Bloemenwijk, Voorschoten
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s corner house on Wijngaardenlaan sits in a leafy part of Voorschoten, where the streets are lined with pre-war homes and the atmosphere is calm and residential. With 122 m² of living space and a 278 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family. The asking price of €679,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €707,600, but corner houses in Voorschoten are scarce, only five are currently for sale, and the median price is €739,000, so this one is priced keenly for its type. End-of-terrace houses in Voorschoten typically command a premium.
Bloemenwijk is a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood with a strong family character. Nearly nine out of ten homes are single-family houses, and 88% are owner-occupied. The population of 1,690 is spread across 705 households, with a high share of families with children (295 households) and a low number of single-person households (190). The area feels safe, 61 crimes were recorded in the latest data, and the streets are green, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood Bloemenwijk is well-liked for its quiet, village-like atmosphere within easy reach of Leiden and The Hague.
For your morning bread and groceries, SPAR express is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk. Three primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog, Gevers Deynootschool, and Nutsbasisschool Voorschoten. A child daycare centre is just around the corner, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Voorschoten has a compact centre with restaurants and a library within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to Leiden and The Hague.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaarskantoor Groot and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Wijngaardenlaan 125, Voorschoten
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About Wijngaardenlaan 125, Voorschoten
The asking price of €679,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €739,000 and the average of €707,600 for homes currently for sale. Corner houses in Voorschoten are rare, only five are listed, and this one is priced competitively for its type. However, the energy label E means higher energy costs, which may be a factor in negotiations.
Bloemenwijk is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a high owner-occupancy rate. It has a low crime rate and plenty of green space nearby. The population is diverse in age, with many families and a significant share of residents aged 45,65. It feels safe and suburban, yet the centre of Voorschoten is within walking distance.
Voorschoten train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Leiden in around 10 minutes and The Hague in about 15 minutes.
SPAR express is just 168 metres away, Dirk is 487 metres, and Hoogvliet is 585 metres. Aldi and Albert Heijn are also within a ten-minute walk. You have several options for daily groceries within easy reach.
Three primary schools are within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog (456 m), Gevers Deynootschool (713 m), and Nutsbasisschool Voorschoten (740 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.4 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The home has energy label E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 50% of homes in Bloemenwijk have label D or lower. This means the property is less energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills. It may be worth considering improvements like insulation or solar panels.
Currently, only five homes are for sale in Bloemenwijk, and this is a corner house, a type that is even rarer. The limited supply means competition can be higher, but it also gives you a unique property in a sought-after neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bloemenwijk