Molenstraat 8
Kinderdijk-Dorp, Molenlanden
AreaA grand dike house in Kinderdijk
Molenstraat 8 is a striking detached dike house in Kinderdijk-Dorp, a village that draws visitors all year round for its famous windmills. The home sits along the dike with a sheltered position and open views over the park, and it is offered for sale at €995,000. That asking price sits well above the average asking price of €551,875 for homes currently on the market in this neighbourhood, and it makes this the most expensive of the four homes for sale here. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,316, while this home is listed at €3,231 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. It is also one of the [detached houses in Molenlanden] currently on the market.
A home with generous proportions
This is a substantial home with eight rooms, seven bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 1,307 cubic metres. The agent describes it as a herenhuis and a detached dike house. The living area is 308 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 332 square metres. The plot is 351 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a front garden, a side garden and a back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home has full ownership, partial double glazing, a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The energy label is F, which is a low label, so expect significant energy costs.
Life in Kinderdijk-Dorp
Kinderdijk-Dorp is a small village with 745 residents, and the sense of community is something residents mention often. One resident says: "Everyone is always very cosy and caring for each other." Another describes the village as "cosy, characteristic" and notes that there is "lots of tourism in high season." A third resident, who moved here in 2023, speaks warmly of the neighbourhood: "What stands out is the sense of community in the neighbourhood... They are open to new residents, who are each warmly welcomed with a flower or plant." These reviews are based on ten responses from across the municipality of Molenlanden, with an average score of 8.19. The village has a shopping gallery with a supermarket, bakery, butcher, hairdresser, florist, chemist and a family snack bar, plus two restaurants, a Chinese takeaway and a pizza and kebab shop. There is also a library and an active club life. The resident notes that Sunday rest is still noticeably observed in this fairly religious but not extreme village. This is [the Kinderdijk-Dorp neighbourhood] as residents describe it.
Amenities and getting around
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kinderdijk is on your doorstep, just 71 metres away. For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Coop and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. The nearest primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Het Kompas, is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other primary schools within easy reach. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Slikkerveer, is about 1.7 kilometres away in Ridderkerk. For public transport, the bus stop Kinderdijk, IHC Smit is just around the corner, served by bus line 489. The nearest train station is Barendrecht, about 6 kilometres away. The village is part of [the municipality of Molenlanden], a rural area with plenty of green space around the village.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and industrial noise is 54 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with the home built in 1910 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 74% of properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lankhuijzen Makelaars and their listing on Funda, as well as Huispedia.
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About Molenstraat 8, Kinderdijk
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €995,000. This is the highest asking price among the four homes currently for sale in Kinderdijk-Dorp, and it sits about 80% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €551,875. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,316, while this home is listed at €3,231 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 308 square metres.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms in total, including seven bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The volume is 1,307 cubic metres. The living area is 308 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 332 square metres. The plot is 351 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing.
What outdoor space does this home have?
The agent describes a front garden, a side garden and a back garden. The back garden faces southeast and is accessible via the back alley. The plot measures 351 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is described as having a sheltered position with open views over the park.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The home was built in 1910, which is a fact about its age but does not by itself indicate anything about its condition.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The asking price is €995,000, which is the highest among the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Industrial noise is 54 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 74% of properties were built before 1970. In this postcode area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk at this address?
Public risk data indicates that the current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is also indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at about 1.4 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Coop is at about 1.6 kilometres, another Albert Heijn at about 1.7 kilometres, and Lidl at about 1.8 kilometres. There are 32 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Het Kompas at about 1.3 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools nearby include obs Prinses Irene at about 1.4 kilometres and De Wegwijzer at about 1.5 kilometres. There are 58 schools within five kilometres of this address. The nearest secondary school is about 5.4 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Kinderdijk, IHC Smit, just 83 metres away, served by bus line 489. There are also stops at Alblasserdam, Kloos at about 436 metres and Traxis II at about 572 metres, served by lines 489 and 290 respectively. The nearest train station is Barendrecht at about 6 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents describe Kinderdijk-Dorp as a cosy, characteristic village with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Everyone is always very cosy and caring for each other." Another notes that new residents are warmly welcomed with a flower or plant, and that there is little to no crime. These reviews are based on ten responses from across the municipality of Molenlanden, with an average score of 8.19, so they describe the wider area rather than this specific neighbourhood.
