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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Living near Leuvensesteenweg offers a practical setting with easy access to shops, transport, and essential everyday services.
Living car-free is perfectly feasible here: several bus lines serve the area, including 60 - Tienen - Leuven with a stop 2 minutes away on foot, 60 - Leuven - Tienen with a stop reachable in under 4 minutes on foot, 527 - Heverlee - Boutersem with a stop 21 minutes away on foot.
For parents who drive their children to school, nursery "De Kleine Eik" is reachable in 2 minutes by car.
Convenient for families: a preschool and elementary school is 2 minutes away by car, simplifying your daily routine.
Looking for a high school for your children? "De Met" is 12 minutes away by car, a comfortable daily commute.
Brussels Airport is 22 minutes away by car, or reachable by public transport in about 80 minutes.
Do you need to charge an electric car? The nearest charging station is just 6 minutes away by car.
Need to catch a train? The SNCB station is 8 minutes by bike or 3 minutes by car.
Commuters will appreciate proximity to A3 / E25 - E40 - E42 (Brussels - Leuven - Liège - Eupen - (Aachen, Germany)) (5 minutes) and A2 / E314 (Leuven - Diest - Genk - Maasmechelen) (14 minutes).
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).
Need to reach Beringen? It takes about 41 minutes by car. Need to reach Hasselt for work or leisure? It takes about 44 minutes by car. Mechelen is easily accessible by car, just 34 minutes away.
"Aventure Parc Wavre" is 30 minutes away.
The museum "Musée De La Pédagogie Armand Pellegrin" is nearby (16 minutes drive).
The "Winge Golf & Country Club" golf course is 13 minutes away by car.
The range of nearby services contributes to a practical and well-connected living environment.
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