Overview
Description
The Dragon House – a rare heritage building with a story ...
In the heart of historic Bruges stands a townhouse that has retained its historic grandeur: Het Drakenhuis, an exceptional 16th-century mansion. This property combines the authenticity of centuries-old architecture with contemporary comfort, offering a truly unique opportunity to live in a piece of Bruges history.
The house bears its name because of the dragon motif that once symbolised strength, protection and prestige, a tradition that wealthy Bruges citizens liked to reflect in their homes. Behind the façade, authentic wooden wall panels, engravings, mirror consoles and antique decorative elements have been preserved, allowing the building to fully retain its soul from centuries past.
Location
The Drakenhuis is in a prime location, within walking distance of the Grote Markt, the Rozenhoedkaai, museums, restaurants and charming local shops. The historic canals, once the arteries of medieval trade, now form an idyllic backdrop to this heritage building. Optionally, up to four covered parking spaces can be purchased near the property.
Layout and amenities:
Ground floor: spacious entrance hall with guest toilet, stately salon with original 18th-century wall panels and Rococo-style ceiling paintings, dining room overlooking the city garden, Louis XVI-style breakfast room, fully equipped kitchen, storage room and office space.
First floor: master suite with en-suite bathroom (jacuzzi, bathtub, separate rain shower, double sink and separate toilet) and an adjoining study ...
| Construction year | 1900 |
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| Building condition | As new |
| Immovable heritage | Not specified |
| Asbestos certificate is available | Yes |
| Usable floor area | 452 square meters |
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| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Toilets | 6 |
| Basement | Yes |
| Surface of the plot | 175 square meters |
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| Connection to sewer network | Connected |
| Gas, water & electricity | Yes |
| Terrace | Yes |
| Intercom | No |
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| Secure access / alarm | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| TV cable | Yes |
| Visio phone | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Primary energy consumption | Not specified |
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| EPC/EPC label | B |
| Renovation works mandatory | No |
| Unique code EPB certificate | 3362857 |
| CO₂ emission | Not specified |
| Yearly theoretical total energy consumption | Not specified |
| Valid electricity inspection certificate | Yes |
| As built plan | No |
| Summons: No judicial remedy or administrative measure imposed | Not specified |
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Flemish register of measures consulted
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Not specified |
| Valid flood certificate | Not specified |
| Heat pump | No |
| Photovoltaic solar panels | No |
| Thermic solar panels | No |
| Building permit | Yes |
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| Total ground floor buildable | 160 square meters |
| Cadastral Plan | Not specified |
| Right of first refusal for the tenant | Not specified |
| Obligation to build | No |
| Allotment permit | No |
| Preemption right | No |
| Proceedings for breach of planning regulations | No |
| Most recent urban development zoning | Not specified |
| Flood zone type | Non flood zone |
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P-score
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A |
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G-score
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A |
| Latest land use designation | Residential area with cultural historical aesthetic value |
Asked price excluding notary fees (excluding eventual registration fees)
| Price | 1525000 € |
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| Cadastral income | 2838 € |
| Tenement building | Yes |
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House of House Real Estate (IPI 515999)
| Address |
Langerei 56
8000 - Brugge |
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| Website |
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| Phone number | +497384831 |
| External reference | Eekhoutstraat 5 |