Van Oldenbarneveldweg 53

A grand country retreat

This detached house on Van Oldenbarneveldweg sits in the leafy outskirts of Castricum, surrounded by greenery and space. With 398 m² of living area on a 4555 m² plot, it is a rare find. The asking price of €2,450,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €1,039,333, reflecting its exceptional size and character. For context, it is one of the larger detached houses in Castricum currently on the market.

Bakkum-Zuid: quiet and green

Bakkum-Zuid is a tranquil residential area with a village feel. Residents appreciate the peace: one calls it 'wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy', adding that 'everyone knows each other'. Another notes 'lots of green, quiet neighbourhood'. A third says it is a 'friendly neighbourhood, but there aren't many services nearby'. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.5 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (61%) and many are pre-war (56%), giving the area a settled, established character. This is the Bakkum-Zuid neighbourhood at its most serene.

Life on the street

For daily shopping, the nearest supermarkets are Dekamarkt and SPAR, both about a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool Cunera is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. Secondary school Vonk Castricum is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, connecting you to the wider region. The area falls under the municipality of Castricum, which manages local amenities and green spaces.

Source and availability

At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Beverwijk. The energy label is G, which means heating costs are likely to be significant in a property of this size and age.