Binnenstad, Harlingen
NeighbourhoodThis 1924 townhouse on Grote Kerkstraat is a real head-turner, with a huge 427 m² of living space spread over several floors. It sits in the heart of Harlingen's Binnenstad, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the harbour is just a short stroll away. At €675,000, the price is 27% above the neighbourhood average for a terraced houses in Harlingen, but then you're getting more than double the floor area of a typical home here.
The Binnenstad is Harlingen's compact historic centre, with a mix of old houses, shops and cafés. One resident describes it as 'Cosy, accessible, 5 min from centre', adding that shops and the beach are nearby. The area has a high proportion of older homes, 91% were built before 1945, and a diverse population: lots of singles and older residents, but also families. It's a lively, walkable neighbourhood where most daily needs are within a few minutes on foot. Read more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including basisschool Sint Michael (a five-minute walk) and openbare basisschool 't Wad (about ten minutes). For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a five-minute walk, making it easy to head out of town. The municipality Harlingen offers a compact urban environment with the Wadden Sea coast on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via van der Wal Makelaars and also appears on Funda and Huispedia, so you have several channels to view the full details.
Details of this home
Grote Kerkstraat 31, Harlingen
Very good · 1 resident
5 min. walk from the centre. Shops nearby. Beach nearby.
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About Grote Kerkstraat 31, Harlingen
The asking price is 27% above the average asking price in the Binnenstad (€530,329). However, this home has 427 m² of floor space, which is 154% larger than the neighbourhood average of 168 m². So you are paying a premium for exceptional space in a historic centre location.
The energy label is D. That is fairly typical for a house built in 1924, 52% of homes in the Binnenstad have a label D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is worth checking the specific insulation measures taken by the current owner.
Residents give it an 8 out of 10. One says it is 'Cosy, accessible, 5 min from centre' with shops and the beach nearby. The area has a good mix of amenities: supermarkets, schools and a train station are all within a ten-minute walk. It is a compact, walkable centre with a historic feel.
The beach is not far, one resident mentions it is nearby.
Harlingen train station is 0.6 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Friesland and beyond.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: basisschool Sint Michael at 231 m, openbare basisschool 't Wad at 540 m, and IKC Prins Johan Friso at 1.5 km. For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is 519 m away and Maritieme Academie Harlingen is 573 m away.
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