Living in Belgium - the lifestyle

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Your property in Belgium

From awe-inspiring Renaissance-era villas set amid stunning parkland to large family homes in leafy suburbs, the choice of property in Belgium is exceptional.

Knight Frank focuses on the capital, Brussels, a city which also boasts exceptionally located penthouses and modern apartments.

Inside Belgium

Belgium holds an important role as the administrative centre of Europe but the country offers so much more.

Enchanting cities, including its capital, Brussels, host pristinely maintained historic architecture overlaid with vibrant artistic cultures.

Outside its urban centres, the Belgian countryside is ripe for exploration and its coastline, in the north-west, contains rugged stretches of sand in places such as Ostend, Knokke- Le Cocq – Le Zoute.

Lifestyle

The peaceful nation has a superb quality of life, ranking in the top 20 countries in the world thanks to its exceptional health and education systems, as well as its average income per citizen being among the highest globally.

It’s laid-back medieval towns and cities are regularly characterised by stunning squares and remarkable architecture with canals weaving through them.

And the nation is renowned for its beer (it has roughly 300 breweries nationwide), waffles, chocolate, mussels and more, with produce including cheese, tomatoes and peppers, found on market stalls across the country, while the nation’s history is expertly explored in its numerous museums and galleries.

In terms of education, all its major cities have international schools, and Belgium boasts several elite universities, with KU Leuven ranked the 45th best university in the world.

Accessibility

The country’s main airports are Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi, while Ostend and Antwerp are the next busiest airports.

High-speed train services traverse the country, including the Eurostar which has direct services that reach London from Brussels in less than 2 hours.

The country’s comprehensive motorway network allows for quick and efficient journeys between Belgium’s major conurbations.