Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Merkesstraat sits in a leafy part of Utrecht, where student life and family living mix. With 103 m² of floor space and a generous 485 m² plot, the house has room to spread out. The energy label is D, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €695,000, the price is in line with what other semi-detached houses in Utrecht go for.
Rijnsweerd is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident calls it "Messy, noisy but very cosy and helpful," while another describes it as a "Quiet family neighbourhood close to the city centre." A third says it's "Loud, busy and cosy." The area has a large student complex, so it can be lively at night, and rubbish can be an issue. But there's lots of greenery, and the university is close by. The neighbourhood Rijnsweerd has a mix of families and students, with many single-person households.
For your morning bread, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and there's a Jumbo just a bit further. Basisschool De Wissel is a couple of streets away, and two other primary schools are within a five-minute walk. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, so green space is never far. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of amenities, though the neighbourhood itself has few shops.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Doorn Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Merkesstraat 2, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex. It can be a bit noisy at times and the rubbish is not put away neatly. Furthermore, in spring we have a huge problem with the seagulls that live on our roofs. There are also hardly any facilities in the area in terms of shops. But it is easily accessible and close to the university. Also, it's super cosy to live with so many students and having a lot of nature in the surroundings is a luxury too.
Auto-translated to English by AIReally a nice neighbourhood, but no amenities such as supermarket, pharmacy, GP, chemist, café, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is often dirty. We have too few containers for the number of students living here, which means there is often rubbish on the square. Furthermore, there are regular parties and drunk students at night, earplugs are recommended. There is also no cheap supermarket in the area, and as a student that is very annoying. But it is a very cosy neighbourhood and a very nice experience in my life. Super cosy. Lots of greenery and the surroundings are super quiet because hardly anyone lives in Rijnsweerd.
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About Merkesstraat 2, Utrecht
The price is in line with the market for a semi-detached home of this size in Utrecht. The 103 m² floor area and 485 m² plot are generous, but the energy label D means higher running costs. Without comparable sales data for the neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced compared to similar listings.
Rijnsweerd is a mixed neighbourhood with a large student population. Residents mention it can be noisy at times, with parties and drunk students, and rubbish is sometimes not put away neatly. On the plus side, it's very cosy, has lots of greenery, and is close to the university. There are hardly any shops in the area, so you'll need to walk about ten minutes for a supermarket.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away. That's about a 40-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Wissel is about 700 m away, Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen is 827 m, and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen is 928 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.9 km away.
The exact size and layout of the garden are not specified, but the plot is large enough for outdoor space.
The energy label is D. This means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with label A or B. It's worth checking the insulation and heating system before buying.
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