Papelaan 36

The asking price is 125% above the average asking price in Bloemenwijk (€707,600), but this home is much larger than typical: 196 m² versus a neighbourhood average of 125 m². Detached houses are rare in this area, and the price reflects the size, plot, and character of the 1930s property. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the extra space and the specific location.

The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label C, and 50% have a lower label (D or worse). You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring the label up and reduce bills.

The plot is 325 m², but the listing does not specify how much of that is garden versus the footprint of the house. Given the detached nature and the era, there is likely outdoor space, but you would need to view the property to see the exact layout and size of the garden.

There are several primary schools within walking distance. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog is about 274 m away, Gevers Deynootschool is 401 m, and Nutsbasisschool Voorschoten is 933 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.4 km away, so a bike or car is needed.

Voorschoten train station is 1.4 km from the house, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short bike ride. From there, you can reach Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam Schiphol directly.

Bloemenwijk recorded 61 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively low for a residential area. The neighbourhood is quiet and family-oriented, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, which often correlates with a stable and safe environment.