Homes for sale in Buitengebied Voorthuizen, Barneveld

House prices and market figures for Buitengebied Voorthuizen, Barneveld

Buitengebied Voorthuizen is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 74% of the more than 1,190 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 26% rented. The average WOZ value is €554,000, significantly higher than the average for the district Voorthuizen (€448,000) and the municipality of Barneveld (€434,000). That difference makes sense: in the rural area you find many detached houses and farmhouses on spacious plots, instead of the terraced houses and semi-detached homes found in the village centre.

In the past twelve months, 24 homes have been sold at an average purchase price of €463,750. The range is wide: from €125,000 to €1,400,000. This reflects the diversity, from a small dwelling or holiday home to a substantial detached house with land. The average floor area of sold homes is 98 m², which works out to approximately €4,730 per square metre. See the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times of owner-occupied homes in Buitengebied Voorthuizen.

Living in Buitengebied Voorthuizen: rural, spacious and independent

Buitengebied Voorthuizen is exactly what the name promises: the rural area around the village centre of Voorthuizen. Think scattered buildings along roads such as Garderenseweg, Heetweg, Wikselaarseweg and Oude Barneveldseweg. You live here among meadows, forests and fields, with plenty of space around you. It is not a neighbourhood with pavements and street lighting on every corner, but an area where neighbours sometimes live a few hundred metres away. This attracts a specific type of resident: people who consciously choose peace, privacy and nature over proximity to amenities.

The homes are diverse. You will find traditional farmhouses converted into homes, detached 1970s and 1980s houses, and newer villas. There are hardly any apartments. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Voorthuizen is therefore not a realistic option; for that you are better off looking at the centre of Voorthuizen or De Wheem.

In terms of amenities, you rely on the village centre. Supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo), GPs, primary schools such as De Rank and Het Kompas, and sports clubs like football club VVOP are located in Voorthuizen itself, a five to ten minute drive away. For secondary schools, children usually go to Barneveld or Amersfoort. The municipality of Barneveld is investing in the village heart, but the rural area remains unchanged in character: agricultural, quiet, and car-oriented.

Accessibility is reasonable, provided you have a car. The A1 (towards Amersfoort and Apeldoorn) and the A30 (towards Ede and Barneveld) can be reached within ten to fifteen minutes. Public transport is limited: bus line 106 runs between Barneveld and Putten via Voorthuizen, but stops in the rural area are scarce and frequency is low. The nearest train station is Barneveld-Centrum or Barneveld-Noord, about fifteen minutes by car. Cycling to the village centre is fine, but for longer distances a car is essential.

The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,020 residents), and with 610 households with children, it is clearly a family neighbourhood. Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the page for Buitengebied Voorthuizen you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "You have the space here that you don't find in the village. The children play outside, in the evening you only hear the birds. But you have to like driving, because without a car you are nowhere." That sums it up well. Compared to neighbourhoods like Prinsessenwijk or Roeleneng, it is much quieter and greener here, but also has fewer amenities.

Who is a home for sale in Buitengebied Voorthuizen interesting for?

Buying a home in Buitengebied Voorthuizen is best suited for families and movers who are looking for space and are willing to pay a higher price for a detached house with a garden and view. With an average income of €39,900 and a buyer's market well above the municipal average, this is not a starter area. First-time buyers and people with a smaller budget are better off in the village centre or look at rental homes in Buitengebied Voorthuizen. Seniors who become less mobile should honestly consider whether car dependency is sustainable in the long term. Supply is limited and homes do not come on the market often, so be prepared for little choice and possible overbidding.

What residents say about Buitengebied Voorthuizen

Residents rate the rural area positively for peace, space and greenery. The lowest scores usually go to accessibility by public transport and distance to shops. One resident notes: "We came here for the space and we got it. But when the children have to go to secondary school, it becomes a puzzle with transport." Read all reviews and see the sub-scores on the neighbourhood page for Buitengebied Voorthuizen.

Compare housing supply around Voorthuizen and Barneveld

On this page you will find the current supply of homes for sale from more than 1,500 sources, combined with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. This way you can not only compare homes, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then view the supply in the entire district via homes for sale in Voorthuizen, or compare with other areas such as Garderen and Kootwijkerbroek. For a complete overview of the municipality, you can visit the housing supply in Barneveld.