Waterwijk, Beverwijk
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Melis Stokelaan sits in Waterwijk, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a suburb. With 225 m² of living space and a 522 m² plot, there is room to spread out. The asking price of €1,200,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Beverwijk, but the modern build and energy label A add value.
Waterwijk is a small, quiet neighbourhood with mostly families, 75% of households have children. One resident describes it as a "nice neighbourhood for young families", adding that "two primary schools make things a bit livelier". The biggest downside, they note, is the lack of public transport: "There is a bus, but it only runs once an hour." The neighbourhood Waterwijk has a low crime rate (17 incidents total) and a very high proportion of owner-occupied homes (76%).
For groceries, you have Lidl and Vomar just around the corner, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Basisschool Panta Rhei and Openbare Basisschool De Zeester, are on your doorstep, making the school run a breeze. The municipality Beverwijk offers further amenities within easy reach, including a GP and a restaurant a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Brantjes Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Melis Stokelaan 11, Beverwijk
Very good · 1 resident
Overall a nice neighbourhood with two primary schools that make things a bit livelier. The biggest downside is the lack of public transport. There is a bus, but it only runs once an hour. Heemskerk train station is fortunately very close, but oddly enough cannot be reached by bus.
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About Melis Stokelaan 11, Beverwijk
The price is on the high side compared to other detached homes in Beverwijk, but the house is modern (built in 2018) and has an A energy label, which keeps running costs low. The large plot and spacious layout also add value. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value a new-build home in a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood.
Waterwijk is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a village feel. Most households have children, and there are two primary schools within walking distance. The only downside mentioned by residents is the limited public transport, a bus runs once an hour. The train station in Heemskerk is 2.4 km away but not reachable by bus.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The house was built in 2018, so it meets modern insulation standards and likely has double glazing and efficient heating systems.
There are two primary schools within a couple of streets away: Basisschool Panta Rhei (180 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Zeester (182 m). A third primary school, Kindcentrum de Vlinder, is about a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.5 km away.
Heemskerk train station is 2.4 km from the home. That is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. However, there is no direct bus connection to the station, so a bicycle or car is the most practical option.
The plot is 522 m², which is generous for a detached house. While the listing does not specify the garden layout, a plot this size typically offers plenty of outdoor space for a lawn, patio, or even a vegetable garden. You would need to view the property to see the exact setup.
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