Best things and drawbacks to living in Buitengebied Driehuizen en Hazelberg

Pros:

• Quiet countryside setting: you're on the edge of Veghel with open fields and farmland, no through-traffic noise from the town centre.
• Larger plots: older houses here typically sit on 800m² to 1500m² of land, not the standard 400m² suburban lot.
• Direct access to cycling routes: the Maas valley cycle network passes nearby; Veghel station is reachable by bike in 15–20 minutes without crossing town.
• Lower property prices than central Veghel or surrounding towns like Liempde or Schijndel.

Cons:

• Car-dependent: no bus line runs regularly through Driehuizen and Hazelberg; the nearest shops (Jumbo, Albert Heijn) are a 3km+ drive or 30+ minute bike ride.
• Agribusiness neighbours: intensive dairy and arable farming surrounds the area—expect manure spreading in spring and autumn, and early morning sounds.
• Limited school catchment: Veghel primary schools are 4km away; no secondary schools within walking distance.
• Road maintenance: Hazelbergseweg and rural connecting roads are provincial responsibility; potholes and winter gritting can lag.