Welgelegen Den Hommel, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1904 semi-detached house on Kanaalweg sits in a leafy part of Utrecht West. With 85 m² of living space and a generous 325 m² plot, it offers a rare combination of period character and outdoor space in the city. At €825,000, it is the most expensive of the six homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 73% above the average asking price of €477,500, so it is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Utrecht.
The Welgelegen, Den Hommel neighbourhood is a calm residential area just west of Utrecht's centre. With 1,800 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (685), it has a mixed, grown-up feel. The area is densely built (3,686 addresses per km²) yet green, with a park or public garden just 400 metres away. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a place where many people live alone or in couples, and where the housing stock is a mix of pre-war and post-war homes.
For your morning bread and groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a five-minute walk away. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Families have several schools nearby: Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is a couple of streets away, and Kindercampus Molenpark primary school is a five-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which means good access to city services and public transport, the train station is 2.7 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Blauwe Eik Makelaardij. The energy label G means heating costs will be significant, but the large plot and classic architecture offer potential for those who value character over efficiency.
Details of this home
Kanaalweg 81, Utrecht
Data from Welgelegen Den Hommel
Data from Welgelegen Den Hommel
67 within 5 km
136 within 5 km
About Kanaalweg 81, Utrecht
At €825,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in Welgelegen, Den Hommel. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €477,500, and the average price per square metre is €5,946. Given that this house has a large plot (325 m²) and is a semi-detached period property, the price is on the high side compared to other listings in the area.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, so this house stands out as less efficient. The year of construction (1904) and lack of modern insulation contribute to the low label.
The plot measures 325 m², which is unusually large for a city-centre semi-detached house. While the exact garden size is not specified, the plot typically includes both front and rear outdoor space. This is a rare find in Utrecht West, where most homes have smaller gardens or none.
Welgelegen, Den Hommel is a densely built but green neighbourhood with 1,800 residents. It has many single-person households and a mix of ages, with the largest group being 25-45 year olds. The area is urban (address density 3,686/km²) but has a park within 400 metres. It is a quiet residential pocket close to the city centre.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle. Buses in the area provide connections to the station and other parts of the city.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht (secondary) is 326 m away, Kindercampus Molenpark (primary) is 533 m, and other secondary schools like UniC and Descart are about 600 m. The neighbourhood has good access to both primary and secondary education.
The nearest supermarket is MCD at 419 m, followed by SPAR express at 630 m. Aldi and Nettorama are both 704 m away, and Albert Heijn is 770 m. For daily shopping, you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
With 85 m² of living space and a semi-detached layout, it likely has two or three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact layout.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Welgelegen Den Hommel
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