A grand home at the edge of the woods
This detached house on Broek 40 sits at the edge of the forest, along a quiet road and by the water, with a free view. It is a place where the countryside feels close, yet the village of Gieterveen is right there. The asking price of €1,500,000 is 271% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €404,833. For context, detached houses in Aa en Hunze are the property type in question here.
A spacious home with many rooms
Built in 1870, this home offers 27 rooms, including 24 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 604 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot measures 25,635 m². The agent describes the insulation as largely double glazing and HR glass, with a central heating boiler, a wood stove, and partial underfloor heating. There is a garden around the house, a balcony, and parking space. The property is in full ownership.
Life in Gieterveen
Gieterveen is a small village with about 675 residents, where the average household size is 2.3. Residents of the municipality of Aa en Hunze give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood. Clean and well-maintained. All amenities within cycling distance such as shops and schools." Another notes: "Quiet neighbourhood, fine place to live. Contact with immediate neighbours is good." However, a third review mentions concerns about safety in Gieten, with "many young people being very antisocial." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Gieterveen neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest primary school, Samenwerkingsschool Oostermoer, is just around the corner. For groceries, the closest supermarket is the Jumbo, with a Lidl nearby. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Hunze, is in Gasselternijveen, about 4.5 km away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Oostermoer, is in Gieten. The nearest bus stop, De Hilte, Viersprong, is about 1.8 km away, served by line 77. The train station at Veendam is 9.3 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Aa en Hunze.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden and from air traffic 17 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding, current flood risk, and flood risk in 2050 are all low, as are heat stress levels now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Buitenstate Makelaardij and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs.
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About Broek 40, Gieterveen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €1,500,000. This is 271% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €404,833. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €2,483. The home has been listed since 4 October 2024.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 27 rooms, including 24 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 604 m², and the plot measures 25,635 m². There is a garden around the house, a balcony, and parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has largely double glazing and HR glass, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance is not efficient.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, but it is not mentioned here, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1870, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still low.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest primary school, Samenwerkingsschool Oostermoer, is about 364 metres away. The closest supermarket is the Jumbo at 5.6 km, and the GP practice is in Gasselternijveen, about 4.5 km away. The nearest bus stop, De Hilte, Viersprong, is about 1.8 km away, served by line 77.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Gieterveen has about 675 residents. Residents of the municipality of Aa en Hunze give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood," while another mentions concerns about safety in Gieten. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
Is there public transport nearby?
The nearest bus stop is De Hilte, Viersprong, about 1.8 km away, served by line 77. Other stops include Stadskanaal, Unikenstraat 8, with line 71, and Bareveld, K.J. de Vriezestraat, with lines 71 and 312. The nearest train station is Veendam, about 9.3 km away.
