Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Laan van Laag Kanje in Maarn sits on a generous plot of 902 m², surrounded by trees and tranquillity. The 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 €157,500, the asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €234,308, which is keen given the compact 38 m² floor area, though the large plot adds value. For context, detached houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug typically command higher prices.
Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied is a sparsely populated area with just 440 residents, mostly aged 45 and over. It is a very rural setting (urbanity level 5), with detached homes making up 91% of the housing stock. The neighbourhood has a calm, private feel, ideal for those who value peace and quiet. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the natural surroundings and the sense of space. One resident says: "It is wonderfully quiet here, with plenty of walking and cycling routes right from the doorstep." Another notes: "The community is small but friendly, and you really feel like you live in the countryside." This is the Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is PLUS, about a ten-minute walk away. Other options include Jumbo and Albert Heijn, both a couple of streets further. Primary schools are within walking distance: Oecumenische Basisschool De Ladder is just under a ten-minute walk, and Basisschool WereldKidz Meent is similarly close. For secondary education, you would need to travel a bit further, about 4.4 km. The area is part of the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug, known for its extensive forests and heathlands.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Recradroom Makelaar and RecraDroom. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail remains unknown.
Details of this home
Laan van Laag Kanje 1R156, Maarn
Data from Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied
Data from Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied
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About Laan van Laag Kanje 1R156, Maarn
The asking price of €157,500 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €234,308, which makes it keen. However, the floor area is only 38 m², 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 54 m², so the price per square metre is relatively high. The large plot of 902 m² adds significant value, especially in this rural setting.
Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied is a very rural neighbourhood with only 440 residents. It is extremely quiet, with a low address density of 186 addresses per km². Most homes are detached (91%) and the population is older, with many residents aged 45 and over. It is ideal for those who love nature and privacy.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible to commute by train, though a car or bicycle is handy for the last leg.
The closest supermarket is PLUS at 1.6 km, followed by Jumbo at 2.3 km and Albert Heijn at 2.5 km. All are within a 20-minute walk or a few minutes by bike, so daily shopping is manageable without a car.
Yes, several primary schools are nearby. Oecumenische Basisschool De Ladder is 1.5 km away, Basisschool WereldKidz Meent is 1.5 km, and Griftschool is 2.0 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.4 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The agent has not published an energy label for this home.
The plot measures 902 m², which is unusually large for a home of 38 m². The listing does not specify how the plot is used, whether it includes a garden, woodland, or other features, but it offers plenty of outdoor space in a wooded area.
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood had an average price of €358,795, but those were larger (average 54 m²). This home is smaller and priced lower, so the comparison is not direct. The asking price is below the current average asking price of €234,308.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Maarn - Maarsbergen - Bosgebied