An authentic modernist house with an exceptional garden

Description

In a quiet residential neighbourhood in Heverlee, just outside the Leuven ring road, this villa offers a peaceful setting within easy reach of all amenities, the E40 and E314 motorways and Leuven city centre. Arenberg Park and Heverlee Forest are also just a stone’s throw away. Set on a beautiful plot, this modernist villa was designed in 1936 by architect Paul Van Dormael. Its clean volumes, large windows, sheltered entrance and balanced façade give the house a timeless character. Today, the property requires renovation, offering an opportunity to restore the qualities of its distinctive 1930s architecture. The exceptionally deep, mature landscaped garden provides greenery, peace and privacy throughout the seasons. The entrance hall, with its original tiled floor, leads to a wide corridor, kitchen, living area comprising three interconnected rooms, separate toilet, garage and two outdoor storage rooms. The house is partially basemented. A sculptural wooden staircase leads to the first floor, with five bedrooms, a bathroom and a walk-through room. The latter and the adjoining bedroom have been converted into a self-contained studio, until recently successfully rented out under the ‘kotmadam’ principle. With approximately 293 m² of living space, this villa provides a solid foundation and numerous possibilities for a renovation that respects and revives its original architecture.