Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Exel, Laren.
You're looking at homes spread across countryside between Laren and Exel – farmhouses and modern builds on larger plots, quiet as you'd expect but with actual neighbours nearby. It's the kind of place where you'll know people on your road without trying too hard. Lochem itself has the amenities, about ten minutes' drive for shopping and schools. Cycling into the Achterhoek's small towns is straightforward. This works best if you want space and land without being truly isolated.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Exel
Pros:
- Low population density and genuine rural character; no through traffic, minimal noise
- Direct access to farmland and woodland on foot or bike; Grolse Stroomdale valley nearby
- Your own plot of land with most houses; space for a vegetable garden or trees
- No obligation to use municipal waste collection; can compost or burn garden waste
- School bus from the stop on Prinsesseweg connects to larger towns
Cons:
- No shops, bars, or services in Exel itself; closest supermarket is 5–7 km away (Lochem or Gorssel)
- No mains gas; most houses use oil tanks or wood stoves for heating
- Homes are older and scattered; renovation costs can be substantial and unpredictable
- Winter maintenance your responsibility; no guaranteed road gritting or snow clearing on smaller lanes
- Car dependency absolute; no public transport for daily commuting; nearest station (Lochem) is 8 km away
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lochem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.15
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 57
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Laren
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The wider housing market in Laren
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Updated: September 2026