Afrika, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Houtbaai sits in the Afrika neighbourhood of Purmerend, a quiet area with plenty of water and greenery. With 183 m² of living space on a 420 m² plot, it offers generous room for a family. The price of €1,084,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Purmerend, reflecting its size and energy-efficient A label.
Afrika is a popular neighbourhood with a mix of families and young people. One resident says: "I think it's a very nice neighbourhood to live in. There are many schools nearby, so plenty of choice. There are also many public transport options, so you are well connected to other cities." The area scores an 8.63 out of 10 based on one review. Most homes are owner-occupied (69%) and two-thirds are single-family houses, giving the streets a settled feel. The neighbourhood Afrika has a train station just over a kilometre away, making commuting easy.
For your morning bread, Vomar and Albert Heijn are both about a ten-minute walk away. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Kuna Mondo, Oecumenische basisschool Kawama, and Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe. The Weidevenne shopping centre is a short bike ride for weekly groceries and a Thursday market. Parks and playgrounds are dotted around, and the many canals make for pleasant walks or bike rides.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Houtbaai 25, Purmerend
Very good · 1 resident
I think it's a very nice neighbourhood to live in. We ourselves don't have much contact with all the neighbours, so I can't say whether our area is good in that regard, but that of course also depends on the residents themselves. There are many schools nearby, so plenty of choice. There are also many public transport options, so you are well connected to other cities, which is nice for students like me. Public transport here is not flawless, but certainly not bad either. There is a meadow nearby and almost everywhere in Purmerend you have a canal with a cycling/walking path, which are nice places to walk dogs. A large part of the Afrika neighbourhood is connected by water, so you can also go boating and swimming. The neighbourhoods often look well-maintained. You usually find a can or a piece of paper here and there, but I think that's the case everywhere. As for facilities: there is a cinema, hospital, bowling alley, swimming pool, several parks and playgrounds. Supermarkets are abundant: Lidl, Dirk, Spar, several Vomar and Albert Heijn stores. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants. In the centre, which is a 15-minute bike ride away, you also have shops like H&M, Only, Douglas, Ici Paris XL. There is also Weidevenne shopping centre, which is even closer, where you can find everything for your groceries. There is a market there every Thursday and in the centre every Tuesday.
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About Houtbaai 25, Purmerend
The price is on the high side, but the home is large (183 m²) with a generous plot (420 m²) and an excellent energy label A. Comparable homes in Purmerend are often smaller or less efficient, so the asking price reflects the quality and size.
Afrika is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with many owner-occupied homes and plenty of green space. Residents appreciate the nearby schools, public transport, and the many canals for boating and swimming. The area feels well-maintained and safe.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride. It connects Purmerend to Amsterdam and other cities, making it convenient for commuters.
Three primary schools are within 500 metres: Kuna Mondo, Oecumenische basisschool Kawama, and Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe. Secondary schools are further away, at 3.7 km, but accessible by bike or bus.
Vomar and Albert Heijn are both about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. PLUS is 1.4 km, and there are many more within a short drive. The Weidevenne shopping centre also has a market on Thursdays.
Yes, it has an energy label A, which means very low energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 2005, so it meets modern insulation standards.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Afrika
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