Kasteel Bloemendale, kasteel in Beernem, België
Kasteel Bloemendale is a red brick building in Beernem, Belgium, built in 1878 by architect Louis Delacenserie. The castle features irregular forms with multiple turrets and chapels on the roof, arched windows, and elaborate stone decorations on all sides.
The d'Hanins de Moerkerke family owned the land in the 18th century, followed by the van Zuylen de Neyevelt family. Leonie Mulle de ter Schueren purchased the estate in 1875 and had the current castle built in 1878, before it later passed to her son Étienne and then to the Sap family.
The name Bloemendale refers to the flower gardens that once surrounded the property. Visitors can still see how the estate served as a retreat for wealthy families, with carefully designed spaces for various activities like walking and quiet time.
The castle is located on Stationstraat in Beernem and is visible from the outside, but can only be viewed from the inside on special occasions. The surrounding area is easily accessible on foot, and there are paths that loop around the park enabling extended walks.
Within the castle park sits an unusual concrete grotto that looks like an underground chamber, bringing an unexpectedly odd element to the otherwise formal garden landscape. This grotto remains alongside a boathouse and old bridges over artificial ponds, showing how playful the original park design was.
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