Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare opportunity: a monumental 18th-century townhouse right on Leiden's most famous canal. With 253 m² of living space, it's a substantial home in a truly historic setting. The price of €2,275,000 is on the high side, even for this neighbourhood, but it reflects the unique character and size, it's the most expensive of the 20 terraced houses in Leiden currently listed in the area.
Pieterswijk is the historic heart of Leiden, packed with students, tourists and a lively atmosphere. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy", adding: "There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing." The same resident notes that "there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby" and that "you live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do." The neighbourhood is extremely urban, with over 5,900 addresses per km², and most homes date from before 1945. The neighbourhood Pieterswijk is dominated by single-person households, reflecting the large student population.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully walkable. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Haanstra Basisschool is practically on your doorstep, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is just a couple of minutes further. The municipality Leiden offers a dense network of amenities, with restaurants, a park and the train station all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including At Home Makelaardij and Funda.
Details of this home
Rapenburg 116, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
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About Rapenburg 116, Leiden
The asking price is 218% above the neighbourhood average of €716,500, making it the most expensive of the 20 homes currently for sale in Pieterswijk. However, with 253 m² of living space, 124% larger than the average, and a monumental canal-side location, the price reflects its exceptional size and historic character.
The home has energy label C, which is reasonable for a monumental building from 1750. It means the home is moderately efficient, but you can expect higher heating costs than a modern home. In the neighbourhood, about 35% of homes have label C, and another 35% have D or lower.
Pieterswijk is very lively, with a mix of students, tourists and residents. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby. The resident review mentions it's "busy but cosy" and that there's "plenty to do" with the water and Hortus close by. However, getting around by car can be tricky due to restrictions.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very walkable, and many amenities are within a few minutes on foot.
With 253 m² of living space over multiple floors, there is ample room, but the exact layout is not provided.
The plot size is 253 m², but the listing does not mention a garden or terrace. Given the monumental canal-side location, outdoor space may be limited, but you would need to check the details with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pieterswijk
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