Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1958 terrace house on Briljantlaan sits in a part of Utrecht where the streets are lined with similar post-war homes, giving the area a settled, family-friendly feel. With 70 m² of living space and a 103 m² plot, it's a compact but practical home. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €457,792, but it reflects the current market for terraced houses in Utrecht.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is a neighbourhood that blends urban convenience with a surprising amount of green. One resident describes it as "spacious and open, rectangular, well-connected, friendly people with character," adding that "Beatrixpark is one of the most beautiful parks and Amelisweerd is within cycling distance." Another notes that "the neighbourhood is not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet." The area has a high density of addresses (over 4,500 per km²), so it's very urban, yet the presence of parks and open spaces keeps it from feeling cramped. Most homes here were built between 1945 and 1970, and the population skews young, with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord.
For your daily shopping, the Lidl is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. There's also a Coop within a five-minute walk. For families, KBS Gertrudis primary school is a five-minute walk, and De Wereldwijzer is also close by. The neighbourhood is well connected: Utrecht Central station is a ten-minute walk, and several bus lines run nearby. The municipality Utrecht offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city, from restaurants to parks.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van As & Van Hooff Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Briljantlaan 32, Utrecht
Good · 2 residents
I give nature a 6 compared to the rest of the Netherlands. But for the city of Utrecht, nature is nearby here in Tolsteeg. Beatrixpark is one of the most beautiful parks and Amelisweerd is within cycling distance, which is doable. In itself, you can be in the forest at Driebergen-Zeist via the Vaartse Rijn. That threshold is a bit higher. The amenities of the not-so-cozy/pretty shopping centre are very pleasant. There's everything. That the Lidl is there is very nice, and also the Plus. The people there can sometimes spontaneously joke or talk to you. Furthermore, I appreciate how open Tolsteeg is. Many green strips, a lot of open feeling around the Rietveld flats. The only downside is that that area can sometimes feel a bit rectangular and straight-lined, also the road along the Lidl is somewhat busy and unpleasant. It is certainly not like Oudwijk or Wittevrouwen, but living there with the same floor space is simply reserved for millionaires in 2024. The Rietveld flats also have a charming, interesting appearance for apartment buildings. It's fantastic how well-connected the neighbourhood is. A few buses take you to Utrecht Central in about 5 minutes, on straight roads. You can also easily walk to Vaartse Rijn, from there the Oosterkade and Westerkade begin, which look just as beautiful and cosy as the city centre. Living south of the city centre I find nice. That part is much quieter.
Auto-translated to English by AIthe neighbourhood is not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet. having the Smaragdplein shopping centre nearby is very handy. Lidl is just a few minutes away, which can save you a lot of money.
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About Briljantlaan 32, Utrecht
The asking price of €500,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €457,792 and the median of €437,500. However, homes in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord vary widely, with recent sales ranging from €375,000 to €659,000. Given the 70 m² floor area and energy label B, the price is on the high side compared to the average price per m² of €5,682 in the area.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord has a mix of residents, but families are present: there are 285 households with children. The area has several primary schools within walking distance, like KBS Gertrudis and De Wereldwijzer. Parks such as Beatrixpark are nearby, and the neighbourhood is generally quiet despite being close to the city centre.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Several bus lines also connect to the station in about five minutes, as noted by residents.
The home has energy label B, which is good. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, only 8.3% of homes have label A, so label B is above average.
Yes, the Lidl is just 146 metres away, and the PLUS is 300 metres away. There's also a Coop within 535 metres. Residents appreciate having the Smaragdplein shopping centre nearby, which offers a range of shops.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot size is 103 m², but whether that includes a garden or is entirely built upon is not stated. You would need to check the property details with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord
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