Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nicolaas Beetsstraat sits in a surprisingly peaceful part of Utrecht's busy centre. The streets between the Singel and the railway are calm and green, yet the city's energy is just a short walk away. At €459,000 for 54 m², the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €7,162/m², but that reflects the location. For context, the average apartment in Utrecht sells for around €525,000, so this is a relatively accessible entry into the city's apartments in Utrecht.
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood within Utrecht's Binnenstad district, with just over 2,000 residents. It's a mix of students, young professionals and older residents, nearly 60% of households are single-person. The one resident review sums it up: "A quiet part of a busy neighbourhood." They note that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, though the walk from the station at night can feel a bit eerie due to dark parks and empty offices. Amenities are sparse within the neighbourhood itself, but the city centre is easily reached on foot. This is the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood in a nutshell: calm, central, and a little secluded.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are also close: odbs Puntenburg is a couple of streets away, and Agatha Snellenschool is within a five-minute walk. The Singel park is on your doorstep for a run or a stroll. The central station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. All this falls within the municipality of Utrecht, which offers everything from museums to markets.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-17, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
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About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-17, Utrecht
The asking price of €459,000 works out at about €8,500 per m², which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,162/m². However, the apartment has an excellent energy label A and is in a prime central location. The median price in Hooch Boulandt is €485,000, so this is below that. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the quiet street and high efficiency.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The neighbourhood has 137 total crimes reported, but the resident review notes that the quiet streets behind the Singel can feel a bit scary at night, especially the route from the station. During the day it's peaceful. Overall, the area is considered safe, but it's something to be aware of if you often walk home late.
Utrecht Centraal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach any part of the Netherlands.
Yes. Albert Heijn is 415 m away, Jumbo 538 m, and SPAR 539 m. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 419 m and Agatha Snellenschool is 531 m. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk.
The listing states the floor area is 54 m², but the number of rooms and layout are not specified. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
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