Starnmeer, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis detached home on Middelweg sits in the quiet polder landscape of Starnmeer, a small village in the municipality of Alkmaar. With 402 m² of living space on a 1,655 m² plot, it offers room to breathe. The 1920 building has been brought up to an A energy label, so running costs should be modest. At €1,395,000, the price is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Alkmaar, but the size and efficiency are exceptional.
Starnmeer is a tiny rural community with around 220 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (91%) and almost all are single-family houses (93%). It is a place where families and older residents live side by side, with 35% of households having children and 23% aged 65 or over. The atmosphere is quiet and green, the nearest park or public garden is a ten-minute walk away. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the low crime rate (13 incidents) and very low urbanity score (5 out of 5, meaning not urban) speak for themselves. This is the neighbourhood Starnmeer in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarket is Lidl, about 4.6 km away, a short drive. Albert Heijn, Dekamarkt and Vomar are all within 5 km. Primary school children can go to Openbare Basisschool Vinckhuysen, just over a kilometre away, or to Theo Thijssen. Secondary education is further afield,. A restaurant is just around the corner, and the nearest train station is 8.3 km away, handy for occasional trips to Alkmaar or Amsterdam. The municipality Alkmaar covers a wide area, so some amenities are a drive away, but the peace and space make up for it.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Diepen Makelaars.
Details of this home
Middelweg 14, Starnmeer
Data from Starnmeer
6 within 5 km
10 within 5 km
About Middelweg 14, Starnmeer
The price is on the high side for a detached home in Alkmaar, but this property is exceptional: 402 m² of living space, a 1,655 m² plot, and an A energy label in a very quiet rural setting. Comparable homes with this size and efficiency are rare, so the premium reflects the unique combination of space, low running costs and privacy.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The 1920 building has been thoroughly modernised to achieve this rating, so it is well insulated and likely has double glazing and efficient heating.
The nearest train station is 8.3 km away. That is about a 10-minute drive or a 25-minute cycle. It connects to the Dutch rail network, making Alkmaar and Amsterdam accessible for commuters.
The closest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Vinckhuysen, 1.3 km away. Other options within 5 km include Theo Thijssen (2.7 km) and De Overhaal (3.5 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.3 km away, so a car or bus is needed for older children.
Starnmeer is very safe. In the most recent data, only 13 incidents were recorded in the entire neighbourhood. With a population of 220, that is a very low crime rate. The area is quiet and rural, with little traffic or disturbance.
The plot measures 1,655 m², which is generous for a detached home. It provides plenty of outdoor space, though the listing does not specify whether it includes a garden, terrace or other features. The size suggests room for landscaping, parking or even an extension, subject to planning permission.
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