At
home in Brussels - Résidence François
de Plunkett
The award-winning architect Adolphe Samyn designed this jewel of a townhouse
in 1875.Samyn had been appointed to restore
most of the facades of the "Grand Place".He was well-known
for his elegant yet eclectic style and for his attention to detail.
This wonderful property
was originally built as the Brussels residence of the theatrical de
Plunkett familly.It has now been renovated
into three sunny apartments and one spacious duplex. Great care has
been taken to preserve and / or restore every possible architectural
"Samyn"detail.
The property features:
a 3 passenger
elevator
individual heating and air-conditioning units
smoke and burglary alarms
sound-proof insulated windows
3 telephone lines per apartment
cable and / or TV satellite hookup ready
Original elements
preserved include:
pierre de France
facade
balcony and terrace grill-work
half-moon and bulls-eye windows
authentic interior floors, tiles, moldings, and folding wooden doors
Each apartment combines
1875 elegance and charm with 21st century comfort and convenience.
Service included in the rent are:
- Elevator service contract: maintenance and security checks
6 times per year; 24 hour emergency service with dedicated alarm telephone
line.
- Air-conditioning and heating maintenance contract.
- Global insurance contract (individual personal property is
excluded).
- Smoke detection and burglary alarm contracts: 24 hour emergency
service; annual maintenance and verification with dedicated alarm telephone
line.
- Cleaning services: common areas cleaned 3 times per week; window
cleaning, interior and exterior, 3 times per year, garbage removal 3
times a week.
- Flower box maintenance contract: flowers and foliage replaced
as needed: seasonal flower and foliage changes; watering sefvice weekly.
Additional amenities:
Security:
- coded entrance key-cards
- video/speaker phones
- smoke detectors and burglary alarms
- fire retardant front apartment doors
- 24 hour elevator emergency service
Kitchens:
- fully equipped windowed kitchens
Bathrooms:
- corner showers
- water-saving toilets
Basement:
- individual storage units
- laundry room providing individual washer/dryer hook-up
Please contact
us for more information about this estate