Paterswoldsemeer, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis is a home that feels like a retreat, yet it's part of a small community. With 369 m² of living space and a plot of 2944 m², it's a rare find. The asking price of €695,000 is in line with the median in the neighbourhood, but you get far more square metres than average, the floor area is 284% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, detached houses in Groningen are scarce at this size.
The neighbourhood is called Paterswoldsemeer, and it's a peaceful spot with only about 250 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (85%) and three-quarters are detached. The population is older, a third are 65 or over, and there are few children. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures paint a picture of a settled, quiet area. The neighbourhood Paterswoldsemeer has a very low urbanity score (5 out of 5, meaning not urban at all), so you can expect plenty of peace and green space.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just under a kilometre away, a ten-minute walk. Other supermarkets like Lidl and Jumbo are about 2 km away. Primary schools are within walking distance: CKC De Rietzanger is about 1 km away, and OBS Ter Borch is 1.2 km. The municipality Groningen covers a large area, so while the city centre is a drive away, the immediate surroundings are rural and quiet.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Aimée Staal Makelaardij and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kaapse Baan 1, Haren Gn
Data from Paterswoldsemeer
Data from Paterswoldsemeer
31 within 5 km
44 within 5 km
About Kaapse Baan 1, Haren Gn
The asking price matches the median in the neighbourhood exactly, so it's in line with the market. However, this home is much larger than average, 369 m² versus 96 m², so you get significantly more space for the same median price. The average sold price in the area is €722,500, which suggests homes here can go for a bit more.
The floor area of 369 m² is 284% larger than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². That's an exceptional difference, most homes in Paterswoldsemeer are much smaller. The plot of 2944 m² is also very generous.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, and none have A+. So this home is among the more efficient ones. You can expect relatively low energy costs.
The nearest train station is 4.4 km away. That's about a ten-minute drive or a longer cycle. The area is not well served by public transport, so a car is handy.
The neighbourhood recorded 37 total crimes, which for a population of 250 is relatively low. It's a quiet area with mostly older residents and few children, so it feels safe.
Yes, the nearest restaurant is just 0.6 km away, a short walk. So you can easily go out for dinner without driving.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Paterswoldsemeer