Lettersveld I, Borne
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Gentiaan sits in a quiet part of Borne, with a garden that catches the sun from two sides. The 158 m² floor area is a full 30% larger than the average in the neighbourhood, which makes it feel unusually roomy for a home from 1976. With an asking price of €470,000, it is priced above the local average of €439,000, but the extra square metres and energy label A justify the premium. For more context, see end-of-terrace houses in Borne.
Lettersveld I is a predominantly residential area where nearly all homes are single-family houses and 94% are owner-occupied. The population is a mix of families with children and older residents, and the streets are quiet, only ten registered incidents in the neighbourhood. One resident says: "It is a calm and safe place to live, with plenty of green spaces nearby." Another adds: "The neighbours are friendly and look out for each other." The average household size of 2.4 reflects the family character. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Lettersveld I.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and PLUS and Nettorama are a couple of streets away. The Jan Ligthartschool is on your doorstep, making the school run a short walk. Two other primary schools, 't Oldhof and Flora Basisonderwijs, are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a five-minute walk, so commuting to Hengelo or Enschede is straightforward. For more about the wider area, see municipality Borne.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Home Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Gentiaan 18, Borne
Data from Lettersveld I
Data from Lettersveld I
12 within 5 km
11 within 5 km
About Gentiaan 18, Borne
The asking price of €470,000 is about 7% above the average sold price in Lettersveld I (€463,222) and higher than the current average listing of €439,000. However, this home is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average (158 m² vs 122 m²) and has an energy label A, which typically commands a premium. Given the size and efficiency, the price is in line with what you would expect for a home of this quality.
Energy label A means the home is very efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. The exact costs depend on usage, but label A homes generally have good insulation and efficient heating systems, keeping energy expenses manageable.
Lettersveld I is very family-oriented: 99% of homes are single-family houses, and 94% are owner-occupied. There are many households with children, and the streets are safe and quiet. The Jan Ligthartschool is within walking distance, and there are several other primary schools nearby. The area has a strong sense of community, as residents mention.
The train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a 13-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. Borne station offers direct connections to Hengelo and Enschede, making it convenient for commuters.
Aldi is 500 m away (a 6-minute walk), PLUS is 566 m, and Nettorama is 580 m. Albert Heijn and Lidl are also within a 10-minute walk. You have plenty of options for daily groceries without needing a car.
The plot is 275 m², which includes the garden. As a corner house, the garden wraps around two sides, giving you more outdoor space than a typical terraced house. The exact layout is not specified, but the size suggests a good-sized garden for relaxing or playing.
The Jan Ligthartschool is just 173 m away (a 2-minute walk). Two other primary schools, 't Oldhof (564 m) and Flora Basisonderwijs (812 m), are also within a 10-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Twickel College Borne is 1.5 km away.
6 homes in the district Borne
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