Lekstraat 8

The asking price is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €475,900, but the home is also 45% larger than the typical 87 m² in Meerburg. Given the extra space and a private garden, the premium is in line with what larger homes command locally. Recent sales in the area averaged €454,750, so the price is on the high side but reflects the size.

Energy label C is average for a 1971 home, it is reasonably efficient but not as cheap to heat as a modern A-rated property. You can expect moderate energy bills, though the exact amount depends on usage and insulation upgrades. Half of the homes in Meerburg have label C, so this is typical for the area.

Meerburg is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of ages. About a quarter of households have children, and there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The streets are leafy and traffic is light, making it safe for kids to play outside. The local park is just a couple of streets away.

Leiden Centraal station is 2.4 km from the house, about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. From there, trains run frequently to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. The bus stop is closer, but the station is the main hub for longer journeys.

The SPAR is just around the corner (269 m), perfect for daily essentials. For a full shop, Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about a ten-minute walk away (861 m and 928 m respectively). There is also a Dekamarkt and Dirk within a 15-minute walk.

Yes, the property has both a front garden and a back garden. The plot is 150 m², so the outdoor space is generous for a terraced house. The back garden faces south-west, so it catches the afternoon and evening sun.

You would need to view the property to confirm the exact layout.

Primary school School Kastanjelaan is a seven-minute walk away (576 m), and Kon Julianaschool is about nine minutes (700 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan are both within a ten-minute walk (669 m and 684 m).