House for Sale in Twist, Germany, Backing onto Forest
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Narzissenstraße 15, 49767 Twist, Germany, Twist (Germany)
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 127m² Floor area
€369,000
House
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
127m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This house for sale in Twist, Lower Saxony, was renovated in 2024 and backs directly onto forest, a few kilometres from the Dutch border.
It is a detached family home from 2001 with 127 m² of living space, three bedrooms and a 693 m² plot. The renovation was thorough: new kitchen, new bathroom, new heating boiler, fresh plaster and new flooring. The previous owners have done the work, so you can move in and start using it. For buyers who work or have family in the Netherlands, or who want a second home in Germany with room to spare, the location is as practical as the house.
The House: 127 m² Renovated from 2024
You enter through a proper hallway with a staircase, a storage cupboard under the stairs and a renewed guest toilet. The living room is bright, with a bay window and French doors that open straight onto the terrace. On a dry evening you can leave them open and the room becomes part of the garden.
The kitchen is closed off from the living room and fitted with a new unit and built-in appliances. Next to it are two utility rooms, which give you plenty of storage and a direct route to the carport. Unloading the shopping in the rain takes about ten seconds.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, one of them with its own balcony for the morning sun. The bathroom is the most heavily upgraded room in the house. It has a large walk-in shower, a bathtub, a second toilet, a vanity unit, a bidet, a designer radiator and underfloor heating. Above that, a retractable staircase leads to a large attic, useful for suitcases, seasonal gear and everything you don't need weekly. The new Bosch central heating boiler, installed in 2024, is also up there.
Energy Label B and What Was Renewed
The house is fully insulated, including an additionally insulated roof and a renewed flat roof. The windows are plastic-framed with HR+ glazing and roller shutters, and the home carries energy label B. For a second home that may stand empty for part of the year, or a main residence in a damp northern climate, that matters. The walls have been freshly plastered, and the ground and first floors have new laminate flooring.
Garden, Carport and the Forest Behind
The plot runs to 693 m² and ends at the edge of the forest, so what you see from the back is trees, not neighbours. There is a sunny terrace, a gazebo and a detached stone storage shed for bikes, tools and garden furniture. At the front you get a double carport and a private driveway with room for guests, so visitors never need to hunt for street parking.
Living in Twist, Close to the Dutch Border
The house is in Schöninghsdorf, part of the municipality of Twist in the Emsland region of Lower Saxony. The area is quiet and residential, with local amenities and schools nearby according to the seller. This is a flat, green stretch of north-western Germany with a mild, maritime climate, where cycling and forest walks are part of ordinary life.
The Dutch border is only a few kilometres away near Zwartemeer, with the A37 giving you quick access to Emmen and the Dutch road network. Plenty of Dutch buyers choose this side of the border for the larger plots and lower prices per square metre, and still keep their shops, work and family within easy reach. For international buyers flying in, Groningen Airport Eelde is roughly an hour away by car, and Münster Osnabrück Airport is around an hour and a half.
Key Features
- Detached house, built in 2001 and renovated from 2024
- Living area of 127 m² on a 693 m² plot
- 3 bedrooms, one with a private balcony
- Renewed bathroom with walk-in shower, bathtub, bidet and underfloor heating
- New fitted kitchen with built-in appliances
- Two utility rooms with direct access to the carport
- Bosch central heating boiler installed in 2024
- Energy label B, fully insulated with HR+ glazing and roller shutters
- Large attic reached by a retractable staircase
- Garden with terrace, gazebo and detached stone shed, bordering forest
- Double carport and private driveway
- Asking price EUR 369,000
Buying a Second Home in Germany
Property purchases in Germany are completed through a notary, who handles the contract and the transfer of ownership. A house in good, move-in condition like this one keeps the process simple, since there is no building work to plan or supervise from a distance. Ask us about typical purchase costs and the viewing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is this house to the Netherlands?
The Dutch border near Zwartemeer is only a few kilometres away, and the A37 is the main route towards Emmen. That makes the house workable for cross-border commuters.
Does the house need any renovation?
No major work is expected. The kitchen, bathroom, toilet, plaster, flooring and boiler were all renewed from 2024, and the roof and insulation were upgraded.
Is it suitable as a second home?
Yes. It is in good condition, has a carport and storage space, and the garden is a manageable size. Heating and insulation are modern, which helps if you are away for weeks at a time.
Interested in this house for sale in Twist? Contact Homestra to arrange a viewing or to ask for more details.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 127m²
- Price per m²
- €2,906
- Garden size
- 693m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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