The Nottebohm castle estate covers over 58 hectares. The centrally located castle was built in 1908 by Ferdinand Otto Nottebohm. It is a typical example of an early 20th-century country house in the wooded areas surrounding the city. Nottebohm opted for a picturesque, eclectic architectural style. Elements of the Neo-Flemish Renaissance, the traditional brick and sandstone style, and the cottage style are visible. Architect Ernest Pelgrims drew up the plans. The four facades are varied and irregularly designed. The interior of the house is severely neglected and almost completely destroyed.

The chateau, built as a country retreat for the Nottebohm family, was used regularly until 1943. The Nottebohm family was a prominent family, known for numerous initiatives in healthcare. During World War II, the building was occupied by the German army. After the war, the family vacationed there only sporadically.

In the 1950s, the chateau was rented out as a hotel and restaurant. After the restaurant closed, it remained mostly vacant. In the 1980s, it was put up for sale, but to no avail. Years of vacancy left the exterior neglected and the interior largely deteriorating.

The dilapidated chateau has been attracting renewed interest in recent years. Renowned American director Tim Burton wanted to use the estate as the setting for his new film. Author Ransom Riggs had previously found inspiration in the castle for his book "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." The filming location ultimately fell on another nearby chateau.