De Essen, Oldenzaal
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Thorbeckestraat sits in the leafy De Essen neighbourhood of Oldenzaal. With 117 m² of living space and a 377 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The home dates from 1925 but has an A energy label, so it's efficient too. At €535,000, the asking price is 47% above the neighbourhood average of €363,750, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes currently for sale in the area. For context, detached houses in Oldenzaal tend to command a premium.
De Essen is a lively mix of generations, where young and old live together naturally. One resident says: "Young and old come together without being in each other's pockets." Another describes it as "Pleasant" and notes the quiet streets, lots of playgrounds for children, and a supermarket within cycling distance. The neighbourhood has around 4,440 residents, mostly families with children, and 96% of homes are single-family houses. Social control is present but not stifling. This is a place where people know each other and lend a hand when needed. Municipality Oldenzaal oversees this well-established area.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Aldi and Lidl are also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Drieeenheidsschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and Twents Carmel College (secondary) is a five-minute walk. Basisschool De Esch is a ten-minute walk. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including KockvanBenthem Makelaars. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Thorbeckestraat 91, Oldenzaal
Very good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is a lively and balanced mix of young and old, where different generations live together in a natural way. There is a convivial atmosphere in which people know and greet each other, without being intrusive. Social control is present, but not stifling—residents keep an eye on things and are ready to help each other when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, lots of playgrounds for children, supermarket within cycling distance, everything easily accessible.
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Data from De Essen
9 within 5 km
15 within 5 km
About Thorbeckestraat 91, Oldenzaal
The asking price of €535,000 is 47% above the average asking price in De Essen, which is €363,750. However, this is a detached house with a large plot and an A energy label, which are rare in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² for homes currently for sale is €3,078, so this home's price per m² works out to about €4,573. It's on the high side, but the property type and features justify a premium.
De Essen is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a balanced mix of ages. Residents appreciate the convivial atmosphere and social control without being intrusive. There are plenty of playgrounds for children, and the area feels safe. The neighbourhood has mostly single-family homes (96%) and a high proportion of owner-occupied properties (83%).
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 314 m, just around the corner. Jumbo is at 442 m, Aldi at 552 m, and Lidl at 661 m. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary school Drieeenheidsschool is 376 m away, a couple of streets. Basisschool De Esch is 874 m, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Twents Carmel College (Potskampstraat) is 767 m away, also a five-minute walk. There are 15 schools within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 3.0 km away, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 30-minute walk. It's not within walking distance for a daily commute, but cycling is an option.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs for heating and electricity, and the home is well-insulated. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label A, 20% label B, and 60% label C, so this home is above average in efficiency.
The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but the plot size is 377 m², which typically includes outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Essen
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