Kern Philippine, Terneuzen
NeighbourhoodThis 2023-built detached house on Braakmanweg sits in the village of Philippine, a peaceful spot in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. With 155 m² of living space and a 584 m² plot, it is the most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, the asking price of €695,000 is 93% above the local average of €359,685. That puts it in a different league from the rest of the market, but you are getting a recently built, energy-efficient home with an A+++ label. For comparison, detached houses in Terneuzen are rare at this level.
Kern Philippine has about 1,800 residents, with a mix of ages: a quarter are over 65, but there are also plenty of families with children. Almost all homes are single-family houses, and 84% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood is very quiet, the address density is low, and it scores a 5 on the urbanity scale (the least urban). There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics. The neighbourhood Kern Philippine is a tight-knit community where people know each other.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and a larger PLUS is a short drive away. Basisschool Laureyn is a couple of streets away, so school runs are easy on foot. For secondary school, you would need to travel further, the nearest is 10.7 km away. The village centre has a restaurant and a library within a five-minute walk, and a park or garden is on your doorstep. The municipality Terneuzen offers a rural setting with the Westerschelde nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Smolders Makelaars. It is the only property at this price level in the neighbourhood, so it stands out as a premium option.
Details of this home
Braakmanweg 14A, Philippine
Data from Kern Philippine
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About Braakmanweg 14A, Philippine
The asking price is 93% above the average asking price in Kern Philippine (€359,685) and makes it the most expensive of the 27 homes currently for sale. However, it is a new-build detached house with an A+++ energy label, which is rare in the area, only 7% of local listings have label A+. The price reflects the premium for modern, efficient housing in a quiet village.
An A+++ label means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity bills. The house was built in 2023, so it meets the latest insulation and ventilation standards. In the neighbourhood, most homes have older labels, 37% are D or lower, so this is a significant advantage.
Kern Philippine has a balanced population with many families, about 260 households have children. The primary school Basisschool Laureyn is just a couple of streets away, and there is a child daycare centre nearby. The area is very quiet and safe, with only 26 reported crimes in the latest data.
The nearest train station is 32.2 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on a car for longer journeys. The village itself is compact, with most amenities within walking distance.
SPAR is just 312 metres away, a five-minute walk, for daily groceries. For a larger selection, PLUS is about 2.9 km away, a short drive. There are two supermarkets within 5 km.
The plot is 584 m², which typically includes the house and surrounding land. The listing does not specify a separate garden, but with a plot this size, there is plenty of outdoor space. The home is detached, so you have privacy.
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