Wester Eng, Gooise Meren
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Laarderweg in Bussum has a warm, lived-in feel that comes with a 1956 build. With 85 m² of living space and a 135 m² plot, it offers a manageable layout for a couple or small family. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not the most modern. At €515,000, the price is in line with the market for terraced houses in Gooise Meren.
Wester Eng is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,030 residents. It's a mix of ages, with a fair share of singles and families. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of 1,967 per km². One resident describes it as "Slum of Bussum South" and adds: "Attempt at a cultural society will only work when the old generation of Bussumers lives in a retirement home. Many are racist and not open to change." This is based on a single review, so it's a personal perspective. For more context, see the neighbourhood Wester Eng.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. SPAR express is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: De Zonnewijzer primary school is just around the corner, and Elan College Bussum is a couple of streets away. The municipality Gooise Meren covers the wider area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Westeneng Verbeek Makelaardij Bussum.
Details of this home
Laarderweg 204, Bussum
Fair · 1 resident
Attempt at a cultural society will only work when the old generation of Bussumers lives in a retirement home. Many are racist and not open to change.
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About Laarderweg 204, Bussum
At 85 m² and with a 135 m² plot, the price of €515,000 is in line with what you'd expect for a mid-terrace house in Bussum. The energy label C and 1956 build are typical for the area. Without comparable sales data for the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced for the market.
Wester Eng has about 2,030 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's fairly urban, with an address density of 1,967 per km². The only review available is quite negative, describing social tensions. However, with just one review, it's not representative. The area has good amenities within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht.
Primary school De Zonnewijzer is just 219 m away, and Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is 843 m. For secondary education, Vituscollege is 1.2 km away. There's also Elan College Bussum for special secondary education at 189 m.
Lidl is 166 m away, Dekamarkt is 197 m, and SPAR express is 610 m. For organic options, Ekoplaza is 975 m, and Albert Heijn is 1 km. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The house has energy label C, which is average for a 1956 home. It's not the most efficient, but it's not a major concern.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Wester Eng