Buorren 5
Lekkum, Leeuwarden
AreaA grand country home in Lekkum
This is a home with real presence. A detached house from 1924, set on a large plot in the village of Lekkum, just outside the city of Leeuwarden. The setting is rural, outside the built-up area, with an open position and unobstructed views. With a price of €1,925,000, this is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the asking price sits 212% above the neighbourhood average of €617,600. For context, that average is based on a small sample of five properties, and this home is at the very top of that range. If you are looking at [detached houses in Leeuwarden], this one stands out immediately.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this home has 12 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed at 746 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 771 m². The plot is 1,514 m² according to both sources. The house has a garden all the way around and an attached brick garage. It is fully owned, and the agent describes the insulation as triple glazing with full insulation. Heating comes from a gas fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The volume of the house is 3,278 m³.
Life in Lekkum
Lekkum is a small village, home to around 400 people. It is a quiet, rural spot, and the houses here are mostly single-family homes, with three-quarters of them owner-occupied. The village has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. Reviews of the wider municipality of Leeuwarden give an average score of 7.32, based on 54 reviews. One resident describes an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character, where you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, speaks of deterioration and division among neighbours. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to Lekkum itself. The village is part of [the Lekkum neighbourhood], which is a small community with a distinct character.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest primary school, Professor Wassenberghskoalle, is just around the corner, and there is a second one, IKC Eestroom, a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and Poiesz a bit further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Joeloemsingh in Leeuwarden, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Boiten BV, is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Lekkum, Lekkum is just around the corner, served by line 7721. There are more bus options at Leeuwarden, Blitsaerd, with lines 21, 51 and 62. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, a short drive away. All of this is within [the municipality of Leeuwarden], which offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address does have some risk indications, which are area-level data from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 18 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the house was built in 1924 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 61% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is medium, flood risk is low now but medium by 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Vos Makelaardij, De Vos Makelaardij B.V. and De Vos Makelaardij B.V. on Funda. The listing has been active since 23 June 2026.
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About Buorren 5, Lekkum
What is the asking price for this home and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €1,925,000. This is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Lekkum, and it is 212% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €617,600. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,702, while this home is listed at €2,580 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood average is based on a small sample of five properties.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has 12 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed at 746 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 771 m². The plot is 1,514 m². There is a garden all the way around the house and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also describes the insulation as triple glazing with full insulation, and heating comes from a gas fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. Only 17% of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1924 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 61% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 18 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is Professor Wassenberghskoalle, which is just around the corner at about 321 metres. IKC Eestroom is a ten-minute walk away at about 1,014 metres. There is also a special primary school, Christelijke School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Aquamarijn, at about 1,326 metres. For secondary education, De Brêge, school of OSG Piter Jelles, is at about 1,419 metres.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, which is a couple of streets away at about 966 metres. Aldi is at about 1,692 metres and Poiesz at about 1,705 metres. There are also two Albert Heijn stores within about 2 kilometres. In total, there are 30 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Lekkum, Lekkum, just around the corner at about 315 metres, served by line 7721. There are more options at Leeuwarden, Blitsaerd, at about 881 metres, with lines 21, 51 and 62, and at Leeuwarden, Dragoonsplein, at about 889 metres, with line 8. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, at about 2,850 metres.
What is the neighbourhood of Lekkum like?
Lekkum is a small village with around 405 residents. It is a rural area, with 99% of the homes being single-family houses and 75% owner-occupied. The population has a mix of ages, with 23% aged 65 or older. Reviews of the wider municipality of Leeuwarden give an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 54 reviews. One resident describes an atmospheric neighbourhood with stately houses, while another mentions deterioration.
How does the floor area compare between the BAG registration and the agent's listing?
The BAG registration records a living area of 771 m², while the agent lists 746 m². The plot area is 1,514 m² according to both sources. The difference between the two living area figures is not explained in the listing. The price per square metre of €2,580 is based on the agent's floor area of 746 m².
