Kinderdijk-Dorp, Molenlanden
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Molenstraat 8 sits in the heart of Kinderdijk, a village known for its iconic windmills. With 332 m² of living space on a 351 m² plot, it's a substantial property that stands out in the area. The home dates from 1910 and has an F energy label, so heating costs will be significant. At €995,000, the asking price is well above the neighbourhood average of €483,125, but the size is also exceptional, 132% larger than the typical home here. For context, detached houses in Molenlanden are rare at this scale.
Kinderdijk-Dorp is a small, tight-knit community with around 745 residents. It's a quiet, characteristic village, though tourism picks up in high season. One resident describes it as "Cosy, characteristic" and notes it's a "Great little neighbourhood, small cosy village. Lots of tourism in high season." The neighbourhood is almost entirely pre-war homes (100% built before 1945), and 89% are single-family houses. Most homes are owner-occupied (90%). The neighbourhood Kinderdijk-Dorp has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it's not densely built up.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. Other options include Coop and Lidl within a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Het Kompas and obs Prinses Irene. Secondary education is further afield,. A restaurant is just around the corner, and the municipality Molenlanden offers a rural setting with the nearby Alblasserwaard polder.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Lankhuijzen Makelaars. The price reflects the exceptional size and character of the property.
Details of this home
Molenstraat 8, Kinderdijk
Good · 1 resident
Great little neighbourhood, small cosy village. Lots of tourism in high season.
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About Molenstraat 8, Kinderdijk
The asking price of €995,000 is 106% above the average asking price in Kinderdijk-Dorp (€483,125). However, this home is also 132% larger than the average (143 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €2,997, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,998 per m². So while the total price is high, you get more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. Given the large living area (332 m²), you can expect significant energy bills. The neighbourhood has no homes with label A or A+, and 75% have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
Kinderdijk-Dorp is a small village with a mix of households: about 37% have children, 29% are couples without children, and 35% are single-person households. The area is quiet and safe, with only 11 crimes reported in the latest data. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but secondary schools are 5.4 km away, so a car or bus is needed for older children.
The nearest train station is 10.7 km away, so public transport options are limited. You would likely rely on a car for most journeys. The low urbanity score (4 out of 5) reflects the rural character of the area.
The house was built in 1910, so it's over a century old. The energy label F suggests that modern insulation and heating systems are lacking. The listing does not mention any renovations, so you should expect that updating may be needed. The large plot (351 m²) offers potential for extensions or landscaping.
There is one review from a resident, who gave the neighbourhood a score of 7.63 out of 10. They describe it as "Cosy, characteristic" and a "Great little neighbourhood, small cosy village. Lots of tourism in high season." This reflects the village's charm and its popularity with visitors.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Kinderdijk-Dorp
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