Helvoirt, Vught
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A detached house from 1918, set on a large plot in Helvoirt, it feels like a country retreat that happens to be in a village. The floor area is generous at 428 m², and the price of €1,695,000 is on the high side, 61% above the neighbourhood average of €1,052,364, but then you are buying something exceptional. For context, the average price per m² in Helvoirt is €4,796, and this home is one of the larger properties available. If you are looking at detached houses in Vught, this is a rare offering.
Helvoirt is a village with a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it is not densely built up. The neighbourhood has 3,995 residents, mostly families and older couples, 630 households have children, and 585 are without. The average household size is 2.3 people. It is a place where people know each other, and the streets are quiet. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: 85% of homes are single-family, 72% are owner-occupied, and the area feels settled. The municipality Vught covers Helvoirt and the surrounding countryside, giving it a green, spacious character.
For your morning bread, the PLUS is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute drive. School runs are easy: Basisschool Dr Landman is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum de Leydraad is a couple of streets away. There are 17 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice. The village centre has a restaurant 0.6 km away, and a GP is 0.8 km. The train station is 6.2 km away, so a car is handy for commuting.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including AMB Makelaars Vught I Qualis and Beekhuizen Makelaardij. It is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare the listings.
Details of this home
Kastanjelaan 5, Helvoirt
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About Kastanjelaan 5, Helvoirt
The asking price is 61% above the neighbourhood average of €1,052,364, but this home is also 96% larger than the average (428 m² vs 218 m²). The price per m² works out at about €3,960, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,796 per m². So while the total is high, you are getting a lot of space for your money. The home is a detached house from 1918 with a large plot, which is rare in Helvoirt.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs are likely to be high. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A+, 33% have A, and only 8% have D or lower. So this home is an outlier. You would need to budget for significant improvements if you want to reduce energy bills.
The plot is 1,254 m², which is generous for a village home. The listing does not specify a garden, but with a plot this size, there is plenty of outdoor space. The home was built in 1918, so the garden is likely mature. You would need to view the property to see the exact layout and condition of the outdoor area.
Helvoirt is a family-friendly village with 630 households with children and a primary school (Basisschool Dr Landman) just 135 m away. The area has a low crime rate (64 total offences) and a quiet, spacious feel. Most homes are single-family and owner-occupied, so it is a stable community. There are also several supermarkets within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 6.2 km away. This is not within walking distance, so you would need a car or bike to reach it. The station is likely in Vught or Den Bosch, but the exact name is not given. For daily commuting, a car is probably essential.
The closest primary school is Basisschool Dr Landman at 135 m, with 345 pupils. Kindcentrum de Leydraad is 2.9 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.8 km away, so older children may need to travel further. There are 17 schools within 5 km, covering both primary and secondary options.
The asking price of €1,695,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €995,000 and the average of €1,052,364. However, this home is much larger than average (428 m² vs 218 m²). The cheapest home in the neighbourhood is €550,000 and the most expensive is €1,995,000, so this sits in the upper range. Only 11 homes are currently for sale, so choice is limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Helvoirt