Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis imposing 1916 townhouse on Hoflaan sits in one of Rotterdam's most sought-after corners. With 244 m² of living space and a 384 m² plot, it's a rare find. The price of €1,850,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the exceptional size and character. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one stands out.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of stately homes and tree-lined streets, with a mix of students, families, and older residents. One resident calls it "Safe beautiful surroundings," praising the cleanliness, nature, and nearby metro and tram. Another says it's "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram," though they note a lack of facilities compared to Hillegersberg. A third review is less flattering: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75. The area has many one-person households and a young population, with a high density of addresses. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is a five-minute walk, and Vrije School Vredehof is similarly near. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are a ten-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. For a bite, restaurants are on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here you're in a quiet, green pocket.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
Details of this home
Hoflaan 23, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Hoflaan 23, Rotterdam
The asking price is 88% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but this home is also 63% larger than the average (244 m² vs 150 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €7,582, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². Given the size, plot, and pre-war character, the price is on the high side but reflects the home's exceptional qualities.
The energy label is E, which is common for a house built in 1916. In the neighbourhood, 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is in line with many older properties. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the character and space may compensate.
Reviews are mixed. One resident says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is negative about social safety. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 521, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, most residents feel safe.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so it's a bit of a walk or a short cycle. However, residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, making it easy to get around Rotterdam. There are also shared bikes and scooters available in the area.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (276 m), Vrije School Vredehof (302 m), and Montessorischool Kralingen (317 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 346 m away. One resident who grew up here says the education is "very good."
Kralingen Oost has a mix of households: about 24% have children, while 25% are couples without kids and 51% are single-person households. There are plenty of schools and sports facilities, and the Kralingse Plas offers green space. One resident notes that a playground is not very close, but there are small parks and school playgrounds.
For daily groceries, SPAR is 255 m away, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are 422 m. There are also organic options like Ekoplaza. Restaurants are just 0.4 km away, so you have plenty of choices. One resident wishes there were more cafes and shops, but the basics are well covered.
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