Unique Corner House in Former Church with Iconic XO Window

This distinctive corner house offers a rare opportunity to live in a piece of local history while enjoying modern comforts. Originally constructed as the Opstandingskerk in 1958, the building was sensitively transformed in 2015 into ten sustainable and spacious residences. What makes this particular property stand out from the other nine units is the integration of the former church entrance, which has created an impressive open-plan living kitchen featuring one of the most recognizable and characteristic window configurations in Den Helder, known as the XO window.

The home spans five floors, providing abundant space and flexibility for various living arrangements. Whether you are looking for a generous family home, a combination of living and working space, or a location for a home atelier or practice, the possibilities are extensive. The property includes five bedrooms and two bathrooms, accommodating a variety of household needs.

On the ground floor, you enter through a vestibule with an extensive meter cupboard and water softener installation. There is a neatly finished toilet and access to a storage room, which is conveniently accessible from both inside and outside the property.

The ground floor continues into a charming and spacious living room with underfloor heating and an abundance of natural light. A few steps lead up to the open-plan kitchen, which is a truly delightful space to spend time. The kitchen benefits from excellent natural lighting through the distinctive window panels and garden doors. A pellet stove installed in 2025 adds atmosphere, and there is generous storage space beneath the XO windows. The kitchen itself is luxuriously appointed with two blocks of cabinetry, featuring numerous large drawers and ample storage solutions. Built-in appliances include a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher installed in 2024, a Quooker tap installed in 2025 providing boiling and chilled sparkling water, and a substantial Falcon range with five burners, two electric ovens, and a separate grill. The rear door provides access to the backyard via two steps.

The second floor offers a appealing combination of character and functionality. Here you will find a separate study room with a washbasin, where the history of the building has been preserved in a special way. Both the floor and the washbasin surround are crafted from original parts of the church, creating a warm, authentic, and unique appearance. At the front of the property, there is a generous open space that works well as a second living room, television room, library, or home office. This floor also features original church flooring. Two doors with French balconies allow beautiful amounts of daylight to flood the space, making it feel particularly bright and airy. Both the ground floor and second floor have been equipped with a Honeywell EVO home system installed in 2025.

The third floor accommodates the master bedroom, a second smaller bedroom, and a bathroom. The bathroom is luxuriously finished with a walk-in shower, bathtub, second wall-mounted toilet, and underfloor heating. Practical PAX wardrobes are located on the landing.

The fourth floor is similar in layout to the third floor, featuring a second bathroom with shower, washbasin, and third wall-mounted toilet, also equipped with underfloor heating. There are additional PAX wardrobes on the landing, and the storage space receives natural daylight through a tube light.

The top floor is reached via a landing with a door opening onto a lovely sunny roof terrace of approximately 25 square meters. This terrace offers considerable privacy and views over the city center of Den Helder. Also on this level are a laundry and storage area, plus the central heating installation with ecoflow system, inverter for solar panels, and an additional flush tank.

The property is well insulated and holds an A energy rating. Four solar panels with a capacity of 2.2 kilowatts were installed in 2025, contributing to energy efficiency. The home has also been prepared for the potential installation of a lift if desired.

Parking is available in front of the property, and there is an allocated private parking space on the shared private parking area. The garden is located at the rear of the property, measuring 9 square meters with dimensions of 5.53 meters depth and 1.60 meters width, and it is situated on the southeast side.

The location is convenient, with the city center of Den Helder and all its amenities within walking distance. The property is registered across three cadastral parcels with a total area of 623 square meters, including shared parcels. The heating system is a Remeha unit from 2015, owned rather than rented.