Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Smilde, Smilde.
You're looking at standalone homes spread across open countryside, just north of Smilde village, with quiet roads and genuine rural peace. The houses here tend to be older farmsteads or modern builds on generous plots, meaning you get space around you—some owners keep land, others prefer just a big garden. The village of Smilde itself is ten minutes away and has everything you need: school, supermarket, a proper high street. It's the kind of place where you notice who your neighbours are, and they're usually people who chose countryside life on purpose.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Smilde
Pros:
- You own actual land around your house, not squeezed onto a postage stamp
- Quiet; no neighbour noise, no through traffic
- Schools and shops are in the village centre, roughly 1–2 km away (walkable or quick bike ride)
- House prices are lower than in urban areas like Groningen or Assen
Cons:
- No public transport worth mentioning; you need a car for work, errands, social life
- If your house needs repair or you want delivery, tradespeople charge extra for rural callouts
- Limited choice of GP, dentist, or specialist; most are in Assen (20 km away)
- Winter isolation: poor road maintenance and dark evenings feel longer when you're surrounded by fields
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Drenthe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.64
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 67
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Smilde
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Look at practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and consider how well each home suits your plans.
Asking prices and sale prices in Smilde
Check whether the asking price is in line with recent sales of similar homes in Smilde, using homes with comparable characteristics rather than the area’s median as the value of this specific home.
The wider housing market in Smilde
Buying a home in Smilde? The median sale price was around €333,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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