De Baan en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with real presence. On one of Gouda's most historic streets, this 1874 terraced house offers 296 m² of living space, more than double the neighbourhood average. The asking price of €795,000 sits 36% above the local average, which reflects the exceptional size and character. For context, terraced houses in Gouda vary widely, but this one stands out for its generous proportions.
De Baan e.o. is the historic heart of Gouda, with a very high address density of 3,727 addresses per km², urban living at its most intense. The area is home to many singles (610 one-person households) and relatively few families with children (150). No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a lively, central district where most homes were built before 1945 (83.3%). Energy labels are mixed, with 43.8% at label C and 25% at A. The De Baan e.o. neighbourhood is compact and walkable.
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: St. Aloysius and Casimirschool. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away, a ten-minute walk or short cycle. The train station is 1.5 km from the door, so Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague are within easy reach. The municipality of Gouda offers a compact, historic setting with all amenities close by.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Dupree Makelaars Gouda. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Peperstraat 116, Gouda
Data from De Baan en omgeving
Data from De Baan en omgeving
23 within 5 km
55 within 5 km
About Peperstraat 116, Gouda
The asking price is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €584,816, but the floor area (296 m²) is 110% larger than the local average of 141 m². So you are paying for significantly more space. The price per m² works out at about €2,686, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,270 per m², suggesting the price reflects the size rather than being overpriced.
The home has energy label C. In the neighbourhood, 43.8% of homes have label C, and 25% have label A. Label C is average for a house of this age (1874), it means reasonable insulation but not the highest efficiency. Heating costs will be moderate, but you could consider improvements to bring it up to A.
Gouda railway station is 1.5 km from the house, which is about a ten-minute walk or a five-minute cycle. From there, trains run frequently to Utrecht, The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: St. Aloysius at 157 m and Casimirschool at 386 m. The nearest secondary school is 1.6 km away, a ten-minute walk or short cycle. There are 55 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
De Baan e.o. is the historic centre of Gouda, very densely built with a lively, urban feel. It has many singles and few families. Most homes are pre-war, and the area is walkable with shops, restaurants and a park (0.27 km) nearby. Crime figures are moderate for a city centre.
The plot is 182 m², but the listing does not mention a garden. The house is a terraced property on a historic street, so outdoor space may be limited to a courtyard or no garden at all. You would need to check the listing or visit to confirm.
Built in 1874, this is a 19th-century townhouse with likely high ceilings, original details and a classic facade. In the neighbourhood, 83.3% of homes were built before 1945, so period features are common. The energy label C is typical for a house of this age.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 296 m² of floor area over multiple floors, it is likely to have several bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to view the property or check the floor plan.
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