Maarn-Dorp, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Kometenhof sits in the quiet village of Maarn, surrounded by forest. With 116 m² of living space and a generous plot of 2,410 m², it offers plenty of room both inside and out. The home was built in 1970 and has an excellent A+++ energy label, so heating costs will be low. At €1,500 per month, the rent is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €1,249, but the floor area is 25% larger than the typical 93 m² in the area. For context, terraced houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug vary widely in price and size.
Maarn-Dorp is a small, peaceful village where many people know each other. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the tranquillity and the sense of safety. One resident says: "Nice and quiet. Many people know each other. Of course, you sometimes see some litter on the street, but it's really very little. Also, because everyone knows each other, safety is quite high." Another notes: "There is a primary school, for the rest you have to cycle at least 5 km and in terms of accessibility, the bus doesn't run after 7pm and sometimes there is no bus even though they say there is." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. It's a low-density area, with mostly single-family homes. For more on the area, see the Maarn-Dorp neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just under a kilometre away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes. There are also two primary schools within walking distance: Oecumenische Basisschool De Ladder and Basisschool WereldKidz Meent. The village centre has a restaurant and a library within a short stroll. The train station is also just a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to reach Utrecht or Amersfoort. For broader amenities, you can explore the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
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Details of this home
Kometenhof 9, Maarn
Good · 2 residents
There is a primary school, for the rest you have to cycle at least 5 km and in terms of accessibility, the bus doesn't run after 7pm and sometimes there is no bus even though they say there is.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and quiet. Many people know each other. Of course, you sometimes see some litter on the street, but it's really very little. Also, because everyone knows each other, safety is quite high. There are two schools in the neighbourhood where parents can choose for themselves, and they are at most a 15-minute bike ride from your home. There are plenty of playgrounds and benches to do your thing in this village.
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About Kometenhof 9, Maarn
The rent of €1,500 is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €1,249. However, the floor area of 116 m² is 25% larger than the typical 93 m² in Maarn-Dorp, and the plot of 2,410 m² is exceptionally spacious. The home also has an A+++ energy label, which keeps running costs low. So while the price is on the high side for the area, you get significantly more space and efficiency.
The energy label is A+++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or solar panels. Your heating and electricity bills will be very low compared to older homes.
The train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Utrecht and Amersfoort directly.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Oecumenische Basisschool De Ladder at 497 m and Basisschool WereldKidz Meent at 751 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.7 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 931 m, about a ten-minute walk. Other options include Jumbo (3 km), Albert Heijn (3.2 km), and Aldi (3.2 km), all within a short bike ride.
Residents describe Maarn-Dorp as safe, with one noting that "because everyone knows each other, safety is quite high." The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 92, which is low for an area of this size.
The plot is 2,410 m², which is very large for a terraced house. It offers plenty of space for a garden, outdoor activities, or even extensions, subject to planning permission.
6 homes in the municipality Utrechtse Heuvelrug