Huis Boxbergen, Historic château in Olst, Netherlands.
Huis Boxbergen is a castle in Olst-Wijhe, Netherlands, featuring architectural elements from the 17th century with a main castle building accompanied by a coach house, farm buildings, and horse stables. The entire complex remains a private residential estate where all structures continue to serve their original functions.
The estate was first documented in 1344 and gained its current form following a fire in the late 16th century, with final reconstructions completed in 1653. These phases of rebuilding shaped how the property appears today.
The property earned Rijksmonument status in 1972, recognizing its role in Dutch architectural heritage and requiring special permissions for modifications.
The property is a private residential estate and not open for interior visits, but the buildings can be viewed from the surrounding countryside roads nearby. The architectural details are most visible from these external vantage points.
Within the castle there is a hunting room that has served as a gathering and celebration space across generations of residents. This room represents the social heart of the estate and reveals how residents have traditionally marked important occasions.
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