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Modernist civic house by Renaat Braem: renovation gem

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“The Baré house offers a rare opportunity to revive an iconic work by Renaat Braem.”

Ann, the real estate agent,
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Modernist civic house by Renaat Braem: renovation gem

Sorbenlaan 57
2610 Wilrijk

SOLD
Published on 5-2-2025
Sold on 18-2-2025
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Description

Prime location near the greenery of Park Den Brandt, Middelheim and Nachtegalenpark. Within cycling distance of the city and close to the approach roads to the E19 and A12. Ample parking in the street.

This modernist middle-class house from 1937 was commissioned by Mr Baré, designed by architect Renaat Braem and Marcel Segers. It is one of only 7 individual houses built by Braem and Segers during the 1930s.

The particularly handsome façade of this civic house stands out in the row. Because of its width - no less than 10 metres - and the green-grey marble strips against it. Once inside, you find yourself in an equally imposing central hall with beautiful semicircular spiral staircase. This provides an elegant transition between the floors.

To the left on the mezzanine floor is a space that is perfect to fill in as a lounge, office, playroom or creative spot. To the right, you will find the living room overlooking the green-lined garden. The kitchen is at the very back, also with nice views of the garden.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which gives access to the balcony. There is also a bathroom with bath, shower and double sink. There is more than enough room for a washing machine, dryer and storage in the basement. There is also a guest toilet in the hallway.

A unique opportunity to breathe new life into an iconic design
Specifications
  • General
    • Area: 142 m2
    • Ground area: 144 m2
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Garden: Yes
    • Terrace: Yes
    • Swimmingpool: 0
    • Year of construction: 1937
    • State: To be renovated
  • Energy
    • EPC score: 337 kwh/m2/j
    • EPC class: D
    • Double glazing
    • Heating: individual
    • Heating type: gas
  • Legal info
    • Electrical inspection: yes, conform
    • EPC score: 337 kwh/m2/j
    • Summons: No
    • Building permit: Yes
    • Allotment permit: No
    • Destination site: living zone
    • Preemption: No
    • Protected monument: No
    • 0-level: not located in flood area
    • P-score: A
    • G-score: A

Assets

Beautiful architecture
Architectural heritage
Unique renovation project
Prime location
Garden

Location

Modernistisch burgerhuis van Renaat Braem: renovatieparel
The Baré house offers a rare opportunity to revive an iconic work by Renaat Braem.
Ann, the real estate agent,

owner speaks out

Renaat Braem is an absolute pioneer in architecture. The Baré house offers a rare opportunity to revive an iconic work by Braem: with respect for the past while upgrading it to contemporary needs. Who will turn this architectural gem into a dream spot again?

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