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De Groote Engel: unique restoration in wabi sabi style

In the historical heart of Mechelen, close to St Rombout's Tower, shops, restaurants, Grote Markt and a Mobiscore of 90: it couldn't be more central. Moreover, since the redevelopment of the ramparts, the neighbourhood is even quieter and more residential. This protected monument is listed as part of the 'Kleine en Groote Engel', or, as in the 1777 building application: a 'huys, sijnde twee woningen genaemt den grooten en cleijnen engel'. Today, the building still breathes bits of that rich history. The current owners restored the building completely according to traditional Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. This gave the house a contemporary upgrade new: roof, insulation, all technology, utilities, windows, radiators, kitchen and bathroomby Piet Hein Eek), while allowing the traces of the past to be visible. The result: a unique place for original thinkers. At the front on the ground floor: beautiful shop front with multifunctional space. Right at the back: spacious kitchen. Nice outside space with new steel profile windows. Hall with toilet and stairs. Then several levels: first one large room, now bedroom and large living space in front, then another room, now 2nd bedroom. Finally the stairs up to a separate studio with large open space with bathroom, provisions for an additional kitchen and a mezzanine for office and/or bed. Sunny roof terrace with great bath with cold and hot water.