De Foarn 8
Grou, Leeuwarden
AreaA spacious detached home in Grou
This detached house on De Foarn sits in a quiet part of Grou, a village in the municipality of Leeuwarden. With 279 m² of living space and a 730 m² plot, it is a substantial family home built in 2001 and carrying an A energy label. The asking price of €850,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €386,629, but the home is also much larger than the typical home in the area. For context, you can compare it with other detached houses in Leeuwarden.
The neighbourhood: Grou
Grou is a village with around 5,500 residents, where 88% of homes are single-family houses and 63% are owner-occupied. The population is mixed, with a notable share of older residents (27% aged 65+). One resident who has lived here for 55 years says: "Was very good but nowadays it's going downhill due to various moves of some addresses and replaced by people who, partly due to drug use, make a mess of it, it's not getting any better." That is the only review available, so it reflects a personal perspective. The neighbourhood Grou has a low crime rate with 127 total offences.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have Lidl and Jumbo both just over a kilometre away, and Poiesz a bit further. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip are both about 800 m away, and secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is around 700 m. A GP and a restaurant are both a five-minute walk from the home. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a mix of village and city amenities.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hooghiemster Makelaars.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Areas and volume
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredConstruction
Frequently asked questions
About De Foarn 8, Grou
Is €850,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price is 120% above the neighbourhood average of €386,629, but this home is also 121% larger than the average (279 m² vs 126 m²). Detached homes in Grou vary widely, from €149,500 to €1,595,000. Given the size, plot, and energy label A, the price is on the high side but reflects the home's specifications.
How large is the plot and what is the floor area?
The floor area is 279 m² and the plot is 730 m². That is a generous amount of space for a detached home in Grou, where the average floor area is 126 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and has low expected energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label A, while 33% have label D or lower.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
Primary schools Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip are both about 800 m away. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is about 700 m away.
What supermarkets are close by?
Lidl and Jumbo are both about 1.2 km away, and Poiesz is about 1.4 km away. That is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
How many homes are for sale in Grou?
There are currently 34 homes for sale in Grou, with an average asking price of €386,629. The market is active, with 65 homes sold recently at an average price of €408,352.
-09dcd838.webp)
