Laren, Lochem
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Westermark sits in the heart of Laren (Ge), a village where life moves at a relaxed pace. With 180 m² of living space and a 309 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €600,000 is in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Lochem.
Laren is a small village with about 1,800 residents, many of whom are older: over half are 45 or older. It is a place where people know each other, and the streets are quiet. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the low crime rate (34 incidents) suggests a safe environment. The village has a rural feel, with a low address density of 310 per km². For more on the area, see Laren.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, OBS Beatrixschool, is a ten-minute walk away, but there are closer options within the village. The GP and childcare are both within a five-minute walk. For secondary school, you would need to travel 6.5 km, so a car or bus is handy. The municipality Lochem covers the wider area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Beltman Makelaars and Beltman Makelaars.
Details of this home
Westermark 50, Laren (Ge)
Data from Laren
4 within 5 km
5 within 5 km
About Westermark 50, Laren (Ge)
With 180 m² of living space and a 309 m² plot, the price of €600,000 is in line with the market for similar homes in Lochem. The home was built in 2008 and has an A energy label, which keeps running costs low. There are no recent sales figures for the immediate neighbourhood, so it is hard to say if it is a bargain, but the price reflects the size and quality.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills. It is a modern home built in 2008, so it meets current standards.
The nearest train station is 6.1 km away. That is about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride. There are no direct bus connections mentioned, so a car is the most practical option for train travel.
The PLUS supermarket is just 384 metres away, so daily shopping is easy. There are four other supermarkets within 5 km, including Aldi and SPAR. The nearest primary school is OBS Beatrixschool at 4.7 km, but there are closer options within the village. Secondary school is 6.5 km away.
Laren has a low crime rate with only 34 incidents recorded. The village is quiet and has a strong community feel. Most residents are older, and the streets are peaceful. It is a safe place to live.
The plot size is 309 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Laren