Oranjebuurt, Hillegom
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Meerlaan sits in a quiet part of Hillegom, with a plot that is unusually spacious for a home of this type. At 81 m² of living space, it is compact, but the 1136 m² garden gives it a rare sense of room to breathe. The rent of €715 is in line with the market for a social-rental terraced house in this area. For context, terraced houses in Hillegom vary widely in size and price.
The Oranjebuurt is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Around half the homes are single-family, and two-thirds are owner-occupied. The streets are leafy and quiet, with a park just a few minutes' walk away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area feels settled and well-maintained. The Oranjebuurt neighbourhood is a short walk from the centre of Hillegom.
Your daily shopping is easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick coffee, the centre is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Fontein right on your doorstep and Johannesschool a five-minute walk away. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, and the bus stops on the main road connect you to Haarlem and Leiden. The municipality of Hillegom has good amenities for daily life.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Meerlaan 127, Hillegom
Data from Oranjebuurt
18 within 5 km
46 within 5 km
About Meerlaan 127, Hillegom
Yes, €715 is a typical rent for a social-rental terraced house of this size in Hillegom. The home has an energy label B, which means heating costs are moderate. The large plot is a bonus that you would not usually find at this price point.
The plot is 1136 m², which is exceptionally large for a terraced house. The garden is not described in detail in the listing, but the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for gardening, play, or relaxation.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The home was built in 1950, so it may have been upgraded over time.
Yes, the Oranjebuurt has a mix of households, with about 280 families with children and many single-person households. The area is quiet, with a park nearby and several primary schools within walking distance. It is a safe neighbourhood with low crime figures.
The train station is 2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there, you can reach Haarlem in about 15 minutes and Leiden in 20 minutes.
Jumbo is 180 m away, just around the corner. Aldi is 450 m, Dekamarkt 517 m, and Albert Heijn 586 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, this is a social-rental property. The rent of €715 is below the social housing threshold, so you may need to meet income requirements to qualify. Check with the landlord for eligibility.
3 homes in the district Hillegom Midden