Doorn - Boswijk, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on Driebergsestraatweg in Doorn is a rare find. The listing does not state an energy label, so the running costs are unknown. At €1,250,000, the price is well above the neighbourhood average of €427,000, but the 155 m² floor area is 85% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, see other apartments in Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
The neighbourhood Doorn - Boswijk is a tranquil residential area with a mix of older and newer homes. With 955 residents, it feels spacious and green. The population is older, with nearly half aged 65 or over, and many single-person households. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The area has a very low urbanity score, meaning it is rural in character.
For your daily shopping, the nearest Lidl is a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk. Schools include the Revius Lyceum Doorn (secondary) within walking distance and De Sterrenboog primary school a bit further. The municipality Utrechtse Heuvelrug offers plenty of green space, with a park just a few minutes' walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Limpens Makelaardij B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent has not published an energy label, so this detail is missing from the listing.
Details of this home
Driebergsestraatweg 63D, Doorn
Data from Doorn - Boswijk
Data from Doorn - Boswijk
9 within 5 km
21 within 5 km
About Driebergsestraatweg 63D, Doorn
The asking price of €1,250,000 is significantly higher than the neighbourhood average of €427,000. However, this apartment is also much larger than average (155 m² vs 84 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €8,065, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,579 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how you value the historic character and extra space.
This means the energy efficiency of the home is unknown, and you would need to factor in potential heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have a label D or lower, so older homes often have higher energy bills.
The building dates from 1836, making it nearly 190 years old. This is unusually old for the neighbourhood, where most homes were built between 1945 and 1990. An older home often comes with character but may also require more maintenance.
Doorn - Boswijk is a quiet, green area with a low population density. It has a rural feel, with many older residents and single-person households. There are few amenities within walking distance, but the village centre of Doorn is a short drive away. The area has a very low crime rate, with only 15 incidents reported.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so you would need a car or bike to reach it. This makes the location more suitable for those who drive or work from home.
Yes, there are several schools within a few kilometres. The Revius Lyceum Doorn (secondary school) is about 1.5 km away, and primary schools like De Sterrenboog and Daltonschool Nicolaas are around 2.5 km. There are also special education schools closer by.
The agent has not provided an energy label for this property. This is not uncommon for older homes, but it means you cannot assess the energy performance from the listing alone. The neighbourhood data shows that half of the homes have a label D or lower.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Doorn - Boswijk
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