In March 2006, the castle and its 67,000-square-foot estate was purchased at a forced sale by the present owner.

The castle was purchased by John Hunt in the 1960s, and restored it to its present condition.

The castle was purchased in 1897 and became the first structure of the College.

The castle and lands are purchased by the Farnese family in 1514.

In 1989 the castle was purchased by the town of Kruibeke, which has since handled the restoration work.

The castle was then in possession of several owners and was eventually purchased by the city.

The castle was purchased and restored by the state in the 1930s.

The old castle was purchased by English Heritage and is now separate from the rest of the estate.

The castle was purchased by the city in 1859 and became the town hall.

In 1913 the castle was purchased by the state.