A detached house in the countryside near Lochem
This detached house on Broekstraat 3 sits in the Verspreide huizen Nettelhorst, Langen en Zwiep area, a rural part of Lochem where the pace of life is set by the seasons. With 460 residents spread across the neighbourhood, it is a quiet corner of the municipality, surrounded by farmland and woodland. The asking price of €615,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,031,800, a difference of 40 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,121, while this home is listed at €3,361 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking for a detached house in Lochem, this one is priced noticeably below the local norm.
The home itself
Built in 1950, this detached house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 671 cubic metres. The living area is 210 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 183 square metres. The plot is 2,510 square metres according to the BAG registration, but the agent states 11,045 square metres. The energy label is D, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent does not mention any specific installations or insulation features in the listing.
The Verspreide huizen Nettelhorst, Langen en Zwiep neighbourhood
Life here is shaped by the countryside, with scattered homes and farms defining the landscape. Residents of the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Working-class neighbourhood, generally good contact." Another notes: "Uncosy, little sociability!" A third resident is more critical: "Many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." The reviews reflect a mixed picture, with some appreciating the contact and others finding the social atmosphere lacking. The neighbourhood has 186 homes, of which 79 percent are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.5 people. Most of the housing stock was built before 1945, according to CBS data.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarkets are a ten-minute walk away, with Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Lidl. Primary schools are also a ten-minute walk, including Prins Hendrik Daltonschool and Meester G. Propschool, both. The nearest GP is Huisartsenprakijk Roelofsen & Peterse in Lochem, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Lochem is a couple of streets further. For public transport, bus line 805 stops at Zwiep, De Witte Wieven, a ten-minute walk away, and the train station in Lochem is 3 km from the home, with bus lines 52, 58 and 805 stopping there. The municipality of Lochem offers a range of services within reach.
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. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 16 dB Lden, below the standard, based on 2023 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year before 1970, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and for 2050, according to the climate impact atlas. These are public risk data at address level, not a technical assessment of the property.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Het Betere Boerenerf, makelaars in woonboerderijen.
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About Broekstraat 3, Lochem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €615,000 is 40 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,031,800. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,121, while this home is listed at €3,361 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, but the final value depends on the condition and features of the home, which are not fully detailed in the listing.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 671 cubic metres. The living area is 210 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 183 square metres. The plot is 2,510 square metres according to the BAG registration, but the agent states 11,045 square metres. The agent does not specify which rooms are on which floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. The agent does not mention any specific insulation measures, so the actual energy consumption may vary depending on how the home is used and maintained.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, which are factors in the assessment. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is also low, both for the current situation and for 2050, according to the climate impact atlas.
What are the nearest amenities and how far are they?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn at 3.4 km, Jumbo at 3.5 km, and Lidl at 3.8 km. Primary schools include Prins Hendrik Daltonschool and Meester G. Propschool, both at 3.9 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenprakijk Roelofsen & Peterse in Lochem at 3.3 km, and the pharmacy Apotheek Lochem is at 3.9 km. The nearest train station is Lochem at 3 km.
What is public transport like from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Zwiep, De Witte Wieven, at 2.4 km, served by bus line 805. The Lochem station stop is at 3 km, with bus lines 52, 58 and 805. The nearest train station is Lochem at 3 km. These distances mean that a car is likely the most practical option for daily travel, but there are regular bus connections to the surrounding area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Working-class neighbourhood, generally good contact." Another notes: "Uncosy, little sociability!" A third resident is more critical: "Many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." The reviews reflect a mixed picture, with some appreciating the contact and others finding the social atmosphere lacking.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state any specific features such as insulation, heating system, garden, or garage. As a result, the description of the home is limited to the basic facts: the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, and the floor areas. The energy label is D, but no further technical details are provided.
