Countryside semi-detached home with expansive garden near the Wadden Sea

This semi-detached house is situated on the Hearewei in Tzummarum, located in the countryside area outside the built-up zone. The property offers a rural living experience with expansive views over the surrounding fields and landscapes. The Wadden Sea is located nearby, adding to the scenic character of the location.

The asking price is set at 325,000 euros, with the buyer responsible for the transfer costs (kosten koper). The living area measures 113 square meters, while the total plot size is 1,535 square meters, providing ample space for gardening, hobbies, or outdoor activities.

The house was originally built in 1917 and is classified as a semi-detached dwelling (twee-onder-een-kapwoning). The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles. The property requires modernization, and there are opportunities to improve sustainability and comfort through various upgrades. Despite needing work, the location and potential make this an interesting option for buyers looking to create their own home in a rural setting.

The ground floor layout begins with an entrance leading to a hallway with stairs to the upper floor. The living room features multiple windows that provide natural light and views of the garden and surrounding countryside. A storage closet is located in the living area. From the living room, a step leads down to the half-open kitchen, which is equipped with a simple corner setup including an induction cooktop, extractor hood, and oven.

From the kitchen, one enters a central hallway that also serves as a side entrance. This hallway contains the toilet and provides access to the bathroom. The bathroom is fully tiled and includes a vanity unit with mirror and a walk-in shower. Further along the hallway is a bedroom on the ground floor, which features a large sliding door allowing views of the outdoors. This bedroom also has a large built-in closet.

At the end of the hallway is the utility room with a sink for laundry or other purposes. The utility room provides access to the garage, which is an attached stone structure with capacity for one car and equipped with electricity. Adjacent to the garage is a separate wooden storage building.

The upper floor consists of a landing and three additional bedrooms. One of these bedrooms includes a sink. This configuration provides a total of four bedrooms across both floors.

The garden surrounds the property and is designed to be relatively low-maintenance. It consists primarily of lawn areas bordered by hedges, with several trees and shrubs. A greenhouse is present on the property, offering dedicated space for gardening enthusiasts to grow plants or vegetables.

The heating system operates on central heating using an oil-fired boiler, which is owned by the property. There is no gas connection to the property. The windows are largely fitted with insulating glazing, though the exact energy label is listed as not yet available at the time of listing.

The property includes various spaces beyond the main living area. There is 39 square meters of other indoor space, 1 square meter of building-related outdoor space, and 47 square meters of external storage. The total volume of the building is 541 cubic meters. The property has two living floors and a total of seven rooms.

Parking is available on the property's own grounds, providing space for vehicles. The location is described as being outside the built-up area, in a rural setting with unobstructed views.

The village of Tzummarum has approximately 1,400 inhabitants as of 2024 and is positioned northeast of Franeker, about a ten-minute drive away. The A31 highway, connecting Leeuwarden to the Afsluitdijk, is accessible from the area. The Wadden Sea coast is nearby. Two streams, the Tzummarumervaart and the Oosterbierumervaart, flow through the village area.

Local amenities in Tzummarum include primary schools, several shops including a bakery, various businesses, a general practitioner's practice, the Friese Wadden recreation park, and multiple sports and other associations. Annual events in the village include a village festival, a cattle market with fair, theater performances, and various sports events.

For grocery shopping, residents can visit the nearby village of Minnertsga, which has a local supermarket. The town of Franeker, approximately ten minutes by car, offers multiple large supermarkets. Leeuwarden, the provincial capital, is about fifteen minutes away by car and provides extensive shopping and services.

The property has an Energy Performance Advice certificate (Energie Prestatie Advies). Standard features include a skylight, natural ventilation, a sliding door, and TV cable connection.

This property presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a rural lifestyle with the chance to personalize and modernize a home according to their own preferences. The large plot size offers possibilities for various outdoor activities, while the proximity to both the Wadden Sea and larger towns provides a balance between countryside living and access to urban amenities.