Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

op goede woonstand

English translation:

in a sought-after area; in/at a good location

Added to glossary by Anne Lee
Jan 13, 2019 12:34
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Dutch term

op goede woonstand

Dutch to English Law/Patents Advertising / Public Relations
In de beschrijving van een woning. Lijkt regelmatig voor te komen in beschrijvingen van vastgoed in Nederland, maar 'woonstand' staat niet in de VanDale, noch in het Juridisch Lexicon.

Proposed translations

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in a sought-after area; in/at a good location

see: Onroerend Goed Lexicon

op goede woonstand =
in/at a good location
in a sought-after area
Example sentence:

'A large double room in a sought-after area in London.. Offering a terrace and views of the garden, Guest House Ellipse is located in London.' (src: www.homeaway.co.uk)

'Listed thatched cottage in a sought after area in Shoreham' (src: www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/listed-thatched-cottage-in-a-sought-after-area-in-shoreham-1-6802537)

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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This is definitely the most suitable phrase for my text. Thanks."
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well-appointed area

Something like "in a well-appointed area" or "in a sought-after area". Sought after is very often used by estate agents here to indicate that the area is popular.
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : Not "well appointed", though. This old-fashioned term is sometimes used for buildings, but not for areas.
13 hrs
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close to local amenities

Often used when selling houses that are close to hotels, pubs, hospitals, shops, etc. It could basically be anything.
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upscale/upmarket neighborhood

suggestion
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well-positioned

Can mean many things.
'well-positioned' may be most comprehensive and neutral.

A well-positioned property situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on an elevated block with commanding views.

http://www.maccalluminglis.com.au/18306355

Are you looking for a modern, well positioned property offering a guaranteed investment return?

Enjoy a private, peaceful oasis, nestled away in a quiet neighbourhood just minutes from Glenvale Primary School and Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre. This immaculately maintained family home is perfectly positioned within the heart of Glenvale Meadows Estate.

https://www.ntnews.com.au/classifieds/ad/2947053/#/0

A well positioned property close to Saint Tropez village and beaches

Hidden away in the vineyards of St Tropez, this sumptuous villa offers total peace and tranquillity.

Situated in Saint Anne, only two minutes drive from the centre of Saint Tropez and from Tahiti beach.

http://www.alexandra-lloyd.com/form_sales.php?reference=CLG

Op goede woonstand aan een rustige straat gelegen staat deze zeer nette tussenwoning met vrijstaand houten schuurtje. De woning is gelegen nabij scholen, bushalte, zwembad en op korte afstand van het winkelcentrum van Burgum. Aan de achterzijde van de woning ligt een speelveld welke tot gezamenlijk eigendom behoort. Dit geheel staat op een kavel van 170 m² eigen grond.

http://www.zantman-makelaardij.nl/aanbod/woningaanbod/burgum...



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Note added at 3 hrs (2019-01-13 15:36:06 GMT)
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Please note 'stand' in 'woonstand' refers to the position of the property.

goede woonstand --> well-positioned (property)
Peer comment(s):

agree Tina Vonhof (X) : This combines some of the other suggestions.
2 hrs
Thank you, Tina. 'woonstand' is a broad concept and this option seems to me linguistically and contextually valid. Also many interesting examples on site:uk, such as https://tinyurl.com/y8atja9c
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