Breskens, Sluis
NeighbourhoodThis 2022-built apartment on Westhavendam sits right on the Breskens harbour, with the Westerschelde just a couple of streets away. At 102 m² it's a comfortable size, and with energy label A it's very efficient. The asking price of €775,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Sluis, but the location and new build quality explain the premium.
Breskens is a village of about 4,280 people, with a mix of ages, a quarter are over 65, but there are also plenty of families. The neighbourhood has a low urbanity score, so it's quiet and spacious. No resident reviews are available for this listing, but the area is known for its maritime character and friendly atmosphere. The buurt has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (63%) and mostly single-family houses, though this apartment stands out as a modern addition.
For your morning bread, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Zeemeeuw, is a couple of streets away. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is a five-minute walk. The municipality Sluis covers a wider rural area, so for secondary school you'd need to travel further, the nearest is 11 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via De Dobbelaere Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
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Westhavendam 5, Breskens
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About Westhavendam 5, Breskens
The asking price is 31% above the average asking price in Breskens (€591,481) and well above the median of €464,000. However, this is a new-build apartment (2022) with energy label A, which is rare in a neighbourhood where 56% of homes have label D or lower. The price reflects the modern spec and waterfront location.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. In Breskens, only 22% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is well above average in that respect.
The nearest train station is 44 km away, so this is not a commuter location for train travel. The area is more suited to car or bike transport, with the N58 and N254 roads nearby.
The PLUS supermarket is just 200 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient. Jumbo is about 1 km away, and there are three supermarkets within 5 km. For a wider choice, you'd head to the larger towns in the region.
Breskens recorded 70 total crimes in the latest data, which for a village of 4,280 people is relatively low. The area feels safe, especially around the harbour and residential streets.
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Zeemeeuw, is about 800 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are five primary schools within 5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 11 km away, so a longer commute is needed.
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