Buying a home in Bolbloemen, Voorhout.
Bolbloemen is where you'll find solid, mid-range family homes on quieter streets, built mostly in the 1980s and '90s. Your neighbors are locals who've put down roots here, not passing through. The village itself is small enough that you know the baker and the mechanic, but close enough to Lisse's flower auctions and the coast to feel connected to something bigger. Most days the main street is calm, though flower season brings a particular kind of traffic. If you want space, decent schools nearby, and the rhythm of a proper village without isolation, this pocket delivers.
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What to consider when buying in Bolbloemen
Pros:
- Quiet, car-dependent village setting with spacious family homes on large plots, typical of Bolbloemen's position between Lisse and Voorhout
- Direct access to bulb field landscapes and cycling routes through the Green Heart (Groenhart) region
- Elementary school (Voorhout) within cycling distance; good primary education options without needing to leave the area
- Short train commute to Leiden (Leiden Centraal via Lisse station, roughly 20 minutes) for work elsewhere
Cons:
- Limited local amenities—nearest shops and restaurants require cycling into Voorhout centre (3+ km) or Lisse
- Few public transport options; a car is effectively essential for daily life
- Flat, rural character appeals to some but offers no urban energy, nightlife, or cultural venues
- Seasonal flood risk in low-lying areas; winter waterlogging is common in fields around the neighbourhood
- Population aging; younger demographic and rental housing stock are scarce
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Teylingen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.29
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 98
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 32
- Violence and threats
- 7
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
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 Voorhout
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at what matters to you in each home before deciding which ones belong on your shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Voorhout
To assess the asking price, look at recent sales of similar homes in Voorhout, considering features such as type, size and condition. The area's median is only a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Voorhout
Buying a home in Voorhout? The median sale price was around € 556,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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