A grand home on the Hoofdstraat
This detached house on the Hoofdstraat in Driebergen-Rijsenburg is a striking presence in the Driebergen-Noordwest neighbourhood. Built in 1915, it has a classic character that stands out on this leafy street. The asking price is €1,895,000, which makes it the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in the area. The price is 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €849,222, and the living area of 358 m² is 112% larger than the neighbourhood average of 169 m². If you are looking at detached houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug, this one certainly makes an impression.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is given as 358 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 504 m². The plot measures 4,953 m² according to both sources. The home has a garden all the way around, a detached brick garage and a balcony. It is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove, and it is offered as full ownership. The volume of the house is 2,161 m³, which gives a sense of the generous proportions.
The Driebergen-Noordwest neighbourhood
Driebergen-Noordwest is a quiet, green part of Driebergen, where the streets are lined with trees and shrubs. Residents of the wider district of Driebergen give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "It's a quiet neighbourhood. I live on the edge of Driebergen, on a street with almost only farms, and it's very quiet." Another adds: "Blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living." A third resident, who grew up here, notes that "Driebergen is very green, in most streets you see shrubs, trees, flowers, plants everywhere." The reviews also mention that contact between neighbours is limited, and that few activities are organised for children. The neighbourhood has around 2,045 inhabitants, and about 60% of the homes were built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Driebergen-Noordwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest primary school, CJS De Kring, is just around the corner, and there are several supermarkets a ten-minute walk away, including Jumbo and Albert Heijn. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Driebergen and Apotheek de Sluis are both about a ten-minute walk from the house. For public transport, the bus stop at Hoofdstraat is on your doorstep, with line 575, and the stop at Loolaan/A12, served by lines 350, 575 and N50, is just around the corner. Driebergen-Zeist train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug offers a green, wooded setting with plenty of walking and cycling opportunities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk indications from public data sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) give an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, for this home built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vierhout van Wonderen Makelaars Taxateurs and their listing on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Hoofdstraat 76, Driebergen-Rijsenburg
What is the asking price for this detached house on the Hoofdstraat?
The asking price is €1,895,000. This is the highest asking price among the nine homes currently for sale in Driebergen-Noordwest, and it is 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €849,222. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 358 m², is €5,293. The living area is 112% larger than the neighbourhood average of 169 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 358 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 504 m². The volume of the house is 2,161 m³. There is also a balcony, a garden all the way around, and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The house was built in 1915, and the agent mentions a central heating boiler and a wood stove as the heating systems. No further details about insulation are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or an indication of the value development over the past five years can be given.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. The noise from rail traffic is 33 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the house was built in 1915, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the actual foundation of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at about 1.1 km and Albert Heijn at about 1.2 km, both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school is CJS De Kring at about 424 metres, which is just around the corner. For secondary education, Katholieke scholengemeenschap De Breul is at about 1.6 km, and Christelijk College Zeist at about 1.9 km.
What public transport options are available near this house?
The bus stop at Hoofdstraat is on your doorstep, served by line 575. The stop at Loolaan/A12, about 183 metres away, is served by lines 350, 575 and N50. Driebergen-Zeist train station is about 961 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. These connections give you access to the wider region, though specific destinations and travel times are not stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Driebergen give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "It's a quiet neighbourhood. I live on the edge of Driebergen, on a street with almost only farms, and it's very quiet." Another mentions: "Blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living." Some residents note that contact between neighbours is limited, and that few activities are organised for children.
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,895,000 is the highest among the nine homes currently for sale in Driebergen-Noordwest. It is 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €849,222. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,448, while this home is listed at €5,293 per square metre based on the agent's living area. The living area of 358 m² is 112% larger than the neighbourhood average of 169 m².
