A semi-detached home with history in Westerlee
Tucked away in the village of Westerlee, this semi-detached house from 1910 sits on a generous plot and offers a slice of Groningen countryside living. The asking price of €299,500 is on the high side compared to the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Oldambt. It is a home with character, where the past century is written into the walls.
Inside the home
Step inside and you will find five rooms spread over two floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The plot measures 790 m². The home has a southeast-facing back garden of 605 m² and a detached wooden garage. According to the agent, the roof and walls are insulated and there is partial double glazing, with a central heating boiler. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
Life in Westerlee
Westerlee is a small village where life moves at its own pace. Across the municipality of Oldambt, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.49 based on thirty reviews. One resident, living in Winschoten-Noord, praises the green surroundings: "There are many parks nearby for nice walks with the dog and the children." Another notes the amenities are "in good order: schools, supermarket and a good connection to both the centre and Blauwestad." However, not everyone is equally positive; one resident mentions "a few bad apples are spoiling the atmosphere in the street." The village itself has around 1,300 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The municipality of Oldambt encompasses this area.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is a ten-minute walk away, with an Aldi and a Jumbo just a bit further. Primary school CBS Mons Sinaï is just around the corner, and CBS Het Baken is a ten-minute walk. The GP and pharmacy are both in Winschoten, a couple of streets away. Bus line 13 stops on your doorstep at Westerlee, 1e Bovenpad, with another stop at Heiligerlee, Trekweg just around the corner. The train station at Scheemda is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the records. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden and from rail traffic 57 dB Lden, both above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is elevated and the flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Dick Baar.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Hoofdweg 231, Westerlee
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price is €299,500. Compared to the average asking price for semi-detached houses in the municipality, this price is on the high side. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 110 m², comes to €2,723.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
The home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors, with five rooms in total. The living area is listed as 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The plot measures 790 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does state that the roof and walls are insulated and there is partial double glazing, with a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1910, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public address-level data indicates road traffic noise of 61 dB Lden and rail traffic noise of 57 dB Lden, both above the Dutch noise standard. These figures come from the reference years 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is elevated. The flood risk is medium, both currently and projected for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about a ten-minute walk away. An Aldi and a Jumbo are also within walking distance, just a bit further. In total, there are eight supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
Primary school CBS Mons Sinaï is just around the corner, about 571 metres away, and CBS Het Baken is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Dollard College pro-vmbo and Dollard College PrO Winschoten are both around 1.8 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 13 stops on your doorstep at Westerlee, 1e Bovenpad, and also at Heiligerlee, Trekweg just around the corner. The nearest train station is Scheemda, about 1.8 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Oldambt, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.49 based on thirty reviews. One resident praises the green surroundings and good amenities, while another mentions some negative experiences with a few individuals in the street. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just Westerlee itself.
