Finsterwolde-Centrum, Oldambt
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on H.J.Siemonsstraat sits in a quiet corner of Finsterwolde, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. With 92 m² of living space and a 363 m² plot, it's a compact home with a generous garden. The asking price of €274,500 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €399,625, making it the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in the area, a keen price point for a home with a C energy label. For context, semi-detached houses in Oldambt typically command higher prices.
Finsterwolde-Centrum is a small, tight-knit community of around 715 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (77%) and almost all are single-family houses (98%), so the streets are quiet and family-oriented. Residents appreciate the peace: one says it's a 'Nice place to live and a quiet neighbourhood' with 'nice neighbours'. Another notes that while the atmosphere is pleasant, 'many facilities have disappeared in the last few years due to budget cuts'. Based on six reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.25 out of 10. For more on the area, see the Finsterwolde-Centrum neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, a couple of streets away, so picking up bread and milk is a quick errand. There are two primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Bouwsteen and Kindcentrum de Uilenburcht. The village has a park or public garden about a kilometre away, and a library within walking distance. For secondary education, you'd need to travel further, but the basics are covered locally. The municipality of the municipality of Oldambt oversees the area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaar Idee and Makelaar Idee B.V. Groningen | Winschoten | Assen.
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H.J.Siemonsstraat 61, Finsterwolde
Good · 6 residents
Nice neighbourhood but many facilities have disappeared in the last few years due to budget cuts.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood, nice neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately, many facilities have disappeared in recent years due to the municipality's cutbacks. Apart from that, a nice atmosphere and never really any nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbours, pleasant to live
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, could always be better but that's the case everywhere.
Auto-translated to English by AIRelaxed atmosphere, togetherness
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About H.J.Siemonsstraat 61, Finsterwolde
The asking price of €274,500 is 31% below the average asking price in Finsterwolde-Centrum (€399,625) and is the lowest among the four homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the floor area of 92 m² is 57% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 213 m², so the price per square metre is relatively higher. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the compact size versus the low entry price.
Finsterwolde-Centrum is a quiet, rural neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a high rate of owner-occupancy (77%). Residents describe it as peaceful with a nice atmosphere, though some note that local facilities have declined due to municipal cutbacks. The population is around 715, with a mix of ages but a slight skew towards older residents. It's a low-crime area with only 18 recorded incidents.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 268 metres, so just a couple of streets away. For a larger selection, the next closest supermarkets are a PLUS at 5.9 km, an Aldi at 6.7 km, a Jumbo at 6.8 km, and an Albert Heijn at 6.9 km. For daily essentials, the SPAR is very convenient.
There are two primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Bouwsteen (1.4 km) and Kindcentrum de Uilenburcht (2.8 km). Both are primary education. For secondary education, the nearest school is 8 km away, so a longer commute is needed. There are no secondary schools within the immediate neighbourhood.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for an older home (built in 1938). A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label A or better, a third have label A+, and a third have label C.
The nearest train station is 8.8 km away. This is a significant distance, so a car or bicycle would be needed for a reasonable commute. There are no train stations within walking distance.
The plot size is 363 m², which typically includes the garden. The listing does not specify the garden layout, but the plot is generous for a semi-detached house of this size. You can expect outdoor space, though the exact configuration is not detailed.
The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With 92 m² of living space, it is a compact home, but the layout is not specified. You would need to view the property or contact the agent for room details.
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