Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Markvelde, Diepenheim.
The scattered houses of Markvelde sit on the edge of Diepenheim, where you're close enough to walk into the village centre but far enough out to have real quiet and privacy. Most homes here are detached, with decent-sized gardens and land around them—you get space without feeling isolated. It's a commuting-friendly spot: the train station at Diepenheim gets you to Arnhem or Zutphen, and the Achterhoek is on your doorstep for cycling and countryside. Your neighbours tend to be families and older couples who've settled here for exactly this reason: room to breathe, but not remote.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Markvelde
Pros:
- Direct access to the Twentekanaal for walking and cycling; no urban noise
- Diepenheim train station on the Arnhem–Leeuwarden line; direct trains to Arnhem (30 min) and Zutphen
- Scattered single-family homes on larger plots; no cramped row-house living
- Relatively affordable compared to urban areas in Gelderland and Overijssel
Cons:
- Completely car-dependent for groceries and services; Markvelde itself has no shops
- Diepenheim town centre is 2 km away; cycling required for even basic errands
- Limited rental market; most properties are owner-occupied single homes
- Sparse population means fewer cafés, restaurants, or nightlife within cycling distance
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hof van Twente
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.63
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 39
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 0
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
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 Diepenheim
Choose homes that suit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Diepenheim
To judge the asking price, look at recent sales of similar homes in Diepenheim and compare their characteristics. The area's median sale price is context, not a value for this particular home.
The wider housing market in Diepenheim
Buying a home in Diepenheim? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €395,000. Compare a home’s features, such as its living area and condition, with similar homes before deciding what suits you.
Updated: September 2026