Stunning villa designed by architect Laporta with a heated outdoor swimming pool, situated on approximately 1.2 hectares in a rural area, yet within close proximity to the center of Merksplas and only 6 km from Turnhout. This property is truly unique. The villa comprises a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, spacious living areas, a newly fitted kitchen, a double integrated garage, a cellar, an office space, and more. Additionally, there is a beautiful oak wood pool house with an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a spacious storage warehouse of approximately 250 sqm (in an industrial zone). The magnificent garden surrounding the villa was designed by the renowned garden architect Wirtz, making this property an absolute gem. Ground floor: You enter the spacious entrance hall with a guest toilet, which provides access to a cozy office space with built-in oak wood bookshelves on the right. From the entrance hall, you also reach the spacious living room with a cozy lounge area, a second comfortable TV corner, and a dining room that connects to the kitchen. The kitchen was renovated 5 years ago and is equipped with all modern appliances (Miele) and includes a cozy dining area. From every dining and sitting area, you have access to the stunning garden with landscaped terraces. Furthermore, on the ground floor, you will find a laundry room, a double integrated garage, a service entrance, and access to the cellar. The cellar includes a central heating room, a wine cellar, and a technical room with pool installation (renovated in 2021). First floor: The upper floor is very spacious and comprises a total of 5 bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the right side of the villa and has an adjoining dressing room and bathroom with double sink, bathtub, large shower, and toilet. Furthermore, there are 4 beautiful children's rooms, one of which has an adjoining shower room. There is also a third bathroom on the landing, equipped with a double sink and a bathtub. Separate toilet available on the landing. Garden: The garden is beautifully landscaped, designed by garden architect Wirtz. It is delightful to spend time on the various terraces or at the outbuilding with the heated outdoor swimming pool. The beautiful variety of trees, various water features, and the extensive view at the back make this property unique. You can enjoy absolute privacy and tranquility here! The adjacent plot is located in an industrial zone and includes a warehouse of approximately 250 sqm. Ideal for storage or professional purposes. Special features: - Rural location where you can enjoy absolute privacy! - Exceptionally well-designed Wirtz garden - Favorable EPC score - Solar panels present - Heating with fuel oil – heating boiler was renovated in 2021 - Storage warehouse present - Irrigation for the garden + drilled well present - Alarm system - Many custom-made cabinets throughout the entire house - Automatic front gate with video intercom (recently renovated) - Possibility to optionally purchase the adjacent meadow of approximately 1 hectare.