Centrum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis studio sits right above the shopping centre, so you step out of the front door straight into the bustle of Houten's main square. At 28 m² it's compact, but with energy label A it's efficient to heat. The asking price of €270,500 is on the high side for a studio of this size, though studios in Houten are scarce.
Centrum Oost is the beating heart of Houten, with the shopping centre, restaurants and the square all within a few steps. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says: "I love the cosiness." Another calls it "a nice place to live with everything nearby." The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (2,297 per km²) and a mix of ages, with many single-person households. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.5 out of 10. Read more about the neighbourhood Centrum Oost.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. For school runs, College de Heemlanden (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary school Het Mozaïek is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Houten has all daily amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Keizer makelaars Houten.
Details of this home
Onderdoor 5-309, Houten
Good · 2 residents
I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events; besides the noise and the rubbish left behind, it is a magnet for rioting youths who fight full-scale battles among themselves and with the police. Nowadays, camera surveillance and a large police force are needed to make it somewhat normal, with varying success.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice place to live and with everything nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Centrum Oost
17 within 5 km
41 within 5 km
About Onderdoor 5-309, Houten
At 28 m² and €270,500, the price per square metre is high compared to the average in Houten. However, studios in the centre are rare, and the energy label A keeps running costs low. The price reflects the central location above the shopping centre.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs. The home was built in 1985, so it likely has reasonable insulation, but with label A you are in a good position.
The train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. Buses run from the shopping centre to the station.
Centrum Oost is lively and central, with shops, restaurants and the square right outside. One resident says: 'I love the cosiness.' Another says: 'A nice place to live with everything nearby.' Some events can cause noise and crowds, but overall it is a vibrant area.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The home is a studio above the shopping centre, so outdoor space is unlikely. The plot size is not given, but the home is part of a larger building.
The listing states it is a studio, which typically means one open-plan room with a separate bathroom and kitchenette. The exact layout is not described, but studios are usually single-room living spaces.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum Oost