A semi-detached home in Grootegast
Tucked away in the village of Grootegast, this semi-detached house from 1996 sits on a quiet street where life moves at a relaxed pace. The village itself is part of the wider municipality of Westerkwartier, a rural corner of Groningen with wide skies and a strong sense of community. The asking price is €429,500. For context, the average asking price for a home in this neighbourhood is €404,625, and the average price per square metre is €3,734. If you are curious about other similar homes, you can browse semi-detached houses in Westerkwartier.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a spacious family home with six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 564 cubic metres, and the living area is listed at 153 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 173 m². The plot measures 361 m². There is a back garden facing north, and the property includes parking space. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient homes.
Life in Grootegast
Grootegast is a village where people know each other by name, and the surrounding countryside is dotted with meadows and trees. Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes it as a "top neighbourhood", calling it child-friendly, quiet and safe. Another resident, originally from North Holland, notes that people here are friendly, honest and approachable, and that the area is characterised by dreamy landscapes with meadows, banks, trees and water. However, not everyone shares that view: one review mentions bullying and a feeling of being ignored, though this is a single voice among many. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,355 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, you can read about the Grootegast neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Abel Tasman is just around the corner, and the pharmacy ArtsenApotheek Grootegast is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Poiesz is a couple of streets away, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Openbare Basisschool De Molenberg and Basisschool Christal, both within a short walk. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Grootegast, Weegbree is just around the corner, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 5.9 km away. The municipality of Westerkwartier offers a rural setting with villages like Grootegast, and you can find more about the municipality of Westerkwartier on our site.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the data comes from public sources and gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the legal norm, and from air traffic it is 14 dB Lden, also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with a soil type of sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered only via De Flexibele Makelaar Friesland & Groningen.
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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.
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About Vogelwikke 16, Grootegast
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house in Grootegast?
The asking price is €429,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 153 m², is €2,807. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €404,625, and the average price per square metre is €3,734. The home is priced above the neighbourhood average asking price, but no judgement is made here about whether that is high or low.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The agent lists six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is stated as 153 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 173 m². The plot measures 361 m². There is a back garden facing north, and parking space is available on the property.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The home was built in 1996, and the label reflects the energy performance at the time of assessment. No further details about insulation or heating installations are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the legal norm. Noise from air traffic is 14 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures are area-level indications and do not represent a measurement of this specific home. The reference year for these values is 2022.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with a soil type of sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the property itself. The risk level reflects the general condition of the ground in the area, and individual homes may vary.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not predictions for this specific home, and they come from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 568 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. Aldi is about 783 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within 5 km, including a second Poiesz and a PLUS, but those are further out. For daily groceries, the two closest options are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this address?
There are several primary schools within a short distance. Openbare Basisschool De Molenberg is about 220 metres away, just around the corner. Basisschool Christal is about 440 metres away, and cbs Jan Kuipers is about 585 metres away. Secondary education is available at a distance of about 0.7 km, according to CBS data.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Grootegast, Weegbree, about 300 metres away, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. There are also stops at Grootegast, Langeweg and Grootegast, Legolaan, all within about 300 to 372 metres. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 5.9 km away, which you would need to reach by bus or car.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident calls it a "top neighbourhood", describing it as child-friendly, quiet and safe. Another resident appreciates the friendly and honest people, and the dreamy landscapes with meadows and water. However, one review mentions bullying and a negative experience, so opinions vary.
