A country estate at the edge of the woods
This detached house on Vrochterdijk 15 sits at the edge of the forest, along a quiet road, in a sheltered spot outside the built-up area. The setting is rural, surrounded by woodland, with an unobstructed view. The asking price of €1,900,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Lochem comes to €1,265,000.
A home with history and space
Built in 1904, this house offers 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 319 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 309 m². The plot is listed at 55,786 m² by the agent, whereas the BAG registration gives 27,600 m². The house has a garden all around, a detached brick garage, and is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
The Verspreide huizen Zwarte Veen en Barchemse Enk neighbourhood
This is a thinly populated area, with around 340 residents, and the homes here are almost all pre-war. Across the municipality of Lochem, residents give an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Generally good contact." Another describes the area as "Uncosy", adding "Little sociability!". A third resident notes: "Many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Verspreide huizen Zwarte Veen en Barchemse Enk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you can head to Aldi, PLUS or Coop, all a couple of streets away. Primary schools nearby include Openbare Basisschool de Barchschole and CBS WonderWijs, both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Linde in Ruurlo, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Ruurlo, also in Ruurlo. Bus stops at Barchem, Centrum and Barchem, Woodbrookers are served by lines 57 and 805, and the nearest train station is Ruurlo. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Lochem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €629,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 202% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 7%, from €586,000 to €629,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, as are the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieklomp Makelaars en Rentmeesters Zeist.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Vrochterdijk 15, Barchem
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,900,000 is 50% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,265,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 319 m², is €5,956, which is 13% above the neighbourhood average of €5,265 per m². The price verdict is that the asking price is on the high side.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 319 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 309 m². The volume is 1,232 m³. There is a garden all around and a detached brick garage. The property is in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €629,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 202% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 7%, from €586,000 to €629,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1904, which is before 1970, a factor that is part of the risk assessment.
What are the flood risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the risk of flooding from heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is also low, as is the flood risk for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Aldi at 2,460 metres, PLUS at 2,537 metres, and Coop at 2,650 metres. All three are within about a ten-minute walk. There are also PLUS and Albert Heijn further away, at 5,901 and 6,187 metres respectively.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary schools are Openbare Basisschool de Barchschole at 2,088 metres, CBS WonderWijs at 2,367 metres, and Openbare basisschool Kerst Zwart at 2,486 metres. There are also Daltonschool Willibrordus and Basisschool De Kraanvogel within 5 km. Secondary education is at a distance of 5.6 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Barchem, Centrum and Barchem, Woodbrookers, both served by lines 57 and 805, at 2,332 and 2,589 metres respectively. There is also a stop at Ruurlo, Haarskamp with line 23. The nearest train station is Ruurlo, at 3,183 metres.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Across the municipality of Lochem, residents give an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Generally good contact." Another describes the area as "Uncosy", adding "Little sociability!". A third resident notes: "Many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the house has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The heating runs on a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
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