A penthouse with a view over Poelgeest
This sixth-floor apartment sits in Poelgeest, a quiet residential corner of Oegstgeest where the polder and its birds are just next door. The home is part of a complex built in 2003, and with its open position and free view it feels a world away from the bustle, yet Leiden is only a short hop away. At €920,000 the asking price is on the high side, which the agent's own comparison puts at 33% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €691,300. For context, the [apartments in Oegstgeest]( /koopwoningen/oegstgeest/appartementen/) currently on the market range from €475,000 to €995,000.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes a five-room layout with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over six floors of the building. The living area is given as 166 m² in the listing, while the BAG registration records 168 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and a parking space in the underground garage. The home has full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €480. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by district heating. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Poelgeest
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived in Oegstgeest for 30 years, praises the village's facilities: shopping centres, sports clubs, water sports, a swimming pool and restaurants, plus excellent medical care. Another, speaking specifically about Poelgeest, calls it a quiet neighbourhood with a hair salon, gym and primary school, and notes the polder's rich nature, though the birds "do poop a lot over you." A third resident finds the location favourable for workers and students alike, with Leiden nearby and the motorway accessible, but points out that you have to leave Poelgeest for groceries and that there is only one road out, with a new road under construction. The neighbourhood has around 2,615 inhabitants, and about 77% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Poelgeest neighbourhood]( /buurt/poelgeest-oegstgeest/).
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered. Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is on your doorstep, and Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk in Leiden, a ten-minute walk, with Alrijne Apotheek Leiden even closer. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Dirk and Lidl just beyond. Bus stop Jachthaven Poelgeest is just around the corner, served by line 54, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider surroundings, including [the municipality of Oegstgeest]( /gemeente/oegstgeest/), offer plenty of options for work and study.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, which are indications at area level rather than an inspection of this specific home, show road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both medium, as is the heat stress indication for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Losecaat NVM Makelaars Oegstgeest.
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About Lobeliuslaan 162, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Poelgeest?
The asking price of €920,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €691,300, which is 33% higher. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,062, while this home is listed at €5,542 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. Homes currently for sale in Poelgeest range from €475,000 to €995,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over six floors of the building. The living area is listed as 166 m², while the BAG registration records 168 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and a parking space in the underground garage. The home is on the sixth floor with an open position and free view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by district heating. These features are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €480. This fee typically covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas, the underground garage and the roof terrace.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicate road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail and aircraft noise are both at 45 dB Lden, below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement of this specific home. The foundation risk is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk data, which are area-level indications, show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, and the 2050 flood risk is also medium. Heat stress is currently low, but the indication for 2050 is medium. These figures come from public climate data and do not reflect an inspection of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 914 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Dirk is about 1,000 metres away, and Lidl is about 1,067 metres away. There are also an AH to go and another Albert Heijn within about 1.5 kilometres. For daily groceries, you would likely walk or cycle to one of these options.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is about 142 metres away, on your doorstep. Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest is about 548 metres away, and Da Vinci College Kagerstraat, offering VWO, HAVO and MAVO, is about 638 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within about 750 metres, including OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Oegstgeest, Jachthaven Poelgeest, about 324 metres away, served by line 54. Another stop, Leiden, Vossebes, is about 385 metres away with line 4. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1,452 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. The station offers national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises Oegstgeest's facilities, including shopping centres, sports clubs and medical care. Another calls Poelgeest quiet and next to a polder with rich nature. A third notes the location is good for workers and students, but mentions that you have to leave the neighbourhood for groceries and that there is only one road out.
