Ooster Eng-Zuid, Gooise Meren
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Barbaragaarde sits in a calm residential pocket of Ooster Eng-Zuid, a neighbourhood known for its green streets and family-friendly feel. At 82 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €385,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, about 31% less than the typical €560,607, partly because the home is smaller than the local norm. For context, the supply of apartments in Gooise Meren is limited, so this price point is keen for the area.
Ooster Eng-Zuid is a quiet, established neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. The area is dominated by homes built between 1945 and 1970, and most are owner-occupied. With an address density of 1,651 per km², it feels suburban rather than urban. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood scores well on proximity to daily essentials: a GP, primary school and supermarket are all within a ten-minute walk. The train station is three kilometres away, so a bike or car is handy for longer journeys. This is a place where people tend to stay put, the Ooster Eng-Zuid neighbourhood has a stable, settled character.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, while Lidl is a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools are within easy reach: Julianaschool Kwartellaan and De Hoeksteen, plus secondary school De Fontein. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden five minutes away, and a restaurant is about 1.7 km. Everything you need for a regular weekday is close by, and the wider municipality of Gooise Meren offers further amenities in Bussum centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Nienaber Makelaars B.V. and Funda. The energy label is D, so heating costs are something to factor in, but the price reflects that.
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Barbaragaarde 41, Bussum
Data from Ooster Eng-Zuid
Data from Ooster Eng-Zuid
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About Barbaragaarde 41, Bussum
The asking price of €385,000 is about 31% below the neighbourhood average of €560,607, but the apartment is also smaller than the typical home in Ooster Eng-Zuid (82 m² vs 111 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for a median of around €494,386. Given the size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact apartment in this part of Bussum.
Ooster Eng-Zuid is a quiet, green residential area with mostly post-war housing. It has a suburban feel with an address density of 1,651 per km². The population is a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. Daily amenities like a GP, supermarket and primary school are within walking distance, but the train station is 3 km away, so a bike or car is useful for commuting.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 274 metres away on foot. A Lidl is about 1 km away, and a Dekamarkt is 1.2 km. For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is very convenient.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include Julianaschool Kwartellaan (490 m) and De Hoeksteen (736 m). For secondary education, De Fontein is 376 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk or short bike ride.
The energy label is D, which is average for a home built in 1968. In the neighbourhood, about 41% of homes have label D or lower. You can expect moderate heating costs, but improvements like better insulation could help reduce them.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short drive.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space. You would need to check the property details with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ooster Eng-Zuid
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