A characterful home in Bitgum
This detached house on Buorren 16 sits in the heart of Bitgum, a village in the municipality of Waadhoeke. With its 1890 construction and energy label C, it carries a sense of history. The asking price is €450,000. For context, detached houses in Waadhoeke are part of a small market here, with only two homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 127 m². The plot measures 348 m². The house has a garden around it and an attached brick garage. It is offered with full ownership, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
Life in Bitgum
Bitgum is a small village with around 700 residents, where most homes were built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Waadhoeke give their living environment an average score of 7.76, based on 20 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." Another adds: "It's a fantastic neighbourhood, people are friendly. You can count on the people who live there." A third review is less positive, mentioning "everywhere drunk people, many empty dilapidated houses." These views reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific village. For more on the local area, see the Bitgum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from here. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other options within a short drive. Primary schools like De Frije Fûgel are just around the corner, and the GP practice in Bitgummole is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy is a bit further, in St.-Annaparochie. For public transport, bus stops on Bitgum are on your doorstep, with lines 71 and 893, and another stop a short walk away with line 70. The nearest train station is in Deinum, about 6 km off. The wider surroundings are part of the municipality of Waadhoeke.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does have some risk indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk is indicated as elevated, based on the 1890 construction on clay soil, with a note that 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Libbe Duinstra.
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About Buorren 16, Bitgum
What is the asking price for this detached house in Bitgum?
The asking price is €450,000. The neighbourhood currently has two homes for sale, with an average asking price of €372,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 110 m², comes to €4,091. These figures give a sense of where this property sits in the local market.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 127 m². The plot measures 348 m². There is also a garden around the house and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The agent notes that the house has roof insulation, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features may help keep energy use in check, though the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public data. The house was built in 1890 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 90% of properties were built before 1970, and 3% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities like?
The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is about 2.6 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are several other supermarkets within 5 km, including another Poiesz and an Albert Heijn. Primary schools such as De Frije Fûgel are around 1.1 km away. The nearest GP practice is in Bitgummole, about 1.2 km off, and the pharmacy is in St.-Annaparochie, roughly 3.8 km away.
How is the public transport connection from Bitgum?
There are bus stops close by. The nearest stop, Bitgum, Bitgum, is about 288 metres away and serves bus lines 71 and 893. Another stop, Bitgum, Bitgum Provincialeweg, is about 322 metres away with line 70. The nearest train station is in Deinum, about 6 km from the house. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Waadhoeke give their living environment an average score of 7.76, based on 20 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." Another notes: "It's a fantastic neighbourhood, people are friendly. You can count on the people who live there." A third review is less positive, mentioning "everywhere drunk people, many empty dilapidated houses." These views reflect the wider municipality, not just Bitgum.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available in this listing. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare with the asking price of €450,000.
