De Singels west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis 1968 terraced house on Hillemalaan sits in a leafy part of De Singels west, a neighbourhood that feels more suburban than urban. With 139 m² of living space and a 195 m² plot, it's a solid family home with room to spread out. The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient, and the asking price of €345,000 is in line with what other terraced houses in Smallingerland go for.
One resident describes the area as 'Cosy', adding: 'Nice neighbourhood, good living. Easily accessible by bus. Healthcare in the area. Sports facilities nearby. Schools and shopping centre easily reachable by bike/bus. However, a lot of noise from the Zuiderhogeweg.' Based on that single review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.88 out of 10. The neighbourhood De Singels west is home to about 1,550 people, with a mix of ages, a quarter are over 65, and around 220 households have children. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a moderate urban feel.
For your morning bread, Jumbo and Lidl are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool de Tille is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool De Voorde and Openbare basisschool De Meander are both about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick stroll. The municipality Smallingerland offers a good range of everyday amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Knijpstra, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Hillemalaan 16, Drachten
Good · 1 resident
Nice neighbourhood, good living. Easily accessible by bus. Healthcare in the area. Sports facilities nearby. Schools and shopping centre easily reachable by bike/bus. However, a lot of noise from the Zuiderhogeweg.
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About Hillemalaan 16, Drachten
The asking price of €345,000 is in line with what other terraced houses in Smallingerland sell for. With 139 m² of living space and a 195 m² plot, you're getting a decent amount of space for your money. The energy label B also helps keep running costs reasonable.
De Singels west is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of ages. One resident calls it 'Cosy' and appreciates the easy access to buses, healthcare, sports facilities, schools and shops. The main downside is noise from the Zuiderhogeweg. The area has a moderate urban feel, with most homes owner-occupied.
The nearest train station is 19.5 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on the bus or car for longer journeys.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool de Tille is about 400 m away, Christelijke Basisschool De Voorde and Openbare basisschool De Meander are both around 800 m, and Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is roughly 900 m. Secondary schools are about 0.9 km away.
Jumbo and Lidl are both about 750 m away, and Albert Heijn is around 800 m. Ekoplaza is also within a kilometre. So daily grocery shopping is easy on foot or by bike.
The house has an energy label B, which is good for a home built in 1968. It means the property is reasonably well insulated and you won't face excessively high energy bills.
You would need to view the property to see how the garden is arranged.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Singels west
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