Description

Nestled between Volkstraat and the lively Marnixplaats, Scheldestraat is a surprisingly quiet one-way street lined with lime trees, right in the heart of the Zuid district. Step outside and, in one direction, you’ll find Zao Wang, Baron, Vitrine and Cordobar; head the other way and you’ll reach the beautiful new Zuidpark, the River Scheldt, with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA) practically as your neighbour. Living city life to the fullest comes effortlessly here.

This spacious duplex apartment occupies the ground floor and first floor of an elegant townhouse, instantly offering a true home-like feel. On the ground floor, the living areas feature solid oak parquet flooring: a TV room at the front, followed by a cosy lounge with gas fireplace, and at the rear a generous, fully equipped open-plan kitchen with Boretti range cooker, white marble finishes, ample custom-made storage and a charming dining area beneath the skylight. The beautiful skylight and the seamless connection to the sunny, south-facing garden create a wonderful indoor-outdoor atmosphere. The city garden offers a high degree of privacy, thanks to the church located behind it. There is also a large private cellar with laundry area and wine storage.

Stairs lead to the first floor: at the rear, a shower room. At the front, the master bedroom opens onto a spacious bathroom with a designer bathtub, double washbasin and, beyond it, a second, smaller bedroom — ideal as a home office, child’s room or guest bedroom, accessible via the bathroom only.

A major advantage: no syndic, resulting in very low communal charges. Energy costs are also low. A practical bonus is the private bicycle storage at the front of the building, with space for two bikes.

A townhouse feel in a modern duplex with a garden, right in the heart of the Zuid district — a rare combination.