Mekkelholt, Enschede
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Voortsweg sits in a quiet part of Enschede, with a large garden and plenty of room inside. At 208 m², it is considerably bigger than the average home in the neighbourhood, and the price reflects that: at €895,000, it is 90% above the average asking price in Mekkelholt. For comparison, detached houses in Enschede are a rare find, and this one is priced on the high side, even for its size.
Mekkelholt is a densely built urban area with a mix of housing: 38% are single-family homes, and 28% are owner-occupied. The population is diverse, with many singles and couples without children, but also a fair number of families. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics: it is a lively area with a high address density, and the average income is around the national median. The Mekkelholt neighbourhood has a young feel, with many residents under 45.
For daily shopping, you have Albert Heijn and Dirk just a couple of streets away, and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: Basisschool Menkotoren is a five-minute walk, and CBS Anna van Buren is just around the corner. For secondary education, Greijdanus, Enschede is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike. The municipality of Enschede offers plenty of green space, with a park just a few minutes away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kemps makelaarshuis and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent has provided full details, so the information on this page is complete.
Details of this home
Voortsweg 165, Enschede
Data from Mekkelholt
Data from Mekkelholt
32 within 5 km
65 within 5 km
About Voortsweg 165, Enschede
The asking price is 90% above the average asking price in Mekkelholt (€471,857), but the home is also 66% larger than the average (125 m²). Detached houses are scarce in this neighbourhood, and the property is modern (built in 2011) with an A energy label. Given the size and quality, the price is on the high side but reflects what you get.
The plot measures 358 m², which includes the house. The garden is not described in detail in the listing, but with a plot this size, there is certainly outdoor space. You would need to view the property to see the exact layout and size of the garden.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are relatively low, and the property is well-insulated. In Mekkelholt, 22.2% of homes have label A or better, so this house is above average in energy performance.
The train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance: Basisschool Menkotoren (371 m), CBS Anna van Buren (382 m), and Enschedese Schoolvereniging (422 m) for primary education. For secondary education, Greijdanus, Enschede is 310 m away, and Het Meerik VSO is 243 m away.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both 588 m away, just a couple of streets. Jumbo is 696 m, Lidl 872 m, and Aldi 1.2 km. All are within a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride.
With 208 m² of living space, you can expect multiple bedrooms and living areas, but the exact layout is not provided.
The listing does not mention a garage or parking facilities. Given the plot size, there may be space for a driveway, but this is not confirmed in the data.
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