Beestenmarkt, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Binnen de Veste sits right in the lively centre, with the historic streets and the Eem river just a step away. At 116 m² it's spacious for a city apartment, and with energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The rent of €2,495 is on the high side, 27% above the neighbourhood average of €1,963, but you're paying for a prime spot in the city. For context, it's one of the pricier apartments in Amersfoort.
The neighbourhood Beestenmarkt is the historic core of Amersfoort, packed with cafes, restaurants and shops. It's a very urban area, over 4,200 addresses per km², and most households are singles (385 out of 655). There are few families with children (70), so the vibe is more about city living than playgrounds. The average household size is just 1.5, and the population skews towards 25-45 year olds. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central district.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. A five-minute walk gets you to Hoogvliet or Coop for bigger shops. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Prins Willem Alexanderschool (a five-minute walk) and Dr. M. van der Hoeveschool (a couple of streets away). For secondary education, Amsfort College is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Amersfoort has plenty more to offer, but these are the essentials right on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Vastiva and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The rent and details are as published by the agent.
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Binnen de Veste 47, Amersfoort
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About Binnen de Veste 47, Amersfoort
The rent is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €1,963, making it one of the more expensive rentals in Beestenmarkt. However, at 116 m² it's larger than many city-centre apartments, and the location is hard to beat. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value living right in the historic heart of Amersfoort.
Beestenmarkt is the historic centre of Amersfoort, very densely built and bustling with cafes, restaurants and shops. It's a very urban area with over 4,200 addresses per km². Most residents live alone (385 out of 655 households), and the population is predominantly between 25 and 45 years old. There are few families with children, so it's a lively, adult-oriented neighbourhood.
Amersfoort Centraal is 2.2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers direct connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands.
SPAR is just around the corner (157 m), and SPAR express is a couple of streets away (281 m). For a full supermarket, Hoogvliet and Coop are about a five-minute walk (679 m and 688 m). There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.1 km away, literally on your doorstep. It's a small green space in the centre, perfect for a quick break from the city bustle.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Christelijk Speciaal Basisonderwijs De Werf (462 m), Prins Willem Alexanderschool (574 m), and Dr. M. van der Hoeveschool (634 m). For secondary education, Amsfort College is 696 m away. All are about a five- to ten-minute walk.
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