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Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Saffierlaan sits in a quiet part of Utrecht Zuid, where the streets feel open and green. With 84 m² of living space and a 127 m² plot, it's a compact but practical home from 1958. The price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €457,792 for terraced houses in Utrecht, but the larger plot and energy label D (better than many in the area) help explain it.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, over 4,500 addresses per km², yet it has plenty of green strips and a relaxed atmosphere. One resident describes it as "spacious and open, rectangular, well-connected, friendly people with character," adding that "the amenities of the not-so-cozy/pretty shopping centre are very pleasant. There's everything." Another notes that "the neighbourhood is not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet." The area is popular with young adults (over half the population is 25,45) and has a high proportion of single-person households. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord.
Daily errands are easy: the Lidl is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, the Coop is also within a five-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby, including KBS Gertrudis (a five-minute walk) and De Wereldwijzer (a ten-minute walk). The neighbourhood is well connected, with Utrecht Central a short bus ride away and the train station a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see municipality Utrecht.
At the time of writing the home is listed via WVO Makelaarsgroep | Qualis and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Saffierlaan 9, 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 Saffierlaan 9, Utrecht
The asking price is €495,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €457,792 and the median of €437,500. However, the house has a larger-than-average plot (127 m²) and an energy label D, which is better than most homes in the area (58% have label D or lower). Given that similar homes in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord sell for around €404,890 on average, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and better energy performance.
The energy label is D. This means the home has moderate energy efficiency, it's not as efficient as modern homes, but it's better than many older properties in the neighbourhood (58% of homes here have label D or lower). You can expect reasonable heating costs, but improvements like better insulation or double glazing could bring the label up and reduce bills.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is very practical for daily needs. The Smaragdplein shopping centre has a Lidl and a PLUS supermarket within a few minutes' walk, plus a Coop nearby. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is well connected by bus to Utrecht Central. Residents appreciate the quiet streets and green spaces, like the nearby Beatrixpark.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Several bus lines run through the neighbourhood and can get you to Utrecht Central in about five minutes. The area is also well connected for cycling, with routes to the city centre and beyond.
Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €659,000. Terraced houses like this one are relatively rare, only 12% of the housing stock are single-family homes, so this type of property doesn't come up often.
The neighbourhood has a young, urban population: over half are aged 25,45, and most households are single-person (1,980 out of 2,565). There are relatively few families with children (285 households). This suggests the area appeals to professionals and students who value proximity to the city centre and good transport links.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord
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