A calm spot in De Gentiaan
This terraced house on Vechtlaan 16 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the De Gentiaan neighbourhood of Son en Breugel. The home was built in 1971 and has an energy label C. With an asking price of €599,500, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €635,750. For a sense of what is on offer, you can compare with other terraced houses in Son en Breugel.
The home itself
Inside, the agent describes a spacious layout with seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 173 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². The plot measures 298 m². There is a garden at the rear of 106 m² facing north, plus a front garden, and a balcony. A built-in brick garage provides parking or storage. The home is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, with a gas fireplace and the possibility for an open fire.
Life in De Gentiaan
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Close to the deer park and a nice piece of forest. Ideal for dog owners because it's an off-leash area. Several schools and shops in the area, bus connection nearby." Another adds: "I have a very nice neighbourhood with a cosy family, the people around me in the neighbourhood are also nice. There is good education, just no secondary school, because it is a village." The neighbourhood has around 4,365 inhabitants, and about 89% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the De Gentiaan neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool de Bloktempel is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum de Linden, Huisartspraktijk Bollen, and the BENU Apotheek de Linden is nearby. Bus stops on the Gentiaanlaan and Thermaelaan are a ten-minute walk, with lines 154, 156, 157 and 260. The nearest train station is Best, about 6.5 km away. For a broader view, you can explore the municipality of Son en Breugel.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €563,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €391,000 to €563,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 43 dB Lden and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kruijswijk Makelaardij o.g. on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Vechtlaan 16, Son En Breugel
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €599,500 is 6% above the WOZ value of €563,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €635,750.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 173 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². There is a garden at the rear of 106 m² facing north, a front garden, a balcony, and a built-in brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help with keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Aldi are about 1.5 km away. Basisschool de Bloktempel is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum de Linden, Huisartspraktijk Bollen, and the BENU Apotheek de Linden is nearby.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Son, Gentiaanlaan and Son, Thermaelaan, both about 800-900 metres away. Bus lines 154, 156 and 157 stop at Gentiaanlaan, and line 260 stops at Thermaelaan. The nearest train station is Best, about 6.5 km away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the deer park and forest nearby, ideal for dog owners, and several schools and shops in the area. Another notes the friendly neighbours and good education, but points out there is no secondary school in the village.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 44% between 2020 and 2025, from €391,000 to €563,000. This reflects the municipal valuation on the reference date of 1 January each year. The current WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €563,000.
