ÉPURE FOR SALE FOR RENT BEFORE-AFTER
BRUSSELS
MOLENBEEK-SAINT-JEAN - Canal
Along the Canal, a stone's throw from Ninove Park, within walking distance of all amenities (shops, markets, restaurants, public transport…), a 20-minute walk from the Grand Place, Place Sainte-Catherine and the historic centre of Brussels.
In a former industrial building (former workshops) built between 1875 and 1899, converted into a small residential and office building in 1991 (4 units), and listed in the legal inventory of Brussels heritage in 2024.
This loft-style apartment is located on the first floor of a four-story building and measures 155m2 (according to the Energy Performance Certificate). It boasts spacious rooms and a lovely view of the canal thanks to its bay window in the center of the living room. It also includes a private cellar in the basement.
Loft apartment with magnificent volumes and low charges, located along the Canal, in an industrial area converted into a trendy and sustainable place, within walking distance of the historic centre of Brussels, peace and quiet guaranteed while being in the heart of the city!
Virtual tour, photos and documents at the bottom of this page
The loft-style apartment is located on the first floor of the building and is composed as follows:
Large entrance hall leading to a separate WC with washbasin.
The immense living room faces southeast and opens onto the fully equipped kitchen, creating a vast 78m² space. A laundry area is tucked away behind the kitchen, discreetly separated by cupboards. The living room features a working fireplace. Pleasant views of the canal can be enjoyed from both the living room and the kitchen, particularly from the floor-to-ceiling bow window in the center of the room. The vaulted brick ceiling and metal columns are reminders of the building's industrial past. Numerous cupboards further define the laundry/utility room area.
The apartment currently offers two bedrooms. The master bedroom measures 19 square meters and is en suite with a beautiful bathroom featuring a bathtub and a lovely double vanity unit with a marble countertop. Built-in wardrobes with reclaimed doors are also included in the master bedroom. The second bedroom measures 17 square meters and includes a shower and a sink.
A very nice individual cellar of 8m2 located on level -1 completes the property
Building without an elevator.
Nearby: Canal, Ninove Park, Grand Place & Brussels city centre. Schools, shops, weekly markets, restaurants and supermarkets.
Transports: Metro (1-5 Comte de Flandre) - Bus (89) - Tram (82)
Technical features: Double glazing on PVC frames (1990), collective boiler room (atmospheric gas boilers; radiators with thermostatic valves and heat meters; intercom; PEB D+).
PEB D+- nr 20260203-0000732787-02-6 (valid until 02/02/2036)
Common charges (occupant + owner): €115/month (average 2023-2024-2025) including: Annual boiler maintenance and minor repairs, energy (gas and electricity) for common areas, bank management fees, building insurance
Private consumption: €80/month (average 2023-2024-2025) including heating + hot and cold water
Condominium ownership: condominium ownership favors direct management by the owners to limit costs, operates without accumulated capital reserves and without debt.
330.000€
Note: Open loft apartment currently configured as a practical 2-bedroom apartment. The planning information does not mention the number of bedrooms, but only indicates the legal use of the property: "Based on the administrative documents available to us (PU-31875bis, cadastral register and site visit on 30/01/2026), the legal status of the property is residential".
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Building entrance hall
Ninove Park is located a short walk from the apartment.