Mariahoeve

The character of Mariahoeve

Mariahoeve is green, spacious and practical. As a typical post-war district it was designed in the 1950s and ’60s according to the “neighbourhood concept”: homes in rows and blocks of flats, generously embedded in public greenery, with schools, shops and amenities at neighbourhood level. The result is a quiet, well-ordered district with plenty of air and space — a relief for anyone wanting to escape the densely built inner city.

Its location is strong: the Haagse Bos and the Clingendael estate are around the corner, and with its own railway station you are quickly into the city or the country. In this way Mariahoeve combines affordable living with greenery and excellent accessibility.

Location and surroundings

Mariahoeve lies in the north-east of The Hague, in the Haagse Hout district, and borders the chic villa park of Marlot, Bezuidenhout and — via the Haagse Bos — the Benoordenhout. The district is counted together with Marlot as one CBS district, so the figures in this guide apply to both.

A brief history

Mariahoeve was built from the mid-1950s on former meadowland, in answer to the great post-war housing shortage. The district is a textbook example of the urban planning of that period: a spacious layout, plenty of greenery and a clear separation of living, traffic and amenities. Neighbouring Marlot, with its villas set in greenery, dates partly from before the war.

Living and architecture

The housing stock consists mostly of post-war walk-up and gallery flats and family homes with a garden, often placed among strips of greenery. The share of housing-association homes is high, which makes Mariahoeve one of the more accessible districts of the city. In the villa park of Marlot, by contrast, you find spacious, detached homes in the higher segment.

Many flats are single-level and therefore suitable for seniors, while the family homes with gardens appeal to families and first-time buyers.

The property market in Mariahoeve

Mariahoeve is among the more affordable districts of The Hague; the average home value lies below the city average. That makes the district popular with first-time buyers and movers on a mid-range budget. In Marlot, prices are considerably higher.

The market figures in this guide are indicative and apply to Mariahoeve and Marlot combined. A specific home’s value depends on type, location and condition. Curious what your home is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.

Who is Mariahoeve right for?

Mariahoeve suits anyone seeking space, greenery and affordability with excellent accessibility: first-time buyers, families on a mid-range budget, commuters and seniors who prefer single-level living. Anyone after a stately pre-war home or a lively urban district will look sooner to the Benoordenhout or a more central area — but for quiet, green and practical living, Mariahoeve has plenty to offer.