Dorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1962 terraced house on President van Heelstraat sits in the heart of Hoek van Holland, a coastal village with a relaxed, seaside feel. With 137 m² of living space and an energy label A, it's efficient and ready to go. The asking price of €584,000 is in line with what you'd expect for a terraced houses in Rotterdam of this size and age.
The neighbourhood Dorp is a friendly, established area. One resident says: "I've lived in this neighbourhood almost my entire life. Over the years a lot has changed, but it's still a friendly welcoming place." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is not super cosy but everyone sometimes has a chat or says hello." A third adds: "I've lived here almost my whole life and it's a pretty chill neighbourhood. There's a playground with a football pitch almost right behind my house, so that was great when I was young." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.18 out of 10. It's a mix of families and older residents, with many single-person households.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner. The Jozefschool for Catholic primary education is a five-minute walk away, and INOVA basisschool Hoek van Holland is also within easy reach. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of green space, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The metro is a twenty-minute walk, but the beach is closer.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Klavis Makelaardij, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
President van Heelstraat 30, Hoek Van Holland
Good · 4 residents
I've lived in this neighbourhood almost my entire life. Over the years a lot has changed, but it's still a friendly welcoming place.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is not super cosy but everyone sometimes has a chat or says hello.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here almost my whole life and it's a pretty chill neighbourhood. There's a playground with a football pitch almost right behind my house, so that was great when I was young. There's also a school a 4-minute walk away and next to it a new shop is coming. So amenities are close by. The only downside is that the metro is a 20-minute walk away.
Auto-translated to English by AILittle is organised for young people aged 17, which means some youngsters hang out on the streets, and I think that's a real shame.
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About President van Heelstraat 30, Hoek Van Holland
Given the 137 m² floor area, 159 m² plot, 1962 construction and energy label A, the price is in line with the market for a terraced house in Hoek van Holland. Comparable homes in the area tend to sell for similar amounts, so it's neither cheap nor overpriced.
Dorp is a quiet but lively neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as friendly and welcoming, with a playground and football pitch nearby. It's not super cosy, but people are sociable. Amenities like shops and schools are close, though the metro is a 20-minute walk away.
The home has an energy label A, which means it's very efficient. You can expect low heating costs and good insulation. This is a strong selling point for a house built in 1962, as many homes of that era have much poorer labels.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Jozefschool (about 500 m), INOVA basisschool (680 m), and IKC De Driemaster (876 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.4 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
Hoek van Holland is a coastal village, so the beach is within easy reach. The exact distance isn't listed, but the neighbourhood is known for its seaside location. A park or public garden is just 300 m away.
The nearest train station is 18.3 km away, so that's not practical for daily use. However, the metro is a 20-minute walk, and bus connections are likely available.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp