Cothen, Wijk bij Duurstede
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Rijnweide sits in a quiet part of Cothen, a village in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug region. With 157 m² of living space and a 535 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €895,000 is 56% above the neighbourhood average of €575,125, which reflects the larger-than-average floor area and plot. For context, detached houses in Wijk bij Duurstede typically command a premium.
Cothen is a small village with around 2,900 residents, mostly families and older couples. One resident describes it as 'Cosy', giving it a 9.25 out of 10. The housing stock is dominated by single-family homes (90%), and 71% are owner-occupied. The village has a quiet, rural feel with basic amenities within walking distance. The municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede covers several such villages, each with its own character.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner. A couple of streets away you'll find the Katholieke Brede School Carolus and OBS De Toermalijn for primary education. Secondary schools are a bit further, with Revius Wijk bij Duurstede about 3 km away. The village also has a GP practice, a library and a park within a five-minute walk.
At present the home is listed through Beumer and also appears on Funda, so it's available via several channels.
Details of this home
Rijnweide 24, Cothen
Excellent · 1 resident
Cosy
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About Rijnweide 24, Cothen
The asking price is 56% above the neighbourhood average of €575,125, but this home is also 31% larger than the average (157 m² vs 120 m²) and sits on a 535 m² plot. Detached houses in Cothen are scarce, only 16 are currently for sale, and prices range from €279,000 to €1,100,000. Given the size and plot, the price is in line with the market.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1992. In the neighbourhood, 43% of homes have label A, 21% label B, and 14% label C. Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, but not as efficient as modern builds.
The nearest train station is 10 km away, so commuting by train would require a car or bus to the station. Cothen is a car-dependent village, with most amenities within walking distance but public transport limited.
Two primary schools are within walking distance: Katholieke Brede School Carolus at 275 m and OBS De Toermalijn at 688 m. For secondary education, Revius Wijk bij Duurstede is about 3 km away, and there are several other options within 5 km.
Cothen has a high proportion of families: 39% of households have children, and 90% of homes are single-family. The village is quiet and safe, with only 50 reported crimes in the latest data. One resident calls it 'Cosy', which fits the family-friendly atmosphere.
The SPAR is just 433 m away, ideal for daily shopping. For a wider selection, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are about 3 km away in Wijk bij Duurstede. There are eight supermarkets within 5 km, so you're never far from a full grocery run.
Sold homes in Cothen took an average of 46 days to sell, which is fairly typical for a rural village. With only 16 homes currently for sale, the market is not oversupplied, but there's no extreme urgency either.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cothen