Versatile commercial property with residential unit — approx. 2,800 m² — Prime location in Brecht (N133)

Location & Accessibility

The property is located at Bethovenstraat 61 in Brecht (2960), in a commercial zone along the N133—a busy regional road with an estimated traffic volume of 3,000 to 8,000 vehicles per day. The surrounding area has a strong commercial character, with retail stores, supermarkets, and local businesses in the immediate vicinity, ensuring a natural flow of foot traffic.

Accessibility is excellent by all modes of transport: the E19 on-ramp (Exit 3, toward Antwerp and Breda) is just 850 meters away. Noorderkempen Station—served by the S-train S35 (Antwerp-Central) and the international EuroCity (Rotterdam–Brussels)—is a 250-meter walk away. Several bus lines heading toward Antwerp, Wuustwezel, Malle, and Hoogstraten stop 50 meters from the property.

The Property

The building dates from 1987 (expansion in 1997), is in good condition, and is ready for immediate use without renovation work. The total lot area is approx. 2,800 m² (37 m wide), with a building density that can be increased to 70% of the lot area in accordance with the applicable RUP. The property has a favorable EPC rating of C, and all certificates (soil certificate, asbestos certificate, electrical inspection) are available.

Ground Floor — approx. 392 m²

The ground floor is fully equipped as a professional restaurant and includes a bright dining room of approx. 115 m² with large windows, a natural stone floor in a random pattern, a wooden ceiling, and a glass partition. Adjacent to this is a professional kitchen of approx. 76 m², fully stainless steel, equipped with induction cooktops, teppanyaki, combi-steamer, warming drawer, salamander, walk-in fridge with freezer, dishwashing area, humidor, and flake ice machine — including a loading and unloading dock for direct deliveries. Furthermore, the ground floor features an air-conditioned wine cellar for approx. 5,500 bottles, a laundry room, restroom facilities (4 toilets, urinal), multiple storage rooms, and a fully basemented crawl space.

First floor — approx. 190 m²

The floor is currently furnished as a stylish private residence with a living area of approx. 80 m² (Burgundian flagstone flooring, designer fireplace, sliding window to the terrace), an open kitchen, three bedrooms with built-in closets, a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower and jacuzzi, and a private terrace of approx. 50 m². Since all interior walls are non-structural, the entire floor can easily be converted into a 190 m² open space—ideal as an office, co-working space, showroom, or practice space.

Garden, shed & parking

The outdoor space is generously landscaped and features a barbecue, two terraces directly adjacent to the living room and kitchen, and a covered shed of approx. 40 m² with electric heaters and mood lighting. The spacious parking area offers 21 private spaces. The garden is suitable for marquees or party tents during large events.

Technical systems & installations

The property is equipped with a three-phase connection of 3 × 160 kVA with 5 separate distribution panels, electric underfloor heating on the ground floor (ready for power from solar panels), low-temperature underfloor heating via a high-efficiency Vaillant gas boiler on the upper floor (expandable to a hybrid heat pump), balanced ventilation with heat recovery (400 m³/h), air conditioning, osmosis water via a separate circuit, rainwater system with two 10,000-liter tanks, grease trap and septic tank, alarm and fire protection system, and videophone.

Urban Planning Possibilities

The property falls under the Brecht municipality’s RUP Zone for Large-Scale Functions. Permitted primary uses with a minimum gross floor area of 800 m² include retail, hospitality, and socio-cultural and recreational facilities. Development is expandable to 70% of the lot, with a maximum building height of 8 m and two stories.

Possible uses (non-exhaustive)

The property lends itself to an exceptionally wide range of activities: restaurant, catering service or dark kitchen, event venue, cooking studio, fitness center, yoga or Pilates studio, sauna complex or day spa, group practice (physical therapist, dentist, veterinarian), architectural or engineering firm, daycare or after-school care, garden center, concept store, kitchen center or bathroom specialty store, and much more.

Takeover and Lease Options

The property is offered for sale as real estate for €1,300,000 (excluding registration fees and notary costs). Transfer via share transfer is also negotiable. For candidates who do not wish to purchase immediately, the acquisition of the business assets (including professional kitchen equipment, goodwill, permits, and inventory) can be combined with a commercial lease agreement or a lease-to-own arrangement, whereby a portion of the monthly rent is applied toward the final purchase price. The property is free of brewery or other obligations and available immediately.

All official documents (EPC, soil analysis report, asbestos report, electrical inspection report, cadastral information, RUP regulations, flood report) are available. Architectural plans will be provided to serious buyers upon request.

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