De Korte Akkeren Oud, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On one of Gouda's most attractive quays, this 180 m² apartment combines pre-war character with modern efficiency, energy label A is a rare find in a 1939 building. The price is on the high side, but that reflects the exceptional size and location: it's the most expensive of the 28 apartments in Gouda currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and 105% above the local average.
De Korte Akkeren Oud is a dense, historic neighbourhood right along the water. With 2,758 addresses per km², it's very strongly urban. The population is mixed: lots of 25-45 year olds, a fair number of families, and many singles. Almost all homes were built before 1945, so this apartment's age fits right in. The neighbourhood De Korte Akkeren Oud has a lively, established feel, no reviews available, but the figures speak of a well-settled area.
Your daily bread is a 21-metre walk to Lidl, literally on your doorstep. For a wider choice, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. School runs are easy: De Goudakker primary school is just around the corner, and the Westerschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, De Goudse Waarden is also within walking distance. The municipality Gouda has all the amenities you'd expect from a historic city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Blauw Makelaars.
Details of this home
Westerkade 2-311, Gouda
Data from De Korte Akkeren Oud
Data from De Korte Akkeren Oud
25 within 5 km
58 within 5 km
About Westerkade 2-311, Gouda
The asking price is 105% above the neighbourhood average of €366,643, making it the most expensive of the 28 homes currently for sale in De Korte Akkeren Oud. However, the floor area is 91% larger than the local average of 94 m², and the energy label A is exceptional for a 1939 building. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency in a historic setting.
At 180 m², this apartment is nearly double the neighbourhood average of 94 m². Most homes in De Korte Akkeren Oud are smaller, pre-war properties, so this is a rare find in terms of sheer living space.
De Korte Akkeren Oud is a very densely built, historic area along the water in Gouda. It's strongly urban with a mix of singles, couples and families. Almost all homes date from before 1945, giving the streets a classic Dutch character. The area has a residential feel with shops and schools within easy walking distance.
Gouda railway station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague directly.
Lidl is just 21 metres away, literally next door. Albert Heijn is 674 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including SPAR, Coop and Hoogvliet.
Primary schools De Goudakker (391 m) and Westerschool (558 m) are both within a short walk. For secondary education, De Goudse Waarden (642 m) and Het Segment (667 m) are also close by.
Yes, the listing states energy label A, which is very efficient. Only 15.4% of homes in the neighbourhood have label A, and most pre-war buildings have lower labels. This suggests the home has been thoroughly modernised.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Korte Akkeren Oud
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