Buying a home in Overige verspreide huizen, Hoogmade.
Overige verspreide huizen in Hoogmade sits you among quiet farmland and residential pockets north of The Hague, where older villas and modern detached homes blend with open countryside. Your neighbours tend to be families and professionals who've chosen this area precisely because it stays low-key and car-dependent, yet keeps Amsterdam and Rotterdam within reach. Schools and local shops cluster in small centres nearby; much of your daily life happens in surrounding villages rather than here. It's the kind of place where you wake up to fields but can reach a motorway junction in minutes.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Overige verspreide huizen
Pros:
- Quiet, suburban setting with detached and semi-detached homes; no apartment blocks or dense row housing.
- Direct access to the Braassemermeer for water sports and open views across the lake.
- Short drive to Leiden (15 min) and The Hague (25 min); NS station in Kaag for regional trains.
- Large plots typical of the area give you genuine privacy and garden space.
Cons:
- Car-dependent: shops, schools, and restaurants require driving; no walkable town center.
- Infrequent bus service (single line through the villages); cycling to nearby towns is 20+ km.
- Prone to water management issues during heavy rain; some homes sit below water table levels.
- Limited amenities within the village itself; nearest supermarket is several kilometers away.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Kaag en Braassem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.77
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 118
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Hoogmade
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hoogmade
To assess whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of homes in Hoogmade with similar characteristics. The area's median is a useful reference, but it does not determine the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoogmade
Buying a home in Hoogmade? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 656,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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