Description

Parks and forts all around and yet right on all the arterial roads, near schools, crèches, ...

In the hyper-eager Elsdonkwijk, the legendary architect Renaat Braem designed this "De Belder" residence for his house photographer. So it is logical that he provided space for a darkroom, a large studio and even an extra-wide mailbox for postal packages. In 2020, the house has been renovated: new kitchen, bathrooms and roof, with respect for the architectural style.

The house is an absolute must-see! The light, the layout, the woodwork, the authentic floors, the rough brick, the organic shapes in the fireplace, doors, see-through windows and staircase - it is more of an experience than a house.

Upon entering, you immediately notice the open wooden staircase and split levels. You don't immediately know where to go. The stairwell, with side walls clad in profiled boards, is the central hub of the house. The round upper window provides natural light.

On the ground floor, you find the enormous garage with utility room on the right and the kitchen behind it, recently renovated by Studio Helder. Result: modern comfort and surprising, quirky elements, such as the worktop with sky-blue tiles - beautiful views over the large garden included. Room for breakfast nook and giga table. This space continues into the gigantic living room. The attention-getter: Braem's impressive freestanding brick fireplace. Ideal for a cosy lounge around it. Cosy winter evenings and long conversations over a glass of red wine are guaranteed. Large door windows allow you to step out onto the spacious terrace and further into the garden. At the front of the house there is an office space perfect for a home office.

One floor up, under the high, sloping roof, the 'studio' occupies the entire right-hand side of the house: an incredible space! Ideal as a second living room, party room, kids living room, art gallery or effective office. The height and light in the space is impressive. The handsome terracotta floor, lovely sofa by the window, oval view through to the stairwell, exposed wooden trusses of the roof create an absolutely unique place.

On the same floor are three more bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom has a beautiful wall of fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has a bathtub, double sink, large walk-in shower and WC. On the top floor is the fourth bedroom. This is a studio rather than a room. You have space here for a desk or lounge, then a double bed, and in addition you have an en-suite bathroom with sink and walk-in shower.

The basement is another additional troeven. Huge and with natural outside light. This could become another extra space for art, kids, nanny, crafts, hobbies, you name it.

This house combines iconic architecture with strong boho appeal in a modernised version. You'll never get this opportunity again.