This remarkable 19th-century mansion, listed in the inventory of Brussels’ architectural heritage, is believed to have been built for Baron Ludovic de Hody and originally included stables. Its generous proportions, mouldings and impressive ceiling heights give it a particularly rare character in the heart of Brussels.
Ideally located between Marie Louise Square and the Royal Palace district, just a stone’s throw from the European institutions, the property enjoys a central and sought-after location in an environment that is at once residential, institutional and steeped in history.
Extending over approximately 400 m² behind a façade approximately 6.5 metres wide, the house offers spacious areas spread over several levels, as well as a rear garden—an exceptional privilege for a property of this scale in the very centre of the capital.
By virtue of its layout and proportions, the property will appeal both to private buyers seeking a large character residence and to investors wishing to develop a high-potential project. In recent years, the property has in fact been operated as tourist accommodation, generating annual revenue in the region of €200,000.
However, this operation represents a potential opportunity to be assessed and cannot be continued as it stands, as the owners currently do not hold the specific permits required for this type of activity.
The building’s current configuration also differs in certain respects from the available plans; several planning offences should therefore be anticipated. The purchaser will have to assess the possibilities for regularisation, as well as the permits required, depending on the project envisaged.
With its history, architecture, remarkable proportions, garden and strategic location, this property offers an exceptional basis for creating a large family residence or developing a distinctive investment project in the heart of Brussels.