Architectural villa with practice/studio and EPC B Fraterstraat 27A/B, 9820 Merelbeke

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Merelbeke, a coveted municipality on the outskirts of Ghent. Nearby, you will find many nice restaurants and shops, the station of Merelbeke and an easy connection to E17 and E40. If you feel like a green ride, you can cycle from Liedemeerspark via the Scheldedijk all the way to the centre of Ghent.

Architect Frank Verplanken created this architectural villa (203 m2) in 1990, where the functional, light-filled rooms are at the same time playful due to the differences in levels. The use of natural materials, such as afromosia, natural stone and parquet, prevailed in the design. The different windows provide different views of the beautifully landscaped south with mature trees. The part that used to house the dentist's practice (97 m2) is now rented out as a one-bedroom flat (separate entrance). Two-home or live-work combination possible.

Many energy-efficient and aesthetic investments were made in the house in recent years, such as roof insulation, air conditioning, ecological fireplace in the heart of the house and 26 solar panels (2023). New windows were installed in 2021, with solar stores on the south side.

Guest toilet and cloakroom on entering, with the spacious living room beyond. From each room, you stay involved in what is happening in the other room. A few steps down you find the dining area with modernised kitchen (2021) and storage room. Dry cellar with laundry room and indoor garage. Bicycle and garden storage.

At + 1 you will find the office overlooking the living room, 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, one with mezzanine, and a separate toilet. All bedrooms and the hallway have handy built-in cupboards.

Architectural and energy-efficient living in green surroundings near Ghent - a winner on all counts.