Over the centuries, the castle has been in the hands of several families. In 1597 the family Preud'homme d'Hailly bought the castle from a family called "Delrye". In 1872, Baron Victor Pycke de Peteghem (1835–1875), acquired the estate, and carried out important renovations, including the park.

The Baron's last descendants, mayor and Baroness Ines Pycke de Peteghem, were the last residents and owners. At her death in 1955, the Barones bequeathed the entire estate to a Catholic School charity, whereas In 1977 the castle and its 56 ha park became the property of the municipality of Aalter. Very recently the estate has been handed over to the Flemish government, who intends to restore it further and make it an attractive cultural and touristic venue.

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