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De Leyens, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Sloepkade sits in a leafy part of Zoetermeer, with a generous 165 m² of living space and a large 360 m² plot. Built in 1989 and with energy label C, it offers plenty of room for a family. At €945,000, the price is on the high side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood, it's the most expensive of the 21 currently for sale, and 79% above the local average. For context, detached houses in Zoetermeer tend to command a premium.
De Leyens is a calm residential area with a mix of families and older residents. One resident describes it as a "nice cosy neighbourhood" where "people help each other" and there is "little to no nuisance." The area has a strong sense of community, and most homes are owner-occupied (63%). With 72% single-family houses, it's a typical suburban setting. The neighbourhood De Leyens is well established, with most homes built between 1970 and 1990.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including IKC De Tjalk (a five-minute walk) and Kindcentrum De Spelevaert (a ten-minute walk). Secondary education is also nearby, with RK Alfrink College about 600 metres away. The municipality Zoetermeer provides good local amenities, including a park just a few minutes' walk from the house.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Lammers NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Sloepkade 40, Zoetermeer
Very good · 1 resident
Nice neighbourhood. People help each other. Little to no nuisance.
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About Sloepkade 40, Zoetermeer
The asking price is 79% above the average for De Leyens, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the house is also 33% larger than the local average (165 m² vs 124 m²) and sits on a 360 m² plot. Detached homes are rare in this area, so the premium reflects both the size and the property type.
De Leyens is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident calls it a 'nice cosy neighbourhood' where people help each other and there is little nuisance. The area has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. It's a typical suburban setting with plenty of green space nearby.
The nearest train station is 4.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. Zoetermeer has several stations, but this home is in a more residential part of town, so a car or bike is handy for commuting.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC De Tjalk is about 300 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Kindcentrum De Spelevaert is about 1 km away (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, RK Alfrink College is about 600 metres away, offering VWO, TTO and Havo.
Lidl is just 665 metres away (a couple of streets), and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within 800 metres to 1 km. For a wider selection, there are 28 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily shopping is very convenient.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1989. In De Leyens, about 33% of homes have label C, and another 33% have label B. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you may want to consider improvements like better insulation or solar panels to reduce energy costs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Leyens
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