Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Manegelaantje in Kralingen Oost feels like a private retreat within the city. With 309 m² of living space on a 542 m² plot, it offers generous proportions that are rare in Rotterdam. The price of €1,750,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the exceptional size and type, there are only a handful of detached houses in Rotterdam like this.
Kralingen Oost is a leafy, upmarket neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, the address density is very high. One resident calls it "safe beautiful surroundings" and praises the nature, houses, and nearby metro and tram. Another, who grew up here, describes it as "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram", though they note there are fewer cafes and shops than in Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A third review is less positive, saying "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green". Based on three reviews, the picture is mixed. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has many single-person households and a young population, with average incomes above the city norm.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a couple of streets away, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof, both about a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are on your doorstep for weekend walks. The municipality Rotterdam provides all city amenities, but you'll find most daily needs right here.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hulstkamp Christie's Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
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Manegelaantje 10, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Manegelaantje 10, Rotterdam
The asking price is 78% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this is a detached house with 309 m² of living space, more than double the average size in Kralingen Oost. Detached homes are rare here, so the premium reflects the unique property type and generous proportions.
The home has energy label C. That means it meets a reasonable standard of efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have label C, while 38% have a lower rating, so this is around the middle of the pack.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "a very safe neighbourhood", while another mentions "sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them". A third review is critical of social safety. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 521, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so you would need a bus or bike to reach it. However, residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, and there are shared bikes and scooters available. The high address density means frequent services.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof, both about 600-700 m away. A resident who grew up here says "the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation".
The plot is 542 m², which is large for the area. The listing does not specify a garden, but the size suggests there is outdoor space.
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