Charming 1931 Canal House with Large Garage Near Sea and City Center

This well maintained and comfortable canal house, dating from 1931, is situated on the quiet and attractive Loodsgracht in Den Helder. The property will receive an energy label A in 2026 and comes with a remarkably spacious garage of approximately 55 square meters of usable space, including an attic. The Loodsgracht is a one way street located within a short distance of the sea, the city park, and the city center.

The front facade of the house is characterful and refined, featuring a recessed entrance porch, decorative tiles above the front door, brick arches, and a classic cornice along the roof edge. The facade is flanked by characteristic ornamental tops. The property also benefits from a surprisingly spacious backyard that enjoys a favorable sunny position.

Inside, the house offers a blend of original period features and contemporary finishes. The entrance hall sets the tone with original tiles, wainscoting with a herringbone pattern, and a well crafted staircase. These authentic elements are integral to the character of the home. From the hall, you access the living room, which offers attractive sightlines over both the canal and the backyard. In 2022, an insulated concrete floor with underfloor heating was installed in the living room, finished with a high quality herringbone PVC floor. The entire ground floor was smoothly plastered in the same year, providing a neutral base that allows for personal customization through paint colors or wallpaper.

Notable details in the living room include stone strips crafted from authentic old bricks salvaged from demolished buildings. These strips display beautiful color nuances and a visible aged character, forming an attractive contrast with the smooth plasterwork. The ground floor layout was modified in 2022, including the removal of a wall and the installation of structural support, creating additional space and a pleasant corner suitable for a desk or a children's area. A light tube has been installed to bring daylight into this area where a window is not possible.

Towards the rear of the house is the garden oriented kitchen, executed in Rubberwood and equipped with a Belling gas stove with ovens, an extractor hood, and a stone countertop. From the kitchen, you have access to the garden and to a separate room with daylight via a beautiful stained glass door. This room provides private access to a recently renovated toilet and a corner with a natural stone vanity unit featuring a natural stone sink from Indonesia. There is also space for a washing machine.

The upper floor is remarkably deep, measuring over 13 meters. The landing retains the character of the house with panel doors in decorative frames and attractive decorative balusters around the stairwell. At the front of the property are a bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a lockable shower with rain and hand shower options, a whirlpool bath, a sink with mirror and lighting, a second toilet, a radiator, and daylight through windows.

In the middle section of the upper floor, there is a closet room that could relatively easily be converted into an additional bedroom by installing a dormer window. Adjacent to this is a spacious walk in closet that also serves as a passage to the large bedroom at the rear. These spaces offer flexibility for future rearrangement, potentially allowing for the creation of multiple spacious bedrooms.

The south facing backyard is cleverly laid out across two levels, offering a surprising amount of terrace space. The garden is neatly paved and fenced, with subtle planting and an outside tap. From the garden, you reach one of the absolute highlights of the property: the very spacious, robustly built garage with a large attic above, totaling approximately 56 square meters. The garage is accessible via a fixed steel staircase and features an electrically operated overhead door and a pedestrian door, both opening onto the Oostslootstraat. This space is highly practical and versatile, suitable for storage, parking a car or classic vehicle, multiple motorcycles or bicycles, and even has room for items such as a boat or jet skis.

The property is located in the underrated Den Helder canal belt area, where history, tranquility, and city life converge. Within a few steps you reach the characteristic drawbridge, officially known as the Molenbrug but popularly called the Mosterdbrug, and within a short time you can be on the green Zeedijk with its expansive views. The monumental Willemsoord complex is within walking distance, offering various restaurants, museums, a cinema, and Theater De Kampanje. The city center of Den Helder has become increasingly vibrant in recent years and is nearby.

For daily groceries, a Vomar supermarket is located approximately 350 meters away and an Albert Heijn approximately 650 meters away. A Jumbo supermarket is currently being built next to the Albert Heijn. The NS station of Den Helder is approximately 1000 meters away, about a fourteen minute walk. The exceptional School 7 library, once voted the best library in the world, is approximately 900 meters away. Various childcare facilities and schools are available in the area. The dunes, beach, and sea are within cycling distance, with the dune area and beach of Huisduinen reachable within fifteen minutes by bike.

Key features of the property include a construction year of 1931, a plot size of approximately 171 square meters, a living area of approximately 120 square meters, and a gross volume of approximately 415 cubic meters. The garage has its own address at Oostslootstraat 15C. The property falls under a protected cityscape. The central heating boiler is a Remeha from 2022 and is owned, suitable for hybrid use. All window frames in the house are equipped with double glazing. Parking is available without a permit in the immediate area, as well as in the private garage.