A spacious home in the countryside
This detached house sits on a large plot in the quiet countryside near Kornhorn, in the Opende-Oost neighbourhood. The setting is outside the built-up area, with a free view all around. The asking price of €750,000 is on the high side compared with the WOZ value, and it is also well above the average for recently sold homes in the area. For context, detached houses in Westerkwartier give an idea of what is on offer in the wider municipality.
The home itself
Built in 1928, this house has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 149 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 158 m². The plot measures 1,640 m² per the BAG, though the agent states 1,720 m². The house has a garden all around and a detached brick garage. It is fully owned, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Opende-Oost
Opende-Oost is a small rural neighbourhood with around 270 residents, where nearly all homes are owner-occupied and almost all were built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes the area as child-friendly, quiet and safe, while another speaks of friendly, straightforward people and dreamy landscapes of meadows and trees. A third resident, however, mentions bullying and a negative experience, so opinions clearly vary. The neighbourhood has a quiet, rural character, with the nearest supermarket a couple of streets away. For more on the area, see the Opende-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is a couple of streets away, with Lidl, Albert Heijn and Jumbo all within a ten-minute walk or short drive. The closest primary school, sws De Groene Borg, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a few kilometres. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Abel Tasman in Grootegast, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Marum in Marum. Bus stops on the Oude Dijk are on your doorstep, with lines 39, 133 and 139, and the nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about ten kilometres away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Westerkwartier.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €441,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 70% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €297,000 to €441,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Varwijk & Sibma and Varwijk & Sibma on Funda.
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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.
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About Provincialeweg 3, Kornhorn
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €750,000 is 70% above the WOZ value of €441,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 149 m², is €5,034.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 149 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 158 m². The plot measures 1,640 m² per the BAG, though the agent states 1,720 m². There is a garden all around and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €441,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €297,000 to €441,000. The asking price is 70% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ is a municipal valuation, not a market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement of the home itself. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is also low for both the current situation and 2050, according to area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at the address level, not an assessment of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 2.5 km away. Lidl, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are all within roughly 4.5 km. There are nine supermarkets within a five-kilometre radius, so daily groceries are within easy reach.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is sws De Groene Borg, about 800 metres away. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Samenlevingsschool de Binding and cbs Remmelt Booy. For secondary education, OSG Singelland in Surhuisterveen is about 4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Kornhorn, Oude Dijk, about 150 metres away, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. There are additional stops on Kerkweide and Curringestraat within a short walk. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 10 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Opende-Oost is a small rural neighbourhood with around 270 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied and nearly all were built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier rate their living environment 7.64 out of 10 on average, based on 25 reviews. Opinions vary: some praise the quiet, child-friendly atmosphere, while one resident reports negative experiences.
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