Unfinished commercial property in a lively neighborhood: ideal for operating your own business or renting out
Thinking of starting your own business or investing in a commercial property to rent out? This shell commercial property on Statiestraat offers an open space with high ceilings and plenty of opportunities for a custom design. The surrounding shops and restaurants, the proximity to the Antwerp-Berchem train station, and the potential customer base of local residents, commuters, and visitors make the location attractive for a wide range of commercial activities.
Layout
This shell commercial property, zoned for retail, offers an attractive opportunity for both entrepreneurs and investors. The retail space consists of a single open-plan area with high ceilings reaching approximately 3 meters. The open layout allows the property to be customized to suit your specific retail business or the needs of a future tenant. Additionally, there are two separate restrooms.
Key Features
- Open retail space with flexible layout options
- High ceilings up to approximately 3 meters
- Vibrant neighborhood with local shops, restaurants, and a broad potential customer base
- Antwerp-Berchem Station within walking distance
- Attractive for owner-operated business or as a rental investment
- Low common area fees
- Roof, rear facade, and side facades fully insulated
General Information
Common area fees: estimated at approximately € 25 per month, including utilities for the common areas and the building insurance policy
Private submeters for water, electricity, and gas
- EPC: Label C
- Electrical installation inspection certificate: pending
- Asbestos certificate: pending
Buyer’s share of the costs of the deed of sale: € 1,250 including VAT
The building
This small-scale building was completely gutted and renovated in 2026. The ground floor features a spacious retail space and a shared bicycle storage area. The upper floors accommodate two spacious duplex apartments. The building also has a shared basement storage area.
The building also underwent a thorough energy-efficiency overhaul: the roof, rear facade, and side facades were fully insulated. There is no elevator.
Location
Statiestraat combines a lively neighborhood with a diverse range of shops and restaurants. Bakeries, butchers, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and coffee and breakfast spots create an environment where people live, shop, and socialize. This offers an attractive foundation for a business targeting a local and diverse customer base.
The proximity to the Antwerp-Berchem train station is also an asset: in addition to local residents, commuters and visitors are part of the potential customer base. The station is within walking distance, and downtown Antwerp is about a five-minute bike ride away. The Mobiscore of 9.5/10 underscores the proximity to amenities and the excellent accessibility on foot, by bike, and by public transportation.
For those looking to operate their own business, this location offers the opportunity to build a business in a vibrant neighborhood. For investors, the accessibility, flexible layout, and low common area fees are attractive features when leasing to a future commercial operator.
The information in this prospectus is provided for informational purposes only. Prospective buyers should always rely on the official documents and their own due diligence when evaluating, verifying, and interpreting the information provided.
