Monumental modernism, up and coming Léon Stynen

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“On the roof terrace, we see the sun rise and set - truly unique.”

The owner, Eric
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Monumental modernism, up and coming Léon Stynen

Prins Boudewijnlaan 312
2610 Wilrijk

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Published on 28-10-2021
Sold on 10-12-2021
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Description

Close to approach roads, shops, schools, the centre of Antwerp, Wilrijk and Mortsel, the greenery of Fort IV and V and Middelheim.

For Résidence Elsdonck, Léon Stynen was inspired in 1925 by the World Exhibition in Paris, where he became intrigued by the ideas of Le Corbusier. Stynen came up with a plan that was revolutionary for its time: living high up; shops on the ground floor; large, green, communal spaces and maximum sunlight in the flats. Anno 2021, the handsome, authentic building still stands out in the street scene.

A lift takes you to the only flat on the top floor, so privacy is assured. It was renovated with love for authenticity as well as today's comfort and unlimited luxury. The windows all around bathe this place in sunlight.

Entrance hall with sink in original travertine. Beautiful herringbone parquet flooring and home automation throughout. Cosy lounge with TV corner and plenty of room for another desk. Adjacent is the gigantic roof terrace, with sun all day and a beautiful view of the communal garden. La dolce vita...

Huge luxurious bespoke kitchen, with everything a top chef needs: oven, microwave, induction cooker, built-in fryer, teppanyaki... You name it. All rooms are interconnected so even while cooking you can entertain your guests. Attached to the apartment is another super handy storage room for washing machines, extra fridge and lots of stuff.

Quiet, sunny master bedroom. The 2nd bedroom is now a dressing room, guest room and desk-in-one. Tasteful mosaic bathroom with large bathtub and generous walk-in shower: your own mini-spa.

Rare opportunity to live in a listed modernist monument by Léon Stynen - fantastic roof terrace included.
Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 172 m2
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Garden: Yes
    • Terrace: Yes
    • Year of construction: 1932
    • Renovation: 2009
    • State: very good state
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 172 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: B
    • Double glazing
    • Heating: individual
    • Heating type: hot air pump (gas)
  • Extra info
    • Lift
    • Washing place
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, conform
    • EPC score: 172 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: No
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone
    • Preemption: No
    • Real estate inventory: Yes
    • 0-level: not located in flood area

Assets

Modernist monument by Léon Stynen
Renovated
Roof terrace
Central location

Location

Monumentaal modernisme, op en top Léon Stynen
On the roof terrace, we see the sun rise and set - truly unique.
The owner, Eric

owner speaks out

Living in a protected monument, by Léon Stynen no less... It is a genuine honour to have spent so many years here. On the one hand, there is the history that the whole building exudes, and on the other, you have all the luxury you can dream of. The sunlight on the lovely terrace is also fantastic. From the first coffee in the morning over a relaxed siesta to super atmospheric dinners late into the night... On the roof terrace it is always enjoyable, we see the sun rise and set - truly unique. And if we feel like standing barefoot on the grass, we descend to the large, communal garden.

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