Essesteijn / Tuinen, Leidschendam-Voorburg
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Rodelaan sits in a leafy part of Essesteijn / Tuinen, a neighbourhood where the streets are lined with trees and the pace is calm. With 99 m² of living space, it is noticeably roomier than many flats in the area, though the asking price of €385,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €725,600, a keen price for the size. The home was built in 1974 and carries an E energy label, so heating costs are something to factor in. For context, apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg vary widely in price and size, but this one stands out for its value.
Essesteijn / Tuinen is a small, established neighbourhood with just over a thousand residents. It is predominantly residential, with a mix of flats and houses, and the population leans towards older age groups, nearly a third are 65 or over. The area is quiet and green, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a stable community with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (66%). The Essesteijn / Tuinen neighbourhood is well-regarded for its tranquillity and proximity to amenities.
For your morning bread and groceries, the Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and an AH XL is a ten-minute walk away. Families will find several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Vijverhof is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Essesteijn is a couple of streets further. Secondary education is also close, with Dalton College and Veurs Voorburg both within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg, which offers a good range of shops, restaurants and parks.
At present, the home is listed through two channels, including Brix Makelaars - Voorburg. The details are as published at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Rodelaan 419, Voorburg
Data from Essesteijn / Tuinen
Data from Essesteijn / Tuinen
60 within 5 km
34 within 5 km
About Rodelaan 419, Voorburg
The asking price of €385,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €725,600, but the apartment is also 27% smaller than the average home in Essesteijn / Tuinen (99 m² vs 135 m²). Given the size and the E energy label, the price is keen compared to other listings in the area, though the lower energy efficiency may mean higher running costs.
Essesteijn / Tuinen is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of flats and houses. It has a relatively older population, about a third of residents are 65 or over, and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (66%). The area is well-maintained and has a park within a five-minute walk, making it a calm place to live.
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, just 483 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There is also an AH XL at 805 metres (a ten-minute walk) and an Aldi at 811 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Vijverhof (426 m) and Basisschool Essesteijn (525 m). For secondary education, Dalton College (673 m) and Veurs Voorburg (765 m) are both about a ten-minute walk away.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
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, about a third of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
Currently, there are 5 apartments for sale in Essesteijn / Tuinen, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €875,000. The median asking price is €799,000, so this apartment is at the lower end of the market.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Essesteijn / Tuinen
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