Historical
first referred to in 1090 as ‘Versaih’
fortified castle farm with four towers
torched by Prince Bishop Henri van Gelder
rebuilt in around 1775 by General de Billehé, knight of the Order of Malta, owner of the famous Vierset Regiment, in
Austrian service
transferred to Napoleon’s chamberlain François-Charles de Mercy-Argenteau in 1818
stayed in the family until 1877
subsequently succeeded by: the families d’Overschie de Neerysche, Lamarche, Lamalle
classified as a castle with exceptional historical value
surrounded by a vast moat on three sides
all lounges on the two floors, the historical cellars and kitchens are south-facing
unique, uninterrupted view of the gentle surrounding hills
splendid stairway in the hall
from the fourth façade the inner courtyard can be seen: with guest rooms in the erstwhile coach houses, stables,
medieval outbuildings, castle gate and an inner gate affording entry to the walled park.