Varik, West Betuwe
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Walgtsestraat in Varik feels like a breath of fresh air. Built in 2023 with an A++ energy label, it's as efficient as it is comfortable. The price of €785,000 is on the high side for the area, but you're getting a modern home with a large plot. For context, detached houses in West Betuwe are scarce, so this one stands out.
Varik is a small village with about 980 residents, and it's quiet, very quiet. The only review on gives it a 6.43, with one resident saying: "Since the merger with Geldermalsen, the municipality of Neerijnen has put its villages and residents up for sale." They feel the merger hasn't brought progress, especially in maintenance and communication. Still, the neighbourhood Varik is predominantly owner-occupied (77%) and mostly family homes, so it's a stable community.
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS about 3.3 km away, you'll need a car. The closest school is Burgemeester Westerbeek van Eertenschool, just a couple of streets away, so kids can walk. There's also a primary school a bit further, Tweestromen Basisschool. For a bite out, a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality West Betuwe is rural, so amenities are spread out.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Familie Beekhuizen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Walgtsestraat 20A, Varik
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Since the merger with Geldermalsen, the municipality of Neerijnen has put its villages and residents up for sale. If you look at, for example, the maintenance of green spaces in the old municipality of Neerijnen, and now in West Betuwe, you can see the difference, where the border stops at the old municipality of Geldermalsen. When you drive into/arrive in Geldermalsen, you see a difference compared to outside the village centre of Geldermalsen. For example, ice control: if you drive on the new back road in Est, it can be as slippery as ice. As soon as you reach the roundabout at Bommelsestraat, no expense or effort has been spared to clear it. The merger has not brought any progress to the residents of the old municipality of Neerijnen. Let alone that this new municipality still has or seeks contact with its residents. The municipality must seek out the citizens more and see how they can be there for the citizen. For example, set up a fixed drop-in hour or a monthly evening meeting to get closer to the citizen.
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About Walgtsestraat 20A, Varik
The price is on the high side compared to other homes in Varik, but this is a newly built (2023) detached house with an A++ energy label and a large plot of 647 m². Detached homes are rare in West Betuwe, so the premium reflects the combination of modern efficiency and space.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a minimal environmental footprint. You can expect excellent insulation and modern installations.
The nearest train station is 7.9 km away, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. Public transport connections are limited in this rural area.
Varik has about 980 residents, mostly families and couples. The average household size is 2.4 people. The only neighbourhood review mentions that residents feel the municipality merger has led to less maintenance and communication, but it's a quiet, owner-occupied community.
The plot is 647 m², which is spacious, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden. Given the size, there is plenty of outdoor space, but you would need to confirm the exact layout with the agent.
The nearest primary school is Burgemeester Westerbeek van Eertenschool, just 125 m away. A supermarket (PLUS) is 3.3 km away, so daily shopping requires a car. A restaurant is 0.8 km away.
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