Bakel, Gemert-Bakel
NeighbourhoodThis 183 m² detached house on Helmondsestraat 66 sits in the heart of Bakel, a village where life moves at a calmer pace. Built in 1945 and with an A energy label, it combines character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €749,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the size and energy performance are exceptional. For context, detached houses in Gemert-Bakel typically command a premium.
Bakel is a village of about 4,275 residents, with a mix of families and older households. One resident describes it as "a small, calming neighbourhood," though they note that "there is a lot of gossip, which usually happens in a village, sometimes things that aren't true." The same resident mentions limited public transport: "there is only one bus per hour and it's mostly always full in the mornings." Despite that, the village has a few cafes and a neighbourhood bus to Gemert. The municipality Gemert-Bakel covers a rural area with several such villages.
For groceries, you have Jumbo and Aldi both just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Bakelaar and De Kleine Kapitein. A GP and a restaurant are also on your doorstep. The nearest train station is a ten-minute drive away, so a car is handy for commuting.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Vastgoed Totaal, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Helmondsestraat 66, Bakel
Good · 1 resident
There is a lot of gossip, which usually happens in a village, sometimes things that aren't true. There are a few cafes but nothing is done for the youth, there is only one bus per hour and it's mostly always full in the mornings, there is also one neighbourhood bus to Gemert which is always late or doesn't come.
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About Helmondsestraat 66, Bakel
The asking price of €749,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €678,136 and well above the median of €538,250. However, this home is larger (183 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in Bakel. The price per m² works out to about €4,093, compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,184. So it's on the high side, but the quality and efficiency justify it.
Bakel is a village with a strong community feel, though one resident notes that gossip can be an issue. There are a few cafes, but little is organised for young people. Public transport is limited: one bus per hour, often full in the mornings, plus a neighbourhood bus to Gemert that is unreliable. The area is calm and green, with a mix of families and older residents.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In Bakel, only about 27% of homes have label A, and just 4.5% have A+. This means lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older homes in the area.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Bakelaar (332 pupils) and De Kleine Kapitein (156 pupils). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.1 km away, so a daily commute by car or bus is needed.
The nearest train station is 6.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive. There is no direct train station within walking distance, so a car or bus is essential for rail travel.
Jumbo is 642 metres away and Aldi is 707 metres away, both just around the corner. For a wider selection, there are 12 supermarkets within 5 km, including additional Jumbo and Aldi branches further out.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bakel