House for sale in Oostakker

Characteristic architect's house with south facing garden and garage Some homes follow the trends, others have their own character from the beginning. This bright semi-open house in Ghent, Oostakker, belongs to that second category. Architect Eric Balliu of architects Baro brought concrete, wood, level differences and a mezzanine together in a design that continues to surprise today. Through the entrance with separate toilet you enter the living room, with an open view of the south facing garden and the adjacent south facing veranda, which the current owners use as a heat buffer and is a wonderful place to take the first rays of sun. A few steps higher lies the open kitchen with dining area, again with open view of the garden. This way, during cooking you stay involved with what happens at the table or in the couch, with the green as background. On the same level you will find a spacious storage room with room for a laundry. As soon as the weather allows, just move to the south terrace or garden. The mezzanine serves as a desk or workplace: homework with a view of the living space, without being in the middle. One level higher lie the first bedroom and the bathroom, which retained its authentic tiling, all in the spirit of the home. At the top a second full bedroom and a third room can serve as a children's room, games room or extra desk. It is also practical: the house has two toilets and a cellar provides extra storage space. The driveway can accommodate two cars and a large car can be parked in the garage. On the garage roof are five solar panels. Place in front of the car, the bikes and the items you prefer not to see in the living room. The location combines a quiet living environment with a particularly smooth accessibility. Shops, schools and public transport are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. The green area Oude Bareel is about 300 meters away and the Wonder Forest is also within cycling distance. So getting some fresh air doesn't have to be a trip here. The proximity to the R4 also ensures a good connection towards the port of Ghent, the E17 and the E40. Ghent Dampoort, Lochristi and Destelbergen are also easily accessible. The owners deliberately chose to preserve the individuality and originality of the home. The original design therefore remained recognizable, with room for a subsequent owner to make self-designed innovations. The EPC is 488 kWh/m2/year, label E. The south-facing light and porch are perceived by the owners as pleasant assets, but energetic improvements remain to be foreseen and the renovation obligation applies. For the buyer here is the chance to take the next step: freshen up, modernise and improve comfort, with its own vision of what is preserved and what is being refilled. The central heating works on fuel oil and is equipped with thermostatic cranes. The electrical system has been tested in accordance with the requirements. A post intervention dossier is available and floor plans are available on request. Key issues: Design by architect Eric Balliu with concrete, wood, level differences and a mezzanine. Bright living area with veranda, open kitchen with dining area and south facing garden with terrace. Three bedrooms, one as a nursery or desk, mezzanine with workplace, two toilets, basement and spacious storage room. Quiet, easily accessible location with driveway for two cars and garage with five solar panels.