Vroenhof, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Vroenhof sits in a leafy part of Valkenburg, with the Geul river and surrounding hillsides giving the area a calm, almost rural feel. At 194 m² it is unusually large for an apartment, and with an A energy label it is also efficient. The asking price of €664,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul, but the size and energy performance help explain it.
Vroenhof is a small, quiet neighbourhood with just over 450 residents. It is a place where older people and smaller households dominate, the average household size is 1.9, and a third of residents are 65 or older. There are few children, and the streets are peaceful. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: mostly owner-occupied homes, half of them single-family houses, and very few incidents reported. The neighbourhood Vroenhof is one of the least urban areas in the region, with just 214 addresses per km².
For groceries you head to the PLUS, about a ten-minute walk away, or the Aldi a little further. The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Berg, a couple of streets away, and secondary school students go to Stella Maris College, about a ten-minute cycle. The train station is just around the corner, so commuting to Maastricht or Heerlen is straightforward. The municipality Valkenburg aan de Geul is known for its historic centre and tourist attractions, but Vroenhof itself feels like a village within the town.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Leev Makelaardij.
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Vroenhof 12, Valkenburg (Li)
Data from Vroenhof
11 within 5 km
12 within 5 km
About Vroenhof 12, Valkenburg (Li)
At 194 m² with an A energy label and a 1930s character, the price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Valkenburg aan de Geul. The size alone is exceptional for an apartment, and the energy efficiency keeps running costs low. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value space and low energy bills over a lower purchase price.
Vroenhof is a very quiet, low-density neighbourhood with mostly older residents and small households. It is not urban at all, think green, peaceful streets with few amenities within walking distance. The train station is nearby, but for shops and schools you need to walk about ten minutes or cycle.
The train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Maastricht in around 15 minutes or Heerlen in about 20.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The exact consumption depends on your usage, but label A is the second-best rating available.
The nearest supermarket is the PLUS at 1.6 km, about a ten-minute walk. There is also an Aldi at 2.2 km. For daily shopping you can walk, but for a wider selection you might want to cycle or drive into Valkenburg centre.
The closest primary school is Openbare basisschool Berg at 1.3 km, about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stella Maris College is 2.6 km away, a short cycle. There are several other schools within 5 km.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Vroenhof