Tuinwijk-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war terraced house sits on a leafy street in Utrecht's Tuinwijk-Oost, a neighbourhood that feels both settled and lively. With 112 m² of living space and a 106 m² plot, it offers a generous layout for a house of this era. The energy label is C, which is typical for a 1930s home and means you can expect reasonable efficiency without the very highest bills. At €675,000, the asking price is in line with the average for terraced houses in Utrecht, where the median is €650,000 and the average per m² is €6,947.
Tuinwijk-Oost is a small, tight-knit neighbourhood with about 2,845 residents. It scores an 8.13 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident calls it 'a very nice place to grow up', adding: 'Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.' Another says: 'Very safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.' The area is densely built (over 5,900 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war, with 92% of homes built before 1945. It's a mix of families and singles, with a relatively young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Tuinwijk-Oost.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: KBS Paulus, De Regenboog, and OBS Tuindorp are all within a few hundred metres. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep, Griftpark is a couple of streets away. The city centre is a ten-minute walk, and Utrecht's main train station is about a ten-minute walk as well. For a broader view of the surroundings, check the municipality Utrecht.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bas Makelaars.
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Lorentzlaan 15, Utrecht
Very good · 2 residents
Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
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About Lorentzlaan 15, Utrecht
The asking price of €675,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €667,423 and the median of €650,000. Given the 112 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €6,027, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,947 per m². So while the total price is on the high side, you are getting a larger-than-average home for the area.
Tuinwijk-Oost is a pre-war neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents mention the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties as highlights. It's very safe, mixed in terms of people, and within walking distance of the city centre and supermarkets. The area is densely built but has plenty of trees and green spaces.
The city centre is about a ten-minute walk from Lorentzlaan. The neighbourhood itself is just north of the centre, so you can easily walk to shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Energy label C is quite good for a house built in 1930. It means the home has reasonable insulation and efficient heating, though not the very highest standards. You can expect moderate energy bills, but it's worth noting that 43% of homes in the neighbourhood have label C, so it's typical for the area.
Yes, there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including KBS Paulus, De Regenboog, and OBS Tuindorp. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 km away. The neighbourhood is popular with families, and the schools are well-regarded.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size is 106 m².
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