Villa
Sparrendreef 80, 8300 Knokke-Zoute
Kustlaan 271, 8300 Knokke-Zoute
+32 (0)50 620 820
info@immobrownknokke.be
immobrownknokke.be
Modern country house with detached atelier and barn on almost 2.9 hectares in Retranchement, near Het Zoute
Highlights
- Plot of almost 2.9 hectares (28,690 m²)
- Detached atelier/barn measuring 6.5 by 12 metres
- Three indoor garages and a driveway with room for several cars
- Design conceived by P. Driesmans
- Open views across the property's own fields from the living areas and bedrooms
- Spacious ground-floor storage room, usable as an additional bedroom
- Fully enclosed by farmland and open countryside, with no overlook
- 30,000-litre rainwater tanks and ground-mounted solar panels
- 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, two of them fitted with Philippe Starck sanitaryware
This country house stands on the Waterschipdijkje in Retranchement, just across the Dutch border and roughly an eight-minute drive from Het Zoute. The road connecting Oosthoek and Ter Hofstede runs past open fields, farms and pastures, and the near-2.9-hectare property is bordered on every side by farmland and open countryside. Alongside the house itself, the property includes a detached atelier/barn and a separate outbuilding with garaging.
The architecture is contemporary, conceived to a design by P. Driesmans, with a total built volume of around 1,500 m³. Large French doors shape the relationship between house and landscape: from the living areas, views stretch for kilometres across the property's own land and the surrounding fields, without any overlook from the surroundings.
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The entrance hall, with its own separate toilet, leads into a spacious living room where an open fireplace anchors the seating area and French doors open the view onto the fields. The kitchen, measuring 6.5 by 5 metres, is fitted with a range cooker with seven gas burners and three electric ovens, alongside a separate combi oven and steam oven — a kitchen built for cooking at scale.
An intermediate hall connects the living areas to the barn and atelier. The ground floor also holds a generous storage room with views over the fields, which could equally serve as an additional bedroom, and a shower room with a spacious shower and washbasin. A separate, notably large laundry room with built-in storage and its own exterior door completes this level. The barn/atelier itself measures 6.5 by 12 metres, with ceiling heights running up to the ridge and large barn doors that open onto the fields.
Upstairs, three particularly large bedrooms each look out over the grounds. Two fully fitted bathrooms serve this floor, each with a double washbasin, bath, shower and Philippe Starck sanitaryware.
The outbuilding houses storage space, an attic and a workshop, together with three indoor garages and a driveway with room for several cars. Rainwater tanks with a capacity of 30,000 litres, ground-mounted solar panels and provisions for an alarm and home automation system complete the technical setup of the property.
The grounds include a 65-year-old walnut tree among fruit trees and willows, enclosed by a hedge of hawthorn and oak, with a weeping willow by the well. It is this combination of built volume, planting and open landscape that defines the character of the near-2.9-hectare plot. Between Oosthoek and Ter Hofstede, surrounded by fields and farmland, this country house sits a short drive from Het Zoute.
Immo Brown
Kustlaan 271
8300 Knokke-Zoute
T +32 (0)50 620 820
info@immobrownknokke.be
www.immobrownknokke.be
Main features
| Subcategory | Country house |
|---|---|
| Number of façades | 4 |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Furnished | No |
| Ground surface | 28.690 m² |
| Habitable surface | 410 m² |
| Garden | Yes |
| Terrace | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Garage | Yes |
| Parking (outside) | Yes |
| Parking (inside) | Yes |
Financial
| Transaction | For sale |
|---|---|
| Price | — |
Details
| Toilets | 4 |
|---|---|
| Shower rooms | 3 |
| Bedroom 1 area | 19 m² |
| Bedroom 2 area | 19 m² |
| Living room area | 48 m² |
| Dining room area | 24 m² |
| Kitchen area | 28 m² |
Security
| Access control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes |
| Fire detector | Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities handicapped persons. | Yes |
|---|---|
| Type of kitchen | Hyper equipped |
| Heating type | Floor heating |
| Double-glazed windows // double windows | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Bathroom | Shower and bath tub |
| Videophone | Yes |
Construction
| Time of origin | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Number of garages | 3 |
| Number of parkings inside | 3 |
| Number of parkings outside | 8 |
Technical facilities
| Air conditioning | No |
|---|
Divers
| Laundry room | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cellar | No |
| Open fireplace | Yes |
Dimensions
| Width façade | 90 |
|---|---|
| Façade width | 36 m |
| Number of terraces | 2 |
Connection of supply system
| Electricity | Yes |
|---|---|
| Gas | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
Outdoor provisions
| Swimming pool | No |
|---|---|
| Cistern | Yes |
Area
| Area type | Countryside |
|---|---|
| Area 2 type | Sunny side |
Financial details
| VAT applied | No |
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Urban information
| Easement | No |
|---|---|
| Urban planning infringement | No |
| Building permit | Yes |
| Utilization building | Private - housing |
| Right of first refusal | No |
| Subpoena | No |
Energy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below you can find some Frequently Asked Questions.
What are the notary costs when buying luxury real estate?
Notary costs typically consist of several components, such as fees, administrative and deed costs, searches and taxes/levies. For luxury real estate, the costs follow the same legal rules, but in practice files are often worked out more thoroughly (e.g. additional file checks, company structures, timing around a second home). Your notary can best estimate the total costs in advance based on your purchase price and situation.
Does Immo Brown also focus on international clients?
Yes. Immo Brown also supports international buyers and sellers looking for property in Knokke-Het Zoute and the surrounding regions. In addition to our strong local roots, we have an active international network. From our office in Luxembourg, we assist international clients interested in exclusive real estate on the Belgian coast, always with attention to local regulations, transparency and a discreet approach.
Does Immo Brown also offer off-market properties?
Yes. For those for whom discretion is essential, we also handle off-market files that are not offered publicly.
How long has Immo Brown been around?
Immo Brown has been active in the real estate market in Knokke-Het Zoute for more than 20 years.
Over the years, we have built a strong reputation thanks to a consistent focus on quality, discretion and long-term relationships with our clients. That experience is the foundation of our professional, results-driven approach today.
In which regions is Immo Brown active?
Immo Brown is active in Knokke-Heist, with a specific focus on Knokke, Het Zoute, Duinbergen and the polders around Knokke. We support clients who consciously choose these regions and their specific property character.