Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Hemelum, Hemelum.
Hemelum's scattered farmhouses sit in open Frisian countryside where you're living between fields, not in a village. The homes here are characteristically large, often converted barns or period farmsteads on generous plots. Your neighbours are farmers, families who've been here generations, and newcomers drawn to space and quiet. You're 15 minutes by car to Workum's town facilities, cycling distance to water if you like it. Don't come expecting pavement and streetlights; you're choosing a working landscape.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Hemelum
Pros:
- Direct access to the quiet countryside; you're surrounded by open fields and Frisian farmland rather than suburban sprawl
- Lower property prices compared to western Dutch cities, with more land per euro
- No through-traffic: Hemelum is a scattered hamlet, so you won't hear constant car noise
- Close to the Slachtedijk, a cycling route along the water with views toward Workum
Cons:
- No local amenities within walking distance; nearest shops are in Workum or Bolsward, both 5+ km away
- Single-car dependency for daily errands, school runs, and work commutes
- Limited public transport; no direct train line—closest stations are Workum or Koudum
- Rural isolation in winter; poor road conditions and minimal street lighting after dark
- Properties tend to be older farmhouses or bungalows requiring significant upkeep and energy upgrades
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Súdwest-Fryslân
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 16.23
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 37
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 6
- 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 August 2026
Finding a home in Hemelum
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Asking prices and sale prices in Hemelum
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The wider housing market in Hemelum
Buying a home in Hemelum? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 355,000. As you view a home, compare its features, such as living area and condition, with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026