Vogelwijk, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Merelplein brings a bit of calm to city life. Built in 1928, it has 113 m² of living space and an energy label B, so it's both spacious and efficient. At €375,000, it's the priciest of the nine homes currently for sale in Vogelwijk, and 29% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €290,278, a reflection of its size and condition. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden vary widely, but this one stands out.
Vogelwijk is a calm, leafy neighbourhood where people tend to keep to themselves. Based on two reviews, one resident calls it "Calm and quiet" and notes that "everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood". Another simply says "Top" and gives it a 9.5. The area is densely built (3,471 addresses per km²) and very urban, yet it feels tranquil. Many homes are pre-war (75%), and two-thirds are owner-occupied. It's a mix of ages, with a fair share of singles and older residents. For more, see the neighbourhood Vogelwijk.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Jumbo, just 130 m away. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is about 778 m. School runs are easy too: IKC Maria Louise is 299 m, Basisschool Sint Thomas 464 m, and Openbaar IKC De Vosseburcht 518 m. A restaurant is practically on your doorstep, and a park or garden is 500 m away. The train station is 2.1 km, a 25-minute walk or short cycle. All this falls within the municipality Leeuwarden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hellema Makelaars.
Details of this home
Merelplein 7, Leeuwarden
Good · 2 residents
Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
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About Merelplein 7, Leeuwarden
It's the most expensive home currently for sale in Vogelwijk, and 29% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €290,278. But with 113 m², a 95 m² plot, and energy label B, it's a larger and more efficient home than many in the area. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and lower energy costs.
Vogelwijk is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as calm and peaceful, where people keep to themselves. It's densely built but feels tranquil, with many pre-war homes and a high owner-occupancy rate. There are plenty of singles and older residents, but also families with children.
Jumbo is just 130 m away, so you can walk there in under two minutes. Albert Heijn is 778 m, and Aldi is 857 m. For daily groceries, the Jumbo is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Maria Louise at 299 m, Basisschool Sint Thomas at 464 m, and Openbaar IKC De Vosseburcht at 518 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 km away.
Leeuwarden station is 2.1 km from the house, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The home has energy label B, which is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Vogelwijk, only 12.5% of homes have label B, so this one is above average for the neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelwijk