In the most exciting part of Ixelles, just 100 m from the iconic Avenue Louise and Place du Châtelain, the vibrant heart of a lively neighbourhood full of restaurants, cafés and concept stores, you will find a large, bright two-bedroom apartment with an open kitchen (or not, after renovation: see the attached plan), set on the third floor of the modernist building “Le Forestier”. It was designed in 1954 by the renowned modernist architect Sta Jasinski (1901-1978), a pupil of Victor Horta. The spacious, light-filled living room opens onto a balcony running its full length. The planned bathroom gains extra floor area and will be completely renovated to the buyer’s taste.
The apartment is currently in a luxurious 1970s James Bond-style vintage finish, with nubuck wallpaper and a hi-fi unit lined with smoked mirrors. The large original recessed spotlights give it the typical look of our parents’ or even grandparents’ era. It belonged to a well-known jeweller from the Avenue Louise area. An enthusiast might therefore choose to keep much of it as it is and limit the works to the bathroom. Architect Anysia Surny has planned to open up the kitchen by removing the dividing wall, making the already very large living room even bigger. Others may prefer to keep the wall, to keep the kitchen’s smells and noise separate.
The works planned in the proposed layout are covered by a planning permit (PU2026/88-187/1) and have largely been budgeted in a contractor’s quote. They will allow the new owner to enjoy an apartment fully tailored to their taste. They will also raise the EPC rating from C- to C+ thanks to new double-glazed windows.
A large 15 m² cellar completes the offer. A private double garage (two cars side by side) is available as an option.
Not to be missed: viewings with Thierry Goffin (IPI 507.833) by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mobile:
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