De Swetten west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on 't Swin sits in a peaceful corner of De Swetten west, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a town. Built in 2007 and with an A energy label, it's efficient and low-maintenance. At €349,000, the price is above the neighbourhood average of €205,000, but that reflects the modern build and energy performance, you're paying for quality rather than square metres. For context, this is one of the apartments in Smallingerland currently on the market.
The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents, with about 330 households with children and 410 single-person households. Most homes are owner-occupied (45%) and the area is predominantly made up of single-family houses (71%). It's a relatively safe area, with 66 reported crimes in the latest data. The neighbourhood De Swetten west has a strong sense of community, though there are no resident reviews available to share specific insights.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Poiesz and Lidl are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: It Heechhôf is on your doorstep, It Ambyld is a five-minute walk, and De Swetten is also close by. For secondary education, OSG Singelland, VHS is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Smallingerland offers good local amenities, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kuperus Makelaardij.
Details of this home
't Swin 2-12, Drachten
Data from De Swetten west
Data from De Swetten west
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About 't Swin 2-12, Drachten
The asking price is €349,000, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €205,000. However, this apartment is a modern build (2007) with an A energy label, while many homes in the area are older and less efficient. The price per square metre works out at about €4,011, compared to the neighbourhood average of €2,662. So you're paying a premium for a newer, more energy-efficient home.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, while the other 50% have labels D or lower, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the area.
The nearest train station is 18.1 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by train. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: It Heechhôf (special primary) is 134 m away, It Ambyld is 372 m, and De Swetten is 423 m. For secondary education, OSG Singelland, VHS is 891 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Ekoplaza is 634 m away, Poiesz is 691 m, and Lidl is 718 m. Aldi and Jumbo are also within a kilometre. So daily grocery shopping is easy on foot or by bike.
The neighbourhood recorded 66 crimes in the latest data, which is moderate. It's a residential area with a mix of families and older residents, and the overall feel is quiet and safe.
5 homes in the neighbourhood De Swetten west
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