Buren, Ameland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Strandweg sits just a couple of streets away from the dunes and the beach, so the North Sea is practically on your doorstep. Buren is a quiet village on the island, with a small community and a relaxed pace of life. At €330,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 66 m² apartment on the Wadden island, especially given the holiday-home character. See apartments in Ameland for more options.
Buren has around 760 residents, many of whom live in family households. It's a place where people know each other, and the streets are quiet. The village has a small supermarket (SPAR) just around the corner, and a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, but the low crime figures (14 incidents in total) suggest a safe environment. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Buren.
For your daily bread and groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, a five-minute walk at most. The nearest primary school is a ten-minute walk away, and there's a child daycare centre even closer. The island's main amenities are spread out, but the essentials are within easy reach. For a wider view of the municipality, see municipality Ameland.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Strandweg 61-72, Buren (Fr)
Data from Buren
3 within 5 km
About Strandweg 61-72, Buren (Fr)
At 66 m² and with energy label D, the price of €330,000 is in line with what you'd typically pay for an apartment on Ameland. The island's property market is shaped by its holiday appeal, so prices here tend to be higher than on the mainland. Without comparable sales data for the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not out of the ordinary.
The energy label is D, which means the home has average energy efficiency. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-rated home. The building dates from 1994, so it likely has some insulation, but you may want to consider improvements over time.
The apartment is on Strandweg, which is just a couple of streets away from the dunes and the beach. You can walk to the sea in about five minutes. The exact distance isn't stated, but the address suggests it's very close.
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner (about 200 metres away), so daily shopping is easy. There's also a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. For a larger supermarket, you'd need to go to Jumbo about 2 km away. The nearest primary school is about 1.5 km, and a child daycare centre is 500 metres away.
The listing doesn't specify whether it's intended as a holiday home or permanent residence. Given its location on Ameland, it could work for either. The property type is an apartment, and the price reflects the island's holiday market. You'd need to check local regulations if you plan to live there year-round.
The nearest train station is 37 km away, which is on the mainland. To reach it, you'd need to take the ferry from Ameland to Holwerd and then a bus or taxi. The distance is significant, so this home is best suited for those who don't rely on trains for daily commuting.
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