Description
For sale: Church of Our Lady of the Visitation – an iconic meeting place in the heart of Oosterblokker
Step into the timeless allure of 1845. The former Church of Our Lady of the Visitation at Oosterblokker 68 offers a rare opportunity for those seeking character, space and social value. This beautifully distinctive church breathes history while offering all the ingredients for an inspiring future.
Located in the heart of the village, yet pleasantly sheltered and well enclosed, the property reveals an impressive church space with a serene atmosphere and a strong presence. It is the ideal foundation for initiatives that bring people together: from culture and education to care, wellbeing and community activities. Think of small-scale concerts, choirs and music education, exhibitions, lectures, studio space or a neighbourhood and cultural centre. Ceremonial gatherings and social projects will also find a dignified and warm setting here.
The public and community-oriented zoning offers a wide range of possible uses within the applicable regulations. The authentic character provides a powerful backdrop for every activity: meaningful, recognisable and with an experiential value that cannot be newly built.
Highlights:
Built in 1845: historic appearance with contemporary potential
Characteristic Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, a well-known landmark in Oosterblokker
Public/community zoning: highly suitable for culture, education, care and wellbeing
Well-enclosed location: tranquillity, privacy and focus in the middle of the village
Large, open church space with an inspiring ambience
Unique opportunity for foundations, cultural entrepreneurs and social organisations
Where history and the future meet: turn this special church into your stage for meeting, developing and inspiring. Interested? Request the full information package and schedule a viewing. This is the moment to give an Oosterblokker icon new meaning.
In total, the church has a gross floor area of approximately 495 m² and a usable floor area, including allocation at building level, of approximately 340 m².
The church stands on a plot of land of approximately 1,060 m².
For the surface area, we refer you to the sketch of the plot for sale included in the data room.
Location
Oosterblokker 68 is located in the heart of the characterful ribbon village of Oosterblokker, in the green West Frisian region between Hoorn and Enkhuizen. It is a place where history, space and tranquillity come together, surrounded by orchards, traditional stolp farmhouses and the distinctive open landscape. Here you experience the friendly village atmosphere while the amenities of the city are within easy reach.
The location is highly accessible. Via the N506 provincial road, you can quickly reach Hoorn, Enkhuizen and the A7 motorway towards Amsterdam or the Afsluitdijk. Cycling and walking routes connect directly to the rural network, with the West Frisian Ring Dyke, polders and historic villages nearby. Public transport to the surrounding villages and the railway stations in Hoorn is readily available, making the location easily accessible even without a car.
Daily amenities can be found in the immediate vicinity in Oosterblokker and Blokker; a wider range of shops, restaurants, culture and education is available in Hoorn. Sports, recreation and water are all within a short distance, as are atmospheric harbour towns and numerous cultural and regional activities.
This central, well-enclosed village location offers the best of both worlds: the serene atmosphere of a historic ribbon village, with the liveliness and accessibility of the West Friesland region close at hand. Ideal for those seeking a connection with the community and who value a unique, authentic environment.
Procedure
The church and the land on which it stands will be sold by tender.
The deadline for submitting bids is 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Anyone may submit a bid using the tender form provided in the data room and send it before 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon by post or by email to:
Krans Notarissen
Van Eedenstraat 20
2012 EM Haarlem
The Netherlands
Email:
After the tender period, the church board will meet to decide on the awarding of the sale, after which a purchase contract will be drawn up based on the draft purchase contract available in the data room. After the purchase agreement has been signed, episcopal authorisation from the diocese must be applied for. Only after episcopal authorisation has been obtained will there be a definitive agreement.
Viewing days:
Thursday 10 September 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00
Friday 25 September 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00
Step into the timeless allure of 1845. The former Church of Our Lady of the Visitation at Oosterblokker 68 offers a rare opportunity for those seeking character, space and social value. This beautifully distinctive church breathes history while offering all the ingredients for an inspiring future.
Located in the heart of the village, yet pleasantly sheltered and well enclosed, the property reveals an impressive church space with a serene atmosphere and a strong presence. It is the ideal foundation for initiatives that bring people together: from culture and education to care, wellbeing and community activities. Think of small-scale concerts, choirs and music education, exhibitions, lectures, studio space or a neighbourhood and cultural centre. Ceremonial gatherings and social projects will also find a dignified and warm setting here.
The public and community-oriented zoning offers a wide range of possible uses within the applicable regulations. The authentic character provides a powerful backdrop for every activity: meaningful, recognisable and with an experiential value that cannot be newly built.
Highlights:
Built in 1845: historic appearance with contemporary potential
Characteristic Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, a well-known landmark in Oosterblokker
Public/community zoning: highly suitable for culture, education, care and wellbeing
Well-enclosed location: tranquillity, privacy and focus in the middle of the village
Large, open church space with an inspiring ambience
Unique opportunity for foundations, cultural entrepreneurs and social organisations
Where history and the future meet: turn this special church into your stage for meeting, developing and inspiring. Interested? Request the full information package and schedule a viewing. This is the moment to give an Oosterblokker icon new meaning.
In total, the church has a gross floor area of approximately 495 m² and a usable floor area, including allocation at building level, of approximately 340 m².
The church stands on a plot of land of approximately 1,060 m².
For the surface area, we refer you to the sketch of the plot for sale included in the data room.
Location
Oosterblokker 68 is located in the heart of the characterful ribbon village of Oosterblokker, in the green West Frisian region between Hoorn and Enkhuizen. It is a place where history, space and tranquillity come together, surrounded by orchards, traditional stolp farmhouses and the distinctive open landscape. Here you experience the friendly village atmosphere while the amenities of the city are within easy reach.
The location is highly accessible. Via the N506 provincial road, you can quickly reach Hoorn, Enkhuizen and the A7 motorway towards Amsterdam or the Afsluitdijk. Cycling and walking routes connect directly to the rural network, with the West Frisian Ring Dyke, polders and historic villages nearby. Public transport to the surrounding villages and the railway stations in Hoorn is readily available, making the location easily accessible even without a car.
Daily amenities can be found in the immediate vicinity in Oosterblokker and Blokker; a wider range of shops, restaurants, culture and education is available in Hoorn. Sports, recreation and water are all within a short distance, as are atmospheric harbour towns and numerous cultural and regional activities.
This central, well-enclosed village location offers the best of both worlds: the serene atmosphere of a historic ribbon village, with the liveliness and accessibility of the West Friesland region close at hand. Ideal for those seeking a connection with the community and who value a unique, authentic environment.
Procedure
The church and the land on which it stands will be sold by tender.
The deadline for submitting bids is 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Anyone may submit a bid using the tender form provided in the data room and send it before 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon by post or by email to:
Krans Notarissen
Van Eedenstraat 20
2012 EM Haarlem
The Netherlands
Email:
After the tender period, the church board will meet to decide on the awarding of the sale, after which a purchase contract will be drawn up based on the draft purchase contract available in the data room. After the purchase agreement has been signed, episcopal authorisation from the diocese must be applied for. Only after episcopal authorisation has been obtained will there be a definitive agreement.
Viewing days:
Thursday 10 September 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00
Friday 25 September 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00
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