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Buren-Oude Kern, Buren
NeighbourhoodThis 1880s terraced house on Weeshuiswal sits in the oldest part of Buren, where the streets are lined with monuments and the atmosphere is quietly grand. With 254 m² of living space and a 327 m² plot, it is a substantial home in a town that feels like a living museum. The price of €1,250,000 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Buren, but the size and character are exceptional.
Buren-Oude Kern is a tiny neighbourhood of just 410 residents, with a high proportion of older people (over-65s make up about 30% of the population). It is a quiet, close-knit community where most homes are owner-occupied (78%) and almost nine out of ten are single-family houses. The historic centre, with its castle ruins and cobbled streets, is literally on your doorstep, the nearest park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics alone. This is a place for those who value peace, history and space, not for those seeking nightlife or urban bustle. The neighbourhood Buren-Oude Kern is one of the least densely populated in the region.
For your morning bread and groceries, Boon's Markt is just around the corner, a five-minute walk at most. The nearest primary school, De Blinker Basisschool, is about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other primary schools within a couple of kilometres. Secondary education is further afield, with the nearest school 5.7 km away. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and the municipality Buren offers a rural setting with the river and orchards nearby. The nearest train station is 6.4 km away, so a car is almost essential for commuting.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Woonkoppel Makelaardij.
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At 254 m² and with a 327 m² plot, the price works out at about €4,921 per m². Without neighbourhood sales data to compare, it is hard to say definitively, but for a historic terraced house of this size in the centre of Buren, the price reflects its rarity and character. It is on the high side compared to other tussenwoningen in the municipality.
The home has energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, better than the average for a house built in 1880, but not as efficient as a modern home. You can expect moderate heating costs, but the exact amount depends on usage and the type of heating system installed.
Boon's Markt is just 368 metres away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. For a larger supermarket, Albert Heijn is 3.7 km away, and there are several others within 4,5 km, so a car is handy for a big weekly shop.
Buren-Oude Kern has a mix of ages, but only about 10% of residents are under 15, and 23% of households have children. The area is very quiet and safe, just 8 crimes were recorded in the whole neighbourhood. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but secondary schools are further away.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 327 m², which is large for a terraced house.
The nearest train station is 6.4 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a car, bike or bus to reach it. The station is not named in the listing.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
How residents experience their municipality
Mix of villagers and residents from outside the village. Quite a young neighbourhood, but there are also some elderly people. Rental houses are reasonably priced, and owner-occupied homes are on the high side for starters these days.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood, but it still doesn't lack any amenities. We have a small shopping centre where we can buy everything we need. It's also a beautiful area. So overall a very positive neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have to be strong to live in Eck en Wiel in a rental home. The owner-occupied homes are okay. My experience is that it's better there. Of course, there's a village idiot like in every neighbourhood. In this case, there are several who keep their curtains closed and no longer open the door just like that. Young children cannot play outside alone. Everything is swept under the rug or dismissed. There are also fortunately many nice people. However, that doesn't change the fact that I have never experienced anything like this before. Terrible, just move somewhere else if you still have the choice. I enjoy walking the dog in the city more. There are no areas where the dog can run off-leash. There is a small playground for very young children. Furthermore, Eck en Wiel is not child-friendly. They can play on the pavement. The cars drive too fast. Nothing is done about it. There is also constant noise from music or dogs. Even at night.
Auto-translated to English by AIMaurik is nice but not for students
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of nuisance from the youth but otherwise a nice village to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €495,690 | €395,726 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,313 | – |
| Rent price | €1,500 p/m | €1,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €6 p/m | – |
Weeshuiswal 7, Buren (Ge)
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