De Vesting, Voorne aan Zee
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oostzanddijk sits in the historic heart of Hellevoetsluis, where the streets have a quiet, village-like feel. Built in 1870, it has a solid 116 m² of floor space and an A energy label, a rare combination of age and efficiency. The asking price of €1,250,000 is 164% above the neighbourhood average of €472,917, so it is very much on the high side. That reflects the fact that this is one of only six apartments currently for sale in De Vesting, and it stands out for its character. For context, apartments in Voorne aan Zee typically sell for around €4,726 per m².
De Vesting is the old fortified centre of Hellevoetsluis, with cobbled streets and a mix of historic buildings and modern homes. The neighbourhood has about 1,155 residents, many of them over 45, and a high proportion of single-person households. It is a quiet area, with a park just a couple of streets away and a restaurant on your doorstep. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a mature, settled community with a strong sense of place. For more on the area, see the De Vesting neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here would start with a short walk to the bakery or a coffee at the nearby restaurant, just around the corner. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with a Lidl and a Jumbo also within easy reach. Families with children have several primary schools close by: OBS 't Schrijverke is a ten-minute walk, and De Bron is about 15 minutes on foot. The municipality of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee covers a wider area with more amenities, but in De Vesting itself, everything you need is within a short stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including WM Makelaardij & Taxaties B.V. and Funda. The agent has published full details, so the information on this page is complete.
Details of this home
Oostzanddijk 34, Hellevoetsluis
Data from De Vesting
Data from De Vesting
9 within 5 km
17 within 5 km
About Oostzanddijk 34, Hellevoetsluis
The asking price is 164% above the neighbourhood average of €472,917, so it is significantly higher than most homes in De Vesting. However, this is a historic property from 1870 with an A energy label, which is unusual. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,726, and this home works out at about €10,776 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the age, location and efficiency.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In De Vesting, 75% of homes have label A and 25% have label A+, so this home is in line with the best in the neighbourhood. An A label means low heating costs and good insulation, which is rare for a building from 1870.
The building was constructed in 1870, making it over 150 years old. That is notably older than most homes in De Vesting, where no homes date from before 1945. The A energy label suggests it has been well modernised, but the listing does not specify the condition of the interior or any recent renovations.
De Vesting is the historic fortified centre of Hellevoetsluis, with a quiet, village atmosphere. It has about 1,155 residents, mostly over 45, and a mix of single-person households and families. There is a park nearby, a restaurant on your doorstep, and a library within a ten-minute walk. The area is safe, with 65 total crimes recorded.
The train station is 30 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys. The neighbourhood has an address density of 1,040, which is moderately urban.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. OBS 't Schrijverke is 869 m away, De Bron is 1,187 m away, and the 1ste Openbare Montessorischool Hellevoetsluis is 1,264 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.5 km away.
Yes, the nearest Albert Heijn is 971 m away, about a ten-minute walk. A Lidl is 1,420 m away and a Jumbo is 1,501 m away. There are nine supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
There are currently six apartments for sale in De Vesting, with an average asking price of €472,917. The median price is €479,250, and prices range from €275,000 to €679,000. This home is by far the most expensive, at €1,250,000.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Vesting
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