Project: Van Haelen, Vorst 2072097-7881818
Description
Located in the iconic heritage building Guillaume Van Haelen 1, designed
by architect Léon Van Sichelen in 1936 these exceptional apartments are a
refined example of the distinctive “paquebot” architectural style.
These apartments have been thoughtfully renovated with deep respect for
the building’s original character, while introducing a contemporary
reinterpretation that enhances both comfort and aesthetics. The result is a
seamless blend of historical charm and modern living.
Generous natural light pours into the apartment throughout the day,
bringing warmth and depth to each space. This ever-changing play of light
subtly defines the different living areas, giving each moment and setting its
own atmosphere and sense of life.
A rare opportunity to live in a characterful residence where heritage,
design, and contemporary comfort come together effortlessly.
Principal properties of the project
The neighbourhood
Education
Transports
Shopping
Tourism
Nearby cities
Public transports
Living near Boulevard Guillaume Van Haelen - Guillaume Van Haelenlaan offers a practical setting with easy access to shops, transport, and essential everyday services.
Public transport users will appreciate access to the metro lines STIB/MIVB - 6 - ROI BAUDOUIN - ELISABETH, STIB/MIVB - 2 - SIMONIS - ELISABETH with a stop reachable in under 27 minutes on foot.
Living car-free is perfectly feasible here: several tram lines serve the area, including STIB/MIVB - 82 - GARE DE BERCHEM - DROGENBOS with a stop reachable in under 1 minute on foot, STIB/MIVB - 4 - GARE DU NORD - STALLE (P) with a stop 7 minutes away on foot.
The area benefits from strong bus coverage, with lines STIB/MIVB - N12 - GARE CENTRALE - STALLE P, STIB/MIVB - 50 - GARE DU MIDI - LOT STATION with a stop 1 minute away on foot, STIB/MIVB - 74 - UCCLE-STALLE - CLEMENCE EVERARD, the nearest stop being 7 minutes away on foot.
Transports
The motorway network is well within reach: R0 (Brussels ring) is 6 minutes away, and the slip road to A4 / E411 - E25 (Brussels - Namur - Arlon - (Luxembourg (city), Luxembourg)) is just 15 minutes by car.
For cycling around the area, a bike-sharing station is nearby: "Villo - Union / Unie", 1 minute on foot.
Need to catch a train? The SNCB station is 8 minutes by bike or 3 minutes by car.
Need to catch a flight? The nearest airport, Brussels Airport, is 19 minutes away by car.
Thanks to the "Cambio - Van Haelen" station, you can rent a car when you need one, in under 1 minute by bike.
Do you need to charge an electric car? The nearest charging station is just 4 minutes away by car.
Education
Convenient for families: a preschool and elementary school is 1 minute away by car, simplifying your daily routine.
Looking for a high school for your children? "Athenee Royal Victor Horta" is 1 minute away by car, a comfortable daily commute.
The daily school run is made easier with "Babilou Vorst" (nursery), reachable in 1 minute by car.
Nearby cities
Need to reach Dendermonde for work or leisure? It takes about 38 minutes by car. Drivers can reach La Louvière in 32 minutes, convenient for daily life. Mechelen is easily accessible by car, just 31 minutes away.
Tourism
"Collégiale Sainte-Gertrude" can be reached in 24 minutes with your car.
There is an amusement park 9 minutes away by car: "Site Experience Brussels".
A 6 minutes drive away is the "Porte De Hal" castle.
An interesting activity to do in the vicinity: "Librairies Royales KBR" within 9 minutes drive.
It takes 10 minutes to reach the museum "Musée Choco Story Brussels".
Want to play golf? You will find "Royal Amicale Anderlecht Golf Club" at 13 minutes.
Shopping
The area offers a solid choice of supermarkets for your daily needs: "Proxy Delhaize Van Volxem (Forest)" (1 minute on foot or 1 minute by car), "Lidl Vorst" (3 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car), "Intermarché Forest" (17 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car).
The network of services and transport around this address makes it a practical location.