Bezuidenhout lies between the Haagse Bos, the city centre and Central Station. It is a convenient place to live for people who work in the city or commute by train, and it has a lively shopping street in the Theresiastraat.
Homes in Bezuidenhout
The neighbourhood has a mixed character. In March 1945 a large part of Bezuidenhout was destroyed by a mistaken Allied bombing. The damaged parts were rebuilt after the war, so today you find:
- Pre-war apartments and townhouses with high ceilings and period details in the parts that survived;
- Post-war apartment blocks from the 1950s and later in the rebuilt parts.
Typical projects
- Full renovations of apartments, from strip-out to finishing. See full renovation.
- New bathrooms and toilets. See bathroom and toilet renovation.
- Insulation and heat pumps in both pre-war and post-war homes. See sustainability.
- New window frames with better glass, especially along busy roads. See window frames.
Things to know
- Two building periods: pre-war homes often have timber floors and old wiring; post-war homes have concrete floors and different challenges, such as fixing to concrete and possible asbestos in older materials.
- VvE: most homes are apartments, so VvE rules apply to facades, frames, floors and shared pipes.
- Noise: some streets are close to railway lines and main roads. Better glass and frames reduce noise noticeably.
Making the right choices
Whether you live in a pre-war or post-war home, a renovation is the moment to improve insulation and installations. Read renovating a pre-war home and heat pump, solar panels or insulation first?.
Frequently asked questions about Bezuidenhout
What kind of homes are there in Bezuidenhout?
A mix: pre-war apartments and townhouses with period details, and post-war apartment blocks in the parts that were rebuilt after 1945. Each type has its own typical renovation needs.
Can you insulate a post-war apartment?
Often yes: new glass or frames, insulation against the inside of walls, floor insulation on the ground floor and roof insulation on the top floor. Work on the facade usually needs VvE approval.
Do you renovate apartments near Central Station?
Yes. We regularly work in apartments in Bezuidenhout and plan deliveries and parking around the busy streets near the station.
