Ballum, Ameland
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Gerrit Kosterweg sits in the quiet village of Ballum on the island of Ameland. With 185 m² of living space and a 440 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family or those who love space. The energy label is C, so heating costs are moderate. At €495,000, the price is in line with the market for detached houses in Ameland.
Ballum is a small village with about 430 residents, many of whom are older couples or singles. It's a quiet, close-knit community where most homes are owner-occupied. The village has a supermarket, a primary school and a GP surgery all within a few minutes' walk. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the low crime rate (6 incidents) suggests a safe environment. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Ballum.
For your daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a short drive away. Children can walk to Openbare Basisschool 't Ienster, which is on your doorstep. For secondary education, you'd need to travel about 5.5 km to the nearest school. The village also has a restaurant within a couple of streets away. The municipality Ameland covers the whole island, with its unique Wadden Sea environment.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Gerrit Kosterweg 3, Ballum
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About Gerrit Kosterweg 3, Ballum
The price of €495,000 is in line with the market for detached homes in Ameland. With 185 m² of living space and a 440 m² plot, you get a good amount of space. The energy label C means moderate energy costs. There are no recent sales figures for Ballum itself, but compared to similar homes on the island, the price seems reasonable.
Ballum is a quiet village with a small population of around 430. It's a mix of older residents and families, with many single-person households. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels safe with very few crimes reported. Amenities like a supermarket, GP and primary school are all within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 41 km away, which is on the mainland. You would need to take the ferry from Ameland to reach it. For daily travel, a car or bicycle is more practical on the island.
The closest primary school is Openbare Basisschool 't Ienster, just 213 metres away. There are two other primary schools within about 3.5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 5.5 km away, so a commute is necessary.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1984. You can expect moderate heating and electricity costs. The home is not as efficient as a modern A-label property, but it's not a high-energy user either.
The plot size is 440 m², which typically includes garden space around the house.
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