Maison 4 chambres, Affligem

In Hekelgem, a curving drive leads through the trees to this 1976 house by architect Luc Van den Broeck. Brick volumes and staggered pitched roofs shape its silhouette. On the garden side, a long band of glazing beneath the low eaves overlooks the south-facing terrace, pond and lawn. The deep roof overhang shelters part of the terrace directly outside the living areas. The house has a floor area of 538 m² according to the EPC and stands on a plot of around 6,239 m². Inside, brickwork, exposed concrete beams and dark timber joists give the living areas their character. A few steps lead from the dining area to the sunken lounge, where an open fireplace with a dark conical hood stands on a brick hearth. Corner glazing draws the eye into the garden. The kitchen follows a long window, with a tiled worktop that turns into a counter with seating. Sloping glazing lights the entrance hall, while daylight enters the veranda through its glazed roof. The main house has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate studio space. The annexe contains the fourth bedroom and its own bathroom. In 1989, architect Luc Serbruyns drew up plans for an extension with a spacious office beneath the roof. Roof windows and a tall gable window light the white-painted trusses and exposed yellow ventilation duct. Beside the pond, a covered seating area combines timber trusses with a brick rear wall. Beyond the water, the garden opens into a long lawn framed by rows of trees. A carport completes the property.