Leersum-Dorp, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
NeighbourhoodThis 1910 detached house on Rijksstraatweg sits in the heart of Leersum-Dorp, a village where peace and space are part of daily life. With 158 m² of living space and a 448 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a home of this era. The asking price of €725,000 is notably below the neighbourhood average of €1,270,333, making it a keen option compared to other detached houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
Residents describe the neighbourhood as "Quiet, friendly people, all amenities within 1 kilometre and nature around the corner." Another calls it "Safe neighbourhood with almost no problems, lovely to live in and nice and quiet." Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood Leersum-Dorp scores an 8.84 out of 10. The area has a mix of households, with many families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and there are two other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools are just around the corner: Christelijke Basisschool De Hoeksteen and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Schakel. The municipality Utrechtse Heuvelrug also places a restaurant and a park within a five-minute walk, so everyday errands are easily done on foot.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Limpens Makelaardij B.V. and Funda. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than most current listings in the neighbourhood, where two-thirds have an A+ label.
Details of this home
Rijksstraatweg 157, Leersum
Very good · 7 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, friendly people, all amenities within 1 kilometre and nature around the corner. The bus to Utrecht, Wageningen or Veenendaal stops 4 times per hour 400 metres away. Great place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AISafe neighbourhood with almost no problems, lovely to live in and nice and quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone here is so friendly and greets each other when you see each other walking or cycling. Other than that, there is plenty to see.
Auto-translated to English by AIFew problems and good supervision by neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIYou can live there quietly with plenty of nature nearby. But there isn't much else to do; for that you really have to go out.
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About Rijksstraatweg 157, Leersum
The asking price of €725,000 is 43% below the average asking price in Leersum-Dorp (€1,270,333) and close to the median of €695,000. Given the 158 m² floor area and 448 m² plot, the price per m² is about €4,589, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,806. So it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale.
This home has energy label D. In Leersum-Dorp, two-thirds of the current housing stock has an A+ label, and the remaining third has label C. So this home is less energy-efficient than most other listings in the neighbourhood, which may mean higher heating costs.
The nearest train station is 8.4 km away. That is a drive of about 10-15 minutes, or a longer cycle. The bus stop 400 metres from the home connects to Utrecht, Wageningen and Veenendaal four times per hour.
Residents describe the area as quiet, friendly, and safe. One says: "Quiet, friendly people, all amenities within 1 kilometre and nature around the corner." Another calls it "Safe neighbourhood with almost no problems, lovely to live in and nice and quiet." The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Christelijke Basisschool De Hoeksteen at 277 m and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Schakel at 327 m. The nearest supermarket (Jumbo) is about 2.4 km away, but there are smaller shops and a restaurant within 400 m. A large supermarket is 0.8 km away.
The plot is 448 m², which is generous for a detached home in the village.
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