Grote Kerkbuurt, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 16th-century terraced house on Grote Kerkstraat sits in the oldest part of Leeuwarden, with a rich history that goes back to 1575. At 137 m², it's a spacious home for the city centre, though the energy label F means heating costs will be significant. The asking price of €410,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,524 per m², but the historic character and central location command a premium. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and condition.
The Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic core of Leeuwarden, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. It's a lively area with a high density of shops, cafes and restaurants. The population is young and mobile: over 40% are between 25 and 45, and more than half of households are single-person. Families with children are rare, making up only about 5% of households. The neighbourhood Grote Kerkbuurt is very urban, with an address density of nearly 5,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers all the amenities of a provincial capital, from museums to theatres, all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
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Grote Kerkstraat 65, Leeuwarden
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About Grote Kerkstraat 65, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €410,000 works out at about €2,992 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,524 per m². However, the home has an energy label F, which means higher running costs. Terraced houses in Leeuwarden vary, but this one is priced competitively given its central location and historic character.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the Grote Kerkbuurt, 40% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for an old building. You should budget for significant energy bills.
The house was built in 1575, making it over 400 years old. The listing does not provide details on the condition, but given the age and energy label F, it likely needs modernisation. Many homes in the neighbourhood (72.7%) were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area.
The Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic centre of Leeuwarden, very lively with many shops, restaurants and cultural venues. It's densely populated, mostly with young singles and couples. The area is very urban, with everything within walking distance. Crime figures are higher than average, with 125 incidents reported, but this is common for city centres.
Leeuwarden train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. From there you can reach other cities in the north of the Netherlands.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The nearest primary school, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, is just 188 metres away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary school) is 334 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a kilometre.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 268 metres, just around the corner. Ekoplaza (420 m) and Jumbo (511 m) are also within a five-minute walk. For a larger selection, Albert Heijn is 541 metres away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grote Kerkbuurt
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