Bocholtz, Simpelveld
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s terraced house on Steenberg in Bocholtz is a proper family home with a generous 257 m² of living space. The asking price of €279,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, especially given the size. For context, terraced houses in Simpelveld typically sell for around €318,000.
Bocholtz is a small village with about 4,100 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied and many are pre-war. It's a quiet, rural setting, but opinions vary. One resident describes it as "Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful," though they note there's not much in the village beyond a chip shop and a couple of cafes. Another, who has lived here for 30 years, feels the village is declining, with few facilities and a neglected supermarket. A third review calls it "Always fun and cosy." So it's a place where you'll find peace and quiet, but don't expect a bustling high street. The neighbourhood Bocholtz is what you make of it.
For your daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, a couple of streets away. There's also an Aldi and a Lidl within a few kilometres. Families with young children will find Basisschool Bocholtz a five-minute walk away, while secondary school is a longer trip, about 8.8 km to the nearest one. The municipality Simpelveld manages the area, and residents have mixed feelings about that too.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Aquina Hollandes Makelaars. The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
Details of this home
Steenberg 67, Bocholtz
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger. Few to no new houses, 0 facilities apart from a neglected supermarket and some takeaway joints, greenery is poorly maintained and nothing is done about the decay of some neighbourhoods.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways fun and cosy
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About Steenberg 67, Bocholtz
Given the 257 m² floor area, the price of €279,000 works out at about €1,085 per m², which is well below the neighbourhood average of €2,279 per m². So it's on the keen side, especially for a home this size. However, the energy label E means higher running costs, which may be a factor.
Bocholtz is a quiet, village-like area with a mix of ages. About 27% of residents are 65 or older, and 21% are under 15. Most homes are owner-occupied terraced houses. Reviews are mixed: some appreciate the peace and friendly neighbours, while others lament the lack of facilities and maintenance. It's a place for those who value tranquillity over convenience.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 626 metres, which is a five-minute walk. There's also an Aldi about 2.2 km away and a Lidl at 3.4 km. For a larger selection, the AH XL is about 3.9 km away.
The closest primary school is Basisschool Bocholtz, about 732 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within 5 km include Basisschool de Meridiaan (2.7 km) and Basisschool de Spoorzoeker (3.7 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.8 km away, so a longer commute.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C and 20% have A or better, so this home is below average. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a more efficient home.
The nearest train station is 8 km away, so you'll need a car or bus for rail connections. The village itself is not well connected by public transport.
The nearest restaurant is about 400 metres away, and there are a couple of cafes in the village, as mentioned in resident reviews. For more choice, you'd need to travel to Simpelveld or further.
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