The old castle was a fortified rectangular building with a moat surrounding it and had four round towers, one at each angle.

The fortified castle was adapted into a luxurious country house (château), following the French example.

The château was rebuilt in the following years by the French architect Ernest Sanson, while the interiors were redecorated using pieces from the Ligne collections.

From 1664 onward, the park was created, with straight alleys, geometrical ponds and imposing perspectives.

A small landscape garden with a folly was installed in the direct vicinity of the château by Charles Joseph, Prince de Ligne.