Eefde, Lochem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Princehof sits in a leafy part of Eefde, a village that feels a world away from the bustle of the city. With 120 m² of living space, it is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 166 m², but the layout makes clever use of the square metres. The asking price of €595,000 is exactly in line with the median in the area, so it is priced keenly for what is on offer. For context, apartments in Lochem sell across a wide range, but this one sits comfortably in the middle.
Eefde is a village with a strong sense of community, where most homes are owner-occupied (66%) and the housing stock is dominated by single-family houses (84%). The population is older, with a third of residents aged 65 or over, and many households are couples without children. It is a quiet, safe area, only 52 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. The Eefde neighbourhood has a rural feel, yet amenities are within easy reach.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: the nearest primary school, OBS Villa60, is a five-minute walk away, and there is a PLUS supermarket just over a kilometre from the door, about a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, another PLUS and an Aldi are a short drive. The village has a GP practice and a park within walking distance, so everyday needs are covered without a car. The municipality of Lochem offers further facilities in the town centre, a few minutes by bike.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Majoor & Klumper Makelaars en Taxateurs o.g.
Details of this home
Princehof 22, Eefde
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About Princehof 22, Eefde
The asking price of €595,000 matches the median sale price in Eefde exactly. Over the past year, apartments in the neighbourhood sold for an average of €590,445, so the price is in line with the market. The home is 120 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 166 m², but the price per square metre (€4,958) is slightly above the average of €4,449, reflecting the modern build and energy label B.
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect lower energy bills compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Eefde, about 44% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is above average in terms of energy performance.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 25-minute bike ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though a car or bicycle is needed for the last leg.
The closest primary school is OBS Villa60, just 505 metres away, a short walk. Another primary school, De Bargeweide, is 1.2 km from the home. For secondary education, the nearest options are about 3.4 km away, so a bike or bus is needed for older children.
For daily groceries, the nearest PLUS supermarket is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. There is also a second PLUS at 1.6 km and an Aldi at 2.6 km. A GP practice is 0.9 km away, and a park is within walking distance at 0.9 km. Most daily needs are covered without a car.
Eefde has an urbanity level of 5, which means it is not urban at all, it is a rural village. The address density is only 462 addresses per km², so you can expect plenty of green space and quiet streets. This is reflected in the low crime rate and the older, settled population.
Currently, there are 11 homes for sale in Eefde, including this apartment. Over the past year, 55 homes were sold, with an average time on the market of 39 days. This suggests a steady market without excessive competition.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Eefde