A historic home on the water's edge
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this detached house from 1875 sits right by the water in the Ool neighbourhood of Herten. The setting is described by the agent as sheltered, on a quiet road, and within a residential area. With a price of €700,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average of €688,000 for the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, [detached houses in Roermond](</koopwoningen/roermond/vrijstaande-woningen/>) give you a sense of what is available in the wider municipality.
Inside the house
The agent lists this as a two-storey, single-family detached home with 11 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The living area is 235 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 241 m². The plot is 1055 m² in both sources. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in Ool
Ool is a small community of around 295 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied and the majority are single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of Roermond give their living environment an average score of 7.81, based on 19 reviews. One resident says: "Quietly situated in nature on a dead-end road. Good accessibility to the city and motorway and all amenities." Another adds: "It's a quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery." A third resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood with lovely people." The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. [The Ool neighbourhood](</buurt/ool-roermond/>) itself is home to just 119 homes, and five are currently on the market.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with an Aldi and a Jumbo a bit further. Openbare Basisschool De Stapsteen is also about a ten-minute walk, and the Hubertusschool is a couple of streets further. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwe Baan, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Herten-Merum, are both in Herten, a short drive away. Bus line 2 stops at Herten, Oolderweg, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Roermond, about 3.2 km away. [The municipality of Roermond](</gemeente/roermond/>) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 41 dB Lden and railway noise at 21 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the home was built in 1875 on clay soil, and 62% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Maat Makelaars and Funda. The listing has been active since 22 July 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
About Kleine Kemp 3, Herten
What is the asking price for this detached house in Ool?
The asking price is €700,000. This is on the high side compared to the average asking price of €688,000 for the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, where prices range from €595,000 to €850,000. The price per square metre is €2,979, based on the agent's listed living area of 235 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 11 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 235 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 241 m². The plot measures 1055 m² in both sources. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing east.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The home does have double glazing according to the agent, which helps with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows an elevated foundation risk indication. This is because the home was built in 1875 on clay soil, and 62% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is about a ten-minute walk away, and Openbare Basisschool De Stapsteen is a similar distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwe Baan, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Herten-Merum, are both in Herten, roughly 1.8 km away. Bus line 2 stops at Herten, Oolderweg, about 1.4 km from the home.
What is the neighbourhood of Ool like?
Ool is a small neighbourhood with around 295 residents and 119 homes, most of which are owner-occupied single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of Roermond give their living environment an average score of 7.81 out of 10, based on 19 reviews. One resident describes it as quiet with lots of greenery, while another mentions it is a cosy neighbourhood with lovely people.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The house was built in 1875, making it one of the older properties in the area. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes date from before 1945. The year of construction is a fact about the home's history, but it does not by itself indicate the condition of the building or its installations.
Is the home offered through multiple agents?
Yes, at the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels. The main agent is Maat Makelaars, and the listing also appears on Huispedia and Funda. This means you can find the same property through different platforms, all pointing to the same agent.
