A compact studio in the heart of Handel
This studio on Pastoor Castelijnsstraat sits in the quiet village of Handel, a world away from city bustle. At 37 m² it's a small, efficient space, perfect if you're starting out or scaling down. The last known asking price of €225,000 was 64% below the neighbourhood average, which made sense given the size. For context, other studios in Gemert-Bakel tend to be similarly compact. This home has not been online since 31 August 2026.
Handel, a tight-knit village community
Handel is a small village with around 1,400 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied family houses. It's a quiet, rural setting, the address density is very low, so you'll have plenty of peace. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the village is known for its annual procession and friendly atmosphere. The population is mixed, with a good number of families and older residents.
Daily life in Handel
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about a ten-minute walk away. Lidl, SPAR and Nettorama are a couple of streets further. The local primary school, Kindcentrum De Havelt, is just around the corner, handy if you have young children. For secondary education, you'd head to Commanderij College in Gemert, a ten-minute drive. The municipality Gemert-Bakel covers a wide rural area, so a car is useful for most errands.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Broeckx makelaars and also appeared on Huispedia.
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About Pastoor Castelijnsstraat 16N, Handel
Was €225,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price was 64% below the average asking price in Handel (€630,000), but that average was based on much larger homes, the typical home here was 177 m². At 37 m², this studio was 79% smaller, so the price per square metre (€6,081) was actually above the neighbourhood average of €3,570/m². Given the size and energy label E, the price was on the high side for the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A, 20% label B, and 40% label D or lower, so this studio falls in the less efficient category.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 15.4 km away, so this is not a home for daily commuting by rail. A car or bus is essential for longer journeys.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The closest supermarket is Jumbo at 2.8 km, about a ten-minute walk. Lidl, SPAR and Nettorama are within 3.5 km. The primary school Kindcentrum De Havelt is just 180 metres away, and the nearest secondary school is Commanderij College at 2.9 km.
Is this a good home for a first-time buyer?
At €225,000, it was below the national average for a starter home, but the small size (37 m²) and energy label E mean running costs could be higher. It's a compact, affordable entry into the housing market in a quiet village.
How many homes were for sale in Handel?
At the time there were only 3 homes for sale in Handel, including this studio. The market is very limited, so options are scarce. In the past year, 15 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 26 days.
