Verspreide huizen IJhorst, Staphorst
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on De Witte Bergen sits in the quiet countryside of IJhorst, surrounded by fields and fresh air. With 70 m² of living space and a 265 m² plot, it's a compact home with plenty of outdoor room. The asking price of €249,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €371,732, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, detached houses in Staphorst typically command higher prices.
This is a thinly populated area with just 130 addresses per km², classified as rural. The population of 760 is mostly older, with 35% aged 45-65 and 27% over 65. Families with children make up 11% of households, while couples without children are more common. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the character is best experienced in person. The area is part of the Verspreide huizen IJhorst neighbourhood, known for its scattered farmhouses and open landscape.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a Coop about 2 km away, with another Coop 5 km away. The closest primary school, Basisschool De Iekmulder, is just 600 metres away, a short walk for children. A second primary school, Basisschool De Horst, is 2.2 km away. The nearest secondary school is 8 km away, so older children will need transport. The area falls under the municipality of Staphorst, which manages local services and permits.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Brouwer Makelaardij.
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De Witte Bergen 65, Ijhorst
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About De Witte Bergen 65, Ijhorst
The asking price of €249,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €371,732, but the floor area (70 m²) is 60% smaller than the average of 176 m². The median price in the area is €265,000, so this home is priced below that. Given the compact size, the price seems in line with the market.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age (built in 1995). Label C means reasonable energy efficiency, you can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as A or B labels. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 10.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus to reach it. The area is rural, so public transport options are limited.
The closest primary school is Basisschool De Iekmulder, just 589 metres away, a short walk. Another primary school, Basisschool De Horst, is 2.2 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 8 km away, so older children will need to travel further.
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 2.1 km, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short drive. Another Coop is 5 km away. For more variety, Aldi and Poiesz are about 6 km away. Daily shopping is best done by car.
The neighbourhood recorded 14 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a rural area. The population density is very low, so incidents are rare. It's a quiet, safe environment typical of the countryside.
The house was built in 1995, so it's nearly 30 years old. With energy label C, it likely has some insulation but may not meet modern standards. The listing does not mention any renovations, so you should expect typical maintenance for a house of this age.
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