Bohemen en Meer en Bos, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Balsemienlaan sits in the Bohemen en Meer en Bos neighbourhood, a green and quiet part of The Hague. With 113 m² of living space, it is larger than many apartments in the area. The energy label is E, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €350,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €473,105, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Bohemen en Meer en Bos is a neighbourhood with a high proportion of older residents, 40% are 65 or over, and many single-person households. The area is very urban (over 3,200 addresses per km²) yet has a park just a couple of streets away. One resident describes it as "a nice neighbourhood with pleasant people", though they note that "bikes are being stolen more and more often in our area". The atmosphere among residents is said to be very good. This is a neighbourhood where you know your neighbours, but you keep your bike locked up. For more on the area, see the municipality Den Haag page.
For groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school is a ten-minute walk, and secondary education is also within a five-minute walk. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is 6.4 km away, so you would rely on a bike or bus for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Huispedia, Duynhage Makelaardij on Pararius, and Duynhage Makelaardij on Funda.
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Balsemienlaan 206, '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 206, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €350,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€473,105) and also below the median of €420,000. Given the 113 m² floor area, the price per m² is about €3,097, which is well under the neighbourhood average of €4,682 per m². So it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale in Bohemen en Meer en Bos.
Bohemen en Meer en Bos is a very urban neighbourhood with a high proportion of older residents (40% are 65+) and many single-person households. It has a park within walking distance. One resident describes it as having a good atmosphere among residents, though bike theft is a concern. The area is well served by shops and schools within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 722 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is about 780 metres away, also a five-minute walk. Coop and Jumbo are within about 1 km, so daily shopping is easily done on foot.
The nearest primary school is WSKO r.-k basisschool Verburch-hof, about 4.7 km away, that is a longer walk or a short bike ride. Secondary education is closer: ISW Irenestraat is about 5 km away. There are also several other schools within 5 km, including a Dalton school and a special secondary school.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 37% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a 1953 apartment.
The nearest train station is 6.4 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it. The neighbourhood is better suited for those who rely on local amenities rather than daily train travel.
The neighbourhood has 162 reported crimes in the latest data, but without a breakdown it is hard to judge. One resident mentions that bike theft is increasing, which is a common issue in urban areas. Overall, the atmosphere among residents is described as very good.
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