A historic home in the heart of Wirdum
Tucked away on Hôf 6, this detached house sits in a sheltered spot right in the centre of Wirdum, a village in the municipality of Leeuwarden. Built in 1836, the home carries nearly two centuries of history within its walls. With a last known price of €489,000, the asking price sat on the high side compared to the average for detached houses in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
Inside the house
The agent described this as a single-family detached home with six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 179 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². The plot measures 492 m² in both sources. The home comes with a garden all around, a detached wooden garage and a French balcony. It was fully owned, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent noted insulation in the roof, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The energy label is D.
Life in Wirdum
Wirdum is a small village with just over a thousand residents, where nearly all homes are single-family houses and about seven in ten are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on 54 reviews. One resident describes an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, houses with a stately character and a palpable sense of history. Another resident, however, speaks of deterioration and division among neighbours. The reviews reflect different experiences, so it is worth reading them with that in mind. For a sense of what the Wirdum neighbourhood is like, the village offers a quiet, rural setting.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, a Lidl, is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Roorda is a ten-minute walk, and Kindcentrum de Pionier is a couple of streets further. The GP practice It Kleaster in Wytgaard is a ten-minute walk, while the BENU Apotheek Nylân in Leeuwarden is a short drive. Bus stop Wirdum, Rijksweg is a ten-minute walk away with lines 1, 95 and 7801. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden, about 5 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €396,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 23% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €280,000 to €396,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1836 construction on clay soil and the area's pre-1970 building stock. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Faber Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Hôf 6, Wirdum (Fr)
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €489,000 was 23% above the WOZ value of €396,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 41%, from €280,000 to €396,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home had six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area was listed at 179 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². The plot measures 492 m². There is a garden around the house, a detached wooden garage and a French balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label D. This was a mid-range label, so energy costs would be moderate compared to more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The agent noted the home had roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which helped with keeping energy use in check.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1836 on clay soil, where wooden piles or shallow foundations may have been used. In this postcode area, 35% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl about 2.6 km away, with a Jumbo at 3.5 km. For primary education, IKC Roorda is 1.9 km away and Kindcentrum de Pionier is 2.4 km. The GP practice It Kleaster in Wytgaard is 1.6 km away, and the BENU Apotheek Nylân in Leeuwarden is 4.2 km. The nearest hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, is 4.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Wirdum, Rijksweg, about 660 metres away, served by lines 1, 95 and 7801. There are additional stops in Swichum and Wytgaard with lines 7761 and 95. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden, approximately 5.3 km away, offering connections to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood of Wirdum like?
Wirdum is a small village with about 1,065 residents. Nearly all homes are single-family houses, and about 70% are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden rate their living environment at 7.32 on average, based on 54 reviews. Some residents praise the atmospheric character and stately homes, while others mention social tensions. The village has a quiet, rural feel.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the area?
The living area of 179 m², as listed by the agent, was 33% larger than the neighbourhood average of 135 m². This makes the home relatively spacious compared to other properties in Wirdum. The plot of 492 m² also provides generous outdoor space around the house.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 22 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and reflect the area around the home, not an acoustic measurement of the property itself.
Is the home at risk of flooding?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rainfall is unlikely to cause significant water accumulation. The current flood risk is also low, and this remains the case for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not specific to this property.
