Amid the rolling fields of Boutersem, on an estate of no less than 5.5 hectares, lies a property rarely seen on the market – and even rarer in character: Huize Balder. This exclusive villa combines a rich history, unique architecture and exceptional privacy. It is a place where past and future meet in an oasis of peace, elegance, and opportunity.
Huize Balder was built in the interwar period by Alphonse Cappuyns, a brilliant chemist and pioneer in the industrial production of citric acid. As the founder of La Citrique Belge, Cappuyns worked closely with Italian partners – an influence clearly reflected in the home. Sicilian elements such as columned galleries, arcades, and Mediterranean-style terraces are harmoniously blended into a traditional Belgian architectural style. The result is a warm, refined, and worldly home.
With approximately 976 m² of living space, the villa offers generous proportions: 10 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a majestic entrance hall with a grand staircase, and bright living areas overlooking the estate. Outside, you'll find a heated swimming pool, three tennis courts, and several terraces with views of the surrounding greenery. The estate is fully enclosed and accessed via a private driveway, ensuring total discretion and absolute privacy.
Its location is another key advantage. Perfectly positioned between Leuven and Tienen, with excellent access to Brussels via the E40, it offers countryside tranquility without sacrificing connectivity.
This exceptional estate offers far more than just a place to live. Thanks to its layout and scale, Huize Balder is perfectly suited for a family estate, private practice, retreat center or even a small-scale hospitality development – such as a boutique B&B, artist residency, or an inspiring home for those wishing to combine living and working. The possibilities are endless.
But above all, Huize Balder is a place with a soul. A home with a name, a story and a legacy. In the previous century, it hosted cultural and sports weekends, with children playing in the woods and adults enjoying peaceful wellness and shared meals on the terraces. Now, it’s time for a new chapter – written by someone who is looking for something truly special.
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Settling near Leuvensesteenweg means enjoying a well-connected environment suited to comfortable daily living.
When it comes to food shopping, you are well served with several options nearby: "Okay Boutersem" (21 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car), "Proxy Delhaize Lovenjoel" (5 minutes by car), "Carrefour Market Lubbeek" (7 minutes by car).
Living car-free is perfectly feasible here: several bus lines serve the area, including 60 - Tienen - Leuven, the nearest stop being 2 minutes away on foot, 60 - Leuven - Tienen with a stop reachable in under 4 minutes on foot, 527 - Heverlee - Boutersem, the nearest stop being 21 minutes away on foot.
For parents who drive their children to school, high school "De Met" is reachable in 12 minutes by car.
Convenient for families: a preschool and elementary school is 2 minutes away by car, simplifying your daily routine.
Enjoy cycling with the family? nursery "De Kleine Eik" is just 6 minutes away by bike, perfect for the daily ride.
Drivers can reach Beringen in 41 minutes, convenient for daily life. Hasselt is easily accessible by car, just 44 minutes away. Need to reach Mechelen? It takes about 34 minutes by car.
The museum "Musée De La Pédagogie Armand Pellegrin" is nearby (16 minutes drive).
Want to play golf? You will find "Winge Golf & Country Club" at 13 minutes.
An amusement park is 30 minutes away by car :"Aventure Parc Wavre"
The nearest train station is "Vertrijk": reachable in 3 minutes by car, or 16 minutes by public transport.
The motorway network is well within reach: A3 / E25 - E40 - E42 (Brussels - Leuven - Liège - Eupen - (Aachen, Germany)) is 5 minutes away, and the slip road to A2 / E314 (Leuven - Diest - Genk - Maasmechelen) is just 14 minutes by car.
Need to catch a flight? The nearest airport, Brussels Airport, is 22 minutes away by car.
A practical location that combines accessibility and everyday conveniences.
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