Merkendal 3

Vrijstaande woning in Bakenberg

This detached house on Merkendal sits in the leafy outskirts of Arnhem, where peace and space are the main draw. With 116 m² of living space on a 535 m² plot, it's compact for a detached home but the garden gives you room to breathe. Built in 1960 and with energy label D, you'll want to factor in some modernisation. At €695,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €1,144,000, a keen price for a detached house in this area. For context, detached houses in Arnhem typically command higher prices.

Buurt Bakenberg

Bakenberg is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the northern edge of Arnhem, with just over 1,100 residents. It's a place where people appreciate the balance between community and privacy. One resident describes it as "super cosy, and lots of peace," adding: "I have super nice neighbours, and I'm glad there is a sense of community, but you also have peace." The area is predominantly made up of families and older residents, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (79%) and mostly single-family houses. The neighbourhood Bakenberg offers a tranquil setting with low crime figures.

Leven op de straat

For daily errands, you're a ten-minute walk from the nearest primary school, Basisschool 't Panorama, and a couple of streets away from a child daycare centre. The closest supermarkets are about 2.3 km away, Albert Heijn, Coop and Lidl are all within a five-minute drive. The municipality Arnhem provides good access to green spaces, with a park just around the corner. For secondary education, you'd need to travel a bit further, but the area is well served by bus connections.

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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Spitman Makelaars | Qualis. The asking price reflects the current market conditions.