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Exclusive city apartment with large terrace

€899,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • ~221 m² Total surface
  • ~221 m² Living area
  • Construction year 1920

Description

Behind the listed façade of this period townhouse lies a spacious 221 m² duplex, spread across the first and second floors. The building contains only three residential units, preserving the original property’s residential scale.

The architecture is typical of the reconstruction that helped shape Leuven’s urban landscape after the Second World War. The listed façade on Brusselsestraat forms part of this historic ensemble. Opposite are the Hospices Chapel and the Romanesque Gate. This listed historic setting offers not only a distinctive view, but also a permanently unobstructed outlook with no external overlooking.

The duplex was completely renovated in 2018, respecting the existing architecture while paying particular attention to contemporary living comfort. The property combines a modern country-style interior, high-quality materials, a carefully designed lighting plan and comprehensive technical equipment.

The living floor comprises a spacious entrance hall, generous living areas and an exceptionally large open-plan kitchen. The kitchen is the central feature of the property and was designed as a genuine living space, with ample worktop area and sufficient room for cooking and dining with a large number of guests. Its open connection with the living room makes this floor particularly suitable both for everyday living and for entertaining.

The technical aspects were also completely redesigned. The property features a home automation system, motion detectors, built-in speakers and an elaborate lighting plan. An Ethernet (UTP) connection is provided in every bedroom, enabling a fast and stable internet connection throughout the property. The technical installations are integrated without compromising the character of the interior.

The upper floor contains three bedrooms and a bathroom. As the bedrooms are located on a separate floor, there is a clear division between living and sleeping areas.

The property was also renovated from an energy-efficiency perspective to provide contemporary comfort. The duplex has an EPC rating of A, with a score of 70 kWh/m² per year. It is equipped with gas underfloor heating and active cooling via air-to-air heat pumps. The combination of insulation, heating and cooling ensures a pleasant indoor climate all year round.

The particularly low common charges are a significant advantage of this small-scale residence. The building contains only three residential units and currently has no lift, limiting the shared infrastructure.

At the rear lies the property’s truly exceptional asset: a remarkably spacious, sunny terrace. The outdoor area is equipped with integrated ground spotlights and watertight electrical sockets, and has been designed as a true extension of the living space. It offers ample room for a large dining table, outdoor lounge furniture and various activities. Thanks to its dimensions and privacy, it is an exceptional outdoor space for a property located in Leuven’s historic centre.

This duplex combines 221 m² of living space, three bedrooms, a generous open-plan kitchen, an EPC rating of A, comprehensive home automation and data infrastructure, active cooling, low common charges and an exceptionally large, technically equipped terrace. The property also enjoys a listed historic urban setting, with a permanently unobstructed view of the Hospices Chapel and the Romanesque Gate.

Features
Air-conditioningBasementBuilt-in kitchenTerraceGuest toilet
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Engel & Völkers Leuven-West

Your advisor: Bart Vandenberghe

Property ID: W-04AH8S

Property details
  • Object type

    Maisonette

  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Floor

    1

  • Number of Floors

    5

  • Total surface

    ~221 m²

  • Living area

    ~221 m²

  • Usable surface

    ~221 m²

  • Flooring

    Laminate, Tiles, Wooden floor

  • Building restrictions

    Front of Building Monument

Energy efficiency information
  • Construction year

    1920

  • Energy efficiency class

    A

  • Energy certificate available

    Yes

  • Type of heating

    Radiator, Underfloor heating

  • Energy source

    Central heating, Gas heating, Heat pump

  • CO2 emission

    70 kg/m²

Regulatory information
  • Asbestos certificate available

    Yes

  • Asbestos certificate ID

    20260813-000340.000

  • Building flood risk

    B

  • Plot flood risk

    B

  • Summons & recovery order

    No judicial or administrative recovery measure imposed

  • Urban planning destination

    Residential area

  • Pre emption right in spatial planning

    Yes

  • Subdivision permit

    No

  • Urban planning permit issued

    Yes

Location: Leuven, Flanders

Brusselsestraat is located in the historic heart of Leuven, offering a location that could hardly be more central. The street forms part of the historic urban fabric and directly connects the city centre with the western outskirts. From the property, you can walk to the Grote Markt, the historic town hall and St Peter’s Church, the Oude Markt, Ladeuzeplein and Bondgenotenlaan. Mechelsestraat, with its wide range of shops, specialist retailers and hospitality establishments, is also within walking distance.

One of the notable qualities of this location is the historic view across Brusselsestraat. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit and the Romanesque Gate form a protected and enduring element of Leuven’s urban landscape. From the property, you enjoy a view of this historic ensemble, with no overlooking buildings beyond it. Thanks to its protected status, this view is unlikely to change any time soon and therefore represents an exceptional added value for a property in the city centre.

The proximity of Leuven’s first city wall also highlights the historic importance of the neighbourhood. At the same time, the property is just a few steps from the performing arts district, which includes the Municipal Theatre and other cultural facilities in the centre. Historic heritage, culture, hospitality, shops and everyday urban life come together here in a particularly compact setting.

For daily conveniences, the location is exceptionally practical. Grocery shops, a bakery, cafés, restaurants, a pharmacy, shops and other services are all within walking distance. For most everyday journeys, you can easily leave the car at home. Those who experience Leuven on foot or by bicycle quite literally live at the heart of urban life here.

At the same time, the property offers a remarkable contrast with the lively surroundings. Behind the imposing façade, once inside, a sense of peace and privacy takes over. This combination is further enhanced by the large terrace at the rear, which provides the property with an exceptional outdoor space—particularly rare in Leuven’s historic city centre.

Accessibility is another major asset. Leuven railway station is just a few minutes away on foot or by bicycle and offers fast rail connections to Brussels, Mechelen, Liège and other major cities. Several main roads are easily accessible, while public transport is available in the immediate vicinity.

The location also makes the duplex particularly versatile. For a family, the property combines the space of a true townhouse with an exceptional outdoor area. For people working in Leuven, Brussels or the wider region, the combination of a central location, public transport and accessibility represents significant added value. This property is also particularly attractive as a pied-à-terre, thanks to its direct access to everything that the historic, cultural and gastronomic city of Leuven has to offer.

Brusselsestraat is therefore much more than a central address. Here, you live in the historic heart of Leuven, opposite a protected urban landscape that guarantees lasting quality and privacy, within walking distance of Leuven’s first city wall, the performing arts district, the Grote Markt, the Oude Markt and Ladeuzeplein. At the same time, you can retreat to a renovated duplex with generous living spaces and an exceptional terrace. It is precisely this combination of history, culture, urban convenience, privacy and contemporary residential comfort that makes this location so distinctive.

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