Verspreide huizen Schiermonnikoog, Schiermonnikoog
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Rijspolder 57 sits in the peaceful, sparsely populated area of Verspreide huizen Schiermonnikoog. With 51 m² of living space and a plot of the same size, it's a compact home that feels like a true island getaway. The asking price of €459,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Schiermonnikoog, reflecting the unique location.
The neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Schiermonnikoog is home to just 85 people, with a mix of households, mostly couples and families. It's a very rural area, with an address density of only 232 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: a quiet, close-knit community where everyone knows each other.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just under a kilometre away, a pleasant walk or short cycle. The nearest school is Dockinga College vestiging Inspecteur Boelensschool, about 800 metres from the house. The municipality Schiermonnikoog is the only municipality on the island, so all local services, from the GP to the library, are within a couple of kilometres.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Roos Makelaars.
Details of this home
Rijspolder 57, Schiermonnikoog
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About Rijspolder 57, Schiermonnikoog
The price is on the high side compared to other detached homes in Schiermonnikoog, but the island location and the rarity of such properties make direct comparisons difficult. The house is compact at 51 m², so the price per square metre is above average. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the unique setting.
The energy label is D, which is average for a house built in 1967. You can expect moderate energy costs, not as efficient as a modern home, but not excessively high either. The label is based on the building's insulation and installations, so it's worth checking the exact details with the agent.
The nearest train station is 38.8 km away, which is on the mainland. Schiermonnikoog is a car-free island, so you would need to take the ferry to Lauwersoog and then a bus or taxi to reach the station. The journey takes about an hour in total.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with about 12% of homes having children. It's very quiet and rural, with plenty of space for kids to play outside. The nearest primary school is on the island, about 1.3 km away, and secondary education is available at Dockinga College, less than a kilometre from the house.
The SPAR supermarket is just under a kilometre away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes. For more extensive shopping, you would need to go to the mainland, but for daily essentials, the island has you covered. There's also a restaurant within walking distance.
The house was built in 1967, so it's over 50 years old. The energy label D suggests some updates may have been done, but it's always wise to check the condition of the roof, windows, and heating system. The listing doesn't mention any recent renovations, so you should factor in potential maintenance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Schiermonnikoog