No traffic, nearest neighbor 100 meters and he's doesn't own a leafblower. Clear view of the fields in three directions for the next 5 miles or so, 20,000 sq ft lot.
It's been up for sale for 2 years, if you're interested ;)
http://www.funda.nl/koop/oudezijl/huis-4510315-oudezijl-1/fo...
Ideal spot for quiet hacking and that new YC EU headquarters!
http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/
Power and internet access are slightly problematical but to read and think they are great.
If all this sounds rather rough, you are beginning to get the picture. Your comforts have to be carried in.
But serious: I've got family living 1 km away from your place and they always notice cars passing by because it rarely happens.
You're getting dangerously close to figuring out why it is up for sale ;)
And is there any significant risk posed as a result of depopulation eg increased crime rates, lack of good infrastructure etc?
I'm currently looking for a cheap purchase if it makes economical and lifestyle sense.
If this was located in the southwest of Germany, I would probably buy it.
http://pics.ww.com/v/jacques/buildings/neatspot/dscf1316.jpg...
Driving there once every month to maintain it is quite a bit of overhead, and my s.o. is a city girl, hence the sale.