A canal house with history
This monumental terraced house on the Hoge Gouwe sits right in the heart of Gouda, with the water of the Gouwe literally on its doorstep. Built in 1861, it's a classic canal house that has seen centuries of city life pass by its windows. With 14 rooms spread over three floors, this is a home of rare proportions, and the asking price of €1,650,000 is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average. It's the most expensive of the 13 homes currently for sale in this part of town, and it's also the largest, with a living area that towers above the local norm. For context, [terraced houses in Gouda] typically come in at a far more modest size and price.
A grand interior
The agent describes this as a canal house with a full ownership structure, meaning you own both the building and the land it stands on. Inside, you'll find 14 rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across three floors with a total volume of 2,056 cubic metres. The garden is a west-facing backyard, accessible via the back alley, which is a classic setup for a canal property. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, triple glazing in part and double glazing in most of the rest, wall insulation, floor insulation and secondary glazing, along with a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 554 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 541 m², and the plot is 270 m² in both.
Life in Raam e.o.
[The Raam e.o. neighbourhood] is the historic core of Gouda, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another is less enthusiastic: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy." A third resident notes that "during the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too," but adds that "in the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through." The district has 2,155 residents, and 47% of households are single-person.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Lidl a couple of streets away and a Coop within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius and the Casimirschool are both a short stroll from the front door. The GP practice Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug is on your doorstep, and Apotheek Neumann is a five-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop at Hoge Gouwe is just around the corner, served by lines 2, 190 and 275, and Gouda train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Gouda] has plenty more to offer beyond the immediate surroundings. The address does come with some area-level risk indications from public data sources, which are not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the legal norm, while railway and aircraft noise are both 35 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1861 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. The pluvial flooding risk is low, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress risk is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Hulstkamp Makelaars, Christie's International Real Estate | R365, and Alpha Makelaardij B.V. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's publication.
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About Hoge Gouwe 115, Gouda
What is the asking price for this canal house?
The asking price is €1,650,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this is in line with the market when set against the neighbourhood average asking price of €644,769. It is the most expensive of the 13 homes currently for sale in the Raam e.o. neighbourhood, and the price per square metre is €2,978 based on the agent's listed living area of 554 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The agent lists 14 rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across three floors. The total volume is 2,056 cubic metres. The living area is given as 554 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 541 m². The plot is 270 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or any historical development can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 65 dB Lden, which is above the legal norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications at the area level from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to area-level public data. This is partly because the home was built in 1861 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The Albert Heijn is 323 metres away, the Lidl is 363 metres away, and the Coop is 553 metres away. There are also a SPAR at 647 metres and a SPAR express at 1,030 metres. In total, there are 23 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius of the property.
What schools are near this property?
The nearest primary school is the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius at 478 metres, followed by the Casimirschool at 534 metres and the Westerschool voor Protestants Christelijk Basisonderwijs at 721 metres. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is 740 metres away. There are 58 schools within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop Gouda, Hoge Gouwe is 300 metres away and is served by lines 2, 190 and 275. The stop Gouda, St. Jobstraat is 552 metres away with lines 2 and 190, and Gouda, Kleiweg is 596 metres away with lines 2, 190 and 275. Gouda train station is 754 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance." Another notes: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." A third resident mentions that "in the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through."
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so no information about the home's energy performance is available. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing from the agent's publication.
