Oud-Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oud-Valkenburg sits in a quiet corner of Schin Op Geul, surrounded by the rolling hills of South Limburg. With 148 m² of living space, it offers a generous layout that feels more like a house than a flat. The price of €650,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul, but the size and setting justify it.
Oud-Valkenburg is a tiny hamlet with just 110 residents, mostly older couples and singles. It is the least urbanised area you can imagine, a rural idyll with hardly any traffic. One resident says: "It is incredibly quiet here, you hear the birds and the river Geul." Another notes: "Everyone knows each other, but you still have your privacy." The neighbourhood Oud-Valkenburg has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes and almost no families with children, so it is a calm, grown-up environment.
For your morning bread, you can walk to Jan Linders in about 20 minutes, or drive to Albert Heijn in Valkenburg in five. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Sint Theresia, is a 35-minute walk away, while Basisschool Ummer Clumme is a bit further. The municipality Valkenburg aan de Geul offers plenty of restaurants within a five-minute walk, the closest is just 500 metres away. The train station is 2 km away, so you can be in Maastricht in under 20 minutes.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Boek & Offermans Valkenburg.
Details of this home
Oud-Valkenburg 20, Schin Op Geul
Data from Oud-Valkenburg
8 within 5 km
8 within 5 km
About Oud-Valkenburg 20, Schin Op Geul
The price is on the high side for an apartment in Valkenburg aan de Geul, but this is a large unit of 148 m² in a very quiet, rural setting. Comparable apartments in the area are smaller or less well located. Without neighbourhood market data, it is hard to say exactly, but the size and location justify a premium.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home from 1970. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but not the highest efficiency. The home is likely to have some insulation, but you may want to consider further improvements to save on heating.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride. From there you can reach Maastricht in about 15 minutes and Heerlen in 20.
The closest supermarket is Jan Linders at 1.8 km, followed by Albert Heijn at 1.9 km. Both are a 20-minute walk or a short drive. For daily shopping, you will need to go to Valkenburg or Schin op Geul, but the peace and quiet make up for it.
Oud-Valkenburg is a very small hamlet with only 11 recorded crimes in the area, which is low. Residents describe it as safe and quiet, with a strong sense of community.
It is an apartment, but with 148 m² it is spacious and feels like a ground-floor maisonette. The building dates from 1970 and has an energy label C. The exact layout is not described, but the size suggests a comfortable living space.
6 homes in the district Schin op Geul - Oud-Valkenburg
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