Zuid-Scharwoude Oost, Dijk en Waard
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Kastanjelaan in Zuid-Scharwoude feels generous from the moment you step inside. With 149 m² of living space and a 238 m² plot, it is one of the roomiest homes currently for sale in the area. The price of €490,000 is the highest among the six properties on the market in this neighbourhood, which reflects the extra space and the corner-plot position. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Dijk en Waard typically sell for less per square metre, so this home is priced at a premium for its size.
Zuid-Scharwoude Oost is a quiet, family-oriented part of the village. Most homes are owner-occupied (62%) and three-quarters are single-family houses, so the streets feel settled and residential. The population is a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of residents aged 65 and over (28%) alongside families with children (14% of households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data paints a picture of a stable, low-crime area (69 total offences) with a moderate urban density. The Zuid-Scharwoude Oost neighbourhood is well within the village, so daily life is calm.
Your morning bread run is a short walk: Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary school children, IKC Waterrijk is a five-minute walk, and De Wijde Veert is a bit further. Secondary school pupils can reach CSG Jan Arentsz in about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the GP is similarly close. The municipality of Dijk en Waard covers a mix of villages and green space, so you are never far from open countryside.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huizonline Nederland.
Details of this home
Kastanjelaan 7A, Zuid-Scharwoude
Data from Zuid-Scharwoude Oost
Data from Zuid-Scharwoude Oost
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About Kastanjelaan 7A, Zuid-Scharwoude
It is the most expensive of the six homes currently for sale in Zuid-Scharwoude Oost, but it is also the largest: 149 m² versus a neighbourhood average of 112 m². The price per square metre works out to about €3,289, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,182/m². So you are paying more in total but getting more space for your money.
Label C is average for a home built in 1970. It means the home is reasonably well insulated but not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy bills, but nothing extreme. Two-thirds of homes in the neighbourhood have label C, so it is typical for the area.
Zuid-Scharwoude Oost is a quiet, family-friendly area. Most homes are single-family houses, and 14% of households have children. There are two primary schools within walking distance and a secondary school about a ten-minute walk away. The streets are safe, with low crime figures.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away. That is about a ten-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride. The station connects to Alkmaar and beyond, but you would need a car or bike for the first leg.
Vomar is just 190 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Albert Heijn is 467 metres away, a five-minute walk. For a bigger selection, Aldi is 1.3 km away. All your daily needs are covered within a short stroll.
The plot is 238 m², which typically includes the house footprint and the garden. The listing does not specify the garden layout, but with a corner plot you can expect outdoor space on at least two sides. The exact size and condition of the garden are not detailed in the listing.
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