Oude Benderseweg 11-406

A compact new-build home in the Drenthe countryside

This detached home on Oude Benderseweg in Ruinen is a compact, newly built property (2023) with 18 m² of living space on a 135 m² plot. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the exact energy performance is unknown. At €130,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small recreational home in this area. For context, detached houses in De Wolden typically command higher prices for larger homes, so this is a notably affordable entry point.

The Verspreide huizen Ruinen neighbourhood

The neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Ruinen is a thinly populated area with just 665 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (90%) and nearly all are single-family houses (92%). The population is older, with a third aged 65 or over, and households without children outnumber those with kids. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. It's a quiet, rural setting where you'll find peace and space.

Daily life on the street

For groceries, the nearest PLUS supermarket is about a 15-minute walk away, while other chains like Coop and Albert Heijn are further out. The closest primary school, Oosterveldschool, is roughly 6 km away, a short drive. For secondary education, you'd need to travel about 11 km. A restaurant is within 2 km, and a GP practice is 2.7 km away. The municipality De Wolden offers a mix of villages and countryside, with Ruinen itself providing basic amenities.

Source

At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Woonmaat Makelaardij. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail remains unknown.