Diepenbeek Castle

Diepenbeek Castle, locally known as Kasteel van Diepenbeek, lies in the village of the same name, in the province of Limburg in the Flemish region in Belgium.

In 1433, the lands of Diepenbeek were divided between the families of Schoonvorst and Van Gaver on one side, and the Van Horne and De Merode families on the other. Around that time, Diepenbeek Castle was built between the village and the Demer River. This was a moated castle, with the remaining tower serving as the gate tower or the keep. The castle was connected to it on its northwest side.

In 1663, the Baroness de Merode sold the castle to Baron Edmond Godfries van Bocholt, Grand Commander of the Teutonic Order of Alden Biesen Castle. The L-shaped building next to the tower was constructed by the Order in phases during the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. As it became the residence of the Order’s stewards, the castle was also called the "Rentmeesterij."

During the French occupation of Belgium in the early 19th century, Diepenbeek became private property. Later, part of it was used as a notary's office.

Today, Diepenbeek Castle is private property and will soon be used as a private home after recent restoration. Too bad, I would love to see the interior of the tower. It must be nice to call this your home.

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