Modern yet classic: cottage-style villa by De Coninck & Potié

Wilrijk

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“Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this is also an exceptionally practical home.”

The owner,
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Modern yet classic: cottage-style villa by De Coninck & Potié

Acacialaan 47
2610 Wilrijk

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Published on 3-11-2026
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Description

Den Brandt, one of the city's most prestigious residential neighbourhoods, close to historic Antwerp yet exceptionally peaceful and green. Enjoy a jog in the park, lunch at La Douze or Danieli il Divino, and walk to local shops, tennis facilities and schools.

A 1921 cottage-style villa designed by the renowned architectural duo Léopold De Coninck and Maurice Potié. With their distinctive cottage villas, they left an unmistakable mark on the then brand-new Nieuw-Parkwijk Den Brandt residential district, drawing inspiration from, among others, the Neo-Regency style and traditional Old English architecture.

In 2014, the villa underwent a complete renovation by architecture firm Verdickt and Verdickt, with a focus on preserving its cottage character while introducing contemporary touches. The key priorities were to maximise natural light and create a seamless connection between the different spaces. The result is an exceptional family home where spending time together comes naturally, while everyone still enjoys their own private space.

The open central entrance hall features a double-height space that floods the interior with natural light. A welcoming living room with fireplace and herringbone parquet flooring. On the other side of the fireplace lies the impressive XL kitchen, fully equipped and designed for entertaining large groups, with a seamless transition to the terrace and south-facing garden. Across the upper floors are four generous bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms, including a beautiful master suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. The property also excels in terms of practicality and technical features, with a garage, additional storage room, laundry room, driveway with EV charging point and fully tanked basement.

Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 336 m2
    • Ground area: 656 m2
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Parking: Yes
    • Garden: Yes
    • Terrace: Yes
    • State: Very good state
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 273 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: C
    • Double glazing
    • Heating:
    • Heating type:
  • Extra info
    • Bureau
    • Washing place
    • Parking inside
    • Alarm present
    • Fireplace present
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, conform
    • EPC score: 273 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: Yes
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living park
    • Preemption: No
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • P-score: B
    • G-score: B
    • Included in the register of measures: No

Assets

Prime location in Den Brandt
South-facing plot
High-end renovation
Light and space

Location

Modern én klassiek: cottagevilla van De Coninck & Potié
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Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this is also an exceptionally practical home.
The owner,

owner speaks out

I absolutely love the beautiful natural light in the kitchen. It is one of my favourite places in the house – having breakfast with the children, enjoying a coffee with a friend or hosting a cosy dinner while the younger generation spends time elsewhere in the house... This is a home that is meant to be lived in. We have also made a conscious effort to ensure that everyone can easily find their own space and has room for their hobbies and interests.

The contemporary renovation beautifully complements the original cottage character. But beyond its aesthetic appeal, this is also an exceptionally practical home, thanks in part to the garage, basement, cloakroom and various additional rooms for hobbies and other activities.

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