Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis is a generous home on Oscar Romeroplein, in the green and quiet neighbourhood of Houtwijk. With 178 m² of living space and a 345 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The house was built in 1999 and has an A energy label, so it's well insulated and efficient. At €895,000, it's the most expensive of the 37 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price is 93% above the local average of €464,000, but then it's also 71% larger than the average home here. For context, terraced houses in Den Haag give you an idea of what's available in the city.
Houtwijk is a quiet residential area with lots of greenery. One resident describes it as a "green and safe neighbourhood" with a "pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." Another says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by." A third review notes that public transport could be better, but overall the neighbourhood scores an 8.43 out of 10 from three reviews. The area is home to many families, and the streets feel safe and well-maintained. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Houtwijk page.
For your daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are also Lidl and other supermarkets within walking distance. For schools, the nearest primary school is WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla, about a ten-minute walk away. Other schools like Verburch-hof and Pieter van der Plas School are also within reach. The municipality Den Haag offers plenty of parks and green spaces nearby, the nearest park is just 200 m away.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Thuismakelaar.
Details of this home
Oscar Romeroplein 35, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 3 residents
I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. What I particularly experience as positive are the people here. The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained, which gives a nice and cared-for feeling. Moreover, it feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day. What I find less pleasant is the accessibility of Houtwijk by public transport. There are buses and trams, but the service is limited and connections to other parts of the city are sometimes a bit cumbersome or time-consuming. This makes it difficult for people without a car to get to other places quickly. All in all, I think Houtwijk is a nice and quiet place to live, especially because of the friendly neighbours, the cleanliness and the feeling of safety. Hopefully public transport will be better organised in the future.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by. Actually, this is the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone neatly cleans up the mess on the street, the houses are beautiful and well-insulated, green spaces are next to the centre which is also nice and spacious. Moreover, there is plenty to do for the children. Accessibility by both public transport and car is fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance. The only downside is no shops in the immediate vicinity.
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About Oscar Romeroplein 35, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is €895,000, which is 93% above the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000). However, this home is also 71% larger than the average (104 m²) and has a large plot. It's the most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, so it's on the high side, but you're getting a lot of space and a good energy label.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green residential area with a strong sense of community. Residents describe it as safe, clean, and friendly, with neighbours looking out for each other. There are plenty of green spaces and it's a pleasant environment for families. The only downside mentioned is limited public transport connections.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 694 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is also close, at 759 metres. There are several other supermarkets within a short walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
The nearest primary school is WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla, about 3.9 km away. Other primary schools within 5 km include Verburch-hof and Pieter van der Plas School. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.4 km away.
Public transport is available but limited. There are buses and trams, but connections to other parts of The Hague can be time-consuming. The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so a car is handy for longer journeys.
The home has an energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. In Houtwijk, 36.1% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
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