








Semi-detached house with garage in forest-rich Odoorn
Key Features
Description
This semi-detached residence is situated on Dambeern in the Langhieten neighborhood of Odoorn, a village located in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn in the province of Drenthe. The property was built in 1983 using traditional construction methods and offers a living area of 112 square meters with a total volume of 494 cubic meters. The plot covers 302 square meters and includes both a front and back garden.
The ground floor layout consists of an entrance hall with a toilet and meter cupboard. From the hall, one enters the Z-shaped living room, which provides an interesting spatial arrangement. Adjacent to the living room is a closed kitchen fitted with a straightforward kitchen unit. A utility room is located behind the kitchen, equipped with a washing machine connection and the central heating boiler. The utility room provides access to the attached garage, which can accommodate one vehicle and has been fitted with new insulated plastic doors in 2025.
The first floor contains a landing, three bedrooms, and a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin with a cabinet. The second floor is accessible via a loft ladder and serves as attic storage space.
The property has received several updates in recent years. In 2020, partial window frames were replaced with wooden and plastic frames, with HR++ glazing installed on the first floor. The roof tiles were renewed jointly with the neighbors in 2021 and fitted with glazed roof tiles. The gutters at the front were replaced in 2019 and at the rear in 2025. Ten solar panels were installed in 2023 and are included in the purchase. The central heating system is a Remeha Calenta CW4 gas-fired boiler from 2013, which is owned rather than rented.
The energy label is rated C, valid until November 2030. The property has roof insulation and floor insulation. Some windows still have standard double glazing rather than HR++ glass.
The outdoor space includes a deep driveway at the front that can accommodate three vehicles, with the possibility to widen it if desired. The front of the property borders a car-free street with a green strip and a belt of trees, where only local traffic passes. The back garden measures 62 square meters, with dimensions of 6.5 meters in depth and 9.5 meters in width, oriented to the east and accessible via a rear path. A separate wooden storage shed is present in the garden, equipped with electricity but without insulation.
The listing notes that the property does not require immediate essential maintenance, though the interior finish is described as not particularly modern or luxurious. This presents an opportunity for buyers to customize the property according to their preferences and budget.
Odoorn is an esdorp with approximately 1,850 inhabitants, situated on the Drenthe sandy soils within the UNESCO Global Geopark de Hondsrug. This area is characterized by its archaeological and landscape values, with extensive forests, heathlands, and traditional arable fields. The village is located several hundred meters from woodland and heath areas.
Daily amenities in Odoorn include a supermarket with an artisan butcher, a parcel service point, a warm bakery, a public primary school, and childcare facilities. The village also has sports clubs, a music association, hospitality venues, an ice cream parlor, two drugstores, a library, a sports hall, a jeu de boules court, a self-service petrol station, and a car maintenance garage. Healthcare services include a pharmacy-based general practitioner, a dental practice, a physiotherapist, a pedicure and podologist, a hearing specialist, beauty salons, two hair salons, a flower and home decoration shop, and a care center called De Paasbergen.
A new sports park has recently been opened in the village, featuring four natural grass football pitches, three Smashcourt tennis courts, two padel courts, and a new club building. In the nearby village of Exloo, an outdoor swimming pool is open from April to October.
The city of Emmen is reachable by bicycle in 15 to 20 minutes, offering a diverse range of shops, a train and bus station, hospitality venues, the Kinepolis cinema, and the Atlas theater. Emmen is also home to Wildlands Adventure Zoo. The N34 provincial road is accessible within five minutes by car, providing connections to the N381, A28, and A37 motorways towards Germany or central Netherlands. Public transport is available via bus line 59, with a stop within walking distance offering services to the stations of Emmen, Borger, Gieten, and Groningen.
The property is offered at 325,000 euros buyer's costs, which translates to approximately 2,902 euros per square meter of living space. The asking price period and viewing statistics were not publicly accessible at the time of this listing. The property is listed as available, with delivery dates to be negotiated and the possibility of a quick transfer if desired. The property is held in full ownership as registered in the Land Registry under ODOORN K 1256.
The listing includes a professional video tour, 360-degree photographs for a virtual walkthrough, and interactive floor plans for all living levels and outbuildings. These tools are provided as standard with most listings from this agency.
Features noted in the property specifications include outdoor sun blinds, a skylight, a fiber optic connection, natural ventilation, roller shutters, and the aforementioned solar panels. The garage has electricity but no insulation. The property is connected to all utilities including sewage, gas, electricity, water, coaxial cable, and fiber optics.

