Description

Unique property by Ilse Christiaansen

In a dead-end side street off Hoogboomsteenweg, residentially located in Kapellen just across the border from Brasschaat. Cosy lunch at brasserie De Hoge Boom on Sundays. To school within 2km of the house. Hockey, golf and tennis within cycling distance. Close to the village of Kapellen. Only 10 minutes from the ring road, 1km from Kapellen station and with a bus stop within walking distance.

This property is newly built and has only been in use for a few months. The architecture is downright unique. The design combines space, light and large windows of the familiar modern cube with the charm, warmth and cosiness of an authentic country house. Not rigid and unfeeling architecture, but a warm creation with a sense of humanity. The ground plan consists of two parallel houses attached to each other via a hallucian tube of white steel windows with a height of 7 metres. The interior was decorated by Home of Geraldine.

On the ground floor, the first section comprises the entrance hall with spacious cloakroom, a side door with access to the mudroom, a toilet, the beautiful living room and an area to be filled in as a playroom or office. The mighty glass room houses the exceptional kitchen. Adjacent, you find the dining room with desk or second lounge running the entire length of the house and with fantastic views of the south-west facing garden. Following this is a real covered outdoor living room with fireplace. Ideal for a marshmallow evening. Upstairs, the two units distinguish between parents and kids. The first section has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second section comprises the parents' suite with a dressing room to dream of and the bedroom on the right, the luxurious bathroom on the left.

Besides the unusual architecture, the villa stands out in finishes. The kitchen island is a work by studio Sebastiaan-Antwerp. The customisation is done in bronze panels. A built-in cooker hood keeps the kitchen island clear. The wall cabinets were fitted with bronze borders and lighting inside. The wood of the front facade, of the gate and at the fireplace of the terrace, consists of equal slats of solid oak. All windows are made of steel with four-season glass. Inside, you will find only frameless block doors. The lighting plan by Kone provides the necessary atmosphere. You will enjoy underfloor heating everywhere. The three bathrooms have been meticulously designed. The steel trusses recur in the master bedroom, as well as the bronze finish. A fireplace adorns the living room. Outside, you have uplighters on some trees, façade lighting and driveway lighting. The garden was tackled by Cayverde garden realisations. An alarm and home automation system ensures your comfort.

This home must be seen to be understood. Definitely a unique piece of architecture!