De Bothoven, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on C.J. Snuifstraat sits in the heart of De Bothoven, a lively neighbourhood just north of the city centre. At 49 m² it's compact but efficient, with a practical layout and energy label B keeping running costs manageable. The asking price of €175,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €294,333, making it a keen entry point into the local market, especially when compared to other apartments in Enschede.
De Bothoven is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (4,290 per km²). It's home to a diverse mix of ages, with many one-person households and a significant share of residents over 65. The only resident review describes it as "Mediocre. Very messy" and notes "Poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore." That's just one perspective, but it suggests the social atmosphere may not be for everyone. The neighbourhood De Bothoven has a high proportion of rental housing (74%), and most homes are flats.
For groceries, you have a Jumbo and an Aldi just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool, is on your doorstep. For secondary education, you're a ten-minute walk from the nearest school. The municipality Enschede provides all the usual city amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Jähnig & ter Braak Makelaars Hengelo and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
C.J. Snuifstraat 2-17, Enschede
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Poor contact with each other. People hardly talk anymore
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About C.J. Snuifstraat 2-17, Enschede
The asking price of €175,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €294,333, but the apartment is also 45% smaller than the average home in De Bothoven (49 m² vs 89 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that the cheapest home currently listed in the area is €185,000, this price is keen for what it is, a small, energy-efficient flat in a central location.
De Bothoven is a very urban area with a high density of addresses and a mix of ages. The only resident review describes it as 'Mediocre. Very messy' and mentions poor neighbourly contact. However, with many one-person households and a large student-age population, it's a lively area. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of rental housing and a significant number of residents over 65.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible for commuting to other cities, though you'd need to check the specific station and connections yourself.
For daily groceries, a Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner (432 m), and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away (525 m). The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Bothoven Freinetbasisschool, is on your doorstep (111 m). Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away (1.4 km).
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. It means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 19% of homes have label B, while 43% have label C, so this home is above average in efficiency.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but with 49 m² it is likely a one- or two-bedroom apartment. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact layout.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Bothoven