De Essen, Oldenzaal
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Margriet 5 sits in a quiet, family-friendly part of Oldenzaal. With 163 m² of living space and a 264 m² plot, it is a roomy home for a household. The asking price of €525,000 is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €363,750, which is in line with the larger floor area. Compared to other terraced houses in Oldenzaal, this one stands out for its generous proportions.
De Essen is a neighbourhood where young and old come together without being in each other's pockets. One resident describes it as "a lively and balanced mix of young and old, where different generations live together in a natural way." Another calls it "pleasant" and notes the quiet streets, lots of playgrounds for children, and a supermarket within cycling distance. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.07 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (83%) and nearly all are single-family houses (96%), so the area has a settled, family feel. For more on the area, see the municipality of Oldenzaal.
For your daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Aldi a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Esch is a couple of streets away, and Drieeenheidsschool is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Twents Carmel College is about a fifteen-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of playgrounds, and a park is on your doorstep.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Home Makelaars and Funda. The details reflect the information available at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Margriet 5, Oldenzaal
Very good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is a lively and balanced mix of young and old, where different generations live together in a natural way. There is a convivial atmosphere in which people know and greet each other, without being intrusive. Social control is present, but not stifling—residents keep an eye on things and are ready to help each other when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, lots of playgrounds for children, supermarket within cycling distance, everything easily accessible.
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Data from De Essen
9 within 5 km
15 within 5 km
About Margriet 5, Oldenzaal
The asking price of €525,000 is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €363,750. However, this home is also 37% larger than the average (163 m² vs 119 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €3,221, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,078 per m². Given the larger size and the fact that only four homes are currently for sale in De Essen, the price reflects the home's generous proportions.
The home has energy label C. This means it has reasonable energy efficiency, but not the highest standards. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to a label A home. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label C, while 20% have label A and 20% label B. No homes have a label below C, so this home is in line with the local norm.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That is about a 7-minute drive or a 15-minute cycle. There are no bus stops mentioned in the listing, but the station is easily reachable by bike or car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Esch is about 728 m away (a ten-minute walk), and Drieeenheidsschool is 968 m away (about 12 minutes on foot). For secondary education, Twents Carmel College is 1.3 km away, roughly a 15-minute walk. All are within easy reach for children.
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 565 m, just around the corner. Jumbo and Aldi are about 1.1,1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. Lidl is also within 1.3 km. So daily groceries are easily done on foot or by bike.
The plot size is 264 m², which includes the house. The listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space. You would need to check the property details or visit to see the layout of the outdoor area.
De Essen had 68 total crimes recorded in the latest data, which is relatively low for a neighbourhood of about 4,440 residents. Residents mention social control without being intrusive, and the area feels safe. One review notes that people keep an eye on things and are ready to help when needed.
The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With 163 m² of living space, it is a spacious home, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to contact the agent for a floor plan.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Essen
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