Former Rectory
Detached villa (366 m2), built in 1888 and tastefully modernized and made more sustainable in 2014. Situated on a spacious 680 m² plot with a beautifully landscaped sunny garden, a charming veranda (2024) where you can relax in comfort and shelter, a garage for one car, and three private parking spaces on the property. The garden also features its own water well.
This is a unique villa located next to the church. From the garden, you can walk directly into Old Velsen, a picturesque and historic village offering a peaceful, village-like atmosphere. The area is characterized by beautifully restored monumental buildings and charming streets near the North Sea Canal. Ideally located close to main roads, Haarlem, the dunes, and the beach. The estates of Velserbeek and Beeckestijn are also within short walking distance.
The monumental detached villa was carefully modernized and upgraded for sustainability in 2014 while preserving its authentic details. It is exceptionally suitable for families and/or for combining living and working from home. The second floor is currently used by the owners as a guest room with a play attic, but can easily be reconfigured into four bedrooms with a third bathroom if desired.
Layout
Entrance, vestibule, spacious hallway with marble flooring and antique wall fountain, toilet with urinal, and access to the basement (standing height), ideal as a wine cellar/storage space. Bright en-suite living room with original built-in cabinets, sliding doors and fire place, consisting of a front and rear sitting room with French doors opening onto the garden. Many original features have been preserved, including high ornamental ceilings (3.44 m) and fireplaces. Atmospheric country-style kitchen featuring an AGA Living Center with AGA cooker with four ovens, Quooker tap, and various built-in appliances. Adjacent utility room with ample pantry/storage space and additional appliances. Second living room at the front, ideal as a children’s playroom or home office/study. Original solid wooden floors (dating from 1888) throughout all rooms. Staircase to the:
First Floor
Landing with balcony at the front, bathroom 1 equipped with shower, toilet, and washbasin, four spacious and bright bedrooms with wooden flooring, bathroom 2 equipped with bathtub, washbasin, and toilet. Ceiling height: 3.32 m. Staircase to the:
Second Floor
Landing, bedroom with authentic built-in bed, spacious multifunctional attic floor, central heating installation, and connections for washing machines and dryers. This floor of approximately 96 m² with a ceiling height of 2.77 m can be reconfigured according to your wishes into three or four bedrooms with a third bathroom.
Please refer to the floor plans for the layout and dimensions.
Watch the video to get a good impression of this remarkable home with its warm and inviting atmosphere, where a family will instantly feel at home. A unique family residence where history, charm, and modern living comfort come together beautifully.
Highlights
Former rectory (national monument)
Living space 366 m2
Charming veranda in the garden of approx. 25 m² (2024) with 2 heaters
Conveniently located near main roads, dunes, and beach
Velserbeek and Beeckestijn estates within walking distance
Modernized in 2014
Excellent privacy in the large sunny front, side, and rear gardens
Roof, wall, and floor insulation (2014)
Electrical system: 30 groups, grounded (2014)
Main roof and flat roofs renewed and insulated (2014)
Exterior painting at the front completed in 2022
Monumental glazing installed (2014)
Intergas central heating combi boiler (2024)
Delivery in consultation