PRESTIGIOUS RENOVATION PROJECT: ECLECTIC VILLA 'DE MEEZEN'

Merksem SOLD

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“'Our mummy also liked to share the garden, which was called 'the little park' in the neighbourhood.'”

'The owners'
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PRESTIGIOUS RENOVATION PROJECT: ECLECTIC VILLA 'DE MEEZEN'

Deuzeldlaan 221
2170 Merksem

SOLD
Isabel De Laet
Isabel De Laet
Published on 25-8-2025
Sold on 20-9-2023
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Description

Centrally located in the lively 'Deuzeld' district, on the border of Merksem and Schoten. Nearby are several parks with 16th-century castles: Calixberg Castle, Cogelspark and Bouckenborgh Park. Bib within walking distance, close to approach roads, public transport, retail and schools.

Villa 'De Meezen' from 1907 is one of the only remaining eclectic villas in this neighbourhood. Well-preserved, original features and a classic example of early 20th-century villas with references to the simplified cottage style.

Generous family home with practice or office, kangaroo living, upscale cohousing ... With its living area of 420 m2, giga park garden of +- 3200 m2 and swimming pool, this prestigious renovation project lets you dream of a bright future. Subject to obtaining the necessary permits, the extra building plot provides even more possibilities.

Stately entrance hall with original mosaic floor. Also in the 3 connected rooms - lounge, antechamber and dining room - authentic parquet and plank floors, 2 Corinthian columns and classic stucco work. Stained-glass doors in Art Nouveau style lead to the kitchen and (later installed) veranda with access to the phenomenal, south-west facing park garden with swimming pool, chestnut, oak and lime trees and charming outbuilding, idyllically situated next to the Eethouse stream. Double garage and cellar.

Still on the ground floor: front room/office with en suite bathroom. Separate toilet. Also options galore on the 1st floor with 4 (bed) rooms and 2nd bathroom. Finally, the XL attic floor, ideal as hobby room or sleeping quarters.

Will you transform this rough diamond into the jewel of den Deuzeld? The stunning setting and very central location are already in the package with this rare opportunity.
Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 420 m2
    • Ground area: 3653 m2
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Parking: Yes
    • Garden: Yes
    • Swimmingpool: 1
    • Year of construction: 1907
    • Renovation: 1960
    • State: To be renovated
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 664 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: F
    • Heating: individual
    • Heating type: gas (centr. heat.)
  • Extra info
    • Attic
    • Bureau
    • Parking inside
    • Fireplace present
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: no
    • EPC score: 664 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: No
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Preemption: No
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • P-score: D
    • G-score: C
    • Included in the register of measures: No

Assets

Good location, centrally located
Beautiful park garden with lots of privacy
Close to approach roads, retail, schools and public transport
Subject to obtaining the necessary permits extra building plot

Location

Prestigieus renovatieproject: eclectische villa ‘De Meezen’
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'Our mummy also liked to share the garden, which was called 'the little park' in the neighbourhood.'
'The owners'

owner speaks out

'For five generations, 'The Meezen' was the anchor within our family. Three generations lived here together. During WWII, many houses in the neighbourhood were badly hit. Our grandfather even took in about 40 people at that time, even in the cellars, because our villa had also suffered a lot of damage. A grocer fled along, with his horse and cart. He had loaded the cart with all his groceries, and his horse was given a temporary home in the large garden. If this house could talk, it would tell countless wonderful, touching stories ...

In 'De Meezen', it was always a bit of the sweet spot. As director of the Farmers' Union, our grandfather was much loved. People would come and ask him for advice, and then they would bring a chicken or fish they caught themselves or fruit from their garden as a thank you. At Easter, grandfather would hide Easter eggs all over the garden, a great feast for his 11 grandchildren, who enjoyed that annual treasure hunt immensely!

Our mummy also loved to share the garden, which was called 'the little park' in the neighbourhood. In winter, we were allowed to 'adventure' through the many rooms and mysterious places in cellars and attic. In the warm months, we could romp, swim, build tree houses with all the children from the street. Mamie then baked chips for us all, in real cone-shaped bags! Wonderful memories ...

Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren - they all learned to ride bikes, play football, swim, romp around, build camps here, catch frogspawn in the stream, build bridges over the stream and search for 'the treasure' in the garden, because there was supposedly a treasure hidden in the garden during WWI by the first owner ... A story that naturally captured our imagination!

Christmas was also always a festive event. All the doors between the three salons were opened and the big family party could begin! For weeks in advance, Christmas lights were lit on all the windows and in the garden. Those feathery lights, since the death of our parents, are still missed by the neighbours.'

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