Bocholtz, Simpelveld
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Anjerstraat 8 sits in the village of Bocholtz, part of the municipality of Simpelveld. With 118 m² of living space on a 324 m² plot, it offers a comfortable layout. The home was built in 1971 and has an energy label B, so it's reasonably efficient. At €449,000, the asking price is 41% above the neighbourhood average of €318,000, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes in the area. For context, detached houses in Simpelveld tend to command a premium.
Bocholtz is a village with around 4,135 residents. It's a fairly quiet area, with a low urban density (741 addresses per km²). The population is mixed: many families and older residents, and average household incomes are typical for the region. Based on three reviews, opinions vary. 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 is more positive: "Always fun and cosy." So while the village has its charms, some feel facilities are lacking. For more on the area, see municipality Simpelveld.
For your daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just a couple of streets away, about a five-minute walk. There's also a restaurant within a couple of streets away. For families, Basisschool Bocholtz is just around the corner, making the school run easy. Secondary education is further afield, about 8.8 km away. A GP and a library are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is 8 km away, so a car is handy for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Keulen Vastgoed, Funda, and Pararius. The agent is Keulen Vastgoed.
Details of this home
Anjerstraat 8, 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 Anjerstraat 8, Bocholtz
The asking price of €449,000 is 41% above the average asking price in Bocholtz (€318,000) and also above the maximum asking price of €385,000 in the neighbourhood. However, this is a detached house, which typically costs more than the average home in the area. The price per square metre works out at about €3,805, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,279 per m². Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and privacy of a detached property.
This home has energy label B, which is quite efficient. It means the property is well-insulated and you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label A or better, 20% have label A, and 40% have label C, so this home is above average in energy performance.
Bocholtz has a mix of households: about 28% are families with children, 33% are couples without children, and 30% are single-person households. There's a primary school (Basisschool Bocholtz) just around the corner, and a GP and library within walking distance. However, secondary education is 8.8 km away, so older children would need to travel. Some residents feel the village is declining in facilities, but others appreciate the quiet, village-like atmosphere.
The closest supermarket is a PLUS at 174 metres, just a couple of streets away. There are other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including another PLUS, an Aldi, a Lidl, and an AH XL, all within 5 km. For daily shopping, the nearby PLUS is very convenient.
The nearest train station is 8 km away. This means you'll likely need a car or bus to reach it.
In the most recent data, there were 86 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. With a population of 4,135, that works out to about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is relatively low. The area is generally considered safe, though as with any village, it's always wise to take usual precautions.
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