De Paauw, Wassenaar
NeighbourhoodThis substantial detached house on Raadhuislaan sits in one of Wassenaar's most sought-after pockets. With 285 m² of living space and a generous 1,168 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The asking price of €1,875,000 is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €1,521,300, but the floor area is 42% larger than the typical 200 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, detached houses in Wassenaar command a premium.
De Paauw is a quiet, leafy residential area with a village feel. Most homes are detached or semi-detached, and the streets are lined with mature trees. The neighbourhood has a strong family character, nearly half of households have children, and the average household size is 2.6. It's also popular with older residents, with a third of the population aged 65 or over. The area feels safe and well-maintained, with low crime figures. The De Paauw neighbourhood is known for its spacious plots and green surroundings.
Daily errands are easy on foot. The nearest supermarket, Ekoplaza, is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a coffee, the village centre is a ten-minute stroll. Families appreciate the proximity to several primary schools: Basisschool Herenweg and Vereniging Nutsschool Wassenaar are both a couple of streets away. Secondary school pupils can walk to Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar in about ten minutes. The municipality of Wassenaar offers excellent amenities within easy reach.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Buise Doedijns Makelaars. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Raadhuislaan 10, Wassenaar
Data from De Paauw
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About Raadhuislaan 10, Wassenaar
The asking price is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €1,521,300, but the house is also 42% larger than the typical home in De Paauw. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with the market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €1,852,478, so the asking price is competitive.
The home has energy label E. This is common for a house built in 1939, in De Paauw, over 66% of homes have a label D or lower. Label E means heating costs will be higher than in a modern, well-insulated home, but the large plot offers potential for improvements like solar panels or better insulation.
The plot measures 1,168 m², which is generous for a detached house in this area. The listing does not specify the garden layout, but the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for a family, with room for a lawn, terrace, and perhaps a vegetable patch.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool Herenweg (574 m), Vereniging Nutsschool Wassenaar (610 m), and Montessorischool Wassenaar (727 m). For secondary education, Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar is 875 m away, and St. Bonifaciusschool is 914 m.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away. That's about a 40-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride. The area is better suited for car owners, though bus connections are available.
De Paauw is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly detached homes and large gardens. It has a low crime rate and a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. The village centre with shops and restaurants is within a ten-minute walk.
The listing does not specify the number of bedrooms. With 285 m² of living space, a detached house of this size typically has four to six bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
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