Magere Weide, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on De Bontekoe in the Magere Weide neighbourhood offers a generous 184 m² of living space on a 460 m² plot, built in 2022. With a rent of €2,750, it sits well above the neighbourhood average of €2,015, a premium for its size and privacy. For context, detached houses in Leeuwarden are scarce in the rental market, which partly explains the price.
Magere Weide is a small, leafy neighbourhood with just 65 residents and a mix of families and older households. Almost all homes are single-family houses, and the area feels spacious and calm. One resident says: "It's very quiet and green, with lots of birds and space." Another notes: "The neighbours are friendly and it's safe for children to play outside." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood is appreciated for its tranquillity and community feel. The neighbourhood Magere Weide has a low crime rate and is popular among those who value peace and privacy.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Sint Thomas (a five-minute walk) and IKC Prins Maurits (a ten-minute walk). The municipality Leeuwarden offers good amenities, with a park or public garden a short stroll away and a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. The train station is a ten-minute cycle, making commutes to the city centre or further afield manageable.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Rotsvast Delft & Rotterdam and other platforms. The rent of €2,750 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the size and detached nature are rare in the rental market.
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de Bontekoe 4, Leeuwarden
Data from Magere Weide
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About de Bontekoe 4, Leeuwarden
The rent of €2,750 is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €2,015. However, this is a large detached house (184 m²) with a big plot, and such properties are rare in the rental market. The price reflects its size and exclusivity, so it is on the high side but not unreasonable for what it offers.
Magere Weide is a very quiet, green neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes. It has only 65 residents, so it feels spacious and private. Residents appreciate the tranquillity, birdlife, and safe environment for children. There are few amenities within the neighbourhood itself, but daily shops and schools are within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 583 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Lidl are also within a ten-minute walk, so daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Sint Thomas (245 m), IKC Prins Maurits (566 m), and IKC Maria Louise (577 m). A special secondary school, Openbaar ZML-School Leeuwarden-Franeker It Twaluk, is just 184 m away. All are within a short stroll.
The train station is 3 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. It connects to Leeuwarden city centre and other destinations.
Energy label D is average for a home built in 2022, it is not particularly efficient, so heating costs may be moderate. The home is relatively new, so insulation and installations are likely up to modern standards, but the label suggests room for improvement.
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