Soestdijk, Soest
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Colenso 22 sits in a quiet part of Soestdijk, a neighbourhood that feels safe and well-kept. With 85 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a practical home for someone who values peace and green surroundings. The asking price of €375,000 is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €1,143,333, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Soest.
Soestdijk is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Based on two reviews, it scores an 8.63 out of 10. One resident calls it "great house in great location" and says it's "amazing". Another describes it as "safe and beautiful, but not very exciting", adding: "Feels safe, because hardly anything bad ever happens, but not much happens either. It's not very multicultural, and there isn't much interaction with other people. It is very hygienic and reasonably beautiful. Nice that it's next to the Baarnse Bos." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (74%) and many single-person households. For more context, see the Soestdijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk away. Primary school children can walk to Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Driesprong Dalton-School in about five minutes, while secondary students have Griftland College on their doorstep. A GP is also within a short walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The area is part of the municipality of Soest, which offers further amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Buijs Regiomakelaars Soest - Baarn.
Details of this home
Colenso 22, Soest
Very good · 2 residents
amazing
Auto-translated to English by AIFeels safe, because hardly anything bad ever happens, but not much happens either. It's not very multicultural, and there isn't much interaction with other people. It is very hygienic and reasonably beautiful. Nice that it's next to the Baarnse Bos.
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About Colenso 22, Soest
The asking price of €375,000 is 67% below the neighbourhood average of €1,143,333, but the average is based on only three listings and includes much larger homes (average 209 m²). This apartment's 85 m² is 59% smaller than the neighbourhood average. Given the size and energy label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller apartment in Soestdijk.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1962. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but no specific amounts are given in the listing.
The train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht or Amersfoort, though specific destinations are not listed.
Based on two reviews, residents find the neighbourhood safe and beautiful but quiet. One says it's "amazing" and a "great house in great location". Another notes it's "safe and beautiful, but not very exciting" and mentions little interaction between neighbours. The area has many older residents and single-person households.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 826 m away (just around the corner) and Ekoplaza is 1 km away (a ten-minute walk). For daily shopping, these are very convenient.
Griftland College (secondary) is 514 m away, a five-minute walk. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Driesprong Dalton-School (primary) is 693 m away, also within walking distance. Both are well-regarded options.
Residents describe it as safe. One review says "Feels safe, because hardly anything bad ever happens". The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 148, which is moderate for an area of this size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Soestdijk