Verspreide huizen Mariahout, Laarbeek
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Paalberg sits in the quiet rural setting of Mariahout, a village in the municipality of Laarbeek. With 232 m² of living space and a large plot of 1,670 m², it offers plenty of room for a family. The home dates from 1950 and has energy label E, which means heating costs are something to budget for. Priced at €825,000, it is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the size is exceptional, 53% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, detached houses in Laarbeek give an idea of what is available.
The neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Mariahout is a thinly populated area with a low address density, just 94 addresses per km², making it one of the least urbanised parts of the Netherlands. The population of 935 is spread across mostly family households, with an average household size of 2.7. Almost all homes are single-family houses (95%), and 83% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: a quiet, rural community with a mix of ages, though slightly more residents in the 45,65 bracket.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 3.9 km away, a short drive. There are two supermarkets within 5 km. Primary schools are closer: Basisschool Bernadette is just over a kilometre away, making the school run on foot or by bike feasible. Other schools like De Sprankel and Basisschool De Stokland are within 4,5 km. The municipality Laarbeek covers a rural area, so a car is handy for most errands. A restaurant is 1.4 km away, and a park or public garden is 3 km from the home.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Roon Makelaardij & Taxaties B.V. and other platforms. The asking price is €825,000.
Details of this home
Paalberg 1, Mariahout
Data from Verspreide huizen Mariahout
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About Paalberg 1, Mariahout
The asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €662,500, but this home is also much larger than average (232 m² vs 152 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,556, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,401 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money.
The home has energy label E. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label A and the other half label C, so this home is less efficient than most. Label E means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so it is worth factoring that into your budget.
The nearest train station is 11.7 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. A car or bicycle is more practical for getting around.
The closest primary school is Basisschool Bernadette, 1.2 km away. Other primary schools within 5 km include De Sprankel (4.1 km) and Basisschool De Stokland (4.3 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is 5.4 km away.
The plot measures 1,670 m², which is very spacious. The listing does not specify whether there is a garden, but the size of the plot suggests plenty of outdoor space.
The neighbourhood recorded 22 crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 935 is relatively low. The area is rural and quiet, with a low crime rate.
This is a detached house (vrijstaande woning), which is the most common type in the neighbourhood, 95% of homes are single-family houses.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Mariahout