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Nederland - Ermelo, Oud Groevenbeek

Estate Oud Groevenbeek was acquired by Jacob Hendrik van Schermbeek at the beginning of the 20th century. He He had an existing house demolished and replaced it by a new, much larger house, which was built in 1907-1908 in Art Nouveau style to a design by the architects L.A. van Essen and J. van Zeggeren from Harderwijk. Around this period, in the immediate vicinity of the manor house and a farm, a number of outbuildings were also constructed, such as a gardener's house, a coach house and a greenhouse complex with a flower and grape greenhouse PiP5), which offers grapevines up to 90 years old.

These buildings are located within a park-like layout that was inspired by the English landscape style and which incorporated the existing lanes and historical field complexes. The park layout was probably designed by Jacob van Schermbeek himself with the garden architect Copijn as advisor. Another striking element is the castle-like water tower (PiP6), which was built in 1912 on an artificially created hill. It was taken out of use in 1950 and restored in 1994.

Oud Groevenbeek estate remained in the possession of the family for a considerable time. In 1968, when the estate had fallen into disrepair, it was sold by the then owner P.A. van Schermbeek to Natuurmonumenten (Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands). This society has restored this Dutch national monument completely in the old style and ina perfect condition. Nowadays it is possible to rent one of the holiday suites in Oud Groevenbeek.
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64 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the way you have framed the building with the greenery. Have a great weekend. Kindest regards, Joe
2 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Magnificent manor house in an equally magnificent park of English inspiration !!!!
2 years ago ( translate )

Graham Chance said:

A fascinating old building Jaap, good that its been restored.. Lovely architectural detail in PiP3
2 years ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

Nice to see this Jaap. Best wishes for the weekend.
2 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Impeccablement rendue avec cette magnifique verdure.
Bon week-end salutaire.
2 years ago ( translate )

Proxar said:

HFF :-)
2 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images !
HFF Jaap
2 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Gorgeous series, Jaap !!
This pretty house in all this greenery must be very pleasant to live in !
HFF and a nice week-end ahead !
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A delightful series Jaap. Thank you for the information. It is always good to have.
Take care and enjoy your weekend.
2 years ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Ein Traumhaftes Landgut, aber nicht ganz für jeden Gelbeutel.
Aber das Fotografieren macht genau so viel Spass, und ist erst noch billiger im Unterhalt (( ; - ))
Ein schönes Wochenende aus der Schweiz!
2 years ago ( translate )

Frode said:

Beautiful place and capture.
2 years ago ( translate )

Wierd Folkersma said:

prachtig gebouw, HFF Jaap!
2 years ago ( translate )

Marta Wojtkowska said:

As my garden looks now exactly as the shrubs in the foreground do
I take it like a consolation - the English landscape style ;)

Have a great weekend, Jaap!
2 years ago

Pat Del said:

Une belle perspective pour la photographie !
2 years ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

PiP 3 really reminds me the architectural style of the many villas built on the Normandy coast at the turn of the century... HFF Jaap.
2 years ago