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November 27, 2024 20:10
antwerp - Castle Sterckshof in Antwerp is up for sale again, but this time at a reduced price of 500,000 euros. However, there's a catch for potential buyers.
If you've always dreamed of owning a castle, now is your chance! Castle Sterckshof, located in Rivierenhof in Antwerp, is back on the market at a bargain price of 500,000 euros. Back in 2014, this fairytale castle was listed for five million euros, making it a steal at its current price.
If you're searching for a new home in Antwerp with a garden, ample rooms, and a serene green environment, Castle Sterckshof is the perfect match with its vast area of 13,855 square meters, unmatched in the same price range.
Despite its historical charm, this castle comes with a twist. It is classified as a non-residential building meant for cultural, recreational, or sports activities. Renovation works are also required, but the Flemish Region and the province of Antwerp offer a renovation grant of approximately 1.2 million euros to the new owner.
Originally a fortified farmstead transformed into a castle in the 16th century, the property was acquired by the province in the 1920s and meticulously reconstructed based on historical drawings. The property housed the Silver Museum until 2014, and the province has since been seeking a new purpose for it.
Over the years, the price has significantly dropped from the initial five million euros sought in 2014. Various attempts to sell, including reducing the price to 4.25 million euros in 2017, have been unsuccessful.
A partnership with the Flemish investment company PMV has led to a reassessment with a focus on sustainable economic utilization of the castle. Deputy Luk Lemmens expresses the hope of finding an investor-entrepreneur to revitalize the classified heritage site.
The current base price for the sale stands at 500,000 euros, with offers accepted until Friday, April 18, 2025.