Boekel 8
Akersloot West, Castricum
AreaA rural retreat in Akersloot West
Tucked away on Boekel 8, this detached house sits in the Akersloot West neighbourhood of Akersloot, a setting the agent describes as rural with an unobstructed view. The home was built in 2009 and carries an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €950,000, the asking price is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, the price sits 102% above the average asking price of €470,625 in the area, though the home is also far larger than the typical property. If you are looking at detached houses in Castricum, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a farmhouse-style, semi-detached property with seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 312 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 417 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 1513 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 2250 m². The home has a front, side and rear garden totalling 1291 m², facing northeast, plus a French balcony. The agent notes the property is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, wood stove, heat recovery system and a heat pump. The volume of the home is 465 m³.
Life in Akersloot West
Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", adding that everyone knows each other. Another speaks of beautiful nature, with lots of greenery and water attracting birds and wildlife, and notes that both the forests and the beach are within ten minutes. The same resident mentions many playgrounds, friendly people and a wide choice of education, including three secondary schools. The neighbourhood itself has around 3470 inhabitants, with 38% of households having children. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, and are based on a small number of responses. For more detail on the immediate area, you can read about the Akersloot West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered from this address. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is a ten-minute walk away, with another Albert Heijn and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets further. Kindcentrum De Brug primary school is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Groepspraktijk Akersloot, is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, De Hahnemann Apotheek, is in Heiloo, a short drive. For public transport, the bus stop Akersloot, Kanaaldijk with line 163 is on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Heiloo, about 4.2 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Castricum, which covers both the village and its rural edges.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 38% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars and KRK Makelaars Alkmaar on Funda. The listing has been active since 2 October 2026.
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About Boekel 8, Akersloot
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the area?
The asking price of €950,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison. It sits 102% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €470,625, but the home is also significantly larger than the typical property in Akersloot West. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,206, while this home is listed at €3,045 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a farmhouse-style, semi-detached property with seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is 312 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration records 417 m². The plot is 1513 m² per the agent, against 2250 m² in the BAG registration. The home has a front, side and rear garden of 1291 m² facing northeast, plus a French balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states the property is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, wood stove, heat recovery system and a heat pump. These features are mentioned separately from the label and describe the installations present in the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 38% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at the area level from sources such as KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is medium, and this remains the case for 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is about 2 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn and a Dekamarkt are a bit further. Kindcentrum De Brug primary school is 1.7 km away, and the nearest GP, Groepspraktijk Akersloot, is 2 km away. The pharmacy is in Heiloo at 3.1 km, and the nearest hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep in Alkmaar, is 5.9 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Akersloot, Kanaaldijk, which is 140 metres away and served by line 163. There are two further stops on the same line within about 800 metres. The nearest train station is Heiloo, at 4.2 km distance. The bus line number is stated, but no destinations or frequencies are given in the data.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident calls the area "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", with everyone knowing each other. Another highlights beautiful nature, many playgrounds, and forests and beach within ten minutes. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Akersloot West neighbourhood.
How large is the plot compared to the neighbourhood average?
The plot is given as 1513 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 2250 m². The neighbourhood average living area is 93 m², and this home's living area of 312 m² per the agent is 235% larger than that average. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,206, compared to €3,045 per m² for this home based on the agent's figures.
