A grand home in the heart of Mechelen
This semi-detached house on Hilleshagerweg sits in the village of Mechelen, part of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem. The home was built in 1920 and offers a living area of 430 m² according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 1,192 m². This listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is €700,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €488,000, and the average asking price per m² is €2,396, while this home is listed at €1,628 per m² based on the BAG area. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Gulpen-Wittem, this is one of the larger options.
The home itself
The agent has not published details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations. What is known is that the house dates from 1920 and has a substantial living area of 430 m², which is 73% larger than the neighbourhood average of 248 m². The plot of 1,192 m² offers considerable space around the home. Because the listing is incomplete, there is no information on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor on the garden, garage, or insulation.
Life in Mechelen
Mechelen is a village where residents of the wider municipality give their living environment an average score of 8.43, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Village living and beautiful nature. Do you live remotely? No. There is an excellent bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht (including the hospital)." Another notes: "Not much experience but in short quite good but the people are very much to themselves, difficult to make contact." The village has about 1,290 inhabitants, with 31% aged 65 or older. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, at 66%. For more on the area, see the Mechelen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within reach. Basisschool Witheim is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Heuvelland is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the nearest PLUS is about 3.2 km away, with an Aldi at a similar distance. The pharmacy is in Gulpen, roughly 3.2 km from the home. Bus line 57 stops at Mechelen, Centrum, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Schin op Geul, about 7.6 km away. The municipality of Gulpen-Wittem offers a rural setting with these amenities spread across its villages, as described on the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem page. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) provides area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1920. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Klement Rentmeesters.
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About Hilleshagerweg 5, Mechelen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of this home is €700,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €488,000, and the median asking price is €495,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,396, while this home is listed at €1,628 per m² based on the BAG living area of 430 m². The neighbourhood has a limited supply, with only 3 homes currently for sale.
What is the living area and plot size of this home?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 430 m², which is 73% larger than the neighbourhood average of 248 m². The plot size is 1,192 m². The agent has not provided a separate floor area figure, so the BAG data is the only source for these measurements.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home is unknown, and no estimate of energy costs can be made from the listing data.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually by the municipality. Since it is not mentioned, no comparison with the asking price or information on its development over the past five years is available.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1920. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific property. No further details on the foundation condition are provided in the listing.
What are the nearest schools and how far are they?
Basisschool Witheim is just around the corner, at about 72 metres from the home. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Basisschool Op de Top at 2.7 km and Basisschool à Hermkes at 2.7 km. For secondary education, Sophianum SGM in Heuvelland is about 3 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 57 stops at Mechelen, Centrum, which is about 162 metres from the home. There are additional stops on the same line at Mechelen, Hoofdstraat (446 m) and Mechelen, Overgeul (824 m). The nearest train station is Schin op Geul, at a distance of about 7.6 km.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem give their living environment an average score of 8.43, based on 14 reviews. One resident mentions an excellent bus connection to Gulpen and Maastricht, while another notes that people tend to keep to themselves. The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Mechelen neighbourhood.
What is the demographic makeup of the neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood of Mechelen has about 1,290 inhabitants. The largest age group is 65 and older, at 31%, followed by 45 to 65-year-olds at 28%. Households without children make up 40% of the total, while 28% have children. The average household size is 2.1 people.
