Apartment for sale in Turnhout

Living in a protected monument, with today's comfort In the heart of Turnhout, one of the city's most iconic mansions gets a new chapter. Residence The Court of First Instance is the stylish renovation of the former House Van Hal, a protected neoclassical monument dating from 1886, designed by architect Pieter-Jozef Taeymans. Over the years, the building served as a private residence, labour court and later as a backdrop to the VTM programme My Pop-Up Restaurant. Today, this exceptional heritage is restored with respect and transformed into an exclusive residence with only four generous villa apartments. Authentic elements are carefully restored, while modern techniques, contemporary comfort and lift are discreetly integrated. Each apartment covers a full floor and offers maximum peace, privacy and space. The penthouse On the top floors there is an exceptional penthouse of approximately 265 m2. The spacious living room with open kitchen reaches to the ridge of the roof and is flooded with daylight thanks to large sliding windows and new rooftop windows. In the evening you literally look from the living room to the starry sky. The private roof terrace of 14.5 m2 enjoys full privacy and offers stunning views over the historic centre. On the third floor there are two bedrooms, a dressing room and a bathroom. Via an elegant staircase you reach the fourth floor with a particularly charming bedroom with ensuite dressing and bathroom. Each owner has a private cellar storage (27 to 39 m2). In addition, the historic wine cellar and authentic coal cellar remain as common areas. The lift furthermore takes you to the basement. Parking is under your private double carport with accompanying bicycle storage. A common waste disposal facility is also provided. A high quality finish The penthouse is fully finished, except for the final paintings. A new parquet floor has already been placed, and also the walls and ceilings are restored and everything gets a first painting layer. For the kitchen and bathrooms you choose the materials and furnishings. For this, large budgets are included in the asking price. Everything is also technically renewed. The roof and outside shrine is completely new, and the apartment is equipped with home automation, floor heating, a Viessmann heat pump and ventilation D. So you enjoy contemporary comfort while maintaining its historical character. Apartments and cellar storage units are sold under registration fees (2% or 12%). The carports are subject to 21% VAT. The restoration works are in full swing. The completion is expected around autumn 2026. A protected monument, only four exclusive villa apartments and a penthouse that hardly knows its equal in Turnhout. 7851724