, an additional study on the ground floor, 6 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. Additionally, you’ll find a multifunctional outbuilding, currently used as a guesthouse, and a swimming pool with a cozy pool house including a sauna. The enclosed plot provides complete privacy. Villa Montenshof is one of the most unique and enchanting properties that Breda has to offer. GROUND FLOOR Via the stately driveway—accessible from two sides of the public road and closed off with electric gates—you reach the residence. ENTRANCE You enter the home at the front via a raised porch with the main entrance. On the left side of the villa is a practical and wide side entrance that opens directly into the cloakroom. A T-shaped hallway with a marble floor connects all rooms on the ground floor and leads to the backyard through the rear entrance. LIVING ROOM To the right of the hallway is the atmospheric, light-filled living room. This space is divided into two areas by tall ensuite doors. Both rooms have high ceilings with classic ornamental details and white-lacquered oak flooring. The rear/garden room features a bay window with French doors. Facing nearly due south, the bay window allows abundant light and provides a superb view and connection to the garden and surrounding forest. In addition to central heating, this room includes a wood-burning insert fireplace with a marble mantel. The front room overlooks the front and side gardens. In addition to the sliding doors, two tall built-in bookcases are present. On the left side of the hallway is a separate TV/study room, which also has a decorative ceiling and white-lacquered oak floors. KITCHEN / DINING ROOM The spacious, cozy kitchen-diner at the rear of the house enjoys ample sunlight and is a pleasant space. The L-shaped kitchen features a natural stone (Belgian bluestone) countertop with sink, dishwasher, a 90 cm-wide 6-burner gas stove with two ovens, a hood built into a mantle, refrigerator, freezer, and plenty of cupboard and drawer space. The dining area includes a custom-built wall unit with a bench and additional storage. The floor, equipped with underfloor heating, is also Belgian bluestone. French doors open onto the large rear terrace. UTILITY / CELLAR ROOM Beneath the kitchen-diner is a utility room/cellar with standing height. This heated space includes a daylight window, full tiling, a kitchenette with granite countertop, large porcelain sink, and a kitchen boiler. Washing machine and dryer connections are located here, as well as a full-width, tall built-in cupboard for extra storage. HALLWAY In the high T-shaped hallway, you’ll find the cloakroom (with side entrance), the fuse box, and the toilet room. The side entrance is practical for daily use and leads directly to the on-site parking area. TOILET Toilet with wall-mounted unit and built-in reservoir, plus a natural stone washbasin. FUSE BOX Modern fuse box with 18 circuits, including separate groups for cooking, swimming pool, and sauna. FIRST FLOOR Via the classic oak staircase, you reach the first floor, which houses three bedrooms and two bathrooms. BEDROOM I Spacious front-facing bedroom with beautiful custom-made wooden shutters on the inside of the windows for darkening. BEDROOM II (MASTER BEDROOM) Large master bedroom, also at the front, with similar custom wooden shutters. The master bedroom provides access to the adjoining bathroom (Bathroom I) and a walk-in wardrobe. From this bedroom, there’s also access to an additional storage room. BATHROOM I Natural stone floor with underfloor heating, walk-in shower with handheld and rain shower, freestanding bathtub (with garden view), double sink, and wall-mounted toilet. BEDROOM III Spacious rear bedroom with French doors to the balcony (above the bay window). BATHROOM II Second bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower with handheld and rain shower, vanity unit, and wall-mounted toilet. This bathroom also features underfloor heating and Belgian bluestone finishes. The entire first floor, except the bathrooms, has white-lacquered oak floors, and all rooms have plastered ceilings with elegant moldings. SECOND FLOOR LANDING Landing (with fantastic natural light) giving access to the various rooms: BEDROOM IV Large front-facing bedroom/studio. Dormer windows on the front and side provide natural light. The stunning roof structure is visible. Plumbing and electrical connections are available for a kitchenette. BEDROOM V Large bedroom, also with dormer and exposed roof construction. BATHROOM III Bathroom with shower cabin, washbasin, and wall-mounted toilet. A skylight provides daylight. Next to this bathroom is the technical room. TECHNICAL ROOM Heating system room housing the Nefit Ecoline HR boiler (ca. 2007) and Itho boiler. BEDROOM VI Spacious rear-facing bedroom with dormer windows on two sides. GARDEN The fully enclosed garden is beautifully landscaped and surrounded by the Mastbos forest. You are immersed in nature and enjoy exceptional privacy. The garden features mature trees and colorful seasonal blooms including rhododendrons, hydrangeas, magnolias, and serviceberries. The villa has lawns on three sides, various sunny and shaded terraces (brick and natural stone), and diverse planted borders. To the side is the swimming pool with pool house, discreetly screened by a rhododendron hedge. The pool (10m x 5m, 2.2m deep) is heated. Surrounding the pool is a terrace with planting, an outdoor shower, and the pool house. POOL HOUSE The charming wooden pool house includes a kitchenette and a sauna area with shower, toilet, and 4-person sauna. A separate technical room at the rear houses the pool equipment. The ionized/saltwater pool is heated by a gas-fired boiler. OUTBUILDING / GUESTHOUSE GROUND FLOOR This former double garage (converted in 2007) now serves as a guesthouse. The space has laminate flooring and a kitchenette with stainless steel sink, extractor hood, and separate fridge. A bathroom includes a shower, toilet, and washbasin. A boiler provides hot water. FIRST FLOOR The attic/storage area has a Velux roof window at the rear and is currently used as a sleeping loft. The guesthouse is heated by the villa’s central heating system, supplemented with electric heaters. This space could also be used as an office or returned to its original function as a double garage with hobby space. Next to the guesthouse is a wooden shed for bikes/tools, also housing the irrigation system equipment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ? The garden is equipped with an irrigation system (with groundwater pump) and outdoor lighting, partially on dusk sensors; GPS loops (underground detection) are installed as part of the alarm system; The fully enclosed plot offers ample onThe villa was fully renovated in 2007, including floors, ceilings, windows, window frames, systems, bathrooms, kitchens, and insulation; The kitchen, hallway, and all bathrooms have underfloor heating, partly via central heating and partly electric.