Twisk Centrum, Medemblik
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Dorpsweg 171 in Twisk is a proper slice of North Holland countryside living. With 545 m² of floor space and a plot of 1,184 m², it's a generous home that dates back to 1880. The asking price of €1,000,000 sits 31% above the neighbourhood average of €765,000, which is understandable given the size and character. For context, detached houses in Medemblik vary widely, but this one stands out for its sheer scale.
Twisk Centrum is a small, tight-knit village with 915 residents. It's a quiet spot, the address density is just 114 per km², making it one of the least urbanised areas around. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%) and predominantly pre-war (75%). The population skews older, with a third aged 65 or over, and there are more households without children than with. It's the kind of place where you know your neighbours. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood Twisk Centrum, so the picture comes from the statistics alone.
For your morning bread run, the nearest supermarket is SPAR about 3 km away, with Albert Heijn and Aldi just a bit further. The closest primary school is Basisschool de Klaverwoid, a ten-minute walk away, and there's a secondary school, SG De Dijk, about 3 km from the door. A park or public garden is within a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 13.6 km away, so a car is pretty much essential. The municipality Medemblik covers a wide rural area, and Twisk sits right in the middle of it.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including 4 x 1 Makelaardij and 4x1 Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Dorpsweg 171, Twisk
Data from Twisk Centrum
Data from Twisk Centrum
6 within 5 km
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About Dorpsweg 171, Twisk
The asking price is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €765,000, but this home is also 64% larger than the average (545 m² vs 332 m²). Given the size, character, and plot, the price is on the high side but reflects the unique offering.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label D or lower, while 28.6% have label A+. So this home is average for the area, meaning heating costs will be moderate but not as low as a modern, well-insulated home.
The nearest train station is 13.6 km away. That's a drive of about 15 minutes. Public transport within the village is limited, so a car is essential for commuting.
The closest primary school is Basisschool de Klaverwoid, about 1 km away (a ten-minute walk). There's also Christelijke basisschool De Wegwijzer at 1.6 km and Openbare Basisschool de Koet at 2.6 km. For secondary education, SG De Dijk is about 3 km away.
Currently, there are 6 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €1,500,000. The median price is €572,500, so this home is above the median but within the upper range.
Twisk Centrum is a quiet, rural village with 915 residents. It's not very urbanised (address density 114 per km²), and most homes are owner-occupied. The population is older, with many 65+ residents. It's a peaceful area with a strong sense of community.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Twisk Centrum