Unique Villa with Character, Space and Privacy in Village Center

Located in the heart of Noord-Scharwoude, this unique villa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with both historical significance and modern comfort. The former director's residence from 1955 was designed by the renowned architect C. Keesman from Alkmaar and was originally part of the Verburg Conservenfabriek. The property sits on an exceptionally large plot of nearly 3,000 square meters, offering a remarkable combination of central village location and complete privacy.

The position of the dwelling is particularly noteworthy. Situated at the end of the Krab street, the house benefits from a central location while remaining shielded from any bustle. The three characteristic gables of the former canning factory have been preserved next to the entrance of the Krab, and new construction has been added to the factory grounds. Daily amenities including shops, cafes, and restaurants are all within walking distance, making this a highly convenient location despite its secluded feel.

The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2019, bringing the building up to contemporary standards while carefully preserving its original character elements. The impressive steel French doors measuring 2.8 meters in height remain, as does the large glass sliding door between the living and dining room and the original built-in cupboards. The renovation included new roofing with a large dormer window, numerous new doors and window frames, complete insulation, new plasterwork on walls and ceilings, and entirely new electrical, water, heating, and data cabling systems. Additionally, 12 solar panels and a hybrid heat pump were installed as part of the modernization process.

The grounds are accessed via a private driveway with parking space for three to four vehicles, equipped with two electric charging points. A detached wooden garage is located to the right side, with a nostalgic wood storage shed behind it. The semi-bungalow style house is arranged in a U-shape around an atmospheric pond with a fountain, ensuring views of greenery and water from every room. The garden includes four terraces in total, allowing residents to follow the sun throughout the day. The kitchen terrace catches the morning sun, while two terraces directly by the pond are perfect for afternoon and evening relaxation. Mature trees border the garden, creating a sense of enclosure and providing wide green views from every room.

The ground floor entrance hall provides access to the meter cupboard, a boiler and hybrid pump cupboard, and a toilet on the left side. The hall leads right to the kitchen, upper floor, dining room, and living room. To the left of the hall extends a long corridor leading to five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The spacious modern kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop with integrated extraction, combination microwave, convection oven, dishwasher, Quooker tap, and a refrigerator with freezer compartment. The kitchen provides access to the outdoor terrace, a utility room, an integral storage room, and the cellar. Travertine tiles cover the floors in the kitchen, entrance hall, corridor, conservatory, and main bathroom.

The dining room connects to the conservatory through the imposing steel doors, while the living room is accessible via the large glass sliding door. Both the dining and living rooms feature oak parquet flooring. A wide built-in wood burner serves as a focal point in the living room.

The long corridor from the hall leads first to a smaller bedroom, followed by two identical spacious bedrooms with a bathroom between them. This bathroom contains a shower, double vanity, and toilet. At the end of the corridor sits the main bathroom featuring a bath, shower, double sink, and toilet. To the right of this bathroom is a spacious bedroom with a niche and built-in cupboard. To the left is another bedroom with built-in cupboard and large sliding patio door, providing access to a small office or walk-in closet.

The first floor currently serves as a billiard room but can easily function as a sixth bedroom. Abundant natural light enters through a five-meter-long maintenance-free dormer window. The original built-in cupboards and a washbasin have been preserved in this space. A long passage area with built-in cupboards leads to a creative studio with garden views at the end. This upper floor offers flexibility for various uses according to the new owner's preferences.

The cellar, accessible from the kitchen, contains three lockable rooms. The left room houses a sauna with an electric sauna stove and three infrared lamps, plus a storage cupboard under the stairs. The other two rooms are currently used for general storage and wine storage, benefiting from the naturally cool temperature of the cellar environment.

The property features a comprehensive heating system combining underfloor heating and low-temperature radiators with the hybrid heat pump. The Intergas boiler dates from 2019 and is owned rather than rented. The property holds an energy label B rating.

With all living facilities located on the ground floor, this semi-bungalow is particularly suitable for those seeking a future-proof or life-cycle compatible home. The generous proportions, multiple bedrooms, and flexible upper floor space make it equally suitable as a large family home, a home with space for a business practice, or simply a unique character residence with privacy. The connections to Alkmaar, Hoorn, and Amsterdam are described as good.

The total living area measures 376 square meters, supplemented by 47 square meters of other indoor space and 27 square meters of external storage. The building has a volume of 1,538 cubic meters. With eleven rooms in total including six bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this property offers substantial accommodation. The asking price is 1,150,000 euros, which translates to approximately 3,059 euros per square meter of living space.