Giezenveld, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis 1922 terraced house on Heerlerbaan has a generous 183 m² of living space and a 415 m² plot, giving you plenty of room inside and out. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs in winter. At €419,000, the price is in line with the market for terraced houses in Heerlen.
Giezenveld is a leafy, family-friendly area with playgrounds and a mix of residents. One resident says: "It's a quiet area with lots of greenery and playgrounds, making it quite attractive for young families." Another adds: "I find Giezenveld a familiar, pleasant and safe neighbourhood." The community is mixed, some neighbours are very involved, others keep to themselves, but overall it's a peaceful place with all basic amenities nearby. The neighbourhood Giezenveld is home to mostly families and older residents, with a good proportion of owner-occupied homes.
For your daily shopping, you have a PLUS supermarket just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Windekind and RKBS De Windwijzer, both about a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further, but still reachable by bike. The neighbourhood has plenty of parks and playgrounds, so children can play outside safely. The municipality Heerlen maintains the greenery well, keeping the streets tidy.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Damen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you can find it through several channels.
Details of this home
Heerlerbaan 25, Heerlen
Very good · 2 residents
Giezenveld is a neighbourhood I look back on with mixed feelings. On the one hand, it's a quiet area with lots of greenery and playgrounds, making it quite attractive for young families. There are quite a few amenities nearby: a supermarket, schools within walking distance, and good connections to the centre of Heerlen. The bus stops are close by and usually on time, making it easy to stay mobile without a car. As for safety, I generally feel fine, although there have been moments when it felt less pleasant, especially in the evenings. It depends a lot on which street you live on. The community is quite mixed: some neighbours are very friendly and involved, while others are very private. There isn't a lot of social cohesion, but if you take the initiative yourself, you can build something up. Hygiene varies; some streets are well-maintained, others less so. You do see the municipal services regularly coming by to maintain the greenery. Overall, it's not a neighbourhood with much nuisance, but it's also not the most bustling or lively place. For those looking for peace and quiet with all basic amenities nearby, Giezenveld is a fine place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's Heerlen, a neighbourhood where you never hear anything positive about liveability, safety and well-being, but luckily I still find Giezenveld (where I live) a familiar, pleasant and safe neighbourhood. Plenty of playgrounds for children, various supermarkets within walking distance and good accessibility with several buses per hour going along different sides.
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About Heerlerbaan 25, Heerlen
Given the 183 m² floor area, 415 m² plot, and energy label C, the price is in line with the market for terraced houses in Heerlen. The house is spacious and has a good-sized garden, but the 1922 construction means some maintenance may be needed. Overall, it's a fair price for what you get.
Giezenveld is a quiet, green neighbourhood with lots of playgrounds and a mix of families and older residents. Residents describe it as safe and pleasant, with good amenities within walking distance. There's not much social cohesion, but if you take the initiative, you can build connections. The area is well-maintained by the municipality.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The bus stops are close by and run regularly, so you can easily reach the centre of Heerlen without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Basisschool Windekind (about 680 m) and RKBS De Windwijzer (about 950 m). For secondary education, Vrijeschool Parkstad is about 1 km away, and De Nieuwe Thermen is just over 1 km. So children can walk or cycle to school easily.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 850 m, and an Albert Heijn is about 950 m away, both within a 10-minute walk. There's also an Aldi and a Lidl within a couple of kilometres, so you have plenty of options for your weekly shopping.
The house has energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. It's reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy bills. If you want to improve efficiency, you could consider additional insulation or solar panels, but that's entirely up to you.
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