Living in a park with the city as your garden
Discover Dungelpark, just a short walk from the bustling centre of Lier. A tranquil haven where life unfolds in step with nature. Elegant bridges span Boomlaarbeek, which meanders through the park, its banks lined with flowery meadows. Walking trails connect three small-scale buildings with light-drenched apartments. A slow residential road with spacious single-family dwellings sits on the park’s fringe, allowing children to roam freely and play.
An apartment for every lifestyle
Dungelpark’s 85 NZE apartments are spread over three small-scale four-storey buildings, complemented by a smaller residence on Boomlaarstraat. Each apartment overlooks the park, allowing occupants to enjoy the colours of the seasons as they change throughout the year.
The ground-floor apartments give out onto a spacious private garden and terrace, with the park literally on your doorstep. There are several one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments above it, which are tailored to each stage of life. The sixteen penthouses with large terraces and panoramic views are the development’s crowning glory.
Architecture that blends in with the park
The green façade cladding blends in with the park landscape, while the aluminium exterior joinery and parapets, which have been finished in a slightly darker shade of green, add an elegant accent. Inside, large floor-to-ceiling glass windows draw in daylight. The façade provides shelter for the indoor terraces, making outdoor living a year-round pleasure.
Single-family dwellings in a car-free park
The semi-detached single-family dwellings in Dungelpark offer a contemporary take on what the Dutch call a ‘woonerf’ or slow residential road and are embedded in a car-free park where children can play freely. They have three bedrooms and two bathrooms and can be decorated to suit occupants’ tastes, offering growing families the space they need. The mirrored design encourages encounters, while the staggered implantation ensures privacy. Whereas the terraces at the front encourage social interaction, all dwellings have a private garden at the rear.
The collective green spaces encourage social interaction among residents, as well as connection with the neighbourhood. But they also provide a gradual transition between public space and the private gardens in Dungelpark. The result is a coherent, future-oriented residential area with a strong relationship between architecture and landscape.
Building on sustainability
Dungelpark is fully gasless and NZE-certified. Geothermal energy, solar panels and smart water management with water features are just a few marks of the sustainability ambitions. The entire three-hectare park area is car-free, but cars are still obviously welcome. Motorists can easily access the 134-space car park, divided into two zones, through David Tenierslaan or Boomlaarstraat. There are four above-ground spaces for shared cars. With 379 bicycle parking spaces, Dungelpark is designed for all transport modes, both now and in the future
Location as added value
The median price of property in Lier has increased by 36%* over the past decade, or three times the provincial average of 12%. This underscores Dungelpark’s added-value potential as an investment, not just now but also in the future. In Lier, 44% of the population are tenants compared to 33.3% in the province of Antwerp. Those looking to let their property can expect steady demand, low vacancy risk, and a stable return on their investment.
*Source: Provincies in Cijfers and Gemeente-Stadsmonitor
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A unique place between city life and serenity
Living in Lier means living in a city that cherishes its past without being overtaken by it. The quays along the River Nete exude history, Zimmerplein tells its story again every hour, and the beguinage (a UNESCO World Heritage site) offers unexpected silence just a few steps from the city centre. Dungelpark is located just outside the historic city walls, near the site of the former Dungelhoeff Barracks, tucked away among the greenery, but connected to everything that makes Lier so unique.
Easy access to all amenities
Daily life unfolds within walking distance: from the bakery to the deli and the supermarket and even the weekly market in Grote Markt and Veemarkt. Heilig Hart Hospital is less than a mile away. For families, Lier has several good school options: Gummaruscollege and Sint-Ursula are within walking distance, while other schools are easy to get to by bike or bus.
Lier, a city on the rise
In the past decade, Lier has grown by 11.2%, almost double the Flemish average. But it’s easy to see why: the city attracts young professionals who value its proximity to Antwerp, Mechelen and Brussels, as well as over-65s who are looking for a human-sized city that combines comfort with quality of life. Those who live here always end up finding their rhythm. The Nete Valley is a great place for walking and cycling, sports enthusiasts like to go for a run along the ‘vesten’ (the old city walls which have since been levelled), play tennis in the city park or swim in Lago De Waterperels. In the evening, they can head to any of the restaurants in town, which cover everything from fine dining to the relaxed atmosphere of a vibrant bistro. Lier combines all the charm of a historic town with the accessibility of a city centre, a balance that is becoming increasingly rare.
Connected to the world
Dungelpark has a mobility score of 8.9 out of 10, making it the perfect base for families and young professionals alike. The bus stop is just 200 metres away, providing easy access to public transport. The train station is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute ride by bike, offering direct connections to Antwerp, Mechelen, Leuven and Brussels. You can also quickly reach the major connecting roads by car via the R16. And if you prefer to commute by bike, you can easily get to the centre of Antwerp via the bicycle highway.