Velswijk, Bronckhorst
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Boomgaard in Zelhem sits in a peaceful part of Velswijk, a small hamlet where life moves at a slower pace. With 128 m² of living space and a 300 m² plot, it offers room to breathe. The price of €450,000 is in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Bronckhorst.
Velswijk is a tiny community of about 285 people, where nearly all homes are owner-occupied and almost every house is a single-family home. It is a quiet, rural area with a mix of ages, though slightly more residents are over 45. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed: one resident says, "Neighbourliness my arse, 18 weeks in hospital with cancer, just one card received. Flowers, what are those? It still rankles me. We thought it would be so nice to live in a small place. What a letdown." Another adds, "Noaberschap only applies if you don't complain and drink a lot." So the sense of community may not be as warm as some hope for. For more context, see the Velswijk neighbourhood.
Daily errands require a short drive: the nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is a couple of streets away, and Aldi and Coop are also within a few kilometres. For primary schools, St. Bernardusschool is just around the corner, while Cbs 't Loo and Basisschool Jan Ligthart are a ten-minute walk or so. The area is part of the municipality of Bronckhorst, known for its green surroundings and quiet roads.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vredegoor Lanting Makelaars.
Details of this home
Boomgaard 11, Zelhem
Good · 2 residents
18 weeks in hospital with cancer, just one card received. Flowers, what are those? It still rankles me. We thought it would be so nice to live in a small place. What a letdown.
Auto-translated to English by AINoaberschap only applies if you don't complain and drink a lot.
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About Boomgaard 11, Zelhem
The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Bronckhorst. The home has 128 m² of living space and a 300 m² plot, built in 1988 with an A energy label, which is very efficient. Without specific neighbourhood sales data, it is hard to say more, but the price appears reasonable for what is on offer.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The nearest train station is 7.6 km away. That is a drive of about ten minutes, or a longer cycle. Public transport options in the area are limited, so a car is handy for commuting.
Velswijk is a small, rural hamlet with 285 residents. Almost all homes are owner-occupied and single-family. It is quiet, with a mix of ages but more residents over 45. Reviews are mixed: some residents feel the community is not as close-knit as expected, with one mentioning a lack of support during illness.
Yes, several primary schools are within a few kilometres. St. Bernardusschool is about 2.1 km away, Cbs 't Loo is 2.6 km, and Basisschool Jan Ligthart is 3 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.9 km away, so a car or bus is needed for older children.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 2.9 km, followed by Aldi at 3.1 km and Coop at 3.4 km. There are 14 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have a good choice for groceries, though you will need to drive or cycle.
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