Kern Oosterhout, Overbetuwe
NeighbourhoodThis is a quiet, leafy part of Oosterhout, where the streets are lined with family homes and the pace of life is unhurried. The house itself is a generous 150 m², set on a sizeable 881 m² plot, plenty of room for a family to spread out. Built in 1960, it has a solid feel and an energy label C, which is typical for its era. At €797,000, it's the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and sits 46% above the average asking price of €545,667, so it's on the high side, but you're paying for space and a sought-after property type. For context, detached houses in Overbetuwe are rare, which partly explains the premium.
Residents describe the neighbourhood Kern Oosterhout as a quiet, spacious place to live. One says: "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in unless you like some bustle. Quiet and boring." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood, but a lot of loud children." A third sums it up: "Quiet neighbourhood with sometimes jealous residents." Based on three reviews, the overall score is an 8 out of 10. The neighbourhood is mostly families, 350 households with children, and almost all homes (97%) are single-family houses. It's not very urban (address density 565), so you'll need a car for most errands.
For your daily bread, Lidl is just around the corner (a five-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: OBS de Oversteek (about a ten-minute walk) and Kindcentrum De Uitdaging (a bit further). The municipality Overbetuwe is a rural municipality, so don't expect nightlife, the nearest restaurant is a five-minute walk, but for anything more you'll drive.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Het Woonhart Makelaardij and Het Woonhart Makelaardij.
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Dorpsstraat 61, Oosterhout
Very good · 3 residents
Quiet neighbourhood with sometimes jealous residents, the general picture in the Netherlands. The grass is always greener on the other side.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, but a lot of loud children. I don't mind, except there's one family that puts their child in the garden when it's crying so the whole neighbourhood can enjoy it too. Usually around 8 in the morning.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood to live in unless you like some bustle. Quiet and boring. There is a Lidl a 15-minute walk away. No other shops or nightlife. There is a cheerless community centre. In short, if you want to live quietly without any fuss around you, this is a good place. You do need a car to get anywhere.
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About Dorpsstraat 61, Oosterhout
It's the most expensive home currently for sale in Kern Oosterhout, and 46% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €545,667. However, it's also 32% larger than the average home in the area (150 m² vs 114 m²) and sits on a very large plot of 881 m². Detached homes are scarce in Overbetuwe, so the premium reflects both size and property type.
The energy label is C, which is typical for a home built in 1960. It means the property has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's worth noting that 80% of homes in the neighbourhood also have label C, so it's in line with local stock.
The plot is 881 m², which is unusually large for a home in this neighbourhood. While the listing doesn't specify how much of that is garden, a plot this size typically offers plenty of outdoor space for a family.
Kern Oosterhout is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood. Most homes are single-family houses, and there are many households with children. Residents mention it's peaceful but can be boring, there's not much in the way of shops or nightlife. Primary schools are within walking distance, and there's a Lidl nearby.
The nearest train station is 4.5 km away, so you'll need a car or bike to get there. It's not a walkable distance for a daily commute.
Yes, Lidl is about a five-minute walk (610 m) and Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk (748 m). For other supermarkets like Aldi or Jan Linders, you'd need to drive.
There are two primary schools within a reasonable walk: OBS de Oversteek (about 1.2 km) and Kindcentrum De Uitdaging (about 1.6 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away, but that's a longer walk or a short bike ride.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kern Oosterhout