Buchten, Sittard-Geleen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Sint Catharinahof sits in a quiet corner of Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. With 101 m² of living space and a generous 356 m² plot, it offers plenty of room both inside and out. The home was built in 1973 and has an energy label D, so some modernisation may be considered. Priced at €349,000, it is 15% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, making it a keen option compared to other detached houses in Sittard-Geleen.
The neighbourhood Buchten scores an 8.9 out of 10 from four reviews, with residents highlighting the strong sense of community. One resident says: "We look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another adds: "Neighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's." The neighbourhood is home to around 1,985 people, with a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread, Aldi and Jumbo are both just over a kilometre away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool het Avontuur, is a couple of streets away, while Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is about a ten-minute walk. A GP and a restaurant are both within a five-minute walk, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. The municipality Sittard-Geleen offers further amenities a short drive away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuyderhuys Makelaardij BV and FinSafe Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Sint Catharinahof 2, Buchten
Very good · 4 residents
Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's. Our experience is that we're not leaving here!!!!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe, as elderly people in the neighbourhood, but especially on the street, are very satisfied. We are there for everyone, a very quiet neighbourhood. Only a pity that you don't hear much from the associations in this neighbourhood.
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About Sint Catharinahof 2, Buchten
The asking price of €349,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €410,100, and exactly matches the median price in Buchten. Given that the home is smaller than average (101 m² vs 185 m²), the price per m² works out to about €3,455, which is above the neighbourhood average of €2,257 per m². So while the total price is competitive, you are paying a premium per square metre.
Buchten is a quiet village with a strong community spirit. Residents describe it as a place where neighbours look out for each other, with beautiful little gardens and a friendly atmosphere. The area has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. It scores 8.9 out of 10 from four reviews.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so you would need a car or bus for rail connections. The station is not named in the listing, but the distance is given.
Aldi and Jumbo are both about 1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk. SPAR express is 1.7 km, and Albert Heijn is 2.4 km. So daily groceries are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
The nearest primary school, Basisschool het Avontuur, is just 365 metres away. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is 1.2 km, and Basisschool Swentibold is 1.7 km. There are 15 schools within 5 km, but secondary education is 5.5 km away.
The home has energy label D, which is average for a house of this age. It means heating costs are moderate but not as low as with A or B labels. About 57% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The plot is 356 m², which is generous for a detached house. The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size suggests outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buchten