Kerkplein 7
Grijpskerk, Westerkwartier
A grand home at the village heart
Kerkplein 7 is a striking detached house right in the centre of Grijpskerk, a village in the municipality of Westerkwartier. The home dates from 1880 and has a sheltered position, set within a residential area. With a price of €392,000, this is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Westerkwartier, especially given the energy label.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a herenhuis, a detached house with 8 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 187 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 180 m². The plot is 371 m² according to both sources. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, a central heating boiler and a pellet stove. It is freehold, with a garden to the rear, accessible from the back and facing north.
Life in Grijpskerk
Grijpskerk is a village of about 2,450 people, where a quarter of residents are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Westerkartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are very positive: "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe." Another says: "People here... are friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable as long as you take the initiative yourself." One resident, however, describes a difficult experience with neighbours. The village has a mix of households, with 37% single-person households and 32% households with children. For more context, see the Grijpskerk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well covered here. Basisschool De Triangel is on your doorstep, and cbs De Borgstee is just around the corner, as is Lauwers College Grijpskerk for secondary education. The Jumbo supermarket is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice is a five-minute walk. Bus line 637 stops at Grijpskerk, Kerk, a couple of streets away, and the train station in Grijpskerk is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Westerkwartier offers a rural setting with nearby villages and towns.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the home is in an area with an elevated foundation risk indication, with the note that this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1880 on clay soil, and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with current flood risk and heat stress low, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Achterhof Makelaardij and Funda.
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About Kerkplein 7, Grijpskerk
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €392,000. The agent lists the living area at 187 m², which works out to €2,096 per m². This is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Westerkwartier, particularly given the energy label G, which is the least efficient label and means you can expect high heating costs.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 8 rooms in total, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 187 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 180 m². The plot is 371 m². There is a garden to the rear, accessible from the back and facing north.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does state that the home has double glazing and HR glazing, as well as a central heating boiler and a pellet stove, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance is poor.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
Public risk data at address level indicates an elevated foundation risk for this area. The home was built in 1880 on clay soil, and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What is the noise situation around this home?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 27 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 14 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 240 metres away, and there are two primary schools within a few hundred metres: Basisschool De Triangel at 124 metres and cbs De Borgstee at 228 metres. Lauwers College Grijpskerk for secondary education is 402 metres away. The GP practice is 553 metres away, and the nearest pharmacy is in Grootegast, about 6 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 637 stops at Grijpskerk, Kerk, about 504 metres away, with additional stops at De Roder and De Vereniging nearby. The train station in Grijpskerk is about 967 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Martini Ziekenhuis, is in Groningen, about 18 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are very positive, describing the area as "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe." Another resident says people are "friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable as long as you take the initiative yourself." One resident, however, describes a difficult experience with neighbours, including bullying and theft from the garden.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Grijpskerk has about 2,450 residents. The age spread is fairly even, with 14% under 15, 20% aged 25 to 45, and 26% aged 65 or older. Households are mixed: 37% are single-person households, 32% have children, and 31% are couples without children. The average household size is 2.2 people.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
Public data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium for this area. Current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not assessments of this specific property.





