A grand country house in Laren
Set in the quiet countryside around Laren, this detached house from 1901 sits on a generous plot and offers a rare sense of space and history. The asking price is €1,795,000. For context, [detached houses in Lochem](</koopwoningen/lochem/vrijstaande-woningen/>) give an idea of what is available in the wider municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers nine rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is recorded as 317 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 339 m². The plot measures 5,578 m². The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
The Verspreide huizen Oolde neighbourhood
This is a small, scattered settlement where about 820 people live, many in owner-occupied homes. Residents across the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Working-class neighbourhood, generally good contact." Another notes: "Uncosy, little sociability!" A third mentions "many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this immediate area. [The Verspreide huizen Oolde neighbourhood](</buurt/verspreide-huizen-oolde-lochem/>) itself is home to just a few hundred households.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is a ten-minute walk away, with a SPAR a bit further. For primary education, OBS Beatrixschool is about a ten-minute walk, and Basisschool Looschool is a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Apenhuizen and Service Apotheek Bathmen are both in Bathmen, a short drive. Bus line 57 stops at Laren, Stoomdijk, just around the corner, and line 805 at Laren, Markeloseweg. The nearest train station is Lochem, about 7.5 km away. [The municipality of Lochem](</gemeente/lochem/>) covers a wide rural area with these kinds of connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €1,252,000, and the asking price is 43% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €775,000 to €1,252,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the guideline, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For pluvial flooding and flood risk, both current and in 2050, the indication is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Drieklomp Makelaars en Rentmeesters Zeist.
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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 Oude Deventerweg 2, Laren
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,795,000 is 43% above the WOZ value of €1,252,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a fact, not a judgement. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €5,295.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has nine rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is recorded as 317 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 339 m². The plot measures 5,578 m². The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €1,252,000. Over the past five years, the value has risen by 62%, from €775,000 in 2020 to €1,252,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch guideline, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 2.4 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A SPAR is about 3.5 km away, and a Jumbo is about 5.5 km away. These distances are straight-line measurements, so actual walking or driving distances may be slightly longer.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, OBS Beatrixschool is about 3.5 km away, and Basisschool Looschool is about 4.5 km away. Both are within a reasonable distance for daily school runs. Secondary education is further afield, with the nearest option about 8.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 57 stops at Laren, Stoomdijk, about 1.8 km away, and at Harfsen, De Vennink, about 1.8 km away. Bus line 805 stops at Laren, Markeloseweg, about 2.2 km away. The nearest train station is Lochem, about 7.5 km away, offering rail connections from there.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Residents across the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Working-class neighbourhood, generally good contact." Another notes: "Uncosy, little sociability!" A third mentions "many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this immediate area.
