Boven Boukoul 4
Boukoul, Roermond
AreaA country home with history
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in Boukoul, this semi-detached house from 1885 sits in a setting that feels a world away from the hustle of everyday life. The home is part of a small community where nature is literally on the doorstep, and the atmosphere is one of calm and space. With a living area of 216 m² according to the BAG registration, this is a substantial home with plenty of room to breathe. The asking price of €595,000 is in line with the market, and the home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Roermond] currently for sale.
A home with character
Built in 1885, this semi-detached house carries the charm of its era, with an energy label of E. The home offers a generous living area of 216 m² according to the BAG registration, set on a plot of 399 m². What is clear is that this is a home with substantial floor space, offering plenty of scope for the new owner to make it their own.
Life in Boukoul
Boukoul is a small, tight-knit community where residents speak warmly of their surroundings. Across the municipality of Roermond, residents give an average score of 7.81, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes the area as a "top location", noting it is "quietly situated in nature on a dead-end road" with "good accessibility to the city and motorway and all amenities". Another appreciates the greenery, saying "it's a quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery" and that "the greenery is very well maintained!". A third resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood with lovely people". The neighbourhood has around 1,000 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Boukoul neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life in Boukoul is well catered for. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Sint Theresia, is just around the corner, while secondary education is a bit further afield. For groceries, the AH XL, Lidl and Aldi are all a short drive away, and the nearest GP practice is in Swalmen. Public transport is available on Boven Boukoul itself, with bus line 794 stopping nearby, and the train station at Swalmen is a short drive. The wider area, part of [the municipality of Roermond], offers everything you might need within easy reach. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and railway noise at 25 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is low, based on the soil type of sand, though this is an area-level indication and not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are all low, including pluvial flooding and flood risk both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via Homevision 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 Boven Boukoul 4, Swalmen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price for this semi-detached house at Boven Boukoul 4 in Swalmen is €595,000. This is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €403,250. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 216 m², is €2,755.
How large is this home?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 216 m², which is 89% larger than the neighbourhood average of 114 m². The plot measures 399 m². The agent does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms in the listing.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label of this home is E. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The home was built in 1885, which is a fact about its age, but the listing does not provide further details about insulation or heating installations.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined by the municipality and is not part of the agent's listing information. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level risk data shows that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 47 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on the reference year 2022. Railway noise is measured at 25 dB Lden, also below the standard, based on the reference year 2023. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1885. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is Basisschool Sint Theresia, about 488 metres away, which is a short walk. Basisschool Lambertus is about 1.4 km away. For secondary education, BC Broekhin Roermond is approximately 2.1 km away. There are 25 schools within a 5 km radius of the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Boukoul, Boven Boukoul, about 477 metres away, served by bus line 794. Another stop, Boukoul, Heikamp, is about 547 metres away on the same line. The nearest train station is Swalmen, approximately 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about the area?
Across the municipality of Roermond, residents give an average score of 7.81 out of 10, based on 19 reviews. One resident calls it a "top location", noting it is "quietly situated in nature on a dead-end road" with good accessibility. Another appreciates the well-maintained greenery, while a third describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood with lovely people".
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, garage or insulation. As a result, the layout of the home is not described. The only property details available are the living area of 216 m², the plot of 399 m², the year of construction (1885) and the energy label (E).
