Castle Overschie, just outside of Brussels in Grimbergen, Belgium, is sited on more than 10 lush acres and was built in 1904.
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The history doesn’t end there. During World War II, the castle was occupied by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe, and on the day of the liberation of Brussels, the Norwegian air force liberated the castle. According to historical images. Norway’s King Olav V and various high-ranking Norwegian military personnel spent a significant amount of time in the castle as well.
Today, the lush estate is like something out of a fairytale, with a tranquil, tree-lined pond, towering trees, and picturesque gardens. The imposing home measures a stately 21,000 square feet and has 15 bedrooms and nine bathrooms, each designed in a distinctive period style from Louis XV to Empire.
The home, decorated with pops of vibrant color, modern and antique art, and special centuries-old pieces of furniture, has high ceilings and massive windows that flood each room with natural light. Spread across more than four floors, there are several fireplaces and many sitting rooms, including a library, two dressing rooms, two kitchens, and a grand entrance hall.
There’s also an elevator that accesses each level plus a full basement with a wine cellar, though the castle was entirely rebuilt in the early 1900s, tunnel that dates back to the 18th century and leads from the basement to the property’s water source. And finally, the majestic grounds include orchards, woodlands, a tennis court, an orangery, a caretaker’s house, and parking for more than 30 vehicles.This $1.6 Million Contemporary Home in Texas Was Built Around a 200-Year-Old Pecan TreeThis $1.
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