Bentwoud, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Oogsterf sits in the brand-new Bentwoud neighbourhood of Benthuizen, a village surrounded by polders and green. With 132 m² of living space and a plot of 125 m², it feels spacious and modern. The energy label A++++ means it's exceptionally efficient, so heating costs will be low. At €675,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a new-build corner house in this part of Alphen aan den Rijn. For comparison, end-of-terrace houses in Alphen aan den Rijn give you a sense of the local market.
Bentwoud is a small, recently built neighbourhood with just 170 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (86%) and almost all are single-family houses (92%). The area is very quiet, the address density is low, so you won't be surrounded by busy streets. Many households have children, and the average household size is 2.7, so it's a place where families feel at home. There are no resident reviews available yet, but the figures speak for themselves: it's a peaceful, green setting. You can read more about the neighbourhood Bentwoud for further details.
For your morning bread, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, a five-minute walk. Other supermarkets like Hoogvliet and Aldi are a bit further, about a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools are practically on your doorstep: OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, both just a couple of streets away. For secondary school, you'd need to travel a bit further, about 3.9 km. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn offers more on the wider area's amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Oogsterf 2, Benthuizen
Data from Bentwoud
19 within 5 km
43 within 5 km
About Oogsterf 2, Benthuizen
For a brand-new corner house with 132 m² and an A++++ energy label in Bentwoud, the price is in line with the market. New-build homes in this area tend to sell at a premium, and the energy efficiency adds value. Without comparable sales data for the neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced for what you get.
The energy label is A++++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation, likely a heat pump and solar panels. Your energy bills will be very low, and the home is future-proof in terms of sustainability standards.
The nearest train station is 5.6 km away. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride. It's not within walking distance, so you'll need a car or bike for public transport connections.
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: OBS Bentwijzer and School met de Bijbel, both about 150 metres from the home. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.9 km away, so a bike ride or car journey is needed.
Bentwoud is a very quiet neighbourhood with low crime figures. In the most recent data, 31 incidents were recorded for the entire area, which is low given the small population. It's a safe, family-friendly environment.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 125 m². For a corner house, it's likely there is some outdoor space, but the exact layout is not stated.
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