Harinxmastate, complex of multiple built objects
Harinxmastate is a neoclassical estate in Beetsterzwaag consisting of seven building sections completed in 1843. The main house features symmetrical facades, Ionic columns above the entrance, and multi-paned windows, surrounded by a plastered exterior and landscaped grounds with pathways, a pond, and mature trees.
The estate was built in 1843 for Maurits Pico Diderik van Harinxma thoe Slooten, an important local administrator. It was enlarged in 1877 by architect Herman Willem Stoett and redesigned on the exterior in 1927 by Willem Gerretsen.
The estate served as a residence for a grietman, a local authority figure, reflecting the family's importance in the region. The symmetrical design and manicured grounds demonstrate how wealthy families expressed their status and connection to the community through their homes.
The estate is set in a quiet green environment with maintained pathways for walking and exploring the gardens. Visitors can move through the grounds and gardens on foot to enjoy the historic architecture and natural landscape.
During World War II the building temporarily served as a rest home for the Little Sisters of Saint Joseph, a religious community from Egmond aan Zee. This reflects the diverse history the place held beyond its original purpose as a family residence.
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