Westerlee, Oldambt
Tucked away in the village of Westerlee, this detached house from 1929 stands on a generous plot and offers a calm, village-like setting. The home is situated in the centre of Westerlee, part of the municipality of Oldambt, and combines a classic exterior with a practical layout. With a price of €475,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the market, especially when you consider the living area. For context, the asking price sits well above the average for detached houses in Oldambt.
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 565 cubic metres, and the living area is listed as 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 132 m². The plot measures 760 m² according to both the agent and the BAG. The home has a garden around the house, including a front, side and back garden, plus an attached brick garage. It is fully owned, and the agent notes roof insulation and mostly double glazing. Heating is provided by a multi-fuel stove and a central heating boiler.
Westerlee is a small village where life moves at a gentle pace. Residents of the wider municipality of Oldambt give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 28 reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhoods, very green and pleasant to live in!" Another mentions: "Ideally situated. Everything close by." However, not all feedback is positive; one resident speaks of "a few bad apples" spoiling the atmosphere. The village itself has around 1,310 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. It is a place where you know your neighbours, and the surrounding countryside is never far away. The municipality of Oldambt offers a mix of rural tranquillity and practical amenities.
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo, Aldi and PLUS also within a couple of streets further. Primary school CBS Het Baken is just around the corner, and there is a childcare centre nearby. The nearest GP and pharmacy are in Winschoten, a short drive away, and the hospital is in Scheemda. Public transport is close by: bus line 13 stops at Westerlee, Lagelaan, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Scheemda, about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Oldambt is well served for a rural area.
The WOZ value of the home is €332,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 43% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €221,000 to €332,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 22 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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.
About Hoofdweg 111, Westerlee
The asking price is €475,000. This is for a detached house with a living area of 119 m² according to the agent, which works out at €3,992 per m². The price is on the high side compared to the market, especially given the WOZ value of €332,000, which is 43% lower than the asking price.
The house has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 119 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 132 m². There is also a garden around the house and an attached brick garage.
The WOZ value is €332,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 43% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 50%, from €221,000 in 2020 to €332,000 in 2025.
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 22 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1929. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property.
The indication for pluvial flooding is medium, and the flood risk is also medium for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a property-specific assessment.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 3.2 km away. A Jumbo, Aldi and PLUS are also within about 3.3 to 3.4 km. These are all a short drive or a longer walk from the home.
The nearest primary school is CBS Het Baken, about 400 metres away. Other primary schools, such as CBS Mons Sinaï and Openbare Basisschool Heiligerlee, are within about 1.8 to 2.3 km. Secondary education is available at Dollard College pro-vmbo, about 2.6 km away.
Bus line 13 stops at Westerlee, Lagelaan, about 100 metres from the home. The nearest train station is Scheemda, about 2.4 km away. This provides a connection to the wider region.
Westerlee is a small village with around 1,310 inhabitants. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the village has a quiet, rural character. Residents of the wider municipality of Oldambt give their living environment an average score of 7.35, with some praising the green surroundings and others mentioning occasional social issues.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Very cosy, we also have a neighbourhood association that organises activities for both the elderly and the young. There is a primary school and a childcare centre. There is a forest with a Discovery Trail and plenty to explore, everything is well maintained and the streets are clean.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone knows each other, but you hardly know a neighbour who doesn't live next door. More bonding would be good.
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How residents experience their district
Very cosy, we also have a neighbourhood association that organises activities for both the elderly and the young. There is a primary school and a childcare centre. There is a forest with a Discovery Trail and plenty to explore, everything is well maintained and the streets are clean.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone knows each other, but you hardly know a neighbour who doesn't live next door. More bonding would be good.
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How residents experience their municipality
I've been living in Winschoten-Noord for years and it's lovely here. There are many parks nearby for nice walks with the dog and the children. The amenities are also in good order: schools, supermarket and a good connection to both the centre and Blauwestad. A few more charging points could be installed, but we can't complain in this neighbourhood. I also always feel safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIIdeally situated. Everything close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIA few bad apples are spoiling the atmosphere in the street. People don't want to take others into account. Vandalism of other people's property. Bullying and humiliation. Excessive behaviour.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is located on the main road and within a short distance of all shops and opposite the beautiful forest! That makes up for a lot!
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good safe community. Hygiene is taken seriously here and the municipality provides a lot of information. Education is good, many schools. Secondary and for children. More houses are being built all the time, but they do stay away from nature, so that's a given. Everything is also easily accessible and there are many supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good. Never had any problems, lots of consideration for the children and enough schools in the area. All the important supermarkets that are easily accessible and a nice shopping centre. The houses are safe and more are being built all the time.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful cosy street
Auto-translated to English by AINice new village with both detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and apartments. Nice peninsulas. Living by the water. Lots of recreational opportunities. A supermarket is still missing. And a nice pub.
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| Sale price | €552,533 | €395,788 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,620 | – |
| Rent price | €1,146 p/m | €1,099 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
Hoofdweg 111, Westerlee
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