Houthemerweg 23
Meerssen, Meerssen
NeighbourhoodA grand detached home on a sprawling plot
This detached house on Houthemerweg 23 in Meerssen sits on a generous 7,680 m² plot. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,900,000, the asking price is well above the neighbourhood average, reflecting the exceptional size and character of the property. For context, it is one of the detached houses in Meerssen currently on the market.
Meerssen: a village with contrasts
Meerssen is a mixed neighbourhood where long-time residents live alongside newcomers. Based on two reviews, residents note a big contrast between streets: some have large villas, while others have seen drug busts. One resident says: "The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat." Another mentions that "more and more people with a non-Western background have come to live" and that there are many elderly residents, but also streets with young families. The neighbourhood has a secondary school and a primary school, plus a train station and several bus stops. For more on the area, see the municipality of Meerssen.
Daily life on the street
For your daily shopping, Lidl is just around the corner, while Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De WereldSter, is a couple of streets away, and the secondary school Stella Maris College is also within walking distance. There is a park or public garden a five-minute walk from the home, and a restaurant is even closer. The train station is just around the corner, making it easy to travel further afield.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Houthemerweg 23, Meerssen
Experiences from the neighbourhood
Good · 2 residents
In the neighbourhood there are many groups of residents living together, including foreigners but also Dutch families. Social safety can vary greatly from street to street. For example, drug labs have been busted in one street, while in another street there are large villas. So there is a big contrast. The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat. There is sometimes litter on the street, but there are cleaning services. There is nothing in the neighbourhood, and in the surrounding area there are small parks. There is a secondary school and a primary school, as well as nursery and preschool care that are mainstream and generally rated well. There is a train station and several bus stops, including a neighbourhood bus.
Auto-translated to English by AIMeerssen is a nice neighbourhood where I have lived all my life. But in Meerssen itself there is also a lot of crime, which has reduced social safety. In Meerssen, more and more people with a non-Western background have come to live. In Meerssen, there are mainly many elderly people, but there are also streets where more households with young children live, and there are also some loitering youths on the streets. In my opinion, more attention could be paid to safety in Meerssen, and more things should be arranged for young people so that they do not just hang around on the streets and cause nuisance.
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Data from Meerssen
Housing market
Data from Meerssen
Supermarkets
12 within 5 km
Schools
20 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Houthemerweg 23, Meerssen
Is €1,900,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price of €1,900,000 is 278% above the average asking price in Meerssen (€502,483). However, this home is exceptional: with 547 m² of floor area and a 7,680 m² plot, it is far larger than typical homes in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in Meerssen is €3,170, but this property's price per m² is around €3,473, which is in line with its size and character.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
Residents report that social safety varies greatly from street to street. Some streets have large villas and feel safe, while others have experienced issues like drug busts. One resident notes that crime has reduced social safety in parts of Meerssen, and that more attention could be paid to safety, especially for young people. Overall, the neighbourhood has a mixed character.
How far is the nearest train station?
The train station is 0.9 km from the home, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing a car.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is Basisschool De WereldSter, about 1.1 km away. The secondary school Stella Maris College is just 0.5 km from the home. There are also several other primary schools within a few kilometres, including Basisschool de Lindegaerd and Openbare Daltonschool De Bundeling.
What supermarkets are close by?
Lidl is the closest supermarket, at 0.7 km (a five-minute walk). Jumbo is about 2 km away, and Albert Heijn is 2.5 km. For daily groceries, Lidl is very convenient.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown. You may want to inquire separately if this is important to you.
How big is the plot and what can I do with it?
The plot measures 7,680 m², which is exceptionally large. The listing does not specify how the land is used, but it offers plenty of space for gardens, outdoor activities, or possibly further development, subject to local planning regulations.
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