House in Jaarsveld
In Jaarsveld, on the outskirts of the village, lies the country estate 'Huis te Jaarsveld'. This country estate is protected as a national monument, classified under the Nature Conservation Act and part of the protected villagescape Jaarsveld. A high seigniory is attached to this place and it has always been considered a prestigious possession. Once the property of William of Orange, his son Philip William and the descendants of board pensioner Johan de Witt.
Jaarsveld castle was destroyed in the Disaster Year 1672 and never rebuilt, but the recognisable medieval site layout with a double moat system, castle island and forecourt is still present. It is part of the current layout of the country estate 'Huis te Jaarsveld' in 1760. It was extensively restored in 1974 and there are also plans for restoration for the garden and park.
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In Jaarsveld, on the outskirts of the village, lies the country estate 'Huis te Jaarsveld'. This country estate is protected as a national monument, classified under the Nature Conservation Act and part of the protected villagescape Jaarsveld. A high seigniory is attached to this place and it has always been considered a prestigious possession. Once the property of William of Orange, his son Philip William and the descendants of board pensioner Johan de Witt.
Jaarsveld castle was destroyed in the Disaster Year 1672 and never rebuilt, but the recognisable medieval site layout with a double moat system, castle island and forecourt is still present. It is part of the current layout of the country estate 'Huis te Jaarsveld' in 1760. It was extensively restored in 1974 and there are also plans for restoration for the garden and park.
Various residents have looked after Huis te Jaarveld over the years. They made changes to adapt it to their times, but the grandeur of yesteryear never disappeared. All have lived and enjoyed themselves here.
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