Naarden Vesting, Gooise Meren
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Duivensteeg sits within the fortified walls of Naarden Vesting, a unique setting where 17th-century ramparts meet contemporary living. Built in 2012, the home offers 64 m² of well-laid-out space with energy label B. At €435,000, the asking price is 60% below the neighbourhood average of €1,093,000, partly because this apartment is smaller than the typical home here. For context, apartments in Gooise Meren vary widely in price and size.
Naarden Vesting is a small, close-knit community of about 1,490 residents, with many older households and a high proportion of single-person homes. The streets are quiet, the star-shaped fortress is a daily backdrop, and the park is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the atmosphere is one of calm and history. The neighbourhood Naarden Vesting is a sought-after area for those who value character and peace.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and PLUS is a couple of streets further. The Rehobothschool is just around the corner for primary education, while the Vondelschool Bussum is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further out, but the area is well served. The municipality Gooise Meren offers a mix of historic towns and green surroundings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Heyen Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Duivensteeg 2B, Naarden
Data from Naarden Vesting
Data from Naarden Vesting
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About Duivensteeg 2B, Naarden
The asking price is 60% below the neighbourhood average of €1,093,000, but this apartment is also 58% smaller than the typical home in Naarden Vesting (64 m² vs 152 m²). Given the modern build, energy label B, and historic location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact apartment in this area.
Naarden Vesting is a quiet, historic fortress neighbourhood with about 1,490 residents. It has many older residents and single-person households. The streets are peaceful, and the park is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its unique character and calm atmosphere.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though not directly on your doorstep.
The Rehobothschool is just around the corner (331 m), and the Vondelschool Bussum is a five-minute walk (624 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Naarden is about 1.1 km away. Several other primary schools are within walking distance.
Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk (1 km), and PLUS is a couple of streets further (1.3 km). For a wider selection, there are several other supermarkets within 2 km.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 21% of homes have label A+ or A, and another 21% have label B, so this home is above average for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Naarden Vesting