Molendijk 3
Batenburg, Wijchen
AreaA monumental home on the water
This is a grand, detached mansion from 1874, set on a quiet road with open views and a garden that wraps around the whole property. It sits in Batenburg, a small village in the municipality of Wijchen, and is currently the most expensive of the three homes for sale in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €900,000 is 18% above the average asking price of €764,667 in this area, and the home is the priciest of the three currently listed. For context, the apartments in Wijchen give a sense of what else is available in the wider municipality.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a mansion and detached home, with two rooms spread over two floors and a volume of 5,000 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 720 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 698 m². The property is freehold, meaning full ownership. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's publication.
Life in Batenburg
Batenburg is a small village with around 540 residents, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Wijchen give their living environment an average score of 8.9, based on fifteen reviews. One resident speaks of "maximum living pleasure" and mentions "human contact in the neighbourhood", while another highlights the "diverse and rural surroundings". The neighbourhood itself is quiet, with a low address density that reflects its rural character.
Amenities and transport
Daily essentials are a short trip away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Baptist, is just around the corner, and a bus stop at Batenburg, RK Kerk is on your doorstep with line 563. The nearest GP, Het Doktershuis Ravenstein, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Ravenstein, is a similar distance. For further travel, the train station at Ravenstein is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Wijchen offers more extensive facilities. The address risk data indicates that the foundation risk is medium, based on the home being built in 1874 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 44 dB Lden and from rail traffic at 29 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but may increase by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Redres de Bouwkunstmakelaar, including a listing on Funda.
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About Molendijk 3, Batenburg
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €900,000. This is 18% above the average asking price of €764,667 for homes currently for sale in Batenburg, and it is the most expensive of the three properties listed in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 720 m², is €1,250.
How large is this property?
According to the agent, the living area is 720 m², while the BAG registration records 698 m². The home has two rooms spread over two floors, with a total volume of 5,000 cubic metres. The property is described as a mansion and detached home, with a garden that surrounds the entire house.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but in this case the agent has not published it. The asking price of €900,000 is the figure the seller is currently asking, but without the WOZ value there is no official municipal valuation to compare it with.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1874 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data also notes that 62% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Baptist, is just around the corner at 274 metres. The nearest GP, Het Doktershuis Ravenstein, is 3.4 km away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Ravenstein, is 3.2 km away. The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is 3.4 km from the home. A bus stop at Batenburg, RK Kerk is just 21 metres away, served by line 563.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Batenburg is a small village with around 540 residents. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 77% of homes being owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Wijchen give their living environment an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. One resident mentions "human contact in the neighbourhood" and another highlights the "diverse and rural surroundings".
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is unknown what the energy performance of this home is. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate. Other details such as the living area, number of rooms, and the year of construction are all provided in the listing.
How does the price compare to other homes in the area?
The asking price of €900,000 is 18% above the average asking price of €764,667 for homes currently for sale in Batenburg. It is the most expensive of the three properties currently listed in the neighbourhood, with the cheapest priced at €595,000. The living area of 720 m² is 113% larger than the neighbourhood average of 338 m².
What is the public transport situation?
The nearest bus stop is Batenburg, RK Kerk, just 21 metres from the home, served by line 563. A second stop, Batenburg, Willibrordusstraat, is 266 metres away and also served by line 563. The nearest train station is Ravenstein, at a distance of 3.1 km, offering rail connections from there.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rainfall, has a medium risk indication. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to increase to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
