Paltzerweg 51

The asking price of €800,000 is 19% above the average asking price in Bilthoven Centrum, which is €674,788. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,192, and this home works out at about €6,015 per m², slightly below that average. However, the large plot and character of a 1930s end-of-terrace house may justify the premium.

The energy label is F, which is very inefficient. You can expect high heating costs, especially in winter. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 14% are A or A+, but over half are D or lower. This home falls into the less efficient category, so budgeting for energy bills is important.

The house has a floor area of 133 m², which is above the neighbourhood average of 113 m². The plot is 333 m², giving you a generous garden, a rare find in this area where many homes are flats or terraced houses without much outdoor space.

Bilthoven Centrum is a compact, lively area with shops, restaurants and a train station within walking distance. It has a moderate urban feel, with a mix of ages, many residents are over 65, but there are also families with children. The area is safe, with 165 reported crimes in the latest data.

The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht or Amsterdam straightforward.

Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. The nearest, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St Theresia, is just 93 m away. Other options like De Kameleon and Julianaschool are about a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further, at 2 km.

The SPAR is just 353 m away, a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Lidl are about 1 km, a ten-minute walk. There's also an Ekoplaza for organic groceries.