What to consider when buying in Essesteijn / Gaarden

Pros:

• S100 tram line runs through here, direct connection to Centraal Station Den Haag in 15 minutes and continues to Scheveningen.
• Straight-lined streets with predominantly villa and detached house stock mean you're not stacked on top of neighbors.
• Voorburg station (NS) is within walking distance on the north side, serving Rotterdam and Amsterdam lines.
• Quieter residential feel compared to central Den Haag, but still urban enough—shops and cafés on Haltestraat and around the tram stops.

Cons:

• The N14 highway runs along the eastern edge (Essebaan/Gasthuisplein area), bringing consistent traffic noise if you're on that side.
• Parking can be tight; street parking is permit-based and often full, especially near the station and tram stops.
• Less nightlife and dining variety than Den Haag centrum—you'll travel elsewhere for serious going out.
• Housing stock skews older (mostly built 1920s–1960s); renovation costs and energy efficiency are often below modern standards.
• Schools here fill up fast; getting your kids into a neighborhood school isn't guaranteed.