Characterful 1920s town house, 6 bedrooms, Matadi

Description

Some homes you feel before you even step inside. This eclectic-style 1920s town house, part of a terrace, sits in the sought-after Matadi garden district: an oasis of calm, yet a short walk from lively Leuven. With its distinctive façade, it forms part of a protected streetscape. In 2021 it was thoroughly renovated from cellar to roof — in consultation with the Heritage department, honouring its original soul while fully meeting today's comfort. Move-in ready. With 260 m² across several levels and high ceilings, the house breathes space and grandeur. A spacious entrance hall leads to the ground floor: living room, dining area, lounge corner, separate toilet and a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, 5-burner induction hob, combi and separate oven, sparkling-water tap and ample storage). The upper floors hold six full bedrooms of around 12 m² each — equally suited as a study — a generous bathroom, a second toilet and an open play space. The house thinks ahead. In the cellar the connections for a shower room are already in place, and the second floor is prepared to become — by adding a bathroom and kitchen — a self-contained living unit (connections and plans ready). A unique asset for a bed & breakfast, multigenerational living, rental income or a space for growing children. Outside: a west-facing garden with terrace and lawn, a pergola for shade and dry seating, and a garden shed. A garage and driveway complete the picture. The renovation brought a high-efficiency gas boiler, double glazing throughout (triple at the rear), system-C ventilation, a 9,000-l rainwater tank with automatic switching, and a central patch panel serving every room. Matadi is a characterful garden district with a close-knit community and an active neighbourhood committee. Everything is close by: school ±100 m, bus stops ±300 m, supermarket and the Sportoase (pool, fitness, climbing) ±500 m, Leuven station nearby and the Park Abbey within walking distance. Quick access to the E40 and E314. Ideal for (blended) families, remote workers or anyone dreaming of a B&B — space and calm, without giving up the city.