In the heart of Deurle — often whispered to be one of the most enchanting villages in Flanders — lies Villa Zandwal, a serene retreat surrounded by ancient woodlands, silence, and soul. Once home to painters and poets, Deurle is not just a location, but a state of mind. It breathes artistry, authenticity, and an almost sacred stillness.
Here, Kenneth Van den Berghe found more than a house. He found a canvas. Nestled in the green embrace of Sint-Martens-Latem’s most soulful corner, Villa Zandwal reflects Kenneth’s signature vision: a timeless dialogue between architecture and nature, design and emotion.
The villa is cocooned in forest — not towering or dramatic, but soft, healing, gentle. It invites you to pause. To feel. Every window frames living art: shifting light, rustling trees, the poetry of passing seasons. The garden melts into the surrounding landscape as if the house has grown organically from the earth beneath it. Nothing is imposed — everything is in harmony.
Kenneth didn’t just restore this home — he reimagined it. Villa Zandwal is not designed to impress, but to soothe. To bring you home — not just to a place, but to yourself. Every line, every material, every silence has been chosen with care. With love.
It is a villa, yes. But also a story. A refuge. A love letter to the land, the light, and the art of living slowly.