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Architectural gem 'St Joseph' on Cogels Osylei

Anyone who knows Antwerp knows the Cogels Osylei. Tastes may differ but there is little doubt that this is the most beautiful street in town. Each house is a work of art in itself but at the same time part of a wider aesthetic. Several arterial roads and Berchem station are nearby. By tram or bike, you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes. The 'Sint Jozef' is an authentic middle-class house from 1902 with an impressive neo-Gothic façade. It was designed by architect E. Van Not, commissioned by a contractor. The care with which the original owner built it can be found in every minuscule detail to this day. It is bursting with history, which has been honoured over the years: the most recent restorations date from 2023. In the entrance hall, the marble floors and carved staircases immediately catch your attention. The ground floor was used in the past as a doctor's surgery. Large sliding windows offer a view of the garden. The rest of the house is also bathed in light and space thanks to the high ceilings and many windows. The heart of this house is on the first floor, in the form of a spacious living room with a dining room and a patio on either side. On the street side there is a restored patio with columns, on the other one in the sun that overlooks the garden. The kitchen can also be found here. Furthermore: wall and ceiling paintings, herringbone parquet, marble fireplaces, moulures... The list of authentic elements is endless. On the second floor: two very s