Schoonhoven-Oude Stad, Krimpenerwaard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Molenstraat sits in the middle of Schoonhoven's old town, where the streets are lined with characterful buildings and the river Lek is a short stroll away. At 46 m² it's a compact home, but with an A energy label it's efficient to run. The asking price of €319,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €569,565, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Krimpenerwaard typically sell for around €4,961 per m².
The neighbourhood is the historic core of Schoonhoven, with narrow streets, old buildings and a lively square. One resident sums it up: "Lovely to live here. Everything you need is nearby, the houses and surroundings are beautiful. The only downside is that it's almost impossible to find a home." That's based on a single review, but it captures the appeal. The area has a mix of ages, with many singles and older residents, and a high proportion of pre-war homes. The Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood has a strong sense of community.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within a couple of streets away: Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar and obs Koningin Emma. For secondary education, Schoonhovens College is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 13.2 km away, so you'd rely on a car or bus for longer journeys. The municipality of Krimpenerwaard covers a wider rural area with plenty of cycling routes.
The home is listed through several channels, including Peltenburg Makelaardij & Taxaties. At the time of writing, it's available for sale.
Details of this home
Molenstraat 37, Schoonhoven
Good · 1 resident
Lovely to live here. Everything you need is nearby, the houses and surroundings are beautiful. The only downside is that it's almost impossible to find a home.
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About Molenstraat 37, Schoonhoven
The asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €569,565, but the apartment is also 65% smaller than the average home in the area (46 m² vs 131 m²). The price per m² works out at around €6,935, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,961 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size and central location.
Schoonhoven-Oude Stad is the historic centre, with beautiful old buildings and a lively atmosphere. One resident says: 'Lovely to live here. Everything you need is nearby, the houses and surroundings are beautiful.' The only downside mentioned is that it's hard to find a home here. The area has many singles and older residents, and a high proportion of pre-war homes.
SPAR is just 265 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a few minutes. Albert Heijn is 343 metres away, and PLUS is about a kilometre. For daily shopping, you're well covered within walking distance.
There are two primary schools within a few hundred metres: Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar (247 m) and obs Koningin Emma (395 m). For secondary education, Schoonhovens College is about a kilometre away. All are within easy walking distance.
The nearest train station is 13.2 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car, bus or bike to reach it. The area is better suited for local travel by bike or car.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. That means heating costs should be relatively low, and the home is well insulated. It's a good sign for an older building (built in 1920) to have such a high label.
The listing does not state the number of rooms.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that it's an apartment in the historic centre, outdoor space is unlikely but not confirmed. You would need to ask the agent.
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