A sunny apartment in the heart of Mechelen
This apartment sits right in the centre of Mechelen, a village in the hilly Heuvelland of South Limburg. The asking price is €485,000. The home is one of the apartments in Gulpen-Wittem currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1966, this apartment on the second floor has five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 122 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 120 m². The home has a sunny terrace of 100 m² facing south, a roof terrace, and a parking space. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus HR glazing and a central heating boiler.
Life in Mechelen
Mechelen is a village where residents of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem give their living environment 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, though the choice of shops is limited. Another resident notes that people are "very much to themselves, difficult to make contact". The village has about 1,290 inhabitants, and a third of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Mechelen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Andriessen is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Gulpen BV, is a ten-minute walk away in Gulpen. Basisschool Witheim is a couple of streets away, and the bus stop Mechelen, Hoofdstraat is on your doorstep, with line 57. The nearest train station, Schin op Geul, is about 7.6 km away. For a wider view of the area, see the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, above the standard, while aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1966 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dionne makelaars, Pararius, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Hoofdstraat 16A, Mechelen
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price is €485,000, and the price per square metre is €3,975, based on the agent's listed living area of 122 m². This is higher than the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €2,396, but the home is smaller than the average property in the area, which has a living area of 248 m². No judgement on the price is given here.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor and has a living area of 122 m². There is also a sunny terrace of 100 m² facing south, a roof terrace, and a parking space. The home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, as well as HR glazing and a central heating boiler. These features contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is a separate fact.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, the WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without it, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the notes mention that the home was built in 1966 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property, so it should be treated as general information.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are PLUS at about 3.1 km, Aldi at about 3.2 km, and SPAR at about 4.5 km. Basisschool Witheim is about 430 m away, and Basisschool à Hermkes is about 2.4 km. For secondary education, Sophianum SGM is about 2.8 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Andriessen at about 200 m.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Mechelen, Hoofdstraat is about 66 m from the home, with bus line 57. There are also stops at Mechelen, Centrum (225 m) and Mechelen, Overgeul (437 m), all served by line 57. The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.6 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem give their living environment an average score of 8.43, based on fourteen reviews. One resident praises the "beautiful nature" and the bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht, but notes a limited choice of shops. Another resident says people are "very much to themselves, difficult to make contact". These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Mechelen.
