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Den Ham, Westerkwartier
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Sietse Veldstraweg sits in the peaceful village of Den Ham, where the pace of life is slow and the community is close-knit. With 150 m² of living space on a 553 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a family. The home was built in 1975 and has energy label C, so heating costs are moderate. At €489,000, the price is in line with what you would expect for a detached house in this part of Groningen, comparable to other detached houses in Westerkwartier.
Den Ham is a small village with around 130 residents, and the sense of community is strong. One resident describes it as "cosy and warm", adding: "If you want to see people, you can just pop in at the neighbours for a coffee or a chat. When you walk down the street, you always run into someone for a chat. But if you don't feel like it, that's fine too." The village is safe, only two incidents were recorded in the past year, and surrounded by greenery and wide views. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the population is a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 to 65. This is a place where people look out for each other, as the neighbourhood Den Ham reviews show.
For daily groceries, you can drive to the SPAR about three kilometres away, or to Albert Heijn or Aldi a bit further. There are several primary schools within a few kilometres, such as SWS de Vlieger and SWS De Adeborg, making the school run manageable by car or bike. The village itself is quiet, but the surrounding countryside offers plenty of space for walks and bike rides. A car is essential here, public transport is limited, as residents note. The municipality Westerkwartier covers a wide rural area, so amenities are spread out.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Steenhuis Makelaars Zuidhorn and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Sietse Veldstraweg 72, Den Ham (Gr)
Very good · 1 resident
Very good, the sense of community is also great. If you want to see people, you can just pop in at the neighbours for a coffee or a chat. When you walk down the street, you always run into someone for a chat. But if you don't feel like it, that's fine too. I feel safe in this village and in this community. Everywhere around our house there is greenery and a wide view. A community centre that runs well in autumn and winter, including darts and cloverleaf competitions. More houses should be built, especially for the young people who say they want to keep living in the village. Accessibility could also be better; if you have a car, there's no problem, but if you have to rely on public transport, you're in trouble.
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About Sietse Veldstraweg 72, Den Ham (Gr)
For a detached house of 150 m² with a 553 m² plot, built in 1975 and with energy label C, the price is in line with the market in this area. Detached homes in Westerkwartier tend to sell for similar amounts, and the quiet village setting adds to the appeal. There is no neighbourhood market data to compare directly, but given the size and condition, the asking price is reasonable.
Den Ham has a very close community. One resident says: 'Very good, the sense of community is also great. If you want to see people, you can just pop in at the neighbours for a coffee or a chat.' The village is safe, with only two incidents reported last year, and surrounded by greenery. It is a place where you can be as social or private as you like.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away. That is about a 10-minute drive. Public transport in the area is limited, so a car is almost essential for getting around.
Several primary schools are within a few kilometres: SWS de Vlieger (2.2 km), SWS De Adeborg (2.9 km), and SLS Het Nautilus (3.0 km). Secondary schools are further away, at about 10.9 km, so older children would need to travel further.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 3.1 km. Albert Heijn and Aldi are about 3.6 km away, and a Poiesz is at 3.7 km. For a larger selection, the PLUS is 7.3 km away. A car is needed for grocery shopping.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1975. It is not the most efficient, but also not the worst. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
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