A calm apartment in Gulpen
This apartment on Oude Maastrichterweg sits in a quiet part of Gulpen, a town known for its rolling hills and relaxed pace. The home itself is a 72 m² apartment built in 2002, with an energy label C. At €1,250 per month, the rent was on the high side compared with the average of €1,064 for rentals in the neighbourhood, but it reflected the modern build and the convenience of the location. For context, apartments in Gulpen-Wittem typically go for around €11.40 per m², so this one sat above that. This home has not been online since 18 September 2026.
The neighbourhood: Gulpen
Gulpen is a small community with about 3,500 residents, and the reviews reflect a mixed but generally positive picture. One resident says: "Not much experience but in short quite good but the people are very much to themselves, difficult to make contact." Another notes: "Reasonable. As I said, pavements are no longer maintained as well as they were years ago." A third mentions: "A lot of nuisance from the beaver. 3 big holes in my hedge, called the water board, they do nothing, this is not fun at all!" Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.44, so most people are fairly content. The population skews older, with 37% aged 65 or over, and many households are single-person (43%). It's a quiet, somewhat reserved place, but the surroundings are beautiful. The neighbourhood of Gulpen is part of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, which covers several similar villages.
Life on the street
For daily errands, you have a couple of supermarkets just around the corner: PLUS is about 518 metres away and Aldi about 579 metres, so bread and groceries are a short walk. There are also several schools within easy reach, including Basisschool De Triangel and a special school, and a secondary school, Sophianum SGM,. The nearest GP is about 700 metres away, and a park or garden is about 600 metres. The train station is about 5.9 km away, so you'd rely on a car or bus for longer trips, but for everyday needs, most things are close by.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through two channels: NMG Wonen and NMG Wonen.
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About Oude Maastrichterweg 17L, Gulpen
Was €1,250 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was €1,250 per month for a 72 m² apartment, which worked out to about €17.36 per m². That was above the neighbourhood average of €11.40 per m² for rentals, and also above the average rent of €1,064. However, this was a modern apartment from 2002, and the price reflected that. Whether it's fair depends on what you value, but it's certainly on the higher end for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance. A C label was mid-range, meaning energy costs were likely moderate, but the label itself didn't tell you about the condition of the insulation or heating system. It's simply a standardised measure.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarkets are PLUS and Aldi, both within about 500 to 600 metres. That's roughly a five-minute walk, so picking up groceries is easy. There's also a SPAR about 2.1 km away if you want more options.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within a short distance. Basisschool De Triangel and a special school are about 247 metres away, and the secondary school Sophianum SGM is about 444 metres. So for primary and secondary education, you're well covered without needing to travel far.
How is the neighbourhood for peace and quiet?
Residents generally describe Gulpen as quiet, though one mentions that people tend to keep to themselves, making social contact a bit difficult. Another notes that pavement maintenance has declined over the years. There's also a mention of nuisance from a beaver, which has caused holes in a hedge. Overall, it's a calm area, but not without its minor issues.
What is the public transport situation?
The nearest train station is about 5.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd likely need a car or bus to reach it.
