End-of-terrace houses for sale in Westerkwartier

Corner houses in a municipality where village peace and private land go hand in hand

Westerkwartier is not a city with busy urban neighbourhoods, but a municipality of villages, ribbon development and spacious plots. You notice this immediately in the supply of corner houses: you more often find a corner house with a large garden on two or three sides than in an urban environment. This attracts buyers who want to live outside the city of Groningen, but still want property with outdoor space on multiple sides.

The supply is purchase-dominant. Rental properties are relatively scarce, and those who want to live here buy. This makes the market for corner houses in Westerkwartier clear but also tight. Current numbers and price trends can be found in the overview of all owner-occupied homes in Westerkwartier.

Corner houses in the mid-range are the norm here. Affordable compared to the city, but not cheap. Certainly not if the location is good and the garden runs along two sides.

What you need to know before buying a corner house

A corner house has advantages, but also points of attention that do not apply to other types of homes. Keep the following in mind:

• Property boundary and neighbour on two sides. With a corner house, your plot borders two or sometimes three neighbours or public space. Check the cadastral extract and the property boundary markings before making an offer. Disputes about property boundaries are more often an issue with corner houses than with terraced houses.
• Side wall and insulation. An extra external wall means more heat loss. Request the energy label and check whether the side wall is insulated. In older Westerkwartier villages, this is often not the case.
• Driveway and parking rights. Many corner houses have their own driveway, but check whether it is on your own land or partly on municipal land. Parking rights on the pavement are sometimes tolerated, not formally established.
• Speed of response is crucial. Corner houses with a good side garden are quickly spotted in Westerkwartier. Set up a search and ensure you receive notifications as soon as new supply appears. The free Buurtje.nl app (App Store) and Buurtje.nl app (Google Play) send free push notifications as soon as a new corner house that meets your criteria becomes available.
• Maintenance of side wall and gutter. Corner houses have a longer facade and often an extra corner point in the roof. Have this included in the structural survey. Deferred maintenance here is costly.
• HOA or no HOA. Most corner houses in Westerkwartier are detached or semi-detached and fall outside an HOA. This gives freedom, but also full personal responsibility for maintenance.
• Financing for small surface area. Banks are strict with homes under 40m². This hardly plays a role for corner houses in Westerkwartier, but if you are considering a compact corner house, check this in advance with your mortgage advisor.

What determines the price of a corner house here

Buying a corner house in Westerkwartier falls in the mid-range. No major outliers up or down, but there are factors that can significantly influence the price:

• Plot size on the side. A spacious side strip noticeably increases the value.
• Location relative to the village. Homes directly in a village centre or with a view of open countryside are popular.
• Year of construction and condition of the side wall. Newer homes or well-maintained 1970s properties score better.
• Presence of a garage or driveway on own land.
• Energy label. More and more buyers factor heating costs into their bid.

For current price ranges, I refer you to the overview at the top of this page. These are updated regularly.

Neighbourhoods to watch in your search

Westerkwartier consists of dozens of villages and hamlets. Residents rate their living environment highly. Also check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Westerkwartier for a complete picture. The neighbourhoods with the highest resident ratings:

• Wijk 11 Marum (9.5/10): Quiet village with amenities, highly rated by residents. Good for families seeking peace with their own piece of land.
• Wijk 14 (8.9/10): Strong neighbourhood feel, limited supply but worth it when something becomes available.
• Wijk 17 (8.0/10): Somewhat more dynamic, mix of housing types. Corner houses come onto the market here with some regularity.
• Wijk 05 Zevenhuizen (7.9/10): Larger village with more supply. Reasonable distance to the city of Groningen makes this popular with commuters.
• Wijk 06 Tolbert (7.7/10): Centrally located in the municipality, good accessibility via the N372. Corner houses here are often in post-war residential areas with spacious gardens.

Would you rather rent before buying? Then also look at renting corner houses in Westerkwartier to get to know the market.

Groningen as an alternative or supplement

Anyone considering buying a corner house but also open to a more urban environment logically looks at the neighbouring municipality. With corner houses in Groningen, the supply is larger but competition is fiercer and prices are higher in most neighbourhoods. Westerkwartier offers more space for the same budget, Groningen offers more amenities within walking distance. That is a trade-off that depends on your situation and daily routine.