Georges Baines' Scandinavian-style architect's house

Lebbeke SOLD

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“The thoughtful architecture creates a natural kind of tranquillity.”

The owners, Pete and Thérèse,
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Georges Baines' Scandinavian-style architect's house

Centrumstraat 8
9280 Lebbeke

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Description

Living in a strong example of architectural heritage in green surroundings and yet close to the centre of Lebbeke with schools, shops, a sports complex and the station within walking distance: ideal combination.

In 1964, renowned architect Georges Baines designed this sublime, sun-drenched family home with a practice.

From the large hall you look out onto the attractive interior patio with beautiful maple trees. From here, but also via a separate entrance, you reach the spacious practice on the street side.

The L-shaped living area winds organically around the garden. Spacious living room with lovely fireplace, followed by a large dining room and separate TV or reading corner. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows, so views of greenery and plenty of daylight from every angle. Kitchen with fitted cupboards, adjacent dining room, separate laundry room, 2-car garage and spacious cellar.

1st floor: 4 bedrooms, 1 with dressing room and original bathroom with bath, toilet and 2 washbasins. Two other bedrooms each have a built-in cupboard with desk. Separate toilet, shower room and useful storage space in the hallway.

The lush garden, landscaped by Jacques Wirtz, has something to admire in every season. Exuberant family celebrations, a BBQ à l'improviste or a relaxing evening in the hot tub? You've found your dream décor.

Central living in pared-down architecture with practice and marvellous garden: on top of the 1960s, with a touch of Scandinavia, by architect Georges Baines - an outstanding opportunity on all counts.
Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 440 m2
    • Ground area: 1351 m2
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Parking: Yes
    • Garden: Yes
    • Terrace: Yes
    • Year of construction: 1964
    • Renovation: 2012
    • State: Good state
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 245 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: C
    • Double glazing
    • Heating:
    • Heating type: gas
  • Extra info
    • Bureau
    • Washing place
    • Parking inside
    • Fireplace present
  • Legal info
    • EPC score: 245 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: No
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone
    • Preemption: No
    • 0-level: flood area
    • Included in the register of measures: No

Assets

South-west orientation
Georges Baines town house
Renovated
Large surface area
Practice connected

Location

Architectenwoning van Georges Baines in Scandinavische stijl
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The thoughtful architecture creates a natural kind of tranquillity.
The owners, Pete and Thérèse,

owner speaks out

We are leaving our beautiful house with pain in our hearts. I am retiring, so we are going to live smaller. Now someone else can settle in my practice. We will definitely miss the spaces. Depending on where you walk around the house, you are treated to different views of the greenery in the garden each time - which makes for an unseen, very natural charm here. In turn, the thoughtful architecture creates a natural kind of tranquillity. We also found it blissful to be able to live in a cosy village, very centrally located in Belgium and at the same time with easy connections to Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent.

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