Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Hartingstraat sits in a surprisingly peaceful pocket of Utrecht's bustling city centre. At 68 m², it's considerably smaller than the average rental in the neighbourhood, which is reflected in the rent of €2,250 per month, a price that is in line with the market given the size and location. For context, the median rent in Hooch Boulandt is €2,495, and the average price per m² is €19.95. This home is one of 13 rentals currently available in the area, and it's a good example of the [apartments in Utrecht] that offer a central lifestyle without the noise.
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood tucked between the Singel and the railway line. With 2,090 residents and a very high address density of 5,333 per km², it's undeniably urban, yet the streets behind the Singel are remarkably quiet. One resident describes it as "a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood," noting that while the Singel itself is busy with traffic, the inner streets are peaceful. They add that "you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot," though there are few cafés, so the sense of community is limited. The area is dominated by single-person households (895 out of 1,420 households), and the average household size is just 1.5. For more context, see [the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood].
Your morning routine is sorted: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread, you can walk to the bakery or grab a coffee at one of the nearby restaurants. Families will find primary schools within a five-minute walk: Agatha Snellenschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium. The neighbourhood is part of [the municipality of Utrecht], which offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you'd expect from a Dutch city centre.
At the time of writing, this apartment is listed through several channels, including Inter immo and Inter Immo Makelaars Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Hartingstraat 242, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
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About Hartingstraat 242, Utrecht
The rent of €2,250 is in line with the market for a 68 m² apartment in Hooch Boulandt. The neighbourhood's average rent is €2,460, and the median is €2,495, but those figures include larger properties (average 180 m²). At €19.95 per m², this apartment's price per square metre is exactly the neighbourhood average, so you're paying a fair rate for the size.
Hooch Boulandt is a quiet residential enclave within Utrecht's busy city centre. The streets behind the Singel are peaceful, with few amenities but easy walking access to shops. The area has a high proportion of single-person households and a very high address density. One resident describes it as 'a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood,' noting that the inner streets are calm despite the nearby traffic.
Utrecht Centraal station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities or for exploring the rest of the Netherlands.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 324 m, Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 360 m, and Coop is 473 m. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Agatha Snellenschool (417 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (623 m), and odbs Puntenburg (668 m). For secondary education, Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 979 m away.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older or less efficient homes, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but with 68 m², it is likely a two-bedroom apartment.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that it's an apartment in a dense urban area, outdoor space is unlikely but not confirmed.
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