Hilleshagerweg 22
Mechelen, Gulpen-Wittem
AreaA spacious home in the heart of Mechelen
Mechelen is a village in the hilly landscape of South Limburg, where the Geul river runs through the valley and the surrounding countryside is made for walking. This apartment sits on Hilleshagerweg, a street that puts you right in the middle of village life, with the bus stop and a primary school just around the corner. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared with other [apartments in Gulpen-Wittem], especially given the floor area the agent lists.
What the agent tells you about the home
According to the agent, this home from 1920 has six rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom and four floors, with a volume of 682 m³. There is a south-facing back garden of 170 m², double glazing, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The BAG registration records a living area of 241 m², while the agent lists 160 m². The energy label is F, which is a low label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Mechelen
Mechelen is a village where residents of the municipality give an average score of 8.43, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "Village living and beautiful nature", and mentions an excellent bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht, beautiful nature for walking, but a limited choice of shops. Another resident notes that people are "very much to themselves, difficult to make contact". The village has 1,265 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and over. This is a place where the countryside is the main attraction, and where daily errands often mean taking the car. The neighbourhood of Mechelen is part of [the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem].
Amenities and transport in the area
The primary school Basisschool Witheim is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland is just around the corner. For groceries, the nearest supermarkets are a ten-minute walk away, with a PLUS and an Aldi both within a couple of streets. The pharmacy is in Gulpen, a ten-minute drive, and the nearest hospital is in Epen. Bus line 57 stops at Mechelen, Centrum, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.7 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €477,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €316,000 to €477,000. The address has a low foundation risk indication, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. Road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is below it. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Laan20 Makelaars, Laan20 Makelaars, Laan20 Makelaars, Laan 20 Makelaars and Laan20 Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Hilleshagerweg 22, Mechelen
What is the asking price of this home?
The asking price is €495,000. The agent lists a living area of 160 m², which works out to €3,094 per m². The BAG registration records a larger living area of 241 m², but the price per m² is based on the agent's figure. The asking price is 4% above the WOZ value of €477,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom and four floors. There is a south-facing back garden of 170 m². The home was built in 1920 and has double glazing, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €477,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €495,000 is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €316,000 to €477,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1920. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities?
The primary school Basisschool Witheim is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland is just around the corner. The nearest supermarkets, a PLUS and an Aldi, are about 3.2 km away. The pharmacy is in Gulpen, about 3.2 km away, and the nearest hospital is in Epen, about 3.3 km away.
What public transport is available nearby?
Bus line 57 stops at Mechelen, Centrum, about 119 m from the home, and also at Mechelen, Hoofdstraat and Mechelen, Overgeul. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.7 km away. A resident of the municipality mentions an excellent bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Mechelen is a village with 1,265 inhabitants, where residents of the municipality give an average score of 8.43 out of 10, based on fourteen reviews. One resident praises the beautiful nature for walking, while another notes that people keep to themselves. The village has a limited choice of shops, so for groceries you will likely take the car.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is F, which is a low label, so expect higher energy costs. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, according to the agent. The home was built in 1920.
