Hof ter Musschen, farmhouse in Kapelleveld, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
Hof ter Musschen is a historic farmhouse in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert with buildings dating from the 15th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The property spreads across about 10 hectares with fields, wetland areas, and natural hedgerow landscapes typical of the Brabant region.
The farm began in the 15th century and was rebuilt and expanded in 1741. The Draeck family owned it from 1840 to 1985, and it was officially protected as a heritage site in 1988 before undergoing major restoration in 1993.
The name 'Hof ter Musschen' means 'farm of sparrows' and reflects its rural past. The buildings and open fields show how people once lived and worked here, with old stone walls and pastures that connect visitors to centuries of farming life.
The site is easy to reach and accessible through local groups like CEBE that arrange tours and provide information. The open paths and fields are walkable and ideal for gentle strolls through nature and past the historic buildings.
A working traditional bread oven from the 17th century is one of the last in Brussels and operates during regular baking days in spring and summer. Visitors can watch or participate in making bread using historical methods.
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