Verwerijstraat 20
Abdij, Middelburg
AreaA stately home in the historic heart
On Verwerijstraat 20 in Middelburg stands a terraced house from 1892, a classic herenhuis in the middle of the Abdij neighbourhood. The home sits on a quiet road within a residential area, yet the city centre is just around the corner. With an asking price of €590,000, this property sits 23% below the average asking price of €766,041 for terraced houses in Middelburg, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
This herenhuis spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 152 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 159 m². The plot measures 124 m² in both sources. The home has a rear garden facing south and a roof terrace. It is fully owned and comes with insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler.
Life in Abdij
Abdij is a neighbourhood where history and daily life blend together. Residents of the district give it an average score of 9.04 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities. Lots of space and in Middelburg you can always find something to do." Another adds: "It's a cosy and above all green neighbourhood, which is also close to the city centre! The residents are sometimes a bit older, which makes it very quiet." The area counts around 2,415 inhabitants, with a large share of one-person households. For a sense of what the Abdij neighbourhood feels like, these reviews paint a picture of a calm, green setting.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. SPAR is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo also within a ten-minute walk. ABS Middelburg primary school is a five-minute walk, and Calvijn College for secondary education is just around the corner. Huisartsenpraktijk De Vleugelnoot is a couple of streets away, and Medsen Apotheek Veersche Poort is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Nederstraat and Bierkaai, served by lines 569 and 584, are just around the corner, and Middelburg train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Middelburg offers plenty of options for getting around.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 28 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1892 construction on clay soil and the fact that 22% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Monumentenmakelaar and listings on Huispedia and Funda.
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About Verwerijstraat 20, Middelburg
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €590,000 is 23% below the average asking price of €766,041 for homes in the Abdij neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,854, while this home is listed at €3,711 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the area is €660,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home spans three floors and has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 152 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 159 m². The plot is 124 m². There is a rear garden facing south and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This means the property is moderately efficient, so energy costs will be moderate compared to less efficient homes. The agent states the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which can help keep energy use in check.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is based on the home being built in 1892 on clay soil, and the fact that 22% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
SPAR supermarket is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo also within a ten-minute walk. ABS Middelburg primary school is a five-minute walk, and Calvijn College for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Vleugelnoot is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus stops at Nederstraat and Bierkaai, served by lines 569 and 584, are just around the corner. Middelburg train station is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is at 311 metres, and the train station is at 862 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 9.04 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities," while another calls it "cosy and above all green" and close to the city centre. The reviews mention the area is quiet, with some older residents.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 reference years, not measurements taken at the property itself.
How old is this home and what does that mean?
The home was built in 1892, making it a historic property in the Abdij neighbourhood. The construction year is a fact about the building's age. The home is a herenhuis, a type of terraced house common in Dutch city centres from that period. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road within a residential area.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is limited. The current flood risk is also low, and this remains low for 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
