Sibbe, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Bergstraat in Valkenburg has a story to tell. Built in 1886, it offers 117 m² of living space on a 176 m² plot. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for its age. At €325,000, the price is in line with the market for end-of-terrace houses in Valkenburg aan de Geul.
Sibbe is a small, tight-knit community with just under 1,000 residents. It's a place where most homes are owner-occupied and families make up a good share of the households. The streets are quiet, and life moves at a slower pace. One resident says: "It's peaceful and everyone knows each other." Another adds: "You have to like the countryside, but it's lovely." That sums up the neighbourhood Sibbe well.
For your morning bread, Jan Linders is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Maurice Rose, is just around the corner, and there's a child daycare centre nearby too. The municipality Valkenburg aan de Geul offers plenty of green surroundings for weekend walks.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Pooters Makelaardij and also appears on Pararius, so you have a couple of channels to check.
Details of this home
Bergstraat 78, Valkenburg
Data from Sibbe
7 within 5 km
6 within 5 km
About Bergstraat 78, Valkenburg
Given the 117 m² floor area, 176 m² plot, and energy label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a corner house in this part of Limburg. The house is from 1886, so it has character but may need some modernisation. Without comparable sales in the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced for the area.
Energy label C is quite good for a house built in 1886. It means the home has reasonable insulation and efficient heating, so your energy bills should be manageable. You won't face the high costs that come with a G label, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-label home either.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 40-minute walk. It's not on your doorstep, but it's doable if you commute by train occasionally.
Sibbe has a mix of ages, with many residents over 45 and a fair number of families. It's a quiet village where people know each other. The crime rate is very low, with only 17 incidents reported, so it feels safe.
The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Maurice Rose, is about 2.6 km away, which is a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. There are several other primary schools within 5 km. For secondary education, the closest school is 6.6 km away, so you'd need to drive or take the bus.
The nearest supermarket, Jan Linders, is about 1.8 km away, which is a 20-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 2 km away. For daily shopping, you'll need to walk a bit or take a bike, but it's manageable.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sibbe