Property in residential neighborhood seeks social use – Leuven (Ridderbuurt)

The former community center 't Lampeke at Ridderstraat 147 in Leuven is available for a new operator. We are looking for entrepreneurs or organizations that want to realize a social and public-oriented concept in the neighborhood. Possible options include a social grocery store, neighborhood shop, social catering, community café, or other inclusive, accessible, and connecting activities.

USPs:

• central location in Leuven
• Existing fitted kitchen
• open commercial space
• potential for expansion and programming
• context of a warm, social neighborhood

The property offers a large open space (former reception area), an industrially equipped kitchen, a sanitary block, several smaller rooms on the upper floor, and an annex with additional possibilities. The building is centrally located in the Ridderbuurt neighborhood, surrounded by various social housing projects, schools, and neighborhood amenities.

We are open to various operating models, as long as the use explicitly has social added value and focuses on community-oriented work, meeting, or support.
 

Some possible concepts:

• social grocery store or neighborhood shop
• coffee bar with social programming
• community café (games, socializing, crafts, etc.)
• neighborhood-oriented catering
• social retail
• cooperative operation
   

The sale will take place via SmartBid (bidding period November 20 – January 20). Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes. The starting price is €500,000. 

Please contact us for more information.