Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on B. Thoenplantsoen in Houtwijk, Den Haag, feels spacious with its 116 m² floor area and a generous 266 m² plot. Built in 1982 and with energy label C, it's a solid family home. The asking price of €599,500 is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Den Haag, sitting 29% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000.
Houtwijk is a quiet residential area with lots of greenery. One resident describes it as a "green and safe neighbourhood" with "pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." Another says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. It's a densely populated area with many families and a mix of ages. The neighbourhood Houtwijk has a strong urban feel, with over 4,000 addresses per km².
For your daily shopping, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as WSKO r.-k. basisschool Verburch-hof and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk, both a couple of streets away. The municipality Den Haag offers plenty of parks and green spaces nearby, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hooghlanden makelaars.
Details of this home
B. Thoenplantsoen 52, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 3 residents
I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. What I particularly experience as positive are the people here. The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained, which gives a nice and cared-for feeling. Moreover, it feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day. What I find less pleasant is the accessibility of Houtwijk by public transport. There are buses and trams, but the service is limited and connections to other parts of the city are sometimes a bit cumbersome or time-consuming. This makes it difficult for people without a car to get to other places quickly. All in all, I think Houtwijk is a nice and quiet place to live, especially because of the friendly neighbours, the cleanliness and the feeling of safety. Hopefully public transport will be better organised in the future.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by. Actually, this is the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone neatly cleans up the mess on the street, the houses are beautiful and well-insulated, green spaces are next to the centre which is also nice and spacious. Moreover, there is plenty to do for the children. Accessibility by both public transport and car is fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance. The only downside is no shops in the immediate vicinity.
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About B. Thoenplantsoen 52, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 29% above the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000) and also above the median of €495,000. However, this is a corner house with a 266 m² plot, which is larger than many homes in the area. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the specific location.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green residential area with friendly neighbours. Residents appreciate the cleanliness, safety, and community spirit. The only downsides mentioned are limited public transport connections and a lack of shops immediately nearby, though supermarkets are within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car, bike, or bus to reach it.
The home has energy label C, which is average for homes in the area (33.3% of homes in Houtwijk have label C). It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, such as WSKO r.-k. basisschool Verburch-hof (about 2.6 km) and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk (about 2.9 km). Secondary schools are a bit further, around 1.4 km away on average.
Currently, 37 homes are for sale in Houtwijk, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €895,000. The average price per m² is €4,428.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houtwijk