Bolhaar, Enschede
NeighbourhoodPark de Kotten 32 is a first-floor apartment in a low-rise block from 1962, set in a leafy part of Bolhaar. The 82 m² floor plan is compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it is unusually efficient for the area. The asking price of €285,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €465,545, and supply of apartments in Enschede is limited.
Bolhaar is a quiet residential area with mostly pre-1970 housing and a mix of families and older residents. The single resident review sums it up: “Good, nothing more, safe house.” Based on that one review, the neighbourhood scores a 9.13 out of 10. CBS figures show a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (80%) and a balanced age spread, with many households without children. It is a place where people tend to stay put. For more context, see the Bolhaar neighbourhood.
A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, so green space is on your doorstep. For groceries, Lidl is a five-minute walk, Jumbo is just beyond that, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk. Primary and secondary schools are also within a ten-minute walk, Het Stedelijk Kottenpark is just around the corner. The area is well served by amenities without feeling busy. The wider municipality of Enschede offers further facilities a short distance away.
At the time of writing the apartment is listed through several channels, including Euverman & Nuyts.
Details of this home
Park de Kotten 32, Enschede
Excellent · 1 resident
Good, nothing more, safe house
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Data from Bolhaar
34 within 5 km
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About Park de Kotten 32, Enschede
The asking price of €285,000 is 39% below the average asking price in Bolhaar (€465,545), but the apartment is also 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 130 m². The median asking price in the area is exactly €285,000, so the price is in line with what other homes of this size are listed for. Given the efficient energy label and the quiet location, it represents good value.
Bolhaar is a calm, residential neighbourhood with mostly owner-occupied homes (80%) and a mix of ages. The single resident review describes it as a safe place. CBS data shows a balanced population with many households without children and a significant number of residents aged 45 and over. The area has a low crime rate (39 total offences) and is well maintained.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible for commuting to Enschede city centre or further afield.
Lidl is 618 m away (a five-minute walk), Jumbo is 708 m, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are within 1 km. For schools, Het Stedelijk Kottenpark (secondary) is just 153 m away, and several other schools are within a few hundred metres, including Panta Rhei College and Kentalis Prof. Huizingschool.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older homes in the area, only 36.4% of homes in Bolhaar have label A, and none have A+. The 1962 construction year suggests the building has been well insulated or upgraded.
The floor area is 82 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is on the first floor, so private outdoor space is not confirmed. However, a park or public garden is just 300 m away, offering green space nearby.
Sold homes in Bolhaar had an average listing time of 59 days, which is moderate. The current supply is low (11 homes for sale), so well-priced properties tend to sell within a couple of months.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bolhaar
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