Generaal Van Swietenlaan 5
De Parken, Apeldoorn
A grand detached house on a leafy street
This is a home with presence. On the corner of Generaal Van Swietenlaan, the 1913 detached house stands on a 652 m² plot, with 257 m² of living space. The price of €1,150,000 is in line with the market, the median in the neighbourhood is exactly that. For context, that's typical for detached houses in Apeldoorn.
De Parken: leafy, central, but not without its gripes
De Parken is a sought-after neighbourhood of grand old homes and tree-lined streets. It's densely urban (address density 2,463 per km²) yet feels green, with a park just 200 metres away. One resident sums it up: "Super cosy and beautiful neighbourhood but the location so close to the city centre causes a lot of nuisance that is not addressed by enforcement and/or police." They mention drunk people in the street and a break-in. Still, the overall score is 8 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (85%) and pre-war (79%). This is the De Parken neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Daily life on Generaal Van Swietenlaan
Your morning bread run is to Albert Heijn, just around the corner. For primary school, OBS De Parkenschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary options include Gymnasium Apeldoorn and Koninklijke Scholen Gemeenschap. The city centre is a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 2.2 km away. All within the municipality of Apeldoorn.
At the time of writing
The home is listed through several channels, including GOOS Makelaardij. At present, the asking price is €1,150,000.
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About Generaal Van Swietenlaan 5, Apeldoorn
Is €1,150,000 a fair price for this detached house?
The asking price matches the neighbourhood median of €1,150,000 exactly. The average price per m² for detached homes in De Parken is €4,527, and this home comes in at €4,474 per m², slightly below average. So it's priced in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. That's below the current average for detached houses in the neighbourhood, where 50% have labels D or lower. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more efficient home.
How big is the plot and garden?
The plot is 652 m². The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size suggests there is outdoor space. For exact details, you would need to view the property.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Parken is a pre-war neighbourhood with large detached and semi-detached homes. It's very urban (address density 2,463) but has a park 200 m away. One resident rates it 8/10 but notes nuisance from the city centre, including drunk people and a break-in. Most homes are owner-occupied.
How far is the train station?
Apeldoorn station is 2.2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
What schools are nearby?
Primary school OBS De Parkenschool is 248 m away. Secondary schools include Gymnasium Apeldoorn (358 m) and Koninklijke Scholen Gemeenschap (378 m).
Are there supermarkets within walking distance?
Yes, Albert Heijn is 388 m away. AH to go, Aldi, Lidl and Boni are all within 1 km.





