Buying a home in Buitengebied - Pinnedijk, Gaanderen.
You're looking at homes scattered along Pinnedijk, where horse farms and country estates set the tone rather than density. The neighbors here keep land, not just gardens, and you'll find yourself on quiet roads where a tractor passing is the main event. It's genuinely rural, close to the German border, which means easy access to the countryside but also that you'll be driving for groceries or a coffee. If you want space, livestock potential, or just serious quiet, this works. Don't come here expecting walkable village life.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied - Pinnedijk
Pros:
- Direct access to the Waal river for kayaking and fishing; the dike path offers reliable cycling routes to Doetinchem and Arnhem
- Large plots with room for workshops, stables, or gardens; older farmhouses often have outbuildings ideal for renovation projects
- Quieter than Doetinchem centre; minimal noise from through-traffic
- Proximity to the German border (15 km) means easy day trips to Kleve or Kranenburg
Cons:
- No local shops or restaurants on Pinnedijk itself; nearest supermarket is 3 km away in Gaanderen proper
- Single-lane country roads flood occasionally during high water; emergency response times are slower than urban areas
- Public transport limited to one or two regional bus lines; car dependency is near-total
- Waal floods roughly every 10–15 years; properties within 500 m of the dike face insurance complications and building restrictions
- Isolation in winter when the dike paths are icy and buses run infrequently
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Doetinchem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 83
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 13
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Gaanderen
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The wider housing market in Gaanderen
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Updated: September 2026
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