"The property was built by the NV "Vooruitzicht". The construction company was founded in 1905 and is still active as a construction company in Antwerp today.
Mostly commissioned by private individuals, the company built numerous middle-class houses before World War I in the city's newly built districts such as the Zuid, Zurenborg and Jan van Rijswijcklaan.
From 1909, Jules Hofman was the chief architect of "Vooruitzicht". He worked both in a sober interpretation of the Art Nouveau style, and in a more conservative eclectic design genre.
The mansion's location is also a trump card. The neighbourhood is residential yet close to the city, green and quiet, and it is home to several trendy restaurants.
The park "Hof van Leysen" behind the corner of the house offers a nice green base and is also great for children. "