A detached house with room to breathe
This detached house on Trekkersweg 2 sits in the rural Buitengebied Marienvelde, a quiet corner of Oost Gelre where the nearest neighbours are fields and sky. Built in 1946, it has the character of a post-war family home, with a generous plot of 18,860 m² giving you plenty of space around the house. The asking price is €695,000. For context, detached houses in Oost Gelre are listed at an average of €735,000.
The home itself
The agent describes a two-storey house with seven rooms, six bedrooms and two bathrooms, so there is no shortage of space for a large family. The living area is listed at 140 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 155 m². The house has a garden that wraps around it, facing south, and a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the roof is insulated, most of the glazing is double, and the walls are insulated, with a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Buitengebied Marienvelde
This is a hamlet where the pace of life is set by the seasons. The neighbourhood has 485 residents, and most households are families with children. Residents of the wider municipality of Oost Gelre give their living environment an average score of 7.39, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "A pleasant and safe neighbourhood! Every time we've been on holiday, we look forward to coming back to our little neighbourhood!" Another mentions the annual Zwarte Cross in nearby Lichtenvoorde as a highlight. The reviews are few, so they give only a glimpse of daily life here. For more on the Buitengebied Marienvelde neighbourhood itself, the data shows a quiet, spread-out community.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St. Theresia, is just around the corner, about a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the SPAR is a couple of streets away, roughly a ten-minute drive, while the nearest GP practice is in Zieuwent, about 3.6 km from the house. The pharmacy is further afield in Lichtenvoorde. Bus line 191 stops at Mariënvelde, Cafe De Tolhut, about a ten-minute walk from the door, and the nearest train station is Ruurlo, about 6.8 km away. The municipality of Oost Gelre offers a spread of villages and small towns, each with its own amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that the foundation risk is low, based on the house being built before 1970 and the sandy soil. The noise level from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The risk of pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, is low. 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 Regio Bronckhorst Makelaardij and listings on Funda, Pararius and other platforms.
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About Trekkersweg 2, Mariënvelde
What is the asking price for this detached house?
The asking price is €695,000. The average asking price for homes in the Buitengebied Marienvelde is €735,000, and the price per square metre is €4,964 based on the agent's listed living area of 140 m². The listing does not include a comparison with the neighbourhood average, so no judgement on the price is given here.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms in total, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 140 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 155 m². The property also includes a detached brick garage and a garden that wraps around the house, facing south.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the roof is insulated, most glazing is double, and the walls are insulated, which supports the label. However, the label itself does not guarantee the condition of the installations.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is based on the house being built before 1970 (in 1946) and the soil type being sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the flood risks for this location?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the flood risk from rivers or the sea is also low, both for the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not a guarantee for this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard.
What schools are near this house?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St. Theresia, about 998 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Sint Joseph-School and Dorpsschool Halle. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 9.1 km away, so a daily commute is needed for older children.
How far is the nearest supermarket and GP?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 3.8 km from the house, which is a short drive. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Zieuwent in Zieuwent, about 3.6 km away. The nearest pharmacy is Boots Apotheek Lichtenvoorde, about 7.3 km away, and the nearest hospital is Slingeland Ziekenhuis in Doetinchem, about 13.8 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Mariënvelde, Cafe De Tolhut, about 946 metres away, served by bus line 191. There are additional stops on the same line at Mariënvelde, R.K. Kerk and Mariënvelde, Waalderweg. The nearest train station is Ruurlo, about 6.8 km away, which offers rail connections to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Buitengebied Marienvelde has 485 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. About 49% of households have children, and 16% are single-person households. The age spread shows a mix, with 35% of residents aged 45 to 65 and 19% aged 65 or older. It is a rural area with a low population density.
Why is the living area different between the agent and the BAG?
The agent lists the living area as 140 m², while the BAG registration records 155 m². The difference is not explained in the listing. The price per square metre of €4,964 is based on the agent's figure of 140 m². For the plot, both sources agree on 18,860 m².





