De Bouwen west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis 105 m² apartment on Berglaan in Drachten is a well-maintained home from 1998 with energy label A, so you can expect low heating costs. The price of €395,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €300,000, but it reflects the larger floor area and efficient label. For context, apartments in Smallingerland typically sell for around €3,333 per m².
De Bouwen west is a quiet, green part of Drachten with a mix of flats and houses. The area has a strong urban feel with over 2,300 addresses per km², yet it's calm. Most residents are older: 435 of the 720 inhabitants are 65 or over, and many live alone. There are few families with children. The neighbourhood has no resident reviews available, so this description is based on CBS data. You can read more about neighbourhood De Bouwen west.
Your daily shopping is easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread, you can walk to the bakery or grab groceries at Aldi or Lidl within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Gomarus College Drachten is a couple of streets away, and primary school St. Lukas is a five-minute walk. The park is on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. The municipality Smallingerland manages the area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Mijn Makelaar Mink and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Berglaan 14-14, Drachten
Data from De Bouwen west
Data from De Bouwen west
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About Berglaan 14-14, Drachten
The asking price of €395,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €300,000, but this apartment is larger (105 m²) than the average (90 m²) and has an A energy label, which adds value. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €383,846, so the price is on the high side but not unreasonable given the specs.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, all homes have label A, so you won't face high heating bills.
The nearest train station is 20 km away, so this is not a location for daily train commuting. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
Dirk is just around the corner (116 m), and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (328 m). Aldi and Lidl are within a five-minute walk. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options within walking distance.
Yes, Gomarus College Drachten (secondary) is a couple of streets away (175 m), and primary school St. Lukas is a five-minute walk (384 m). De Spreng primary school is also nearby (488 m).
De Bouwen west is a quiet, green area with a mix of flats and houses. It's urban but calm, with many older residents living alone. There are few families, so it's a peaceful place. The park is on your doorstep.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Bouwen west