Nieuw-Haamstede, Schouwen-Duiveland
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Torenweg sits in the relaxed village of Burgh-Haamstede, surrounded by dunes and forest. At 47 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €219,000 is 76% below the neighbourhood average of €911,889, making it the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in this area. That is a keen price, especially when you compare it to the average price per m² of €5,872 in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Schouwen-Duiveland tend to be larger and more expensive.
Nieuw-Haamstede is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a strong seasonal character. The population is small, around 390 residents, and the average household size is 1.8, which reflects the many holiday homes and second residences. Two-thirds of residents are 65 or older, so the area has a calm, retired feel. There are few families with children, and most homes are apartments or bungalows. The neighbourhood has a very low urbanity level (address density 114), so you are never far from open space. The Nieuw-Haamstede neighbourhood is popular with those who value peace and nature.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away, and Aldi is a similar distance. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Kirreweie and Basisschool Onder De Wieken. For secondary education, you would need to travel further, the nearest is 18 km away. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, and the beach and dunes are within easy reach. The area is part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, which offers plenty of cycling and walking routes.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ons Wooneiland and Pararius. The agent has published the full details, so you can view the floor plan and photos online.
Details of this home
Torenweg 38, Burgh-Haamstede
Data from Nieuw-Haamstede
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About Torenweg 38, Burgh-Haamstede
The asking price of €219,000 is 76% below the average asking price in Nieuw-Haamstede (€911,889) and is the lowest of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the apartment is also much smaller than average, 47 m² versus 164 m². The price per m² works out at about €4,660, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,872 per m². So it is priced keenly for its size.
The apartment has energy label C. That is a decent rating, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, though not top of the range. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have label A, 33% label B, and 17% label C, so this one sits in the middle. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 32.4 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. Most residents rely on a car or bicycle for longer journeys. The bus network connects to nearby towns, but the station is a significant distance.
Nieuw-Haamstede has a very high proportion of residents aged 65 and over, about 65% of the population. The area is quiet, with few families and many holiday homes. It is a calm, low-traffic neighbourhood with easy access to nature. The nearest GP is 3.7 km away, and the nearest supermarket is 1.7 km, so a car is handy for errands.
There are two primary schools within about 3.7 km: Openbare Basisschool De Kirreweie and Basisschool Onder De Wieken. Both are within a ten-minute drive. For secondary education, the nearest school is 18.2 km away, so older children would need to travel further.
Currently, there are nine homes for sale in Nieuw-Haamstede, with prices ranging from €219,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price is €911,889, and the median is €925,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available.
The neighbourhood recorded 11 total crimes in the latest data, which is very low for a residential area. The area feels safe and quiet, typical of a small village with a high proportion of older residents and holiday homes.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuw-Haamstede