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An iconic town-center site with a future: Redevelop Aalter’s former town hall

€204,000
  • ~626 m² Total surface
  • ~252 m² Plot surface
  • Construction year 1845

Description

In the heart of Aalter lies this historic property, which plays a key role in the municipality’s rich history. Located at Boomgaard 1, precisely on the axis between the vibrant shopping street and the tranquil greenery of Warande Park, the former town hall is being offered for sale through a competitive bidding process. The building was constructed in 1844–1845, offers a distinctive volume and is seeking investors, developers or entrepreneurs who wish to give it a new future.

The building is located on Boomgaardplein and comprises a generous spatial volume spread over several levels. Upon entering, you arrive in a representative central stairwell providing access to the various rooms on the ground floor. The ground floor is highly suitable for a wide range of uses. The first floor includes, among other things, the former council chamber, with wooden wall and ceiling finishes, as well as additional office or practice rooms. The upper second floor contains the attic, which, following optimisation, could be perfectly converted into a conference centre or open-plan office. The building also has a basement.

Although the property has been included in the inventory of architectural heritage due to its historical and cultural significance, it is not a listed monument. The Municipality of Aalter welcomes innovative concepts that can provide added value for the surrounding area. Various options are possible, such as private uses (office or practice), but certainly also a dynamic use for hospitality, a group practice or cultural functions.

The sale of this unique property is also seamlessly linked to the comprehensive redevelopment of the surrounding area. The local authority is transforming the adjacent Boomgaardplein into a green and inviting public square, in which the historic underground air-raid shelters could also be given a new role.

Aalter is deliberately opting for a sale based on conceptual quality, heritage value and social added value, with an indicative price of €204,000. Give this historic site a new purpose and submit your proposal by 31 January 2027. The building may also be acquired through a long lease.

Feel free to request the information pack setting out the competitive bidding procedure.

Features
Balcony
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Your advisor: Thimea Everaert

Property ID: W-04C0H6

Property details
  • Object type

    Other

  • Total surface

    ~626 m²

  • Plot surface

    ~252 m²

  • Usable surface

    ~504 m²

Energy efficiency information
  • Construction year

    1845

  • Energy certificate available

    Yes

  • Energy source

    Electric heating, Gas heating

Regulatory information
  • Asbestos certificate available

    Yes

  • Asbestos certificate ID

    20230315-000465.000

  • Building flood risk

    A

  • Plot flood risk

    A

  • Summons & recovery order

    No judicial or administrative recovery measure imposed

  • Urban planning destination

    Residential area

  • Pre emption right in spatial planning

    No

  • Subdivision permit

    No

  • Urban planning permit issued

    No

Location: Aalter, Flanders

Boomgaard 1 is situated at a pivotal location in the centre of Aalter. The site lies directly between the shopping and pedestrian axis of Stationsstraat and the tranquil greenery of Warande Park and the grounds of Villa Snoeck. Within a radius of just a few hundred metres, there is a rich selection of local retailers, inviting cafés and restaurants, schools and cultural facilities.

Aalter railway station is within walking distance and offers frequent, fast train connections to, among others, Ghent, Bruges and Brussels. Several bus routes stop in the immediate vicinity. The nearby N44 (Knokke Road) provides easy access towards Maldegem and Knokke-Heist, as well as a direct connection to the E40 (Brussels–Ostend). With an underground car park in the town centre directly behind the building and various public parking options in the street, parking for visitors and staff is optimally arranged.

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