Stiens, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on It Achterbosk in Stiens is a rare find. With 622 m² of living space, it is exceptionally large, nearly three times the average home in the neighbourhood. Built in 1890, it has a classic character but an A energy label, so it is efficient too. The asking price of €895,000 is the highest of the 21 homes currently for sale in Stiens and sits well above the neighbourhood average of €449,881, reflecting its size and quality. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden give an idea of what is available in the wider area.
Stiens is a village with a strong sense of community. Based on four reviews, residents appreciate the cosy atmosphere and the mix of households. One resident says: "It's cosy and you have almost everything in terms of amenities. Almost everyone knows each other in the neighbourhood and we sometimes have coffee together, and the children can play well with other neighbourhood kids." Another describes it as a "quiet and reliable place" with a green field and trees right outside, adding that "you can turn to each other for help and are always welcome for a chat." The neighbourhood Stiens is home to around 7,500 people, with a balanced age spread and a mix of families and singles. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a low urbanity score, meaning it feels spacious and green.
Daily life in Stiens is convenient. For groceries, you have five supermarkets within a short walk: Lidl and Poiesz are just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Aldi and Jumbo are a five-minute walk. There are three primary schools nearby: OBS De Twilling is a five-minute walk, IKC De Jint is about ten minutes away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Sprankel is also within easy reach. The municipality Leeuwarden offers further amenities, including a train station about nine kilometres away for connections to the city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed exclusively through FRYSK makelaars.
Details of this home
It Achterbosk 19, Stiens
Very good · 4 residents
Almost everyone knows each other in the neighbourhood and we sometimes have coffee together, and the children can play well with other neighbourhood kids. We have 5 supermarkets and a bit of every kind of shop. There are playgrounds and 3 primary schools, a kaatsveld and football fields and a sports hall, and also a gym.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice quiet neighbourhood with a green field in front of the door and trees, which is nice to enjoy and provides some greenery and oxygen right outside. A mixed composition in terms of household types, which makes it very varied. You can turn to each other for help and are always welcome for a chat! Furthermore, amenities such as a school and sports facilities in the area. Very handy! Also, it is clean with little mess or rubbish, which makes living here pleasant as well.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood and everyone is friendly
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbourhood, everything is perfect, only in my opinion few facilities for young people around 20 years old, if you want to do fun things you have to go to the city centre
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Stiens
Data from Stiens
5 within 5 km
7 within 5 km
About It Achterbosk 19, Stiens
The asking price is the highest of the 21 homes currently for sale in Stiens and is 99% above the neighbourhood average of €449,881. However, this apartment is also exceptional in size: 622 m² is 198% larger than the average home in the area. The price per square metre works out at about €1,439, which is well below the neighbourhood average of €2,639 per m², so you are getting a lot of space for your money.
The apartment has a floor area of 622 m², which is nearly three times the average home in Stiens (209 m²). This makes it one of the largest homes currently available in the neighbourhood.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In Stiens, about 27% of homes have label A, so this is a good score for a property built in 1890.
The apartment was built in 1890, making it one of the older homes in Stiens, where about 22% of properties date from before 1945. Despite its age, it has been upgraded to an A energy label.
Stiens is a quiet, friendly village with a strong community feel. Residents describe it as cosy and reliable, with a mix of households and plenty of green space. There are five supermarkets, three primary schools, and sports facilities within walking distance. The area has a low urbanity score, so it feels spacious.
The nearest train station is 8.88 km away, so you would need a car or bus for rail connections. The station provides links to Leeuwarden and beyond.
Yes, there are three primary schools within a ten-minute walk: OBS De Twilling (509 m), IKC De Jint (768 m), and Christelijke Basisschool De Sprankel (840 m). Secondary schools are further away, at about 7.3 km.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stiens
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