Eclectic coach house with beautiful garden

Berchem
€ 1.995.000

382

450

2

2

 
 
More info

“This property has a rich history and is unique in all its facets.”

The owners,
Read more
Eclectic coach house with beautiful garden

Kardinaal Mercierlei 9
2600 Berchem

€ 1.995.000
Published on 13-9-2023
6963 times viewed

Share on

Description

In the Kardinaal Mercierlei, opposite Kasteel de Bergeyck, residential and close to everything: deSingel, shops, restaurants, parks, arterial roads... The quiet, cosy street, with good neighbours and sufficient privacy at the same time, is protected as a townscape.

This architectural heritage is listed as 'coachman's house, coach house and stables of the hotel Meeûs', designed in 1898 by architects Baptiste and Vereecken for gin distiller Jules Meeûs.

The former coachman's house is now the spacious entrance hall with cloakroom, guest toilet and authentic hand washing machine. The blue natural stone floor continues into the living area and (laundry) storage room with side entrance. Upstairs the first spacious bedroom and bathroom.

In the former coach house: living space with fireplace and impressive vaulted ceiling. Of the three original carriage doors, the middle one opens onto the stylish, green courtyard garden with garden room that runs alongside the house and opens onto the garden at the back - blissful southern atmosphere included.

The original horse stables are now the place for all your dinner parties. Industrial stainless steel kitchen with atmospheric dining or sitting area on authentic terracotta floor, garden access and handy second entrance. Stairs to the generous (14m long!) master bedroom with balcony and garden view, dressing room with en suite bathroom, finished in marble.... Hotel vibes guaranteed.

Underfloor heating and authentic radiators, dry cellar, videophone, alarm and at least one car space inside via the wrought-iron entrance gate on the left - absolute comfort in a sublimely preserved historic jacket.

A unique, magnificent building brimming with history and plenty of modern comforts.
Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 382 m2
    • Ground area: 450 m2
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Parking: Yes
    • Garden: Yes
    • Year of construction: 1898
    • State: good state
    • Cadastral income: 2607 euro
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 317 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: D
    • Double glazing
    • Heating: underfloor heating partially
    • Heating type: gas
  • Extra info
    • Basement
    • Bureau
    • Washing place
    • Alarm present
    • Fireplace present
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, not conform
    • EPC score: 317 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: No
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone with a cult., hist. and/or aesthetic value
    • Preemption: No
    • Real estate inventory: Yes
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • P-score: B
    • G-score: B

Assets

Unique and historic
Exceptional architecture
Authentic elements in top condition
Beautifully landscaped courtyard garden
Entrance gate with driveway
Coveted location

Location

Eclectische koetsierswoning met prachtige binnentuin
This property has a rich history and is unique in all its facets.
The owners,

owner speaks out

We have had 26 fantastic years here. This property has a rich history and is unique in all its facets. All these years, we have carefully maintained this special place. Thus, we wanted to give the property all the credit it deserves.
Long ago, we bought the house from Mr Op Den Akker, a well-known antique dealer who converted the house with great taste and very high quality into a unique residence. We were delighted to be able to offer our guests a quiet place of their own, in the bedroom and bathroom above the coach house. The cosily furnished rooms, the abundance of space and charm and the lovely garden, which we enjoy in winter and summer, make this an unforgettable place. We consider ourselves very lucky to have lived here for so long. Today, however, the house has become too big for us.... Therefore, we are looking for a new owner who will live in this purebred city gem with equal pride.



Related properties