Hof ter Bruelen (Kasteel de Meeûs d'Argenteuil)

Westerlo, Belgium, Belgium

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Hof ter Bruelen, also known as Kasteel de Meeûs d'Argenteuil or Kasteel de Trannoy, is a neo-Renaissance castle built around 1915 in Westerlo, Belgium, by order of Baron de Trannoy.

The castle was constructed using materials from older historic buildings such as 16th-century Egmont Palace in Brussels and stones from the dismantled 16th-century Antwerp fortifications, giving its exterior an antique appearance despite its 20th-century origins. It features a distinctive southwest three-story stone tower along with varied architectural elements like stepped gables, polygonal turrets, and ornate masonry fittings. The castle is surrounded by a well-designed park that combines a geometric garden and a landscaped park with a pond, orchard, and a notable brick and sandstone arcade.

The entire estate is protected as a monument, including the coach house and garden pavilion, and forms part of the heritage of Tongerlo. The building continues to evoke 16th-century Renaissance style inside and out, preserving a connection to its historical inspirationsHof ter Bruelen.