Dorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Prins Hendrikstraat sits in the heart of Hoek van Holland, a coastal village with a relaxed seaside atmosphere. At 55 m² and with a C energy label, it's a compact home that needs some modernisation but offers solid potential. The asking price of €295,000 is in line with what you'd expect for an apartment in this part of Rotterdam, especially given the limited supply of apartments in Rotterdam.
The neighbourhood Dorp is described by residents as a friendly, welcoming place. One resident says: "I've lived here almost my entire life. Over the years a lot has changed, but it's still a friendly welcoming place." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is not super cosy but everyone sometimes has a chat or says hello." A third review mentions a playground with a football pitch nearby and a school a four-minute walk away. The area has a mix of ages, with many families and older residents, and a good share of owner-occupied homes. This is the neighbourhood Dorp.
For your morning bread, both Albert Heijn and Lidl are just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a short walk, including Jozefschool and INOVA basisschool. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The metro is a twenty-minute walk, but the village centre has most daily amenities close at hand. The municipality Rotterdam covers a large area, but Hoek van Holland feels like its own community.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Woonvreugde Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Prins Hendrikstraat 241B, Hoek Van Holland
Good · 4 residents
I've lived in this neighbourhood almost my entire life. Over the years a lot has changed, but it's still a friendly welcoming place.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is not super cosy but everyone sometimes has a chat or says hello.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here almost my whole life and it's a pretty chill neighbourhood. There's a playground with a football pitch almost right behind my house, so that was great when I was young. There's also a school a 4-minute walk away and next to it a new shop is coming. So amenities are close by. The only downside is that the metro is a 20-minute walk away.
Auto-translated to English by AILittle is organised for young people aged 17, which means some youngsters hang out on the streets, and I think that's a real shame.
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About Prins Hendrikstraat 241B, Hoek Van Holland
The price is in line with what other apartments in Hoek van Holland are asking. At 55 m², it works out at about €5,364 per m², which is reasonable for a pre-war apartment in this area. The C energy label is average, so heating costs won't be extreme. You're paying for the location in a friendly village with the sea nearby.
Dorp is a quiet but lively neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as friendly and welcoming, with a playground and football pitch nearby. It's not super cosy, but people are chatty. There's a primary school a few minutes' walk away, and a new shop is coming. The metro is a 20-minute walk, so a bike is handy.
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both within a couple of minutes' walk. For schools, Jozefschool and INOVA basisschool are within a five-minute walk, and IKC De Driemaster is about ten minutes away. A restaurant and a park are also just around the corner.
The nearest train station is 18.3 km away, so that's not a practical option. The metro is a 20-minute walk, which connects to Rotterdam. Most residents rely on a bike or car for daily travel.
Energy label C is average for a home of this age. It means the apartment is reasonably well insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like double glazing or better insulation could bring it up to B or A.
At 55 m² and €295,000, it's a compact starter home. The price is competitive for the area, and the neighbourhood is safe and friendly. You'll need to budget for some modernisation, but the bones are solid. It's a practical choice if you want to live near the coast without being too far from Rotterdam.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp