Westhem, Súdwest-Fryslân
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s corner house on De Kat sits in a tiny village where life moves at its own pace. With 132 m² of living space and a 168 m² plot, it offers a generous footprint for a home of this era. The energy label E means heating costs will be noticeable, but the asking price of €489,000 is in line with the market for end-of-terrace houses in Súdwest-Fryslân.
Westhem is a small community with about 75 residents, mostly families and older couples. It is a rural setting with hardly any urban bustle, the address density is just 35 addresses per km², making it one of the least urbanised areas in the Netherlands. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so the picture comes from the statistics: a quiet, tight-knit village where most homes are owner-occupied (85%) and nearly all are single-family houses. For more context, see the neighbourhood Westhem.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 5 km away, a short drive. The closest primary school, Basisschool St Gregorius, is a couple of streets away, so children can walk or cycle. There are several other primary schools within 5 km, including Christelijke Basisschool De Reinboge and Paadwizer. The village itself has a restaurant, but for most amenities you head to nearby towns. The municipality Súdwest-Fryslân covers a wide rural area with many small villages like this.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including, Funda, Pararius and Huispedia.
Details of this home
De Kat 21, Westhem
Data from Westhem
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About De Kat 21, Westhem
The asking price of €489,000 is in line with the market for corner houses in Súdwest-Fryslân. With 132 m² of living space and a 168 m² plot, the price per square metre is reasonable for a 1930s home in a rural village. However, the energy label E means higher energy costs, which may affect the overall value.
The energy label is E, which indicates that the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. It may be worth considering improvements such as insulation or double glazing, but the listing does not specify the current insulation or heating system.
The nearest train station is 6.4 km away. That is about a 10-minute drive or a longer cycle. The station is not named in the listing, but it likely serves connections to larger towns in the region.
The closest primary school is Basisschool St Gregorius at 1.4 km, which is a couple of streets away. Several other primary schools are within 5 km, including Christelijke Basisschool De Reinboge and Paadwizer. For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.3 km away.
No, the nearest supermarket is Poiesz at about 5 km, so you will need a car or bicycle for grocery shopping. There are also Jumbo and Aldi within 5.5 km. For daily essentials, it is a short drive.
Westhem is a very small village with around 75 residents. It is extremely rural, with a low address density of 35 per km². Most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses, and the population is a mix of families and older residents. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the statistics paint a picture of a quiet, close-knit community.
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