Valkenburg, Valkenburg aan de Geul
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Prinses Margrietlaan sits in a leafy part of Valkenburg, with the Geul river and the town's historic centre within easy reach. At 252 m² of living space on a 622 m² plot, it is a generous family home built in 2002 and carrying an A+ energy label. The asking price of €919,000 is 95% above the neighbourhood average of €470,802, making it the most expensive of the 68 homes currently for sale in the area, a reflection of its size and quality. For context, detached houses in Valkenburg aan de Geul command a premium, and this one is at the top end of the market.
Valkenburg is a compact town with a mix of historic buildings, tourist attractions and everyday amenities. The neighbourhood has 3,535 residents, with a high proportion of older people (39% aged 65+) and many single-person households (57%). Around 36% of homes are single-family houses, and 42% are owner-occupied. The area feels calm and residential, with a park or public garden just 400 metres away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures suggest a quiet, established community. Valkenburg itself offers a good range of shops, restaurants and services.
For daily groceries, you have an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away, with Jan Linders also within easy reach. Primary schools are a bit further: the nearest, Openbare basisschool Berg, is about 2.6 km away, and Basisschool Hulsberg is 3.5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.6 km away, so a bike or car is useful. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are on your doorstep. The municipality of the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul maintains the surrounding green spaces and infrastructure.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via Tijs & Cyril Makelaardij.
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Prinses Margrietlaan 33, Valkenburg
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About Prinses Margrietlaan 33, Valkenburg
The asking price is 95% above the neighbourhood average of €470,802, making it the most expensive of the 68 homes currently for sale in Valkenburg. However, this home is also 66% larger than the average (252 m² vs 152 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which only 10% of local listings have. So the price reflects its size, efficiency and quality, it is at the top end of the market, but in line with what similar detached homes command.
The home has an A+ energy label, which is the highest efficiency rating. Only 10% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have this label. This means very low energy costs and a comfortable indoor climate, with good insulation and likely a modern heating system. The house was built in 2002, so it meets modern building standards.
Valkenburg is a historic town with a mix of residents. The neighbourhood has many older residents (39% aged 65+) and single-person households (57%). It is a quiet, residential area with a park 400 metres away. There are shops, restaurants and a train station within walking distance. The town centre with its castle ruins and caves is also nearby.
Valkenburg train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Maastricht in around 15 minutes and Heerlen in about 20 minutes. The station is on the Maastricht,Heerlen line.
The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Berg at 2.6 km, followed by Basisschool Hulsberg at 3.5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.6 km away, so a bike or car is needed. There are also several other primary schools within 5 km.
Aldi is 328 metres away (just around the corner), Albert Heijn is 475 metres (a five-minute walk), and Jan Linders is 584 metres. For a wider choice, there are seven supermarkets within 5 km.
The plot is 622 m², which includes the house and garden. The exact garden size is not stated, but with a detached house on a plot of this size, there is ample outdoor space. The garden layout is not described in the listing.
With 252 m² of living space, five or more bedrooms (typical for a detached house of this size), and a large plot, it is well suited for a family. The neighbourhood has some families (18% of households have children), and there are primary schools within a few kilometres. The quiet, residential setting and nearby park add to its family appeal.
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