De Vesting, Voorne aan Zee
NeighbourhoodThis 1850s end-of-terrace house on Kerkstraat sits in the historic heart of Hellevoetsluis, with a park just a few steps away and a restaurant around the corner. At 105 m² over three floors, it's a compact but characterful home with an E energy label. The asking price of €375,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €472,917, making it a keen entry point compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Voorne aan Zee.
De Vesting is the old fortified centre of Hellevoetsluis, with narrow streets and a mix of historic buildings. The population is 1,155, with many single-person households and a notable share of residents aged 45 and over. The area is moderately urban, with an address density of 1,040 per km². No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture is based on CBS figures. For more context, see the De Vesting neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with a Lidl and Aldi a bit further. Primary schools within walking distance include OBS 't Schrijverke (about a ten-minute walk) and De Bron (a bit further). The train station is 30 km away, so this is a car-dependent location. The municipality of Voorne aan Zee covers the entire former island, with plenty of coastal and rural surroundings to explore, see the municipality of Voorne aan Zee.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via WM Makelaardij & Taxaties B.V.
Details of this home
Kerkstraat 16, Hellevoetsluis
Data from De Vesting
Data from De Vesting
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About Kerkstraat 16, Hellevoetsluis
The asking price of €375,000 is 21% below the average asking price in De Vesting (€472,917) and also below the median of €479,250. Given the smaller floor area (105 m² vs. 112 m² average) and the E energy label, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most homes for sale in De Vesting, 25% have label A+ and 75% have label A. An E label means higher heating costs to expect, especially in a house built in 1850.
The house was built in 1850, making it one of the older properties in De Vesting. In the neighbourhood, no other homes for sale were built before 1945, so this is a notably historic building.
De Vesting is the historic centre of Hellevoetsluis, with a mix of old buildings and a moderate urban feel. The population is 1,155, with many single-person households and a significant share of residents aged 45 and over. The area has a park within a minute's walk and a restaurant just around the corner.
The nearest train station is 30 km away, so public transport by rail is not practical for daily commuting.
The nearest primary school is OBS 't Schrijverke, about a ten-minute walk away (1 km). De Bron is a bit further at 1.2 km. Secondary education is 2.5 km away, so older children would need to travel further.
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk. A Lidl and Aldi are about 1.5 km away, a bit further but still walkable.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Vesting