Bocholtz, Simpelveld
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Steenberg 51 sits in the quiet village of Bocholtz, part of the municipality of Simpelveld. With 168 m² of living space on a 650 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The home was built in 1958 and has energy label E, which is less efficient than most of the current housing stock in the neighbourhood. At €335,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €318,000, but in line with the median of €325,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Simpelveld typically sell for around that level.
Bocholtz is a small village with about 4,100 residents. It has a low urban density (741 addresses per km²), so it feels spacious and green. The population is mixed: many families with children, but also a large share of older residents (over 65s make up about 27%). Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident says: "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more." Another notes: "Living in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger." A third review is more positive: "Always fun and cosy." The neighbourhood Bocholtz has a mix of older and newer homes, with about 79% being single-family houses.
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, so you can walk there in a few minutes. There are also a few other supermarkets within a couple of kilometres. Basisschool Bocholtz is a couple of streets away, making the school run easy. For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.8 km away, so a longer trip is needed. A GP is just around the corner, and a restaurant is even closer. The municipality Simpelveld covers both Bocholtz and Simpelveld, with most facilities concentrated in the latter.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Honings Vastgoed, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia and Funda. The agent is Honings Vastgoed.
Details of this home
Steenberg 51, Bocholtz
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger. Few to no new houses, 0 facilities apart from a neglected supermarket and some takeaway joints, greenery is poorly maintained and nothing is done about the decay of some neighbourhoods.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways fun and cosy
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About Steenberg 51, Bocholtz
The asking price of €335,000 is slightly above the average sold price in Bocholtz (€286,640) and the current average listing price (€318,000). However, it matches the median listing price of €325,000. Given the 168 m² floor area and 650 m² plot, the price per m² (€1,994) is below the neighbourhood average of €2,279, so it is not overpriced compared to other homes for sale.
The home has energy label E. This means it is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Bocholtz, 40% of homes for sale have label C, and 20% have label A or better, so this home is less efficient than most of the current market.
The nearest train station is 8 km away. That is a drive of about 10 minutes or a longer bike ride. There is no direct train connection within walking distance.
Residents describe Bocholtz as a quiet, village-like place with friendly and helpful people. The population is a mix of families and older residents. Some reviews mention that the village has limited facilities and that the municipality focuses more on Simpelveld, but others find it cosy and pleasant.
Basisschool Bocholtz is just around the corner (706 m), so primary school is within easy walking distance. For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.8 km away, so children would need to travel further, likely by bike or car.
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner (568 m), so daily groceries are within a short walk. There are also a few other supermarkets within 2-3 km. A GP is 700 m away, and a restaurant is 400 m away. For more extensive shopping, you would need to go to Simpelveld or Heerlen.
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