Characterful apartment in an iconic F. Hompus building

Antwerpen
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€ 450.000

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“Just a stone's throw from the Meir, it is set within an exceptional building that exudes grandeur, yet once inside, you are surrounded by remarkable peace and tranquillity.”

The owners,
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Characterful apartment in an iconic F. Hompus building

Korte Klarenstraat 2
2000 Antwerpen

€ 450.000
Published on 28-7-2026
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Description

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac beside the iconic Handelsbeurs, this apartment enjoys the rare combination of absolute tranquillity and a prime city-centre location. The vibrant Meir, with its shops, restaurants and cafés, is just around the corner, while the apartment itself offers a remarkably peaceful living environment.

This characterful residence forms part of a former office building designed by the renowned architect Ferdinand Hompus. The elegant entrance hall and beautifully maintained common areas still reflect the quality and architectural vision of the original design.

For many years, the apartment served as an art exhibition space, a testament to its generous proportions, abundant natural light and timeless appeal. The spacious living area with open-plan kitchen is located at the rear of the building and feels exceptionally airy thanks to its impressive 4.5-metre-high ceilings. A few steps lead directly from the living room onto the generous terrace, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Today, the apartment offers the perfect opportunity to create a home tailored entirely to your own taste. Both the kitchen and bathroom would benefit from a contemporary update, while the current two-bedroom layout also allows for the possibility of converting one bedroom into a luxurious en-suite bathroom adjoining the master suite.

Additional assets include a private cellar storage room and an easily accessible parking space within the building, available for purchase at an additional price of €55,000. A property with architectural significance, exceptional character and outstanding potential, set in one of Antwerp's most desirable historic locations.

Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 142 m2
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Parking: Yes
    • Terrace: Yes
    • State: To be renovated
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 382 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: D
    • Double glazing
    • Heating: collective
    • Heating type: condensation
  • Extra info
    • Lift
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, conform
    • EPC score: 382 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: Yes
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone with a cult., hist. and/or aesthetic value
    • Preemption: No
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • Included in the register of measures: No

Assets

4.5 m ceiling height
Spacious terrace
Elegant common areas
Full of character

Location

Karaktervol appartement in iconisch F. Hompus-gebouw
Just a stone's throw from the Meir, it is set within an exceptional building that exudes grandeur, yet once inside, you are surrounded by remarkable peace and tranquillity.
The owners,

owner speaks out

What always fascinated us about this property was its unique atmosphere. Just a stone's throw from the Meir, it is set within an exceptional building that exudes grandeur, yet once inside, you are surrounded by remarkable peace and tranquillity. The generous proportions and impressive ceiling heights give the apartment a timeless character. This is precisely why we chose to use it for many years as an art exhibition space. The architecture and openness of the interiors created the perfect backdrop, allowing paintings and sculptures to take centre stage while beautifully complementing the space itself. Despite its prime city-centre location, the apartment feels completely secluded from the bustle outside. The combination of architectural elegance, exceptional volumes and absolute serenity is what has always made this such a special place for us.

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