Buying a home in Buitengebied Boskamp, Olst.
If you're looking at homes in the Buitengebied Boskamp, you're getting rural peace on the edge of Olst without being cut off. Most of the houses here sit on decent-sized plots, so you'll have proper outdoor space and genuine quiet. The Ijssel is close by, which means easy cycling and water access, and the town centre of Olst itself is just a short ride away for shops and services. You're in farming country, so expect your neighbours to be the type who actually know their land.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Boskamp
Pros:
- 15-minute cycle to Olst station (direct trains to Arnhem and Zutphen)
- Large plots of land; most homes sit on 800m² or more, with room for workshops or gardens
- Quiet countryside setting with open views across agricultural land
- Lower property prices than comparable rural areas closer to major cities
Cons:
- No supermarket, bakery, or butcher within the hamlet; nearest shops are 3km away in Olst town center
- Single-lane roads through farmland; no pavement, and winter maintenance can be slow
- Limited mains gas; many homes rely on LPG tanks or heating oil, raising energy costs
- Surrounded by working farmland, so you may experience early-morning noise from grain dryers, tractors, and manure spreading
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Olst-Wijhe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.33
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 16
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 0
- Vandalism and public order
- 0
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
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Updated: September 2026