Neoclassical-Style Castle in Flanders, Belgium
Although the architect is unknown, Kasteel Vijverhof was built in 1911 in the French style and bears a resemblance to Château de Pont-Chevron in the Loire Valley. The elegant domain was burned down by German troops in 1914 and rebuilt in its original design in 1919.
Nestled in a 9.88 acre estate, the castle is surrounded by terraces and pathways that meander through the romantic landscape, featuring a mirror pond flanked by grand trees and a tennis court.
A swimming pool and contemporary-style pool house is tucked behind the castle, complete with a sauna and bathroom and featuring a pizza oven, outdoor BBQ grill and woodfire bowl, fireplace, and kitchen.
Inside, the French-style residence offers 17,222 square feet of living space with several grand reception rooms on the bel-étage featuring parquet flooring, fireplaces, and intricate moulding details throughout.
The castle has 7 bedrooms, including the guest quarters on the second floor which have recently been converted into 4 independent apartments with separate entrances.
The lower level is used as a party room with a bar and wine cellar and opens out onto the poolside terrace. An original cage elevator connects each of the floors.
This elegant estate is set in the village of Korbeek-Lo (Bierbeek) in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, in close proximity to the historical centre of Leuven, east of Brussels.
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