A peaceful spot in Driebergen-Rijsenburg
This apartment on Park Seminarie sits at the edge of Driebergen-Centrum, where the street ends at a forest with a pond. It is a quiet, green setting, yet the village centre is close by. The home dates from 1985 and has an energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. At €1,475 per month, the rent is in line with the single other rental in the neighbourhood, and it matches the going rate per square metre for apartments in Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
The Driebergen-Centrum neighbourhood
Residents give the Driebergen-Centrum neighbourhood a high score of 8.43 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "Bosrijk" and says: "Blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living." Another, who grew up here, notes: "Driebergen is very green, in most streets you see shrubs, trees, flowers, plants everywhere." The same resident mentions that the village festivals are getting better, with a Christmas market last year that felt cosy and connected. A third review calls it "a nice and quiet neighbourhood where I usually feel at ease," adding that it is safe and full of greenery. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65, and many single-person households.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away, so the weekly groceries are never far. A Jumbo is within a ten-minute walk for a wider choice. For families, the primary school CJS De Kring is a ten-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within a short drive, including Katholieke scholengemeenschap De Breul. The train station is three kilometres away, which makes a commute to Utrecht or elsewhere feasible. The municipality of the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug is known for its wooded surroundings, and this part of Driebergen lives up to that reputation.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Park Seminarie 98, Driebergen-Rijsenburg
Is €1,475 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,475 is exactly the average and median for the only other rental currently available in Driebergen-Centrum. At €17.35 per square metre, it also matches the neighbourhood average for rentals. With 85 square metres of floor area, the price is in line with what the local market asks.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates the home's energy performance. A B label is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 441 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. A second Albert Heijn is 594 metres away, and a Lidl is 639 metres. For a Jumbo, you would walk about 845 metres. Daily groceries are therefore within easy reach.
What schools are nearby?
The primary school CJS De Kring is 790 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Katholieke scholengemeenschap De Breul is 2.3 kilometres away, and Christelijk College Zeist is 2.4 kilometres. There are also several other schools within five kilometres, so options are varied.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 3.0 kilometres from the apartment. That is a short drive or a longer walk, and it gives you a direct connection to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate Driebergen-Centrum 8.43 out of 10. One review highlights the peaceful dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond. Another mentions the green streets and the cosy Christmas market. A third says it is safe and quiet, though there is not much for children and young people. The community is described as having a sense of cohesion, but not very close-knit.
