Noord-Scharwoude Oost, Dijk en Waard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Handelskade sits in Noord-Scharwoude, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. With 303 m² of space, it's unusually large for an apartment. The price of €625,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Dijk en Waard, but the size explains it.
Noord-Scharwoude Oost feels like a proper village: old-fashioned houses, people greeting each other. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the safety and greenery but miss more shops and nature. One resident says: "I lived in a city for years and since moving here it feels much safer. The only thing I miss is nature, forests, etc., and that's hard to reach without a car or a long bike ride." Another notes: "It's really a village-like neighbourhood, lots of beautiful old-fashioned houses and people greeting each other. Too bad there's no bakery, HEMA, Action, or Kruidvat." The neighbourhood Noord-Scharwoude Oost is home to many families and older residents, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Vomar and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Primary school De Wijde Veert is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within reach. The municipality Dijk en Waard offers a quiet, green environment with a park or public garden on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van de Ridder Makelaars.
Details of this home
Handelskade 16, Noord-Scharwoude
Satisfactory · 3 residents
I lived in a city for years and since moving here it feels much safer. The only thing I miss is nature, forests, etc., and that's hard to reach without a car or a long bike ride. For example, going to Bergen aan Zee or Schoorl requires taking the bus via Alkmaar station, which is quite a detour and expensive for a walk or an evening to blow off steam. The AH and the Toko versmarkt are great. But I wish for a Bakker Bart or Hema in the neighbourhood. Or at least more familiar shops that are affordable. The clothing boutiques are very inaccessible. That's why charity shops are so important in this neighbourhood. I also found it a shame that too little is invested in charity shops. One has already gone bankrupt for this reason and the last one is threatening to do so. Furthermore, it can be difficult to get in touch with people. Because everyone in a village knows each other. But if you're new, as far as I know there aren't really activities or community centres. Especially as a 20-something, that's a shame. Otherwise, I think it's really great how much has been invested in greenery and flowers. That will do the bees a lot of good! And if a park were ever to be made, that would be even better for the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's really a village-like neighbourhood, lots of beautiful old-fashioned houses and people greeting each other. Too bad there's no bakery, HEMA, Action, or Kruidvat. That would make it much better because now I have to take the bus to Langedijk or Alkmaar to have access to more usual shops. It would also be better if there were more frequent buses to Alkmaar, since that's where most things are. Travelling to this place takes longer than necessary if there were more amenities. There are sometimes annoying loitering youths in the street in the evening. But during the day it's absolutely fine. I also regret that there is no direct bus to the Geestmerambacht recreation park, because that's the largest piece of nature, which is a bit far if you're not mobile or don't have a car. And at the Schoutenbos there's nowhere to sit properly or enjoy the water. Furthermore, branches on the street and houses should be better removed by the officials. But I see very little litter on the street, so that's great.
Auto-translated to English by AIBetter accessibility by public transport and more amenities.
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About Handelskade 16, Noord-Scharwoude
At 303 m², this is a very large apartment, so the price per square metre is actually reasonable compared to smaller units in the area. The asking price reflects the size rather than being overpriced for the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1951. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient label. Improvements like better insulation could lower bills.
The nearest train station is 5.2 km away, so you'd need a bus or car to reach it. Residents mention that buses to Alkmaar are infrequent, and getting to nature areas like Bergen aan Zee requires a detour via Alkmaar station.
Aldi is 290 m away, Vomar at 866 m, and Albert Heijn at 987 m. Residents appreciate the AH and Toko versmarkt but miss a bakery, HEMA, or Kruidvat. For more variety, you'd head to Langedijk or Alkmaar.
Residents feel it's safe, especially compared to city living. One review notes occasional loitering youths in the evening, but during the day it's fine. The total number of crimes in the area is 84, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size.
Primary school De Wijde Veert is 955 m away, IKC Waterrijk at 1.3 km, and Kindcentrum Sint Jan at 2.2 km. For secondary education, CSG Jan Arentsz (vmbo, havo, vwo) is 2.5 km away.
A park or public garden is 500 m away. Residents praise the investment in greenery and flowers, but note that the Schoutenbos lacks seating and the Geestmerambacht recreation park is hard to reach without a car.
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