Marktstraat 27A

At 65 m² and with an A++++ energy label, the price of €349,500 is in line with the market for apartments in Kaatsheuvel. The building dates from 1930 but has been upgraded to top efficiency, which adds value. Without comparable sales data for the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced for what you get.

The energy label is A++++, which is the highest possible rating. That means the home is extremely efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. For a 1930s building, this is exceptional and suggests major renovations like insulation, triple glazing and a heat pump have been done.

Els (west) is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with 425 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (86%) and the area has a mix of families and couples. There's a park within a few minutes' walk, and the street itself is lively because of the shops and schools nearby. It's not a busy city centre, but it's not isolated either.

The nearest train station is 13 km away, so this is not a home for daily train commuting. You would need a car or bus for longer journeys.

Lidl is on your doorstep, and Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Aldi are within a five-minute walk. For schools, Van Haestrecht College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary schools Den Bussel and De Vaert are within a ten-minute walk. There are 13 supermarkets and 23 schools within 5 km.

With 65 m² and one apartment, it's compact but could work for a small family. The neighbourhood has many families and children, and schools are close by. The energy label A++++ keeps running costs low, which is a plus.