Historic castle farm and moated castle for sale in Grimbergen
This impressive historic 16th century water castle is located on an exceptional private estate of approximately 9.5 hectares, accompanied by a beautifully restored castle farm. Both buildings were renovated in 1991-1993 with respect for their authenticity and in accordance with the rules of the art, harmoniously combining charm, character and contemporary comfort.
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living surface
880m²
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Bedrooms
10
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Asking price
€ 1.950.000
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Parking
16
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Year of construction
1926
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Bathrooms
6
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living surface
880m²
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Bedrooms
10
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Asking price
€ 1.950.000
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Parking
16
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Year of construction
1926
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Bathrooms
6
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The castle grounds
This exceptional, historic property is located on a breathtaking private estate of no less than 9.5 hectares. The unique ensemble consists of an impressive 16th-century water castle and a monumental, adjoining castle farm. Both historic buildings were extensively restored between 1991 and 1993 with unparalleled respect for their authenticity and in accordance with the strict rules of art. This harmoniously brought together the historical soul, character and contemporary living comfort. The domain has a living area of approximately 460 m² in the castle farm and approximately 420 m² in the water castle, supplemented with a caretaker's house, authentic horse stables, a double garage and various outbuildings. It concerns a transfer of shares. The final value is determined based on the company's accounts and the valuation of the property as described above. The renovation obligation therefore does not apply here as it is a share deal.
The location
This prestigious castle domain has an extremely discreet, hidden location on the historic Lintkasteelstraat in Grimbergen. Here you are in a green enclave of peace and one hundred percent privacy, completely protected from the outside world. At the same time, the location benefits from a strategic top location near Brussels: the Brussels outskirts, the international airport and major connecting roads can be reached within a few minutes. A unique extra advantage: there is the exclusive opportunity to purchase a directly adjacent orchard of approximately 1.5 hectares, bringing the total size of this domain to no less than 11 hectares.
The castle farm
The magnificent castle farm opens its doors through a representative entrance hall with guest toilet and cloakroom. The ground floor houses several cozy living areas and an attractive dining room. The absolute eye-catcher is the exceptionally spacious living room, characterized by a lived-in wooden floor and a robust wooden beam ceiling. This salon is centered around a monumental fireplace with a solid stone fireplace and offers a beautiful view of the surrounding greenery through wide windows. The separate kitchen is decorated in an authentic, country style with massive cabinet walls, original terracotta floor tiles and an attractive fireplace. On the first floor, there is a separate office space, along with four full bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with a private dressing and ensuite bathroom. On the second floor, you will find a fifth bedroom, flanked by various attic spaces under a beautiful open roof truss.
The water castle
Upon entering the moated castle, through the massive wooden castle door, the entrance hall with guest toilet immediately sets the tone, characterized by thick sandstone interior walls and an impressive staircase. The castle has a kitchen, living room and a magnificent formal dining room. The rooms impress with wooden or polished natural stone floors, impressive mantelpieces and tall windows with wooden shutters. The castle also has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Various multipurpose spaces, shaded by the breathtakingly beautiful and original wooden trusses, offer many options for interpretation. The historic foundation is the original Romanesque cellar, which, with its brick cross vaults and masonry niches, is a uniquely preserved treasure within this exceptional complex.
The garden
The exterior of the domain should not be inferior as an impressive one. The castle farm and castle are situated around a monumental, circular courtyard in authentic cobblestones. The site is surrounded by an expansive, rolling park garden with ancient weeping willows, expansive lawns and a fairytale castle pond that surrounds the moated castle. The whitewashed facades proudly bear the historic year 1624 via original wall anchors.
Documents
Characteristics
| Type | Castle |
| Year of construction | 1926 |
| Renovation year | 1993 |
| Construction | Detached |
| Condition | To renovate |
| Bedrooms | 10 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Car park(s) | 16 |
| Parking type | Pitch |
| Plot size | 95.000m² |
| Living area | 880m² |
| Built area | 737m² |
| Purchase under sale rights | Yes |
| Purchase under VAT | No |
| Nearly zero-energy house (NZEH) | No |
| Electricity meter | Individual |
| Fuel oil tank | Yes |
| Heat pump | No |
| Heating boiler | Individual |
| Heating source | Fuel oil |
| Heating type | Radiators |
| Water meter | Individual |
EPC
Legal information
| EPC | 368 kWh/m² |
| EPC | 443 kWh/m² |
| EPC | 794 kWh/m² |
| Bestuursmaatregelen in het maatregelenregister | pending |
| Immovable cultural heritage | Protected as cityscape & townscape (for more info about the legal implications, go to www.onroerenderfgoed.be) |
| Water policy |  Building score: A / Plot scores: D (ID: 0070/00H000) - D (ID: 0069/00D000) |
| Circumscribed flood zone | no |
| Circumscribed waterside zone | no |
| Environmental urban development permit | yes |
| Pre-emptive right | yes |
| Most recent town planning designation | farming area |
| Environmental subdivision permit | no |
| Maintenance | no restorative measure by court decision or administrative order imposed |
