Kasteel van Saffelaere

The Château de Saffelaere is a stately historic estate near Ghent where history, architecture and future potential come together.

Built in 1901 and carefully renovated and expanded over the years, the château still retains its impressive presence in the surrounding landscape today. The combination of character, space and location makes this estate particularly rare in the region.

Features

Habitable surface: 1750m²
Surface area of plot: 46187m²
Construction year: 1901
Renovation year: 1992

A short distance from Ghent, the Château de Saffelaere presents itself as a characterful historic estate, offering a rare combination of space, presence and potential.

The property features approximately 2,500 m² of usable floor area, defined by generous volumes, multiple reception spaces and a spacious private area across the upper floors. The château is offered vacant, allowing a future owner to fully rethink and shape the estate according to their own vision.

Surrounding the property is a park-like garden that blends seamlessly into the adjacent meadows — a setting that brings together tranquility and openness. Practical aspects are equally well addressed, with comfortable parking for around 100 vehicles, without compromising the green character of the domain.

A notable additional asset lies at the front of the property: a building plot of approximately 3,000 m². This offers compelling development opportunities, including the potential for up to three floors and a thoughtful extension of the existing estate.

Thanks to its scale and presence, the château is suited to a variety of uses: an exceptional private residence or family estate, a distinguished company headquarters, a hospitality or retreat concept, a cultural destination, or a combination of living and professional activities.

Located in the rural surroundings of Zaffelaere, the property combines peace and greenery with excellent accessibility via the R4, E17 and E34, within close reach of Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels.

A distinctive estate for those seeking character, space and future potential.

Historic château (1901) //± 2.500 m² of usable floor area //Estate of approx. 5,000 m² //± 4 hectares of surrounding land //Delivered vacant – to be redesigned entirely according to your own vision //Representative spaces and generous volumes //Open views over the surrounding landscape //Strategic location near Ghent //Excellent accessibility via the R4, E17 and E34 // /