Pancras-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1860s mid-terrace house sits on a classic Leiden street, right in the thick of the historic centre. With 78 m² over three floors and a small courtyard, it's a compact but characterful home. At €497,500, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a terraced houses in Leiden of this size and age.
Pancras-West is a historic city-centre neighbourhood with a lively, mixed atmosphere. One resident describes it as a "cosy inner-city neighbourhood in an old city with many monuments", adding: "You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc." The neighbourhood Pancras-West is densely built and very urban, with mostly flats and a young population, many singles and students.
Your daily bread is just around the corner at Hoogvliet (a couple of streets away) or Ekoplaza. For primary school, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about the same distance. The municipality Leiden packs everything you need into a compact area: restaurants, a library, and the train station are all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Nieuwstraat 55, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
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About Nieuwstraat 55, Leiden
For a 78 m² mid-terrace house from 1860 with energy label C in the centre of Leiden, the price is in line with the market. Comparable homes in the city centre tend to sell for similar amounts, though the small plot (51 m²) and compact layout mean it's priced for someone who values location over space.
Pancras-West is a historic inner-city neighbourhood with a high density of shops, restaurants, and cultural amenities. It's very urban (over 6,300 addresses per km²) and popular with young people and students. One resident calls it a "cosy inner-city neighbourhood" with everything you'd expect from a historic centre.
Leiden Centraal station is about 1.5 km away, which is a 15,20 minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected by bus and bike.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The listing does not mention insulation or heating system details.
The plot is 51 m², which typically includes a small courtyard or garden. The listing does not specify the layout, but given the property type, there is likely a private outdoor space at the back.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. With 78 m² over three floors, it likely has two or three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
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