Geerweg 7
Benthuizen Dorp-West, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA spacious detached home in Benthuizen
Tucked away in the quiet village of Benthuizen, this detached house on Geerweg 7 offers a calm, green setting that feels a world away from the bustle of the city. The home was built in 1986 and comes with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €945,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a generous layout spread over three floors, with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area measures 165 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 163 m². The plot is 510 m². The home features a garden of 192 m² facing southeast, a detached brick garage, and is well equipped with insulation including roof, wall, and floor insulation, as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating, and a gas fireplace.
The Benthuizen Dorp-West neighbourhood
Benthuizen Dorp-West is a small, friendly neighbourhood with around 900 residents. It's a place where many families live, and the streets are lined with single-family homes. Residents of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "Green and cosy small neighbourhood." Another notes: "A cosy backwater" with friendly people and plenty of supermarkets, though for nightlife you'd head to Alphen or bigger cities. The neighbourhood itself is quiet and green, with a park just a short stroll away. For more on the area, see the Benthuizen Dorp-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Montessorischool De Trinoom and Prins Florisschool are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Benthuizen is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek GC Noordhove is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 165 stops at Benthuizen, Noordhovepad just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 4 km away. The wider area offers plenty of options, all within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Gouwestad Makelaardij and its listings on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Geerweg 7, Benthuizen
What is the asking price for this detached house?
The asking price is €945,000. Based on the agent's listed living area of 165 m², that works out to €5,727 per m². This is a detached house in Benthuizen, and the price is on the high side compared to other detached houses in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are five rooms. The living area is 165 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration states 163 m². The plot measures 510 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has insulation including roof, wall, and floor insulation, as well as double glazing, according to the agent.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it may differ from the asking price. Since it is not provided, we cannot compare it to the asking price.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not a measurement at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. However, the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Additionally, 43% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from climate data.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 500 metres away. Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away, and Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 1.6 km away. There are 24 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
What schools are close to this home?
Montessorischool De Trinoom and Prins Florisschool are both about 900 metres away, and IKC De Baanbreker is about 1 km away. These are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest is about 3.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Benthuizen, Noordhovepad, about 100 metres away, served by bus line 165. There are also stops at Zoetermeer, Zegwaartseweg and Zoetermeer, Dijkmanschans, about 400 and 500 metres away, with lines 165 and 70. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 3.9 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Benthuizen Dorp-West is a small neighbourhood with about 900 residents. It has a high percentage of single-family homes (95%) and owner-occupied properties (81%). Residents of the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.66. One resident describes it as a 'green and cosy small neighbourhood'.
