Grou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s semi-detached house on Kanaalstraat sits in the heart of Grou, a village known for its water sports and relaxed atmosphere. With 95 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a home that asks for a bit of TLC. At €275,000, the asking price is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €386,629, making it a keen entry point for buyers who are handy. For context, semi-detached houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for more.
Grou is a tight-knit community where many residents have lived for decades. One resident, who has been there 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 around 5,500 residents, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of families with children. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels suburban rather than urban.
For your morning bread, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Lidl and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip both sit about 1.2 km from the door. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is similarly close. The municipality Leeuwarden offers plenty of green space, with a park just a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Duinstra Melis Makelaars.
Details of this home
Kanaalstraat 27, Grou
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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About Kanaalstraat 27, Grou
The asking price is 29% below the average asking price in Grou (€386,629), but the home is also 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average (95 m² vs 126 m²). Given the E energy label and 1942 construction, the price reflects the need for modernisation. It's a keen price for a semi-detached house in this village.
The home has energy label E. That means it's not very efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In Grou, about 33% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a house of this age.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Leeuwarden or further afield.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood has a mixed reputation. The long-term resident notes a decline due to new residents and drug-related issues. However, with only one review, it's hard to generalise. The area has many families and a stable population.
Semi-detached homes in Leeuwarden vary widely. This home is priced below the Grou average, but it's also smaller and older. For a like-for-like comparison, check the [semi-detached houses in Leeuwarden](/koopwoningen/leeuwarden/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/) page.
There are two primary schools within about 1.2 km: Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip. Secondary school Sevenwolden Grou is also about 1.2 km away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The plot is 177 m², but the listing does not specify a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grou
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