Buying a home in Bos van Bredius-Zuid, Naarden.
You're buying into a residential neighborhood that feels genuinely suburban—large family homes with gardens, quiet tree-lined streets, the kind of place where you can actually breathe. The proximity to Naarden's historic center (with its fortress walls and sailing culture) is close enough to walk to for a weekend coffee, but Bos van Bredius-Zuid itself stays calm and family-focused. Schools and sports clubs are woven into the fabric here. It's Gooise Meren without the show-off vibe of some neighboring areas.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bos van Bredius-Zuid
Pros:
- Direct access to the Gooi forests via Zeestraat and the Naardermeer nature reserve—genuine walking and cycling terrain, not a park with playground sculptures.
- Quiet residential setting with detached and semi-detached houses, much less through-traffic than central Naarden.
- Closest supermarket (AH, Jumbo) within 800m on the Eendrachtstraat side, pharmacy and GP surgery nearby.
- Train connection to Amsterdam at Naarden-Bussum station (bus line 136 or 10-minute cycle); direct line runs every 30 minutes.
Cons:
- Car-dependent for most errands beyond the immediate shops; local bus network is skeletal compared to larger towns.
- Schools (primary and secondary) require travel outside the neighborhood; no secondary school within walking distance.
- Winter isolation can feel pronounced—few cafés or social focal points within the neighborhood itself.
- Weekend parking near Naardermeer trailheads fills quickly; resident parking pressure exists but is manageable.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 45.82
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 835
- Residential burglary
- 55
- Theft
- 112
- Violence and threats
- 41
- Vandalism and public order
- 78
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Naarden
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The wider housing market in Naarden
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Updated: September 2026