Buitengebied Hoek, Terneuzen
NeighbourhoodThis is a home for those who crave space and silence. Set on a vast plot in the polder landscape near Hoek, the house itself dates from 1920 and has an energy label G, so expect high heating costs. At €1,175,000 it is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood and sits 120% above the average asking price of €533,625, a reflection of its size and land rather than the local market. For context, detached houses in Terneuzen vary widely in price.
This is a tiny community of just 22 houses in the middle of the polder. One resident describes it as 'Peace and freedom', adding: 'Having breakfast outside in summer and only hearing the woodpecker and the pheasants.' The neighbourhood is under threat from a planned electricity plant, which has strengthened local solidarity. With 530 inhabitants and mostly families or couples, it is a quiet, rural area. The neighbourhood Buitengebied Hoek has a very low address density, so you will not bump into neighbours unless you want to.
For daily groceries, the PLUS is a couple of streets away and the SPAR is a bit further. Two primary schools are within a five-minute drive: Basisschool De Driesprong and Basisschool Laureyn. Secondary education is further afield, about 8 km away. The nearest restaurant is 3.6 km, and a park or public garden is 3.2 km, this is countryside living, not a village centre. The municipality Terneuzen covers a wide area, so a car is essential.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Buitenstate Makelaardij and De Zeeuw Makelaardij, among others.
Details of this home
Zandplaatweg 6, Hoek
Very good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood lies in the middle of the polder. With 22 houses we form a small community. Where neighbours still stand up for each other. Having breakfast outside in summer and only hearing the woodpecker and the pheasants. There is also a neighbourhood day, something different each year. Unfortunately, our little neighbourhood is now threatened by the likely arrival of an electricity plant. Our resistance to this—it will be the size of 27 football fields—increases our solidarity even more. Because our little piece of Zeeland Flanders is so precious to us.
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About Zandplaatweg 6, Hoek
The asking price is 120% above the neighbourhood average of €533,625, but this home is much larger (233 m² versus 149 m² average) and sits on a 1.28-hectare plot. It is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in Buitengebied Hoek. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the land and the rural setting.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs will be high. The house was built in 1920, so insulation and heating systems are likely outdated. You should budget for significant energy bills.
The plot measures 12,800 m², over 1.2 hectares. That is a very large piece of land for a single home. It offers plenty of space for gardening, keeping animals, or simply enjoying the privacy. The exact layout and possibilities are not detailed in the listing.
Buitengebied Hoek is a tiny polder community of 22 houses. Residents describe it as peaceful and free, with neighbours looking out for each other. There is a neighbourhood day each year. The main concern is a planned electricity plant nearby, which residents are resisting.
The nearest train station is 29.4 km away. This is not a location for commuting by train. A car is essential for getting around.
Two primary schools are within about 2.5 km: Basisschool De Driesprong and Basisschool Laureyn. Secondary education is further away, at 8 km. The nearest secondary school is Lodewijk College, about 6.7 km.
The nearest supermarket is the PLUS at 2.3 km, followed by the SPAR at 3.2 km. Lidl, Aldi and Jumbo are all over 6 km away. For daily shopping, you will need to drive.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Buitengebied Hoek