Tjessingawei 12
Firdgum, Waadhoeke
AreaA spacious home in the heart of Friesland
Tjessingawei 12 sits in the small village of Firdgum, a quiet spot in the municipality of Waadhoeke. With just 65 residents, this is a place where everyone knows each other, and the pace of life is slow and easy. The detached house, built in 1965, is set on a large plot and offers a sense of openness and freedom. At €1,275,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for detached houses in Waadhoeke.
Inside the house
The agent describes a home with 10 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed as 352 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 284 m². The plot measures 4,450 m² according to both sources. The house has a garden all around it, and the agent notes it is fully owned. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the energy label is A++.
Life in Firdgum
Firdgum is a tiny community, and residents across the municipality of Waadhoeke give their surroundings an average score of 7.76 out of 10, based on 20 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." Another adds: "It's a fantastic neighbourhood, people are friendly. You can count on the people who live there." A third resident is less positive, mentioning "everywhere drunk people, many empty dilapidated houses." The village has 31 homes, of which 81% are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.2 people. This is a place where the community is close-knit, and the countryside is right on the doorstep. For more on the area, see the municipality of Waadhoeke.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is about 5.4 km away, with SPAR and SPAR express a little further. For primary education, Waadwizer is just over 1.3 km away, and IKC de Twirre is about 1.8 km. The GP practice, Huisartspraktijk Klatter, is in St.-Jacobiparochie, roughly 4.4 km from the house, while the pharmacy, Service Apotheek De Hertog, is in Franeker, about 6.1 km away. The bus stop Firdgum, Weg naar Firdgum is on your doorstep, with lines 71, 75, 891 and 892. The nearest train station is Franeker, about 6.9 km away. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the house being built in 1965 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 33% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and this remains medium in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker & Harlingen, e.o. and their listing on Funda.
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About Tjessingawei 12, Firdgum
What is the asking price for this detached house in Firdgum?
The asking price is €1,275,000. This is on the high side compared to the average asking price for detached houses in the municipality of Waadhoeke. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 352 m², is €3,622. The plot is 4,450 m², which is a substantial size for a home in this area.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has 10 rooms in total, including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed as 352 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 284 m². The house also has a garden all around it and is fully owned.
What is the energy label of this property?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes that the house has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. This suggests the home is well equipped to keep energy costs relatively low, though the actual costs will depend on usage and the efficiency of the heating system.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data. The house was built in 1965 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 33% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this property?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this house in Firdgum?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 5.4 km away. SPAR is about 5.6 km away, and SPAR express is around 6.2 km. Lidl and Albert Heijn are slightly further, at about 6.3 km and 6.4 km respectively. You will need to travel a few kilometres for your groceries.
Which schools are close to this property?
The nearest primary school is Waadwizer, about 1.4 km away, with 106 pupils. IKC de Twirre is about 1.8 km away, and OBS De Oanset is around 2.8 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 7.8 km away, so older children will need to travel further.
How is the public transport connection from Firdgum?
The bus stop Firdgum, Weg naar Firdgum is on your doorstep, with lines 71, 75, 891 and 892. Another stop, Firdgum, Firdgum, is about 725 metres away with lines 7941 and 7943. The nearest train station is Franeker, about 6.9 km away, which connects to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like in Firdgum?
Firdgum is a very small village with 65 residents and 31 homes, of which 81% are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Waadhoeke give their surroundings an average score of 7.76 out of 10. Reviews mention a quiet environment and friendly people, though one resident notes there is little to do for adults and children, and another mentions empty, dilapidated houses.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low for this address. The current flood risk is medium, and this is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
