Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find: a detached house in Kralingen Oost, one of Rotterdam's most sought-after neighbourhoods. With 283 m² of living space on a 903 m² plot, it offers space you simply don't see often in the city. The price of €2,900,000 is on the high side, but that reflects the exceptional size and the fact that only a handful of detached houses in Rotterdam come to market each year.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of wide streets, pre-war villas and plenty of greenery. One resident describes it as "a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." But not everyone is charmed: one review says "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a mix of students, families and older residents, with many single-person households and a relatively young population.
For daily shopping, you have a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding forest are a five-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the cultural and dining options you'd expect from a major city, with restaurants and cafes just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rijndelta Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van Somerenstraat 1, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Van Somerenstraat 1, Rotterdam
The asking price is 195% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this is a detached house with 283 m² of living space on a 903 m² plot, far larger than the typical home in Kralingen Oost. The average price per m² in the area is €6,246, so the price reflects the exceptional size and the A+ energy label.
An A+ label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity bills. Only 2.8% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label, so this is a real advantage.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." Bike theft is mentioned as a nuisance. Overall, the neighbourhood is considered safe by most.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so you'd need a bike or bus to get there. Trams and metros are closer, according to residents.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen (477 m) and Vrije School Vredehof (526 m). A secondary school, Vrije School Zuid-Holland, is 695 m away. Residents rate the education as good.
The Kralingse Plas and forest are just 300 m away, offering plenty of green space for recreation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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