We are Tom and my son Barrie (10 years old).

We live in Ghent, situated beween Bruges, Brussels and Antwerp.  The 3 cities and also the sea are in a radius of about 50 km.  Within 5 minutes you'r on the highway to these places.  The trainstation and tram/bus station is 5 minutes walking away. The North Sea cost is nearby as well. You can go the Belgian cost and if you drive a bit further you'll reach the cost in The Netherlands which is more beautiful and calm.

Ghent is a historical but lively city. There are many students, and a lot of them stick here after graduating (so did we). It is very cycling minded. We have 2 bicycles.
If you cycle a few minutes you 'll find beautifull nature with a lot of signed cycle and walking routes.
Ghent is listed in Lonely Planets Top 10 cities you must visit.
The 'Gentse Feesten' is the biggest city festival in Europe: 10 days on end there are activities (music, theater, performance, ...) It always ends on a monday, which is called 'the day of the empty wallet'. It takes place in the second half of july.

Our house is located  in a dead-end street which is very quiet and childfriendly.  We also have a little garden in front and there is a backyard (about 80m²).
Our house has got everything it needs. Downstairs there's the living room and kitchen. We have a sunny front garden and a back garden. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom with shower and toilet. In the attic you'll find another nice and cosy bedroom. The house is renovated a few years ago. Only the walls still need a paint.

links:
www.visitgent.be
www.visitflanders.com
www.visitbelgium.com