House, Zuid, €2.8mn
What A 700 sq m town house with six bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is an elevator which serves all six floors, including the lower ground floor which houses an indoor pool, sauna and gym area.
Where In the southern neighbourhood of Zuid, which is known for its mix of art nouveau and modern architecture. Den Botaniek, a botanical garden in the centre of the city, is a short walk away.
Why The property underwent an extensive renovation by Antwerp-based Co.Studio, creating an extensive, open-plan living space with vast floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open on to the garden terrace.
Who Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Brasschaat, €719,000
What A 230 sq m house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across three floors. The master bedroom on the ground floor has an en-suite bathroom with its own sauna. From the open-plan living and dining room, large glass doors lead out to the south-facing garden.
Where In Sint-Mariaburg, a residential area in the south of Brasschaat borough. The city centre can be reached in roughly 25 minutes by car or 40 minutes cycling. The house is a short drive away from Park van Brasschaat, which has walking trails and a 19th-century castle.
Why Designed by the architect Pierre Van Rompaey for his family in 1949 and subsequently renovated, the property has a unique structure with its lean-to thatched roof and circular walls.
Who Hans Immo
Apartment, central Antwerp, €2mn
What A three-bedroom, two-bathroom loft apartment that underwent an extensive renovation in 2022. The property has 330 sq m of living space and private parking.
Where Near the historic city centre, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Grote Markt town square, which hosts a Christmas market and ice rink every winter. Antwerp Centraal station is a short walk away.
Why The property includes a 120 sq m roof terrace with an outdoor shower and kitchen, as well a private storage room with kitchen and wine cellar in the building’s basement.
Who Engel & Völkers
Estate, Brasschaat, €4.8mn
What A five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate with 9.1 acres (3.7 hectares) of land. Across the 1,044 sq m of interior space is a billiard room, wine cellar and indoor pool. The principal bedroom suite includes a balcony and a dressing room.
Where North-east of the city centre in Brasschaat, an affluent borough with several parks. The property is within biking distance of the city centre, and also close to De Uitlegger nature reserve, which has hiking and horse riding trails.
Why The extensive gardens include a covered terrace for outdoor dining, a rose garden, various water features and a gravel tennis court with a pavilion.
Who Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty
Villa, Stadspark, €2.2mn
What A six-floor house with 529 sq m of interior space. The late 19th-century property, which was renovated in 2011, has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. An elevator opens on all floors excluding the basement and attic bedroom.
Where Within a 10-minute walk of the city’s 14-hectare triangular park, Stadspark. Antwerp’s Centraal station is also only 10 minutes away on foot, from which Brussels can be reached on the Eurostar in 33 minutes.
Why The property was formerly used as a boutique hotel and has several spaces for entertaining, including a breakfast room with a second small kitchen in the basement, two reception rooms on the ground floor, and a 266 sq m, south-facing garden.
Who Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium
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