Driebergen-Centrum, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Bosstraat sits at the end of a quiet dead-end road that leads straight into the woods and a pond. With 226 m² of living space on a 367 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family. The €1,150,000 price tag is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug, but the unique setting and character of the 1874 building justify the premium.
The neighbourhood Driebergen-Centrum is a leafy, well-maintained neighbourhood where most streets are lined with shrubs and trees. One resident describes it as "blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living." Another says: "Driebergen is a nice and quiet neighbourhood where I usually feel at ease. It is a safe place with lots of greenery and nature to enjoy." The area has a mix of ages, with many over-65s and a fair number of families. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.43 out of 10.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, CJS De Kring, is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools are a bit further out in Zeist or Doorn. The municipality Utrechtse Heuvelrug offers plenty of green space, with a park or public garden a five-minute walk away and the forest literally at the end of the street.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Van Dam Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Bosstraat 21, Driebergen-Rijsenburg
Very good · 5 residents
Blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living. Except for the nocturnal adventurers who sit on the bench. What do they do? Unfortunately, they throw their scavenged wrappers on the ground while there's a bin within two steps. Otherwise, great place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here as a child, Driebergen will always have a place in my heart. Because there were (then fewer) children, my sister and I always went out exploring and discovered the nicest things together. Since Driebergen is located in a wooded area, there is a lot to discover. The village festivals are also getting better and better! Last year there was a Christmas market and it felt so cosy and connected. We live close to everything, nice and close to shops, forest, Utrecht, it's just a shame that few activities are organised for children. Driebergen also has no secondary schools, but that's not a problem. In recent years I have come to appreciate Driebergen more! Like learning more about the history of the village and the architecture, for example. What I also find interesting is that they now organise all sorts of things on Liberation Day so we can learn more about Driebergen. A very nice neighbourhood! As a child I always felt safe, in recent years a bit less so, especially in the evenings, because of loitering youths. As I said before, Driebergen is very green, in most streets you see shrubs, trees, flowers, plants everywhere, especially now in spring it makes me very happy!
Auto-translated to English by AIDriebergen is a nice and quiet neighbourhood where I usually feel at ease. It is a safe place with lots of greenery and nature to enjoy, which creates a relaxed atmosphere. The amenities are reasonably good, but there isn't much to do for children and young people, which can sometimes be a drawback. The neighbourhood looks neat and well-maintained, and most things are easily accessible; you're also close to Utrecht, which is very convenient. As for the community: there is a sense of cohesion, but it's not very close-knit; people mostly live their own lives. Recently there was a Christmas market, which I really enjoyed! Overall, it's a good place to live, especially if you like peace and nature.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy neighbourhood with many amenities
Auto-translated to English by AI- Plus point is that there are many shops and eateries - Downside is that the infrastructure is not very well organised
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Driebergen-Centrum
13 within 5 km
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About Bosstraat 21, Driebergen-Rijsenburg
The price is on the high side compared to other vrijstaande woningen in Utrechtse Heuvelrug, but the house is large (226 m²) and sits on a generous plot (367 m²) in a sought-after forest setting. The 1874 building has character and an energy label C, which is reasonable for its age. Given the unique location and size, the asking price reflects the premium for peace and nature.
Driebergen-Centrum is a green, safe, and quiet neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents appreciate the proximity to forests and ponds, though some note that there is little to do for children and young people. The area is well-maintained and has good amenities, including shops and a Christmas market. It scores an 8.43 out of 10 from five reviews.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 35-minute walk.
The closest primary school, CJS De Kring, is about 1 km away (a 12-minute walk). For secondary education, the nearest options are around 2.6 km away, such as Katholieke scholengemeenschap De Breul in Zeist. There are also special education schools within 2.3 km.
The house has an energy label C, which is average for a building from 1874. You can expect moderate energy costs, but no exact amounts are provided. The label is not the most efficient, but it's not the worst either.
The plot is 367 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Driebergen-Centrum
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