








Starter home with four bedrooms and south-facing garden in Drachten
Key Features
Description
This terraced house is located on Foswerd in the De Wiken neighborhood, situated in the northeastern part of Drachten. The property is currently listed as sold under reservation. The asking price was set at 235,000 euros, which is costs for the buyer. This translates to approximately 2,500 euros per square meter of living space.
The residence offers a living area of 94 square meters, situated on a plot of 167 square meters. The total volume of the building is 409 cubic meters. In addition to the main living space, there is 23 square meters of other indoor space, 8 square meters of building-bound outdoor space, and 12 square meters of external storage space. The property is classified as a terraced house and was originally built in 1969.
The ground floor layout consists of an entrance hall with a toilet and staircase. From the hall, you access the through-living room which measures approximately 26 square meters. The closed kitchen provides access to an attached stone utility room. A sliding door from the utility room leads to the garden. This layout is typical for homes from this construction period in the Netherlands.
The first floor contains a landing and four bedrooms. One of the bedrooms, located at the garden side, features a sliding door that opens to a balcony facing south. The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a shower and a sink. Having four bedrooms on the first floor is a notable feature for a property of this size and era.
A fixed staircase leads to the second floor, where a spacious attic is located. According to the listing, this attic space could potentially be converted into a fifth bedroom, or it can serve as storage space. This provides future owners with flexibility in how they wish to use the upper level of the home.
The rear garden faces south, which means it receives optimal sunlight throughout the day during the warmer months. Both the front and rear gardens are paved, making them low maintenance. The property also benefits from having a rear access path and an attached stone storage building. Parking is described as not being a problem, as there are generally available spaces in the street around the property.
The property has an energy label C. It features double glazing for insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combination boiler, which is owned by the property. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles, which is a standard roof type for Dutch terraced houses from this period.
The listing explicitly mentions that the interior requires significant modernization. This is presented as an opportunity for buyers to customize the home to their own preferences and taste. Potential buyers should factor in renovation costs when considering this property. An age clause applies to the property, which is standard practice for older homes in the Netherlands and provides certain protections for the seller regarding hidden defects that may be related to the age of the building.
The De Wiken neighborhood where this property is located has its own shopping center with amenities including a bakery, a drugstore, and supermarkets. The area also offers various options for primary and secondary education, making it convenient for families with children. The center of Drachten is easily accessible from this location, as are the main roads leading to Heerenveen and Groningen via the A7 motorway, and to Leeuwarden and Oosterwolde via the N31 road.
The property is situated on a quiet road within the residential area. The transaction status indicates that the property is sold under reservation, meaning a verbal agreement has likely been reached but the formal purchase contract has not yet been signed by both parties. The listing includes the standard legal disclaimer stating that no obligations arise from an agreement until both buyer and seller have signed the written contract, and that a verbal agreement between a private buyer and private seller is not legally binding under Dutch law.
The measurements in this listing are based on the NEN2580 measurement instruction, which is the standard method used in the Netherlands for determining usable surface areas. This measurement method aims to provide a more uniform way of measuring but does not completely eliminate differences in measurement outcomes due to interpretation differences, rounding, or limitations during the measurement process. The listing also includes the standard disclaimer that although the property presentation has been compiled with the greatest possible care, the possibility remains that errors or incomplete information may be present in the description, and neither the seller nor the agency accepts any liability in such cases.
The property had received significant interest, with over 4,000 views and 38 saves on the Funda platform. It was first listed on Funda on March 2, 2026. The asking price per square meter of 2,500 euros positions this property in the more accessible segment of the Drachten housing market, which aligns with the listing's focus on attracting first-time buyers or starters.
In summary, this property offers a practical layout with four bedrooms, a south-facing garden, and a convertible attic space. The home does require modernization work, which should be carefully considered by potential buyers. The location in De Wiken provides good access to daily amenities, schools, and major road connections. The property is suitable for buyers who are willing to invest time and money in renovating a home to create a living space that matches their personal preferences.

