A unique home on a spacious 4,830 m² lot in Hechtel

Slegerstraat 7, 3940 Hechtel

PLEASE NOTE: THE ASKING PRICE IS A MINIMUM PRICE.

Looking for a property with space, tranquility, and potential? This charming home, located at Slegerstraat 7 in Hechtel, offers exceptional potential thanks to its spacious lot of no less than 4,830 m², situated in a valuable agricultural area and featuring a house with adjoining pastureland.

A property with an exceptional rural character and particularly appealing to those who dream of space for horses, livestock,or agricultural use—always in compliance with applicable zoning regulations.

The House

The existing house dates from 1950 and, according to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), has a usable floor area of 120 m². The house currently provides a functional foundation but requires further energy-efficiency improvements.

The lot is undoubtedly one of its greatest assets. The combination of the existing house, the expansive land, and the surrounding pasture provides an exceptional setting for lovers of the outdoors and, in particular, horse enthusiasts.

EPC & s a renovation requirement

The home has an EPC ratingof F, with a calculated energy score of no less than 1,224 kWh/m² per year.

EPC identification code: 20220915-0002675351-RES-1. The EPC lists a usable floor area of 120 m² and 1948 as the reference year of construction .

In Flanders, a renovation requirementapplies when purchasing a residential property with an EPC rating of E or F . The new owner must carry out energy-efficiency renovations on the property within the applicable timeframe to achieve at least an EPC rating of D. Since the end of 2025, this timeframe has been set at 6 years following the signing of the authentic deed.

According to the information provided, the property also has a compliant electrical system.

Options for Demolition and Rebuilding

For prospective buyers considering a new construction project, the existing home may also provide an opportunity to explore a demolition and reconstruction scenario.

Since July 1, 2025, a permanent federal regulation has been in effect under which, under certain conditions, the 6% VAT rate may be applied to demolition and reconstruction. The conditions vary depending on whether the property is intended for owner-occupancy, social housing, long-term private rental, or sale. For example, certain projects are subject to a maximum habitable area of 200 m²; for certain sales projects, the limit is 175 m².

Important: Any entitlement to apply the 6% rate is separate from the urban planning permission to construct a new home at this specific location. That possibility must always be assessed based on the applicable zoning designation, regulations, existing permitted conditions, and any environmental permit.

Building in an Agricultural Area

The parcel is located in an agricultural area. This means that the possibilities for new construction, reconstruction, additions, outbuildings, equestrian facilities, and changes in use are not the same as in a residential area. Flemish regulations primarily protect agricultural zoning for agricultural purposes and restrict non-conforming uses.

For a specific construction or reconstruction project, prior consultation with the competent municipal Environment Department and/or an urban planning assessment is therefore recommended. No building rights may be derived from the mention of potential development opportunities.

A Unique Opportunity for Horse Lovers

The combination of a 4,830 m² lot, pastureland, rural surroundings, and an existing home makes this property particularly appealing to horse lovers and those who dream of a life with plenty of space around them.

A property with a unique rural charm and various possibilities, where the buyer can renovate the existing home to their own taste or have the feasibility of a future demolition and reconstruction project assessed.

Key features at a glance:

• Slegerstraat 7, 3940 Hechtel
• Spacious lot of 4,830 m²
• Pasture particularly appealing to horse lovers
• Existing home, built in 1950
• 120 m² of usable floor area according to the EPC
• Electrical system compliant
• EPC label F
• EPC: 1,224 kWh/m² per year
• EPC code 20220915-0002675351-RES-1
• Renovation requirement
• Located in valuable agricultural land
• Option to explore renovation versus demolition and reconstruction, subject to applicable regulations and permits
• Asking price = minimum price

Interested in this unique property?

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact:

Janssen & JanssenReal Estate#NewLine#011 199991
lindsey@janssenenjanssen.be