Abdij, Middelburg
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Dam 63F sits right in the historic centre of Middelburg, surrounded by centuries-old buildings and lively streets. At 41 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and large windows give it a surprisingly airy feel. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for a home from 1850. With a price of €229,000, this studio is keenly priced, 63% below the neighbourhood average of €619,050, partly because of its size. For context, studios in Middelburg tend to be smaller and more affordable than family homes.
The Abdij neighbourhood is the historic core of Middelburg, with the abbey complex, museums and cosy squares. It's a very strong urban area (2,843 addresses per km²), so you're never far from a café or shop. Two residents give it an 8.63 out of 10. One says: "It's a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities. Lots of space and in Middelburg you can always find something to do." Another adds: "It's a cosy and above all green neighbourhood, which is also close to the city centre! The residents are sometimes a bit older, which makes it very quiet." The neighbourhood Abdij is popular with singles and older residents, over half of households are one-person, and the average household size is just 1.6.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. There's a primary school (ABS Middelburg) a couple of streets away, and secondary school Calvijn College is within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to explore further. The municipality Middelburg offers a compact city where everything is within reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Sinke Komejan Middelburg and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Dam 63F, Middelburg
Very good · 2 residents
It's a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities. Lots of space and in Middelburg you can always find something to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a cosy and above all green neighbourhood, which is also close to the city centre! The residents are sometimes a bit older, which makes it very quiet.
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About Dam 63F, Middelburg
Yes, it's keenly priced. The average asking price in the Abdij neighbourhood is €619,050, but that includes much larger homes. This studio is 41 m², and the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,911, which would give €160,351, but this one is listed at €5,585 per m², reflecting its prime historic location. Given the compact size and central position, the price is in line with what you'd expect.
The energy label is C. That's decent for a home built in 1850, many older buildings in the neighbourhood have labels D or lower (33.3% are D or worse). Label C means the home is reasonably well insulated, so heating costs should be manageable, though you'll still want to keep an eye on energy use in winter.
Very convenient. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner (500 m), and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within a ten-minute walk. There's a primary school (ABS Middelburg) a couple of streets away, and a secondary school (Calvijn College) within a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk, so you can easily travel without a car.
The neighbourhood has 2,415 residents, with a mix of ages. Over half of households are single people (955 out of 1,245 households), and the average household size is just 1.6. There are 210 households with children, but the area is particularly popular with older residents (625 are 65+) and young adults (530 are 15-25). It's a quiet, green area despite being very central.
The listing does not mention parking, but being in the historic centre, parking is likely limited to paid street parking or public garages. The neighbourhood is very walkable, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, so many residents get by without a car. You would need to check with the municipality for resident parking permits.
The neighbourhood recorded 131 total crimes, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. Given the central location with many tourists and nightlife, some petty crime is possible, but residents describe it as "cosy" and "quiet". The historic centre is generally well-maintained and feels safe during the day.
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