Blokzijl, Steenwijkerland
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on De Rits sits in a quiet part of Blokzijl, a small town surrounded by water and countryside. With 143 m² of living space and a plot of 543 m², it offers room to spread out. The asking price of €575,000 is 18% above the average for detached houses in Steenwijkerland, partly because the home is larger than many in the neighbourhood.
Blokzijl is a compact village with just over 1,100 residents. It's a place where many people live in single-family homes (93% of the housing stock) and owner-occupancy is high at 66%. The population is fairly mixed, with a noticeable share of older residents, about 27% are 65 or over. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics. The neighbourhood Blokzijl has a very low crime rate, with only 16 recorded offences in total.
Daily errands are easy: the Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and a primary school, Christelijk Kindcentrum De Schutsluis, is a couple of streets away. Another school, Basisschool de Rolpaal, is also within walking distance. For a doctor's appointment, the GP practice is a five-minute walk. The village centre has a restaurant nearby, and there's a park or public garden a short stroll away. The municipality Steenwijkerland covers a wide rural area, so for secondary school or a train station you'd need to travel further, the nearest station is 14.8 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bonthuis Vaartjes Makelaars.
Details of this home
De Rits 1, Blokzijl
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About De Rits 1, Blokzijl
The asking price is 18% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€485,900). However, this home is also larger than many others, the average floor area in Blokzijl is 219 m², while this one is 143 m². So the price per square metre is higher than average. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the detached character.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label B, while 40% have label C and 40% have label D or lower.
The plot measures 543 m². That's a generous size for a detached house in Blokzijl. It gives you plenty of outdoor space, though the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other features.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Christelijk Kindcentrum De Schutsluis (262 m) and Basisschool de Rolpaal (549 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 13.4 km away, so a daily commute is required.
The nearest train station is 14.8 km from the home. That means you'll need a car or bus for train travel. The village itself is not connected to the rail network.
Blokzijl is a very safe neighbourhood. In the most recent data, only 16 crimes were recorded in total. That's a low number for a village of this size.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Blokzijl
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