Kern Oudewater, Oudewater
NeighbourhoodThis 1900-built townhouse on Wijdstraat sits in the heart of Oudewater, with a generous 194 m² of living space and a 234 m² plot. The energy label D means heating costs are something to budget for. At €895,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €390,000, but the floor area is 102% larger than the typical home in the area, a reflection of its size and character. For context, you can compare it with other terraced houses in Oudewater.
Kern Oudewater is the historic centre of the town, with a mix of ages: about a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are under 45. It's a moderately urban area (address density 1088 per km²), with most homes being owner-occupied (64%) and predominantly single-family houses (68%). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on statistics. The area feels settled and established, with a strong sense of community. You can read more about the neighbourhood Kern Oudewater.
For your morning bread, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. The Mariaschool RK Basisonderwijs is on your doorstep, and Jenaplansch Klavertje 4 and Basisschool St. Jozef are both a couple of streets away. A GP is a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station is 10 km away, so a car or bike is handy for longer trips. The municipality Oudewater offers a compact, historic setting with all daily essentials within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Meesters Makelaardij. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
Details of this home
Wijdstraat 19, Oudewater
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About Wijdstraat 19, Oudewater
The asking price of €895,000 is significantly above the neighbourhood average of €390,000, but this home is also much larger than typical, 194 m² versus 96 m² on average. The price per square metre works out at about €4,614, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,088 per m². Given the size and historic character, the price reflects a premium for a spacious family home in the centre of Oudewater.
The energy label is D. This means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The neighbourhood has no homes with labels A or B, all properties in Kern Oudewater are rated D or lower, which is typical for a historic centre with many pre-1945 buildings.
The plot size is 234 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden. The home is a townhouse on Wijdstraat, so outdoor space is likely at the rear, but you would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Mariaschool RK Basisonderwijs is just 131 m away, Jenaplansch Klavertje 4 and Basisschool St. Jozef are both about 770 m, and Basisschool De Schakels and Immanuelschool are around 996 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 7.8 km away, so a commute is required.
The nearest train station is 10 km from the home. This means you will need a car, bike or bus for rail connections.
Kern Oudewater is the historic centre with a mix of ages, about a quarter of residents are over 65, and a quarter are under 45. It's moderately urban, with most homes owner-occupied and single-family. The area has a low crime rate (66 total offences) and is quiet, with a park just 0.4 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kern Oudewater