Bohemen en Meer en Bos, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 114 m² apartment on the Balsemienlaan sits in the Bohemen en Meer en Bos neighbourhood, a green and quiet corner of The Hague. Built in 1953, it has an energy label D, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €460,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €473,105, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Bohemen en Meer en Bos is a strongly urban area (over 3,200 addresses per km²) yet feels spacious thanks to the nearby park and plantsoen just a couple of streets away. One resident describes it as "a nice neighbourhood with pleasant people", though they note that bike theft is on the rise. The atmosphere among residents is very good, and the area is popular with older residents, over 40% are 65 or older. The municipality Den Haag invests in keeping the neighbourhood pleasant, with a mix of singles and families.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including the WSKO r.-k basisschool Verburch-hof and the Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk, both about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest train station is 6.4 km away, so you'll rely on a bike or car for longer trips.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Duynhage Makelaardij, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
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Balsemienlaan 174, 'S-Gravenhage
Good · 1 resident
It's a nice neighbourhood with pleasant people. However, bikes are being stolen more and more often in our area. Otherwise, the atmosphere among the residents is very good.
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About Balsemienlaan 174, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €460,000 is slightly below the average sale price in the neighbourhood (€473,105) and close to the median of €420,000. Given the 114 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €4,035, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,682 per m². So it appears priced for the size.
Bohemen en Meer en Bos is a green, quiet part of The Hague with a strong sense of community. One resident says it has a 'cosy and good atmosphere' and that people are pleasant, though bike theft is a concern. The area is densely built but has a large park nearby. It's popular with older residents, but there are also families and singles.
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 700 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is also close, at 750 metres. For a larger selection, Jumbo is about 1.1 km away. So daily groceries are easily done on foot.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as WSKO r.-k basisschool Verburch-hof and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk, both about 4.7 km away (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, ISW Irenestraat is about 5 km away. The area also has a school for special secondary education, Herman Broerencollege.
The apartment has an energy label D, which is average for a building from 1953. In the neighbourhood, about 37% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's worth considering improvements like better insulation.
The nearest train station is 6.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus, or car to reach it. The area is better suited for those who rely on local amenities or have their own transport.
In the neighbourhood, there were 162 total crimes recorded. One resident mentions that bike theft is increasing, which is a common issue in urban areas. Overall, the atmosphere is described as good and pleasant.
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