Belgisch Park

These are affluent families who consciously choose this neighborhood's prestige and character. Living in Belgisch Park is seen as a status symbol due to the exclusive atmosphere and high property prices. The neighborhood is known as safe with relatively little crime.

What draws them here is the combination of monumental architecture and direct beach access. Villas and townhouses from 1883-1920 in neo-styles, art nouveau, and jugendstil are often the goal. For these families, the surroundings also matter: Stevinstraat and Gentsestraat have refined specialty shops and cozy cafés that appeal to this group. Cultural facilities like the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and AFAS Circustheater also attract. For families with children, Maris College Belgisch Park (Nieuwe Duinweg 10) is relevant—it offers pre-university education with project-based subjects and real business assignments. Scheveningen beach lies directly behind the neighborhood, which is naturally a major plus. What these buyers further value: kilometers of coastline and Oostduinpark for green recreation.

They seek villas of 200-300 m² or townhouses of 135-200 m² with original details like stained glass, high ceilings, refined facades, and national monument status. Space for a backyard of at least 50 m², 4-5 bedrooms, and workspace are standard. Properties from the 1883-1920 building period with preserved architectural elements are preferred. They take time for their decision, multiple viewings are normal.

What you should do: Emphasize original features like ornaments, facade details, and authentic elements. If you've renovated, show what you've preserved versus modernized. Have inspection reports ready for structural survey, including foundation research.

Your property: Apartment 100-150 m² in good condition and well-maintained? Then international professionals are a prime target—they seek turnkey near the beach. A villa 200-300 m² or townhouse 135-200 m² with monumental details and park-like location? Then high-net-worth Dutch families who value prestige and architectural merit are looking.

These are expats who have lived in the Netherlands for several years, initially rented, and now buy because they're staying longer. We see this group represents approximately half of the buyers in Belgisch Park. The combination of stately architecture, direct beach proximity, and international infrastructure strongly appeals to them.

What draws them here is the complete international living environment within walking distance. The Hague International Centre is nearby for help with work and residence permits. The accessibility of major employers like Siemens and Shell plays a role—tram lines 1, 9, and 17 run within 10-15 minutes to Hollands Spoor. The Belgian Embassy (Johan Van Oldenbarneveltlaan 11) and Kazakhstan Embassy (Badhuisweg 91) are located in the neighborhood.

This international living environment is also reflected in daily amenities: Stevinstraat and Gentsestraat offer exactly that mix this group seeks. For expats, hospitality also matters: restaurants like Zitoun and Café-Restaurant Pan offer international cuisine, Café Florian (Stevinstraat 130) serves refined dishes with over 100 wines. Palace Promenade Shopping Center on Gevers Deynootweg combines exclusive shops with sea views. What these buyers also value: Oostduinpark with views over The Hague and the North Sea, De Pier with modern food concepts directly by the sea.

They seek apartments between 100-150 m² or townhouses from 200-300 m² that are well-maintained and immediately livable, without major work. Speed matters—everything must be arranged within 6-8 weeks because current rental contracts are expiring. Bilingual documentation for HOA documents and technical reports is appreciated.

What you should do: Explicitly mention energy label and heating type. Ensure HOA documents for apartments are also available in English, including long-term maintenance plan. Have inspection reports (structural, electrical—if available) ready with English summaries.