Weg naar Rhijnauwen 23
Utrecht Science Park, Utrecht
AreaA grand villa on the edge of Utrecht
Tucked away on a quiet road just outside the built-up area, this detached villa from 1926 offers a rare sense of space and privacy. The setting feels almost rural, yet the city is never far away. With a plot of 1,565 m² and a living area that the agent lists at 345 m², this is a home with real presence. The asking price of €2,475,000 is on the high side compared with the average for detached houses in Utrecht.
A home with room to breathe
Inside, the villa offers seven rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over two floors. The agent describes it as a freestanding villa with a garden that wraps around the whole house. According to the BAG registration the living area is 270 m², while the agent lists 345 m². The home has floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating and a heat pump, and it is offered in full ownership. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
The Utrecht Science Park neighbourhood
This part of Utrecht is dominated by students and young professionals, with 62% of residents aged between 15 and 25 and 95% of households made up of single people. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.73, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Rustige woonwijk en op loopafstand van de stad. Buurt bestaat uit van alles (gezinnen, stellen en alleenstaanden, af en toe een student of een expat). Dat gaat allemaal goed samen en brengt wel een gezellige sfeer." Another adds: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." A third is more measured: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." For more context, see the Utrecht Science Park neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with several more within a ten-minute walk, and a PLUS a couple of streets further out. For primary education, Daltonschool Rijnsweerd is a ten-minute walk away, while the Utrechtse Schoolvereniging is a little further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koningslaan, and the Service Apotheek Koert Galgenwaard pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Tram lines 20 and 21 stop at De Kromme Rijn, and bus line 18 runs from Sorbonnelaan, both just around the corner. Utrecht Lunetten station is a ten-minute walk. The university medical centre is also close by, all within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1926 construction on clay soil and the fact that 64% of buildings in this postcode area predate 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is elevated, and the flood risk for 2050 is low.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Jan Wolters Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Weg naar Rhijnauwen 23, Utrecht
What does the asking price of €2,475,000 say about this home's market position?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in Utrecht. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 345 m², comes to €7,174. There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the municipal valuation can be made.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this villa have?
According to the agent, the villa has seven rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 345 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 270 m². The plot measures 1,565 m² and the garden wraps around the entire house.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. Because the label is efficient, energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient homes, though actual costs depend on usage.
What does the foundation risk indication of medium mean?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data. The home was built in 1926 on clay soil, and 64% of buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. This is an area-level indication from sources such as KCAF, not an inspection of this specific property.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A SPAR supermarket is about 800 metres away, with several more within a kilometre, and a PLUS at roughly 1.5 kilometres. Daltonschool Rijnsweerd, a primary school, is just over a kilometre away, and the Utrechtse Schoolvereniging is about 1.4 kilometres. There are also secondary schools within a short distance.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram lines 20 and 21 stop at Utrecht, De Kromme Rijn, about 530 metres away, and bus line 18 runs from Utrecht, Sorbonnelaan, roughly 600 metres away. The Padualaan stop, about 765 metres away, offers both bus and tram services with many lines. Utrecht Lunetten train station is about 2 kilometres from the home.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes a quiet residential area within walking distance of the city, with a mix of families, couples and singles. Another mentions that the neighbourhood is considered safe, well maintained and has good relations between residents, though a third notes that cleanliness, parking and safety could be better.
What is the flood risk for this address?
According to public climate data, the pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rainfall is unlikely to cause significant water accumulation. The current flood risk is elevated, but the projected flood risk for 2050 is low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
