Bovenstad, Gorinchem
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A 19th-century townhouse on one of Gorinchem's most atmospheric streets, with 277 m² of living space and an energy label F, so expect high heating costs. The asking price of €1,195,000 is well above the neighbourhood average, but then this is no ordinary home: it's more than twice the size of the typical Bovenstad property. For context, terraced houses in Gorinchem vary widely, but this one is in a league of its own.
Bovenstad is the old centre, with narrow streets, monumental buildings and a mix of shops and cafés. It's a dense, urban neighbourhood, 1,908 addresses per km², with many singles and couples. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its lively atmosphere and proximity to the harbour. The neighbourhood Bovenstad has a diverse housing stock, with a quarter of homes built before 1945 and a quarter after 2010.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, obs De Tweemaster and Jenaplanschool Gorkum, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Gorinchem offers further amenities like a library and park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Huispedia and Van der Brugge Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Havendijk 72, Gorinchem
Data from Bovenstad
Data from Bovenstad
15 within 5 km
41 within 5 km
About Havendijk 72, Gorinchem
The asking price is 131% above the average asking price in Bovenstad (€516,667). However, this home is also 186% larger than the average (97 m²). Given the size, age and location, the price is on the high side but reflects the unique character of the property.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency. You can expect high heating costs, especially in a home of this size and age (1850). The neighbourhood has mostly label A homes among current listings, so this one stands out as less efficient.
Bovenstad is the historic centre of Gorinchem, with a high density of addresses (1,908 per km²). It's a mix of singles and couples, with many amenities within walking distance: restaurants, a park, a library and supermarkets are all nearby. The area has a lively, urban feel.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: obs De Tweemaster (387 m) and Jenaplanschool Gorkum (474 m). For secondary education, ISK de Toekomst (525 m) and Omnia College (624 m) are also close by.
Gorinchem train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The plot is 172 m², but the listing does not mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bovenstad