Bourtange, Westerwolde
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Batterijenstraat sits in the historic village of Bourtange, known for its star-shaped fort. With 134 m² of living space on a 350 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a home built in 1915. The energy label F means heating costs will be significant. At €519,000, the price is in line with the market for detached houses in Westerwolde.
Bourtange is a small village with 430 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied (76%) and predominantly single-family houses (93%). The population is older, with many aged 45 and over, and households without children outnumber those with children. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the village is quiet and rural. The municipality Westerwolde covers a wide area with scattered villages.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarkets are a drive away: Aldi and Jumbo are about 6 km from home. Primary school OBS Willem Lodewijck is just a couple of streets away, while secondary schools are much further,. A restaurant is within walking distance, and a park or public garden is just around the corner.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Oosterveld Makelaardij en Verzekeringen.
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Batterijenstraat 1, Bourtange
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About Batterijenstraat 1, Bourtange
The asking price of €519,000 is in line with the market for detached homes in Westerwolde. The home has 134 m² of living space on a 350 m² plot, which is a good size. However, the energy label F means you should budget for higher energy costs.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. You may want to consider improvements such as insulation or solar panels to reduce energy bills.
The nearest train station is 19.9 km away, so this home is not convenient for commuting by train. A car is essential for getting around.
Yes, primary school OBS Willem Lodewijck is just 345 m away, within walking distance. For secondary education, the nearest school is 11.7 km away, so a daily commute is required.
Bourtange is a small, quiet village with 430 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied and single-family. The population is older, with many residents aged 45 and over. It is a rural area with limited amenities, so a car is necessary for most errands.
The house was built in 1915, so it is over a century old. The energy label F suggests that it may need modernisation, particularly in terms of insulation and heating. The listing does not provide details on the condition, so a viewing is recommended to assess this.
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