Spacious Family Home with Modern Extension and Sunny South-Facing Garden in Den Helder
Key Features
Upsides
- The property features 5 bedrooms and a total living area of 132m2, making it very spacious for a family home.
- The backyard is located on the south, offers high privacy, and includes a new large veranda or shed.
- Recent renovations include a modern extension with skylights and underfloor heating from 2023, a modern kitchen from 2020, and a new shed from 2025.
- The location is very convenient, situated opposite a primary school and within walking distance of a park, the city center, and the train station.
Downsides
- The central heating boiler is a Remeha Avanta from 2008, which is relatively old and may need replacement in the near future.
- With 5 bedrooms and 6 rooms, the house only has one bathroom and one separate toilet, which could be a bottleneck for a large family.
- The energy label is C, which is acceptable but not optimal compared to newer builds or heavily renovated properties, despite the recent extension improvements.
Description
Welcome to Celebesstraat 16, a charming family residence located in the popular Indische buurt in Den Helder. This property offers a comfortable and unique living experience with a distinct character, situated opposite the Comenius primary school and within walking distance of the Timorpark, the city center, and the train station. This terraced house, built in 1954, provides an ideal combination of classic construction and modern amenities, making it a perfect match for families or individuals seeking a spacious home in a convenient location.
The house has a total living area of approximately 132 square meters, spread across three floors. The volume of the building is 506 cubic meters. One of the most striking features of this property is the large extension added in 2023, which features skylights and underfloor heating, creating a bright and warm atmosphere. Additionally, the home includes a modern kitchen installed in 2020 and a delightful sunny backyard with a large veranda and shed.
Upon entering the home, you step into the entrance hall where you will find the meter cupboard, which contains twelve groups including a cooking group. There is also a practical staircase cupboard for extra storage. The hall provides access to a modern hanging toilet that is equipped with a fountain. The ground floor layout is designed for comfort and convenience, leading directly into the main living areas.
The living room is spacious and light, accentuated by a laminate floor and a cozy fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The large extension at the rear of the house adds significant depth to the living space and is fitted with skylights that allow natural light to flood in. This area also features underfloor heating installed in 2023. From the living room, you can access the sunny backyard through sliding doors, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.
The kitchen is open and modern, having been installed in 2020, and is designed with a cooking island. It is fully equipped with high-quality built-in appliances. For the culinary enthusiast, there is a Quooker for instant boiling water, a dishwasher, and a fridge-freezer combination. The cooking setup includes an induction cooktop paired with a Bora extraction system for efficient ventilation. The kitchen also features two ovens, one of which is a combination oven, providing ample options for meal preparation.
Adjacent to the living area is a utility room that features a drain and water connection, adding to the practical functionality of the ground floor. This space can be used for laundry appliances or additional storage as needed.
Moving to the first floor, the landing provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The two larger bedrooms on this floor are equipped with fixed wardrobes, offering plenty of storage space. There is also an additional fixed closet on the landing. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a washbasin, catering to the daily needs of the household.
The second floor of the property offers two additional bedrooms, both featuring dormer windows. This layout makes the house exceptionally suitable for larger families or for those who require significant storage space or a dedicated workspace. The presence of five bedrooms in total is a major asset of this property. On the landing of the second floor, you will find the connections for the washing machine and the central heating boiler.
The outdoor space of this residence is a true highlight. The backyard is large, green, and situated on the south, ensuring that you can enjoy the sun from morning until evening. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and is accessible via a rear entrance. At the back of the garden, there is a new veranda and shed combination with an area of approximately 25 square meters. This structure was built in 2025 and can be finished and decorated according to your own taste and ideas, providing a versatile space for storage or relaxation.
In terms of technical specifications, the property has an energy label class C. Heating and hot water are provided by a Remeha Avanta gas-fired combi-boiler from 2008, which is owned by the property. The roof is a saddle roof covered with tiles. The plot covers an area of 214 square meters, with the backyard specifically measuring 119 square meters. The garden is 20 meters deep and 5.95 meters wide.
The property is available for transfer in consultation. The asking price is 385000 Euro costs buyer. With its combination of a central location, modern updates, and spacious layout, Celebesstraat 16 presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a comfortable family home in Den Helder. The recent renovations, including the extension and kitchen, ensure that the property is move-in ready while offering potential for personalization in the garden and outbuilding.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly states the bathroom is 'uitgerust met een douche' (equipped with a shower).
Bathtub
The bathroom features are listed as 'douche en wastafel' (shower and washbasin). Typically, a bathtub would be mentioned if present.
Ensuite Bathroom
The property has 5 bedrooms and only 1 bathroom, which is described as being on the first floor, suggesting it is not ensuite.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions a 'hangend toilet' on the ground floor and specifies '1 badkamer en 1 apart toilet' in the features.
Bidet
No bidet is listed in the bathroom description, and it is uncommon in Dutch homes of this type.
Double Shower
The text refers to 'een douche' (singular) without indicating a double or wide shower unit.
Shared Shower
With 5 bedrooms and only 1 bathroom containing a shower, it is logically a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
There is only 1 separate toilet listed for a house with 5 bedrooms.
His And Hers Sinks
The description mentions 'wastafel' (singular), implying a single sink rather than a double.
Building General
South Facing
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing describes a terraced house ('tussenwoning') built in 1954. It does not mention a balcony on the upper floors, which is typical for this type of construction in that era.
Rear Garden
The listing explicitly mentions a 'heerlijke zonnige achtertuin' (lovely sunny back garden) and lists 'Achtertuin 119 m²' in the specifications.
Front Garden
The features list specifies 'Tuin: Achtertuin en voortuin' (Back garden and front garden).
Side Garden
The property is a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house) situated between other houses with a plot width of 5.95m, leaving no room for a side garden.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace or roof access in the description of the three floors.
Veranda
The text explicitly mentions a 'grote veranda/schuur van ± 25m²' (large veranda/shed) in the back garden.
Guest House
The structure in the garden is described as a 'veranda/schuur' (veranda/shed) and noted as unfinished, not as a habitable guest house.
Waterfront
The property is located in the Indische buurt near Timorpark, not on the waterfront.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a residential terraced house in a city neighborhood with no mention of stables.
Small Livestock Facilities
There are no mentions of facilities for small livestock.
Private Outdoor Pool
No pool is mentioned, which is standard for this property type and price point in the Netherlands.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No jacuzzi is mentioned.
Private Tennis Court
No tennis court is mentioned; the property is a standard terraced house.
Remarkable Mountain View
The Netherlands is a flat country, and Den Helder has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The house is located in a residential area (Indische buurt) and has only 3 floors, so a panoramic or remarkable city view is unlikely.
Remarkable Garden View
The living room features a 'schuifpui' (sliding door) opening to the 'heerlijke' (lovely) sunny backyard, emphasizing the garden view.
Remarkable Sea View
Although Den Helder is near the sea, this property is located inland near a park and the city center, with no sea view mentioned.
Remarkable Harbour View
The property is not described as having a harbour view.
Remarkable Landmark View
There are no landmarks mentioned in relation to the view from the property.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
The listing mentions 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (Natural ventilation) in the amenities but makes no mention of air conditioning systems or units.
Central Heating
The listing explicitly states 'Cv-ketel Remeha Avanta (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2008, eigendom)', confirming the presence of central heating.
Fireplace
The description explicitly mentions 'een schouw met een houtkachel' (a fireplace with a wood stove) in the living room.
Hardwood Floors
The listing specifies that the living room has a 'laminaatvloer' (laminate floor). It does not mention hardwood floors elsewhere.
Laminate Flooring
The listing states: 'De woonkamer is verder voorzien van een laminaatvloer'.
Carpeted Floors
The living room is described as having laminate flooring. There is no mention of carpet in any of the bedrooms or other spaces.
Underfloor Heating
The listing mentions 'een grote aanbouw met daklichten en vloerverwarming(2023)', explicitly stating underfloor heating in the extension.
Walk In Closet
The listing mentions 'vaste kasten' (built-in closets) in the large bedrooms, but does not describe a walk-in closet.
Home Office
The listing mentions the suitability for 'werkruimte' (workspace) on the second floor, but describes it as a bedroom space ('twee extra slaapkamers'), not a dedicated, equipped home office.
Skylight
The listing mentions 'daklichten in de aanbouw' (skylights in the extension) on the ground floor.
Exposed Beams
There is no mention of exposed beams or wooden ceilings in the description.
Bay Window
The description of the facade and windows does not include a bay window. It mentions a 'schuifpui' (sliding door) and 'dakkappellen' (dormers).
Private Indoor Pool
This is a standard family home listing; there is no mention of a pool.
Private Indoor Sauna
There is no mention of a sauna in the features or layout.
Built-In Wardrobes
The listing states: 'De 2 grote slaapkamers hebben vaste kasten' (The 2 large bedrooms have fixed closets).
French Doors
The listing describes a 'schuifpui' (sliding patio door) to the garden. It does not mention French doors (hinged double doors).
Ornamental Plasterwork
There is no mention of ornamentation, stucco, or cornices. The style is described as modern and practical.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing describes a 1954 terraced house with modern updates but does not mention any specific Scandinavian design elements, minimalist aesthetics, or color palettes associated with this style.
Modern
The property features a modern kitchen installed in 2020, a large extension with skylights added in 2023, and a new shed in 2025. However, the base structure is a 1954 terraced house.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial features such as exposed brick, concrete, metal piping, or open ductwork. The description focuses on a cozy and modern living environment.
Mediterranean
While the garden is south-facing and sunny, the architectural style is a Dutch 1950s terraced house. There are no mentions of terracotta tiles, stucco, or Mediterranean landscaping.
Classic
The house was built in 1954, giving it a traditional post-war structure, but the interior has been significantly modernized. It lacks the specific period details (like ornamental plasterwork or stained glass) usually defining the 'classic' category in real estate listings.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Built in 1954, the house has some age, but it does not represent a pre-war historic architectural style. It is a standard post-war home.
Early 20th Century
The house was built in 1954, which is the mid-20th century, not the early 20th century.
Post War Functional
Built in 1954 as a 'tussenwoning' (terraced house), this is a quintessential example of post-war functional housing designed to address housing shortages.
Modernist
While built in the modern era, the house is a standard brick terraced house with a gabled roof ('zadeldak'), not a high-style modernist architectural design.
Newly Build
The property is described as 'bestaande bouw' (existing build) with a construction year of 1954, despite some modern renovations.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The text explicitly lists 'vaatwasser' (dishwasher) as a built-in appliance.
Oven
The text explicitly states '2 x een oven' (two ovens).
Microwave
The text mentions '2 x een oven(een combi)'. In Dutch real estate terminology, 'combi' typically refers to a combi-microwave, although not explicitly stated as 'magnetron'.
Refrigerator
The text lists a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Freezer
The text lists a 'koel-/vriescombinatie' (fridge-freezer combination).
Kitchen Island
The text describes an 'open keuken met kookeiland' (open kitchen with cooking island).
Open Plan Kitchen
The text states the living room has an 'open keuken' (open kitchen).
Stove
The text mentions an 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop/stove).
Induction Stove
The text explicitly specifies 'inductiekookplaat'.
Build In Coffee Maker
The list of built-in appliances is specific (Quooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, induction, ovens), and does not mention a coffee machine.
Boiling Water Tap
The text explicitly lists a 'quooker', which is a boiling water tap.
Downdraft Extractor
The text mentions a 'bora afzuigsysteem' combined with the induction hob, which is a downdraft extractor system.
Shared Kitchen
The property is a single-family home ('eengezinswoning'), implying a private kitchen.
Design Kitchen
The kitchen is described as 'modern' (2020) with high-end features like a kitchen island, Bora downdraft, and Quooker, suggesting a designed aesthetic.
New Kitchen
The listing states the kitchen is from 2020.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The features section explicitly states 'Soort parkeergelegenheid: Openbaar parkeren' (Type of parking: Public parking).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'trapkast' (closet under stairs), a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), and 'vaste kasten' (built-in wardrobes) in the bedrooms.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage; the property has a detached wooden shed ('vrijstaande houten berging') instead.
Automatic Garage Door
Since there is no garage, there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
No garage is present on the property.
Attic
The second floor is described as a full floor with two bedrooms and a landing, not a separate storage attic.
Cellar
The description and features list do not mention a cellar or basement.
Bike Storage
The property includes a 'vrijstaande houten berging' (detached wooden shed) which is typically used for bike storage.
Covered Parking
There is no mention of covered parking (such as a carport); only public street parking is listed.
Underground Parking
The property is a terraced house and there is no mention of underground parking.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of an electric vehicle charging station or laadpaal.
Workshop
While there is a large shed (~25m²), it is not explicitly described as a workshop.
Shed
The listing explicitly mentions a 'grote veranda/schuur' (large veranda/shed) and a 'vrijstaande houten berging'.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
There is no mention of a parking spot available for rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
There is no mention of a parking spot available for purchase.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a terraced house ('tussenwoning') with 'Volle eigendom' (Full ownership) listed. There is no mention of an Owners Association (VVE) or service charges, which is typical for this type of single-family dwelling in the Netherlands.
Leasehold
The listing explicitly states 'Eigendomssituatie: Volle eigendom', which means the property is owned outright (freehold) and not under leasehold.
Open Viewing
The listing instructs interested parties to 'Bel ons voor een bezichtiging' (Call us for a viewing) rather than listing specific open viewing dates and times.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The property is a terraced house built in 1954 with three floors. No elevator is mentioned, which is standard for this type of property.
Intercom
The property is a single-family home with a private entrance. An intercom system is not mentioned in the amenities or description, and it is not a standard feature for this housing type.
Alarm System
The listing describes features like a modern kitchen and extension but does not mention an alarm system. Such systems are typically highlighted as a selling point if present.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are not listed among the features or amenities. They would usually be mentioned if they were part of the property.
Private Entrance
The property is a detached/terraced single-family home (eengezinswoning) which inherently has its own private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The parking listed is 'Openbaar parkeren' (public parking). There is no mention of a gate or private driveway with automatic access.
Video Door Phone
This feature is not mentioned in the listing. It is not a standard inclusion for this type of home.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are legally required in the Netherlands but are not explicitly mentioned in the listing text or amenities list.
Security Door Window Hardware
No specific security hardware (like anti-pick locks or special frames) is mentioned in the description.
Gated Community
The property is located in the 'Indische buurt', a residential neighborhood, and not described as part of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The house has three floors spread over different levels, which requires the use of stairs. There is no mention of a lift or ramps.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine
The description explicitly states 'En op de overloop staat de wasmachine' (And on the landing stands the washing machine).
Washing Machine Connections
Connections are implied by the presence of the washing machine and the utility room (bijkeuken) which has 'afvoer en wateraansluiting' (drain and water connection).
Laundry Room
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room) with a drain and water connection. Although the washing machine is located on the landing, this space functions as a laundry/utility room.
Ventilation System
The features list includes 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (Natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The list of provisions (Voorzieningen) explicitly includes 'TV kabel'.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing mentions a gas-fired boiler but does not mention solar panels, which are typically highlighted as a selling point if present.
Triple Glazing
Triple glazing is not mentioned. It is a premium feature that would be explicitly advertised if installed.
Heat Pump
The features list explicitly states the heating source is a 'Cv-ketel Remeha Avanta (gas gestookt combiketel)', indicating a gas boiler rather than a heat pump.
Home Battery
No home battery is mentioned, and the absence of solar panels makes the presence of a battery highly unlikely.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.