Zwijnsbergen, Historical estate in Helvoirt, Netherlands.
Zwijnsbergen is an estate in Helvoirt comprising approximately 25 hectares with a main residence, outbuildings, and ancillary structures arranged across the property. The grounds feature a designed park area, open meadows, and forest sections that form an integrated landscape.
The property first appears in written records in 1304, with construction of the present main building beginning in 1552 under Walraven Draeck's ownership. The Van Lanschot family acquired the estate in 1914 and has maintained it ever since.
The Van Lanschot family has called this place home since 1914, shaping how the estate functions as a living residence rather than a museum. Visitors experience the ongoing stewardship of the land and buildings through the family's careful maintenance of both architecture and grounds.
The main driveway and immediate surroundings of the residence remain private and off-limits to visitors. However, you can walk through the forest and parts of the park using marked paths and public access points.
The estate forms part of the provincial Ecological Main Structure, where historical buildings coexist with active wildlife conservation efforts. This dual role as a lived-in heritage site and nature reserve represents an unusual approach to preserving both architecture and ecosystems.
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