5bed house with garden and garage - Hippodrome de Boitsfort

€1,280,000

12 Rooms
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
518 m² Total surface
467 m² Living area
424 m² Plot surface
30 m² Terrace surface

Description

Near the Hippodrome de Boitsfort and the center of Watermael-Boitsfort, this modernist-style house with its elegant red brick façade of approximately 8 meters offers a gross area of ± 581 m² and a living area of ± 467 m², spread over three levels on a plot of 4.24 ares. The look of this house, adorned with bright windows, delights at first sight. The ground floor includes three adjoining reception rooms, a separate kitchen with a terrace, and a beautiful view of the garden. The staircase in Rio rosewood and black marble leads us up to the second floor. On the mezzanine level, there is a bedroom and an office. Each of the two upper floors offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The convertible attic (± 52 m²) can accommodate a family room or additional bedrooms. The basement has two rooms with access to the garden, several storage rooms, and a garage for one car. This family home has retained its original charm and, with some renovation, offers numerous layout possibilities thanks to its many versatile rooms. Suitable for a liberal profession. Thanks to the various renovations completed, including façade restoration (2006), a new boiler (2011), flat roof waterproofing and insulation (2011), attic insulation (2011), and the replacement of some window frames (2019), the house boasts an excellent EPC rating of D.

Features

BasementGarageGardenTerraceFireplaceAttic

Engel & Völkers Brussels MMC

+32 2 880 40 21

Your advisor: Anne Touly

Property ID: W-02XQJQ

Location: Bruxelles, Brussels

The Hippodrome de Boitsfort neighborhood, located in the south of Brussels, is one of the capital’s most sought-after residential areas. It is distinguished by its elegant and green setting, offering residents an exceptional quality of life. This primarily residential neighborhood borders the Sonian Forest, perfect for walks, sports activities, or simply relaxing in the open air, and is home to the Hippodrome golf course. The avenues are known for their wide, tree-lined sidewalks, embassies, and bourgeois houses, often restored to preserve their original charm. There is a harmonious blend of Art Deco façades, neoclassical houses, and modern buildings. Shops and Services: The area is also rich in local shops, particularly around Boondael Square and Wiener Square with its Sunday market, featuring fine grocery stores, artisan bakeries, specialty boutiques, and quality restaurants. These shops add a friendly and prestigious touch to the neighborhood, reinforcing its village-like atmosphere in the heart of the city. Public Transport: The neighborhood is well-served by public transport, with several bus lines (34, 41) and trams (8, 94), as well as the Boondael train station (serving lines S5 and S9). These options make it easy to travel to the city center, European institutions, and other sought-after areas such as Flagey Square and the Châtelain. The neighborhood is also close to the E411 motorway. Schools: This neighborhood is ideal for families, with renowned institutions nearby, both French-speaking and Dutch-speaking, as well as nurseries and international schools (European Schools I and III and ISB). The universities ULB and VUB are also nearby. In short, the Hippodrome neighborhood attracts with its charm, accessibility, and numerous advantages. It’s a place where life is good, combining residential tranquility with urban liveliness, much to the delight of its residents.