Wester Eng, Gooise Meren
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Korte Heul sits in a quiet part of Bussum, with a leafy feel and a friendly street scene. At 71 m² and with energy label C, it's a practical home for a couple or a small household. The asking price of €350,000 is in line with what you'd expect for an apartment of this size in Gooise Meren, where apartments in Gooise Meren vary widely.
The neighbourhood Wester Eng is a mixed residential area with a bit of a split personality. One resident describes it as the "Slum of Bussum South", adding that "attempt at a cultural society will only work when the old generation of Bussumers lives in a retirement home. Many are racist and not open to change." That's a single review, so take it as one perspective. The area has a mix of ages and household types, with many singles and couples. For more context, see the neighbourhood Wester Eng.
For daily groceries, the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and a Lidl is just around the corner. There's also a SPAR express a couple of streets away. For schools, the Elan College Bussum (secondary special education) is a five-minute walk, and primary school De Zonnewijzer is also within walking distance. The municipality Gooise Meren offers a range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Groot Amsterdam Makelaardij B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Korte Heul 113, Bussum
Fair · 1 resident
Attempt at a cultural society will only work when the old generation of Bussumers lives in a retirement home. Many are racist and not open to change.
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About Korte Heul 113, Bussum
The price of €350,000 is in line with the market for a 71 m² apartment with energy label C in Bussum. Without specific neighbourhood sales data, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not obviously overpriced.
The energy label is C, which is average for a 1966 apartment. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but not the lowest bills. It's worth checking the exact certificate for details on insulation and heating.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood has some social tensions, with the reviewer mentioning resistance to change among older residents. But with only one review, it's hard to generalise. The area has a mix of ages and household types.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Primary school De Zonnewijzer is 350 m away, and the Elan College Bussum (secondary special education) is 290 m away. For secondary education, the Vituscollege is about 1 km away.
The Dekamarkt is just 111 m away, so you can pop out for bread and milk in a minute. Lidl is 375 m, and SPAR express is 405 m. For more variety, there are plenty of other supermarkets within a few kilometres.
The area recorded 72 total crimes, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size. It's not a high-crime area, but it's always wise to check local crime maps for specifics.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Wester Eng