De Merenwijk is a typical 1970s ‘cauliflower neighbourhood' with charming little streets. You'll find homes for sale in almost every segment in this large neighbourhood on the edge of Leiden. It's a green area with its own neighbourhood park, and very child-friendly thanks to its many playgrounds and a large city farm. Discover the unique opportunities De Merenwijk has to offer, close to Leiden's atmospheric city centre.
De Merenwijk is ideal for children thanks to the many facilities the neighbourhood offers. Take a walk in the park, for example, or visit the large city farm, the only one in Leiden. What I particularly like is that children can play outside without a care, because the neighbourhood has a very child-friendly layout with little traffic.
There's also lots to do for older children and adults, with plenty of sports facilities, a large shopping centre, allotments and a marina for sloops and sailing boats. Via the Zijl you can sail to the beautiful Kagerplassen lakes. And if you're after a bit more buzz, you're only a fifteen-minute bike ride from Leiden's atmospheric, historic city centre. There are plans to renovate shopping centre De Kopermolen. The owner of the shopping centre also wants to build new apartments on or next to the site, for both social and private-sector rental.
With its child-friendly character, De Merenwijk is especially ideal for young couples and families with growing children. But there are also plenty of opportunities for singles and couples in the many apartments with lovely views over the park. Thanks to the wide variety of housing, there really is a full range of homes for sale for every walk of life.
In De Merenwijk, prices will largely move in line with the market. The housing stock in the neighbourhood has been stable for years, making it a so-called ‘established housing stock’. There are plenty of homes whose design is, and will remain, popular with families. Where the neighbourhood differs slightly from the rest of Leiden and the surrounding area is that market fluctuations have a little less impact. In that respect, prices are more stable.
Mischa de Vries is our specialist estate agent for Merenwijk Noord & Oost. He knows all the ins & outs of this beautiful area. Mischa: "De Merenwijk offers so many opportunities for wonderful living. It's a green, spacious area, perfect for families. Within a fifteen-minute bike ride you're in the lively centre of Leiden, so you get the best of both worlds. It's always a pleasure to get potential buyers excited about De Merenwijk. What's more, the neighbourhood offers plenty of opportunities to move up the property ladder. From an apartment to a villa, in the price range of €250,000 to €1,500,000, you can find your dream home in De Merenwijk." Meet Mischa de Vries, your estate agent for Merenwijk Noord & Oost
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