Bocholtz, Simpelveld
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Irenehof sits in the quiet village of Bocholtz, where life moves at a relaxed pace. With 163 m² of living space and a 132 m² plot, there is plenty of room inside and out. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency, though some improvements could lower bills. At €349,500, the price is in line with the market, similar homes in Simpelveld sell for around €2,279 per m², so this one is fairly priced for its size.
Bocholtz feels like a true village: quiet, friendly, and a bit sleepy. One resident says: "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more." Another notes: "Living in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger." A third review calls it "Always fun and cosy." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.88 out of 10. Most homes are single-family (79%) and owner-occupied (65%), with a mix of ages, many families and older residents. For more on the area, see municipality Simpelveld.
For groceries, the PLUS is just around the corner, a five-minute walk. There are also a few takeaways and cafes nearby. Basisschool Bocholtz is a couple of streets away, so school runs are short. The nearest secondary school is further out, about 8.8 km away. A park or garden is a ten-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. For more on the neighbourhood, see end-of-terrace houses in Simpelveld.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Damen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Irenehof 36, Bocholtz
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger. Few to no new houses, 0 facilities apart from a neglected supermarket and some takeaway joints, greenery is poorly maintained and nothing is done about the decay of some neighbourhoods.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways fun and cosy
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About Irenehof 36, Bocholtz
Yes, it is in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,279, and this home has 163 m², so the price per m² comes to about €2,144, slightly below average. Similar homes in Bocholtz sell for between €250,000 and €385,000, so this one sits comfortably in the middle.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home from 1976. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you may want to consider improvements like better insulation or a more efficient heating system to lower energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, and 20% have A or better.
Bocholtz is a quiet village with many families, about 40% of households have children. There is a primary school within walking distance (Basisschool Bocholtz at 623 m), and a playground or park is a ten-minute walk away. However, secondary education is further out (8.8 km), so older children may need to travel.
The PLUS supermarket is just 450 m away, so daily shopping is easy. There are also a few cafes and a chip shop in the village. For more extensive shopping, you would need to travel to Simpelveld or Heerlen. A restaurant is only 400 m away, and a library is 700 m.
The nearest train station is 8 km away, so it is not within walking distance. For commuting, a car is more practical.
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bocholtz