the monumental merchant’s house
in the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from the market square, stands this extensively restored listed national monument. until recently, the property was used as a retail space with residential accommodation above and is currently occupied entirely as a residence. at the rear, the property benefits from a delightful private garden. the total plot measures 359 sq. m.
layout and further description
ground floor
entrance through a wide vestibule leading into a spacious central hallway featuring built-in storage and an attractive original tiled floor. the hallway also provides access to the meter cupboard, a lavatory, a utility cupboard and double doors opening directly onto the garden.
at the front is a generous living/work room with a fireplace and mantelpiece, adjoining a large dining room at the rear, also featuring a fireplace. a separate study with fitted cupboards is situated at the front, while a garden/study room can be found at the rear. both rooms also feature their own fireplaces. from the garden/study room, a door provides access to an attached covered terrace at the rear of the property.
first floor
landing with built-in storage. a second living room/bedroom with a fireplace connects through en-suite doors to a study/bedroom at the front. the dining room features a fireplace and an elegant, custom-made fitted kitchen equipped with various built-in appliances.
this floor also includes a separate lavatory with washbasin and storage, as well as a utility room with an original granite pantry unit and double doors opening onto the balcony/terrace at the rear.
second floor
spacious principal bedroom with ample storage space, which also houses the central heating boiler, an atag high-efficiency combination boiler installed in 2025.
the generous bathroom is fitted with a bathtub, walk-in shower, lavatory, marble washbasin, space for laundry appliances, underfloor heating and extensive built-in storage.
the landing provides access to two further spacious bedrooms and a small attic storage area.
the roof structure and tiled roof at the rear have been renewed and are almost entirely insulated.
garden
the rear garden is wonderfully secluded, beautifully landscaped and includes a long-established rear access.
use and zoning
the property has a mixed-use designation, meaning that, in principle, it may also be suitable for uses such as retail, social or community facilities and office purposes.
a truly unique and elegant listed national monument.
given the age of the property, an age clause will be included in the purchase agreement.
completion: by mutual agreement
viewings: by appointment
