De Venen zuid, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis 1970s terraced house on De Leijen sits in a peaceful residential area of Drachten, with a generous 176 m² of living space and a 287 m² plot. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs. At €345,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a terraced houses in Smallingerland of this size.
De Venen zuid is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes (94% of the housing stock). The area has a mix of ages, with a good number of families and older residents. One resident describes it as "a calm and safe place to live, with friendly neighbours." The neighbourhood has a low crime rate, with just 22 incidents recorded. It's a neighbourhood De Venen zuid where people tend to stay put.
For your daily shopping, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Dirk are a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: primary school De Spreng is a five-minute walk, and secondary school OSG Singelland is also close by. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just a five-minute walk away, perfect for a stroll. The municipality Smallingerland offers good local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Sinnema Makelaardij & Assurantiën.
Details of this home
De Leijen 20, Drachten
Data from De Venen zuid
16 within 5 km
43 within 5 km
About De Leijen 20, Drachten
With 176 m² of living space and a 287 m² plot, the price works out to about €1,960 per m², which is reasonable for a terraced house of this age and size in Drachten. The energy label C is average, so you won't face extreme energy bills. Compared to similar homes in the area, it's priced fairly.
The energy label is C, which means the home has average energy efficiency. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The house was built in 1970, so some improvements like better insulation could help reduce bills.
The nearest train station is 20.5 km away, so this is not a home for daily train commuters. You'd need a car or bus for longer journeys. The area is more suited to driving or cycling locally.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary school De Spreng is 370 m away, and secondary school OSG Singelland is 464 m away. There's also a special education school, VSO De Zwaai, just 102 m from the house. So school runs are easy on foot.
De Venen zuid has a low crime rate, with only 22 total incidents recorded. Residents describe it as a calm and safe place to live. It's a quiet, family-friendly area where you can feel secure.
Aldi is just 436 m away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. Albert Heijn and Dirk are both around 760 m, a ten-minute walk. For a bigger shop, there are plenty of options within a couple of kilometres.
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