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Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zeemeeuwhof 8 sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a quiet pocket of Utrecht Oost. Built in 2009 and with an A energy label, it's a well-insulated home in a city where many properties are older. At €549,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, but the modern build and efficient label justify a premium compared to the older housing stock in the area. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, and this one is priced keenly given its specs.
The Watervogelbuurt is a green, well-connected neighbourhood with the Krommerijn river and a small park nearby. It's densely populated (over 5,000 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and public transport, but note a lack of social cohesion. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another adds: "Living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion... Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.76 out of 10. The neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt is popular with singles and young professionals, with many one-person households.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and KBS Gertrudis is a bit further. For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The train station is just around the corner, making commutes easy. The municipality Utrecht offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city, with parks and restaurants within walking distance.
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Zeemeeuwhof 8, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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About Zeemeeuwhof 8, Utrecht
The asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €496,500 and the median of €450,000. However, this apartment is modern (2009) with an A energy label, while many homes in the area are pre-war. Similar apartments in the neighbourhood sold for an average of €525,515, so the price is on the high side but reflects the newer build and efficiency.
The Watervogelbuurt is a green, densely populated area with a mix of apartments and some houses. It's very urban (over 5,000 addresses per km²) but has a small park and the Krommerijn river nearby. Residents appreciate the convenience but note limited social cohesion and some issues with cleanliness and parking.
The nearest train station is 0.4 km away, just around the corner. It's a five-minute walk, making it easy to reach Utrecht Centraal or other destinations.
The Coop supermarket is 140 metres away, Jumbo is 257 metres, and Albert Heijn is 423 metres. There are also restaurants within 0.3 km, so daily errands and dining out are very convenient.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 34.6% of homes have label A, so this apartment is above average in terms of energy performance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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