Grou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Seinpôlle 34 sits in the village of Grou, a watersport hub in Friesland. With 91 m² of living space on a 352 m² plot, it's a compact but comfortable home built in 2002 and carrying an A energy label. The asking price of €520,000 is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €386,629, which puts it on the high side, partly because it's a detached property, a type that's relatively scarce in the area. For context, you can compare it with other detached houses in Leeuwarden.
Grou is a village with around 5,500 residents, where 88% of homes are single-family houses and 63% are owner-occupied. The population is mixed: a third are over 65, and about a quarter are under 25. One long-time resident, who has lived here for 55 years, says: 'Was very good but nowadays it's going downhill due to various moves of some addresses and replaced by people who, partly due to drug use, make a mess of it, it's not getting any better.' That's a single review, so it's one perspective. The neighbourhood Grou has a low crime rate with 127 total offences, and the area feels spacious with an address density of 791 per km².
For daily errands, Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, and Lidl and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip, both with around 210 pupils. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is also nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the village centre with restaurants and a park is on your doorstep. The municipality Leeuwarden covers a wide area, but Grou itself has most amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fryslân Homes.
Details of this home
Seinpôlle 34, Grou
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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About Seinpôlle 34, Grou
The asking price is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €386,629, but that average includes all property types. Detached homes typically command a premium. The price per square metre (€5,714) is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,682, reflecting the detached status and energy-efficient A label. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a detached home in Grou.
At 91 m², this home is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 126 m². However, it sits on a generous 352 m² plot, which is unusual for a smaller house. The compact interior is balanced by outdoor space and a detached layout.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a comfortable indoor climate. In the neighbourhood, only 20% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Grou is well connected by rail, making it feasible to commute to Leeuwarden or further.
Poiesz is 678 metres away, just around the corner. Lidl and Jumbo are about a kilometre away, so daily shopping is easy on foot or by bike.
Two primary schools are within 1.7 km: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is also close at 1.8 km. All are within a ten-minute walk or short cycle.
Based on one review, a long-term resident notes that the area has declined due to new residents causing issues. However, with a low crime rate and a mix of ages, many others may have a different experience. The village has a strong community feel with many owner-occupied homes.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grou