Oranjebuurt, Hillegom
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s terraced house on Ambachtstraat sits in a quiet part of Hillegom, with a warm brick facade and a front garden that gives it a friendly street presence. At €500,000 for 97 m², the price is in line with the market for terraced houses in Hillegom.
The Oranjebuurt is a calm, residential neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. One resident says: "It's quiet and green, with nice neighbours." Another notes: "Everything you need is within walking distance." The area has a strong sense of community, and the streets are safe for children to play. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood Oranjebuurt has a pleasant, settled feel.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The Johannesschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Fioretti College secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Hillegom keeps the area well-maintained, with a small park a few minutes away for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Koppers Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Ambachtstraat 60, Hillegom
Data from Oranjebuurt
18 within 5 km
44 within 5 km
About Ambachtstraat 60, Hillegom
At 97 m² and with an energy label C, the asking price of €500,000 is in line with what other terraced houses in Hillegom are going for. The 150 m² plot adds value, and the 1930s character is popular. You are paying a fair market price for a solid family home in a sought-after neighbourhood.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but improvements like better insulation or double glazing could bring it up to a B or A. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. That makes commuting to Leiden, Haarlem or Amsterdam feasible, though you will need a bike or car for the last leg.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Johannesschool (206 m), Savioschool (248 m), De Fontein (261 m) and Daltonschool Hillegom (324 m). For secondary education, Fioretti College Hillegom is 436 m away. All are well-regarded in the area.
The Oranjebuurt recorded 65 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. Residents describe it as quiet and safe, with children playing outside. It is a typical Dutch residential area with a strong community feel.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 150 m², which is generous for a terraced house.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oranjebuurt