Bocholtz, Simpelveld
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Vlengendaal sits in a quiet, village-like part of Bocholtz. With 132 m² of living space and a 255 m² plot, it's a solid family home from 1965. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not the newest. At €349,000, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €318,000, but given the size and plot, it's in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Simpelveld.
Bocholtz is a village of about 4,100 residents, with a mix of families and older households. It's not very urban, the address density is low, so you get peace and quiet. Residents have mixed feelings: one says it's "quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful," but notes there's not much in the village. Another, who has lived here for 30 years, feels the village is declining, with few facilities and poor maintenance. A third calls it "always fun and cosy." So it's a place where you'll find a close community, but you'll need to accept limited amenities. For more on the area, see municipality Simpelveld.
For groceries, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, so you can pop out for bread or milk in minutes. There's also a chip shop and a couple of cafes nearby. Basisschool Bocholtz is a couple of streets away, making the school run easy. For secondary school, you'd need to travel further, the nearest is about 8.8 km away. A park or public garden is a ten-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is 8 km away, so a car is handy for longer trips.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Aquina Hollandes Makelaars and other portals. The price and details are as published by the agent.
Details of this home
Vlengendaal 15, 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 Vlengendaal 15, Bocholtz
The asking price of €349,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €318,000 and the median of €325,000. However, with 132 m² and a 255 m² plot, it's comparable to other homes in the area. Recently sold homes in Bocholtz went for an average of €286,640, so the price is on the higher side, but not out of line for a well-sized semi-detached property.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house from 1965. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, while 20% have A or better, so it's typical for the area.
Bocholtz has a mix of households: about 595 with children and 710 without. The primary school is just around the corner, and there are several supermarkets nearby. However, secondary education is 8.8 km away, so older children would need to travel. Some residents appreciate the quiet, village atmosphere, while others note limited facilities.
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner (314 m), so daily shopping is easy. There's also a chip shop and a couple of cafes within walking distance. A restaurant is 400 m away, and a park or public garden is 1 km away. For more extensive shopping, you'd need to drive to nearby towns.
The nearest train station is 8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a car or bus to reach it. The bus connections in the area are not detailed in the listing, but the low urbanity suggests limited public transport.
The plot is 255 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden.
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