A farmhouse in the woods
This detached farmhouse sits on a quiet road in a wooded, rural setting, right in the heart of Geesteren. The village is small and close-knit, with a strong sense of togetherness that residents describe as exceptional. The asking price is €1,100,000. For context, the current supply of detached houses in Berkelland shows a single listing in this neighbourhood, with an average price per m² of €4,846.
The home itself
Built in 2007, this farmhouse offers 5 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 218 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The plot is 1,955 m², with a garden around the house and a detached brick garage. The home is fully owned, insulated with roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall and floor insulation, and heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Geesteren: a village that looks after its own
Residents of the Geesteren neighbourhood give their living environment an average score of 9.32, based on four reviews. One resident says: "We have lived here for 4 years.....feels like 40 years!! The neighbourhood looks fantastic. We have a safety app just in case There is social control." Another adds: "Social, compassionate, cosy and beautiful. A small village in Gelderland. We know each other. You can count on your fellow villagers and especially your neighbours." The village has around 540 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and a strong volunteer culture. There is a primary school nearby, a village hall for childcare and activities, and annual events like a marksmen's festival and an Orange festival.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are a short trip away. The nearest supermarket, an Aldi, is a couple of streets away, with a PLUS and an Albert Heijn just a bit further. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Noord, is a ten-minute walk, and the Staring College for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice De Bongerd and the BENU pharmacy are both in Borculo, a short drive. For public transport, bus line 95 stops at Geesteren, Hagensweg, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is in Lochem, about 7.8 km away. The wider area, the municipality of Berkelland, offers a rural setting with small villages and plenty of green space.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €754,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 46% above this value, a precomputed comparison. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €502,000 to €754,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate risks for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieklomp Makelaars en Rentmeesters Gorssel.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Blauwe Torenweg 29, Geesteren (Ge)
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,100,000 is 46% above the WOZ value of €754,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 218 m², is €5,046. The neighbourhood's average asking price per m² is €4,846, but this is based on a single listing.
What is the layout of this farmhouse?
The home has 5 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 218 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The plot is 1,955 m², with a garden around the house and a detached brick garage. The home is fully owned and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the energy label, which is based on the official registration.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risks for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, both currently and in 2050. The noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 1.9 km, with a PLUS and an Albert Heijn just a bit further. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Noord, is about 2 km away, and the Staring College for secondary education is about 2.4 km. The GP practice De Bongerd and the BENU pharmacy are both in Borculo, around 2.2 to 2.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Geesteren, Hagensweg, about 428 m away, served by bus line 95. Other stops in Borculo, at 1.5 to 1.8 km, offer lines 198 and 63, 72, 95. The nearest train station is Lochem, about 7.8 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Geesteren?
Residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 9.32, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Most beautiful village of the Netherlands 2017 Togetherness...social...cosiness...parties...neighbourliness...rural Old-fashioned cosiness." Another mentions: "There is always something to do. Every year something special with the neighbourhood. We keep the neighbourhood tidy together. Would never want to leave here."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 50%, from €502,000 to €754,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed and reflects the municipal valuation, not the market price. The asking price is 46% above the current WOZ value.
