Alright, as a bussy agent for a large global real estate group, I’m gonna walk you thru this property in Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium (Bosstraat 26) – and just to let you know, I get a lot of interest from overseas and expat clients, so I’ll give you a fair idea what it’s actually like living around here too, not just what’s inside the walls. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it.
First of all, this house is a semi-detached, so you do have neighbours on one side, just so you know. The street is very quiet, tucked away in Rosmeer which is more of a village feel than a proper city, so you’re not gonna see heavy traffic out front or hear any nightlife at 2 am. It's not ultra-remote either – just comfortably out-of-the-way. You get the feeling you’re in the countryside, but you still can get anywhere pretty fast. This property might grab you if you like a mix of open-space living outdoors and a comfortable indoor life. There are no big fences, feels natural, and the views from the main windows are green.
Let’s talk basics -- house was renovated 2019, so for Belgium the place is in pretty good shape. No giant project looming over you, but as always, any home will need upkeep. The roof, windows, heating, and electricity all up-to-date but don’t expect ‘brand new showroom’ gloss inside, it's not that kind of house. What you do get: warm, inviting spaces that are actually livable, and the renovation was done with energy use in mind (which in Belgium, makes your bills much easier to handle, trust me).
About living space, 145 m² in total, set on a plot just below 600 m². Perfect size if you need a bit of garden and don’t want to spend your whole weekend on lawn work. If you’re a small family, this fits nicely, but also works for a couple or even if you work from home and need some peace.
So, you pull in through an automatic wooden gate – privacy and security, check. There’s room to park a few cars under two carports, handy if you get guests (or have teenagers getting their own wheels, eventually). SW facing garden, so plenty of light out the back all afternoon and evening – best for cutting down on Belgian winter blues. The garden: not a postage-stamp, you really can have a proper BBQ here or let out the dog/kids to play. Main attraction outside is the swimming pond – it’s not a traditional blue-tile pool, it’s an eco-friendly pond set up for natural dips, really nice in the summer but it’s not heated so don’t expect to use it from October to April. There’s a terrace under cover if it rains (which, this is Belgium, so yes, it will).
Inside, first thing you see is the hallway that flows to a big, bright living room. The big windows out to the garden give you daylight pretty much all day, especially in the living room, which is around 34 m² – got a pellet stove too for extra coziness in winter. Flooring is laminate, looks fine and easy to clean. Kitchen is open-plan style, connected to the dining area. All the main appliances are there, so you won't have to ship over your cooker or wait for an IKEA delivery. A big American fridge is handy if you are used to that – Belgians normally have smaller ones. There’s a dedicated utility room too, pretty functional, space for your laundry stuff and some extra storage.
Both bathrooms are real bathrooms – not the after-thought Belgian “1.5 baths” you sometimes see here. Downstairs has a big walk-in shower, upstairs has a tub, and both include toilets. Bedrooms are fairly large (not cramped box rooms), both upstairs, one with its own dressing room – ideal if you need wardrobe space or want to keep clutter away. Flooring up here is also laminate, so again, pretty practical.
Most expats or international families ask about working from home or needing extra space. Here, you’ve got a big attic (50 m²!) that’s insulated already, so you could close that off into a separate office, playroom, or storage – easy to make it your own.
Eco-stuff here is well above average: 18 solar panels, new insulated roof, floor/roof insulation, double glazing, a heat pump – so the energy label is B, which is good for Belgian property. Bills should be on the lower end, for sure.
Living in Bilzen-Hoeselt? You’re in easy reach of Bilzen (small city with some shops, restaurants, supermarkets), Hasselt (bigger for shopping, cafés, museums, direct train to Brussels and Antwerp too), and Tongeren, which is the oldest city in Belgium with a big Sunday antiques market. People here are friendly, most speak decent English, though learning Dutch for day-to-day life is advised – schools are good and safe. If you have kids, there are both public and private schools in the area, plus afterschool clubs. If you commute – roads are decent, motorway access is 10-15 minutes max. Leisure: cycling is massive in Limburg, there’s plenty of walking trails, nature reserves – and a few golf courses not too far, if that’s your thing.
Climate? Belgian weather is mixed: winters are damp and grey, summers can get hot (20-30 degrees C), but the garden here with the swimming pond will be a serious plus on those rare hot days.
Living in a house here: you can grow your own veg if you want, you will have privacy but also neighbours close if you need help. You'll have to maintain the garden (most do it themselves or hire a gardener, up to you), keep an eye on some technical stuff like the pellet stove or solar panels, but nothing extreme.
Here’s the quick features at a glance:
- Two full bedrooms upstairs
- Two bathrooms (one per level)
- Bright living room with pellet stove
- Open kitchen with all key appliances (fridge, oven, dishwasher, induction hob)
- Utility / laundry room
- Terrace with covered area in garden
- Swimming pond (eco-style, no chemicals)
- SW facing garden, landscaped but easy to maintain
- Double carport with automatic entrance gate
- Attic (insulated, 50 m², ready for extra use)
- Solar panels, heat pump, double-glazing
- Energy label B
- Quiet village location, but close to Bilzen, Hasselt, Tongeren
- Full private ownership
Overall, this place is not a project house – you could move straight in. You might want to freshen up a bit here and there to taste, but the heavy lifting has been done already. For anyone wanting to live in the Belgian countryside but avoid total isolation, while having good access to bigger cities and daily needs, this could work well.
If you’re looking for a genuine lifestyle change or a solid home for your family with room to work and relax both inside and out, send me a mail or WhatsApp quick – properties in this condition don’t last long out here, especially with international interest picking up. If you need more photos or a video walkthru, let me know, I get a lot of those requests. And don’t forget weather’s different here every week, so try to book a viewing on a dry day if you can!
