Step through the iron gates of Villa Saporis and enter a world where 1907 architectural grandeur meets contemporary Belgian comfort. Morning light filters through original Art Nouveau stained glass, casting colored patterns across marble floors as you descend the monumental exterior staircase. The scent of coffee drifts from the industrial kitchen while the heated swimming pond steams gently in the private garden behind this 760-square-meter masterpiece, impossibly nestled just 500 meters from Hasselt's bustling Grote Markt.
This exceptional 10-bedroom villa represents a rare convergence of location, scale, and versatility in Belgium's capital of taste. Currently operating as a boutique hotel, the property offers international buyers an immediate income-generating asset while providing the flexibility to transform spaces into a grand family residence, professional offices, or a hybrid live-work environment that maximizes this prime city-center position. The presence of 10 private parking spaces solves one of urban Belgium's greatest challenges, adding substantial value in a district where most residents navigate narrow streets searching for spots.
Hasselt reveals itself as Flanders' hidden gem for vacation property investment. As the provincial capital of Limburg, this city of 80,000 combines sophisticated urban amenities with surprising tranquility, offering international owners a central Belgian base without Brussels' intensity or Bruges' tourist crowds. The city earned its reputation as the genever capital of the world, with the National Jenever Museum just minutes away showcasing Belgium's juniper-flavored heritage. Each autumn, the Hasselt Jenever Festival transforms the historic center into a celebration of local ... click here to read more
