Authentic neoclassical townhouse with a city garden

Antwerpen
NEW
€ 685.000

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“If we weren't moving back to our roots, we wouldn't even consider selling the house.”

The owners,
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Authentic neoclassical townhouse with a city garden

Wetstraat 105
2060 Antwerpen

€ 685.000
Published on 10-11-2026
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Description

Borgerhout is full of life: trendy hotspots, exotic shops and vibrant neighbourhood initiatives such as Kerkstraat Plage, Borgerrio and the Reuzenstoet. From here, you can easily reach the city centre, Zurenborg, as well as tram and train connections. The perfect location!

Back in 1893, J. Cools commissioned architects Léonard and Henri Blomme to design and build this neoclassical townhouse. A charming detail: the Sint-Willibrordus Church, visible from the rear of the house, was also designed by the same architect.

The current owners have gradually renovated the property since 2017, including new glazing, water pipes, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. Further improvements include a condensing central heating boiler, a renovated roof (2018), eight solar panels and an insulated rear façade (2026). All contributing to a favourable EPC rating of B. Numerous authentic features have been beautifully preserved, including cast-iron radiators, wooden plank floors and high ceilings adorned with elegant mouldings.

The house follows a classic layout, with an impressive entrance hall, guest toilet and front and rear reception rooms on the ground floor. At the back, the spacious kitchen-diner opens onto a delightful city garden. Generous cellar.

On the first floor, a new bathroom features a custom-designed vanity unit, alongside two spacious bedrooms. There is also a utility room with built-in storage for the washing machine and central heating boiler, as well as a separate toilet. The second floor offers three further attractive bedrooms: one children's bedroom and a larger room that originally consisted of two separate bedrooms. All connections are already in place to create a second bathroom to suit your own preferences. Adding a kitchenette is also an option.

Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 247 m2
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Garden: Yes
    • Year of construction: 1893
    • State: Good state
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 142 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: B
    • Double glazing
    • Heating:
    • Heating type:
    • Blinds
  • Extra info
    • Washing place
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, conform
    • EPC score: 142 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: Yes
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone
    • Preemption: Yes
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • P-score: A
    • G-score: A
    • Included in the register of measures: No

Assets

Neoclassical townhouse
Charming city garden
Compliant electrical installation
EPC rating B
247 m² of living space

Location

Authentiek neoclassicistisch burgerhuis met stadstuin
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If we weren't moving back to our roots, we wouldn't even consider selling the house.
The owners,

owner speaks out

We fell in love with this house from the very first moment: the high ceilings, French doors, marble in the entrance hall, the beautiful staircase and the painted doors in the living room ... So many authentic details, all so beautifully preserved. Our favourite place is the spacious living area. This is where we live, laugh and enjoy time together as a family, surrounded by friends and loved ones. On sunny days, the French doors open up the house to the garden, creating a wonderful flow between indoor and outdoor living. We also adore the large room on the first floor, which we use as our home office. It is the brightest room in the house, where the sun always seems to shine. On hot summer days, the authentic shutters keep it wonderfully cool. We also felt immediately at home in this lovely street. The neighbours know one another and regular street events bring everyone together. It is a peaceful place to live, yet right in the heart of a lively neighbourhood, with charming restaurants and cafés just around the corner. The train station and city centre are also close by – a real asset that we have appreciated every day. We have enjoyed living here immensely and wish the next owners just as much happiness. If we weren't moving back to our roots, we wouldn't even consider selling the house. In fact, we're doing so with a little sadness in our hearts.

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