Minister Goeman Borgesiusstraat 25
Walhof-Roessingh, Enschede
AreaA grand home by the park
This detached house on Minister Goeman Borgesiusstraat 25 sits in Walhof-Roessingh, a residential area in the north of Enschede. Built in 1937, it is a stately home with a classic character, set along a quiet road and bordering a park. With a price of €895,000, it is the most expensive of the 23 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the asking price sits 116% above the neighbourhood average of €414,174. That puts it on the high side compared with other homes in the area, though it is also the largest. For context, [detached houses in Enschede] vary widely in price and size.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a herenhuis-style detached home with 7 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors, with a volume of 699 m³. The living area is listed at 190 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 194 m². The plot measures 414 m² according to both sources. Outside there is a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. There is also a parking space and a detached brick garage. The home has full ownership, and according to the agent it features roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Walhof-Roessingh
Walhof-Roessingh is a compact neighbourhood of around 2,525 residents, where detached and semi-detached homes make up a large share of the housing stock. It is a quiet, established part of Enschede-Noord, with a park just a short stroll away. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another notes: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement, which puts the neighbourhood in a bad light. Other than that, it's not extremely clean because there's a lot of dog poo." A third adds: "In my opinion, it's actually quite a good neighbourhood. Nothing very crazy ever happens." These reviews describe the district as a whole rather than this specific street. For more on the area, see [the Walhof-Roessingh neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. A Lidl is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For schools, Neon College is on your doorstep, and Het Stedelijk Kottenpark secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Praktijk de Hoed, is just around the corner, while the BENU Apotheek Enschede Noord is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Enschede, Landstraat with line 60 is a couple of streets away, and Enschede, Deurningerstraat with lines 2, 61 and 62 is also close. Enschede train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Enschede offers further amenities across the city, as described on [the municipality of Enschede] page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden, below the standard, based on 2023 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1937. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Oude Wolbers Makelaars and a listing on Funda. The main agent is Oude Wolbers Makelaars.
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About Minister Goeman Borgesiusstraat 25, Enschede
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 is the highest among the 23 homes currently for sale in Walhof-Roessingh. It sits 116% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €414,174. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,461, while this home is listed at €4,711 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The home is also larger than most, with 190 m² of living space compared to the neighbourhood average of 120 m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a herenhuis-style detached house with 7 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 2 floors. The living area is 190 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 194 m². The plot is 414 m². There is a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. A parking space and a detached brick garage are also included.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent states the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, which helps with keeping the home warm. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is situated along a quiet road and bordering a park, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1937, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. No specific foundation issues are mentioned in the listing.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, pluvial flooding risk at this address is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner at about 416 metres, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away at 472 metres. A Jumbo is within a five-minute walk at 588 metres. There are also an AH to go at 917 metres and a SPAR at 1,149 metres. In total, there are 35 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address, so grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
Neon College, a secondary special education school, is on your doorstep at about 122 metres. Panta Rhei College, also secondary special education, is a couple of streets away at 285 metres. Het Stedelijk Kottenpark, a regular secondary school, is about a five-minute walk at 501 metres. There are also several special education primary schools nearby, including De Huifkar at 482 metres and Kentalis Prof. Huizingschool at 517 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Enschede, Landstraat with line 60, about 344 metres away. Enschede, Schuttersveld with line 9 is at 458 metres, and Enschede, Deurningerstraat with lines 2, 61 and 62 is at 504 metres. Enschede train station is about 888 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.05 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Good, nothing more, safe house." Another mentions: "It's a tidy neighbourhood but there are a few people who pick fights and have constant issues with the enforcement." A third notes: "In my opinion, it's actually quite a good neighbourhood. Nothing very crazy ever happens." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not specifically this street.
Is there a garden and parking at this property?
Yes, the agent lists a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. There is also a parking space and a detached brick garage. The plot measures 414 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration. The home is described as being situated along a quiet road, bordering a park and within a residential area.
