Sterreschans

The main building of Sterreschans features a rectangular layout with a broad street-side section and a narrower riverside portion, both covered by hipped roofs with Oegstgeester tiles.

Originally built as a fortress in 1673 to defend against French forces, the site was transformed into a country estate by David Rutgers in 1688 after the military structure's dismantling.

Sterreschans belongs to the Mennistenhemel, a collection of connected country estates along the Vecht River historically owned by Mennonite families in Nieuwersluis.

Located at Rijksstraatweg 7 and 18-22, the estate includes a coach house, gardener's residence, stone barn, and an 18th-century brick kitchen garden wall marking its northern boundary.

The estate contains a large pond surrounded by embankments and walking paths, forming a cohesive landscape design that integrates with the sides of Rijksstraatweg.

Location: Stichtse Vecht

Architectural style: classicism

GPS coordinates: 52.19151,5.00463

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:15