A calm apartment in the heart of Handel
This apartment on Pastoor Castelijnsstraat sits in the quiet village of Handel, where life moves at a gentle pace. The home itself is bright and well laid out, with a floor area of 82 m² and a modern energy label A, so running costs should stay modest. At €1,550 per month, the rent is below the average of €1,695 for rentals in this neighbourhood, which makes it a keen option. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Gemert-Bakel] currently on the market.
The Handel neighbourhood
Handel is a small village with a strong sense of community, where many residents know each other by name. The population is a mix of ages, with a notable share of older residents and a good number of families with children. Households here are typically couples or families, and the streets have a settled, friendly feel. The village centre is compact, so daily errands are easy on foot. This is [the Handel neighbourhood] as it is today, a place where neighbours chat over the fence and children play outside.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about a ten-minute walk away, with a Lidl and a SPAR a bit further. For fresh bread in the morning, the local bakery is just around the corner. Families with children have a primary school right on the doorstep, Kindcentrum De Havelt, just a couple of streets away. Secondary education is a bit further out, with the Commanderij College about a ten-minute drive. The village also has a GP practice nearby, which is handy for everyday health needs. All of this sits within [the municipality of Gemert-Bakel], a rural area with plenty of open countryside around.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Veldman Makelaardij.
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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 Pastoor Castelijnsstraat 14D, Handel
Is €1,550 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,550 is below the average of €1,695 for rentals in Handel, and the only other rental in the neighbourhood is listed at the same price. With 82 m² of space and an energy label A, the price per square metre works out at about €18.90, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €20.67. So it sits on the keen side of the local market.
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
Energy label A is the most efficient label on the scale, which means the home is designed to keep energy use low. This is an official registration from the Dutch government's EP-Online system, and it reflects the building's energy performance. For you, it suggests that heating and electricity costs are likely to be on the lower side, though actual bills depend on your usage.
How far is the nearest supermarket from this apartment?
The closest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 2.8 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also a Lidl and a SPAR within about 3.3 km, and an Albert Heijn at about 3.5 km. For a quick top-up, the village itself has a few local shops, but for a full weekly shop, the Jumbo is the most convenient option.
What schools are near this apartment?
Kindcentrum De Havelt, a primary school, is just 165 metres away, so it's on your doorstep for young children. Another primary school, Basisschool t Einder, is about 2.6 km away. For secondary education, the Commanderij College is roughly 2.8 km from the home. There are also several other schools within a 5 km radius, giving families a few choices.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Handel has a balanced mix of residents, with about a third of households having children and a similar share being couples without children. The village is quiet and safe, with a primary school within walking distance and a GP practice nearby. Older residents make up a quarter of the population, so there's a good intergenerational feel. It's a settled, family-friendly environment.
What is the train station distance from this home?
The nearest train station is about 15.1 km away, which means it's not within walking distance. You would need to drive or take a bus to reach it, and the journey would take around 20 minutes by car. For daily commuting, this is a factor to consider, as the village is more oriented towards local amenities than rail links.
