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Buying a ground floor apartment in Ostend?

Ostend is the one true City by the Sea, a place where the holiday feeling seamlessly merges with the comfort of a bustling city center. Anyone specifically looking for a ground floor apartment for sale in Ostend chooses a lively residential area that has something new to offer every season. Living on the ground floor is a smart move here: in the historic streets, this often means you have a cozy courtyard or terrace, while in the newer districts you enjoy direct access to the dunes or a park. It is the ideal base for those who love the healthy sea air, but do not want to sacrifice urban amenities.

The diversity of the Ostend districts provides a wide spectrum of housing options. In the historic center and the Belle Epoque district, near the Leopold Park, you will find characterful properties with high ceilings and authentic elements. Would you prefer it more modern and hip? Then the Oosteroever is the place to be. This new city district on the harbor channel combines sleek architecture with a maritime atmosphere and offers plenty of new build for sale in Ostend. For families or people looking for peace and quiet, the Mariakerke district is highly recommended; here you live in a residential setting close to the sea dike and the dune area of Raversijde.

Living and investing in the Queen of the Seaside Resorts

Daily life in Ostend is particularly practical and pleasant. For shop lovers, the Kapellestraat is a household name, but local residents appreciate the specialty shops in the Alfons Pieterslaan and the Adolf Buylstraat just as much. You can soak up culture in De Grote Post or Mu.ZEE, while the Visserskaai forms the backdrop for fresh fish and gastronomic enjoyment. In addition to the sea, the city has a beautiful green lung: the Maria Hendrikapark, locally known as 't Bosje, where you can enjoy sports or walking. Mobility is an absolute asset for the residential property in the city. With a station directly connected to the interior, the coastal tram, and the proximity of the E40, accessibility is optimal.

All this makes it interesting to invest in real estate in Ostend. The city not only attracts second residents but also has a growing population of permanent residents, meaning that property for rent in Ostend easily finds its way to the market. The offer is very varied: from compact ground floor apartments to a spacious house for sale in Ostend in the periphery. Those looking for more exclusivity can often still find a beautiful villa in the residential avenues of the Vogelzang district.

If you don't quite find your dream home in the City by the Sea, or if you want to explore the tranquility of the surrounding coastal municipalities? Then there are interesting alternatives nearby. For example, an apartment for sale in Nieuwpoort is an excellent choice for those who love a maritime atmosphere with a large marina. If you are looking for something smaller-scale and more familiar, then a ground floor apartment for sale in Middelkerke offers an affordable and pleasant alternative on the coastline.

Do you see yourself living here with the sea as your backyard? View our offer and discover which properties are currently for sale or for rent. Do you want personal real estate advice? Our team knows the coastal real estate market through and through. Feel free to contact Dewaele Ostend to discuss the possibilities.

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