Buying a home in De Kamp, Heelsum.
De Kamp sits on the quieter fringe of Heelsum, where you get proper trees and space without feeling isolated—the village centre with its shops and cafés is a short walk away. You'll find solid, practical homes here: traditional villas and family houses built for durability rather than show. The real draw is what's on your doorstep: forest trails into the Veluwe start practically at your back garden, and locals spend their weekends cycling into the nature reserves. If you want suburban calm but don't want to drive to buy a newspaper, this works.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Kamp
Pros:
- Direct train access via Heelsum station (10 minutes walk) on the Arnhem–Winterswijk line; Utrecht Central takes around 50 minutes
- Large plots and detached houses with space around them; much quieter than Arnhem or Wageningen town centres
- Proximity to the Veluwe forests and cycling routes; Doorwerth Castle and surrounding woodland are within easy reach
- Relatively affordable compared to neighbourhoods closer to Arnhem or Utrecht
Cons:
- Completely car-dependent for daily shopping and services; no supermarket in De Kamp itself
- Train frequency is limited (roughly hourly); not practical for daily commuting to Amsterdam or other major cities
- Lacks the services and social infrastructure of a proper town; no GP, school, or pharmacy within walking distance
- Limited rental market and slow property turnover; finding a home here takes patience
- Village feel can mean less anonymity and fewer entertainment options than urban areas
Finding a home in Heelsum
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Asking prices and sale prices in Heelsum
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The wider housing market in Heelsum
Buying a home in Heelsum? The median sale price was around € 525,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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