Bosch en Vaart, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Zandvoorter Allee sits in the greenest part of Haarlem, where the dunes and forest are just a couple of streets away. At €250,000 it is by far the cheapest of the 15 homes currently for sale in Bosch en Vaart, 72% below the neighbourhood average, and a rare entry-level price for a apartments in Haarlem. The 60 m² floor area is compact, so the price per square metre is keen compared with the local average.
Bosch en Vaart is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident describes it as "Lively but anonymous": "By lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often." Another calls it "Cool" because "everything close to a nice forest, not much hassle." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.3 out of 10. The area has a mix of families and older residents, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Bosch en Vaart.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Vomar are a five-minute walk away. The Coornhert Lyceum secondary school is on your doorstep, while Bosch en Hovenschool primary school is a couple of streets away. The Haarlemmerhout park is also just around the corner, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Haarlem offers all the city amenities you need, with the train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Parkhage Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Zandvoorter Allee 156, Haarlem
Very good · 2 residents
By lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything close to a nice forest, not much hassle
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45 within 5 km
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About Zandvoorter Allee 156, Haarlem
At €250,000 this is the cheapest home for sale in Bosch en Vaart, 72% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €894,133. The 60 m² floor area is smaller than the local average of 148 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. Given the compact size and the green location, it is a keen entry-level price.
The energy label is C, which is average for a flat of this age (1967). You can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as a modern A-label home, but far cheaper than a G-label property. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A or better, so this flat is slightly less efficient than the local average.
Bosch en Vaart is popular with young professionals. One resident describes it as "lively but anonymous", many hip young people, plenty of amenities, but not a close-knit community. Another calls it "cool" because of the nearby forest. With a train station 1.8 km away and plenty of restaurants and shops, it suits those who want city life with green space.
The Coornhert Lyceum secondary school is just 153 metres away, and the Lyceum Sancta Maria is 415 metres. For primary education, Bosch en Hovenschool is 413 metres and Crayenester-Basisschool is 491 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
Haarlem train station is 1.8 km from the flat, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 15 minutes and The Hague in 30 minutes.
The listing does not mention parking, but in this part of Haarlem street parking is common. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents and is not overly dense, so finding a spot is usually manageable.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bosch en Vaart
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