[2] The De Neve de Roden family owned a domain here, and in 1607–1608 Pieter de Neve built a moated mansion, known as the Huys int midden van't Durp and later known as 't Hof van Blauwendael.

In 1820, at the behest of Henri Philips de Neve, changes were made to the surrounding park.

Some constructions were demolished to make space for new ones, perhaps including the orangery.

In 1980 the castle was bought by the municipality, which opened the park to the public in 1981.

It is a building in Flemish Neo-Renaissance style with turrets, stepped gables, etc.