For the past twenty years, "C'est du Belge" has been showcasing the very best of Belgium on La Une. In its latest edition, broadcast to mark the 50th anniversary of Sotheby’s International Realty, Marie-Hélène Vanderborght turned her attention to properties that exude character and elegance. Whilst others sell square metres, Sotheby’s International Realty Belgium tells stories. Two Brussels treasures bear witness to this.
Industrial boldness 35 metres above ground
In Forest, a century-old water tower has been given a new lease of life without losing any of its soul. Transformed into a penthouse by architects Paczowski & Fritsch, its 274 m² perches 35 metres above Brussels, where the sky begins and the city unfolds in a panoramic view. Living here is like inhabiting the Brussels sky as a bird inhabits its nest: perched above the hustle and bustle, sheltered in a cosy cocoon, with the entire city spread out at your feet. Access is via a walkway and an external glass lift. Inside: a large open-plan living area, a fireplace, a fitted kitchen, a master bedroom with a gas insert and a walk-in wardrobe, and a second full suite. At the top, a terrace offering a panoramic view of Brussels that no other property in the capital can match.
A sanctuary on the edge of the woods
The Square du Bois does not reveal itself; it must be earned. Discreet, unspoilt, situated right on the boundary between the city and the woods, this neighbourhood, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of Brussels, belongs to that rare category of places that its residents jealously guard as their own. Here, mornings begin in the silence of the Bois de la Cambre’s canopy, just a stone’s throw from Avenue Louise and all that Brussels has to offer along this single thoroughfare.
The house itself embodies this duality: generous in its proportions, understated in its design. Nearly 700 m² that do not seek to impress but to accommodate a family, its rhythms, its habits, its need for space and privacy. The reception rooms invite a natural sense of hospitality, without any pretence. The bedrooms promise a tranquillity one would never imagine just minutes from the heart of the capital. This is precisely what this address offers, and what no other description can capture: the certainty, every evening, of returning to a place that feels like a breath of fresh air.
These two properties cannot be fully appreciated through words alone; they must be experienced in person. Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to step inside for a private viewing arranged at your convenience. Our Brussels-based specialists will guide you with the discretion and expertise that such an exceptional property deserves.
