Noorderheide, Protected villa in Nunspeet, Netherlands.
Noorderheide is a villa in Nunspeet with a P-shaped floor plan, two parallel wings, and an open courtyard covered by red-tiled roofs topped with tall brick chimneys. The building sits within surrounding forest and heathland that continues to be managed and maintained today.
The villa was built in 1938 for Rotterdam port businessman D.G. van Beuningen, who wanted it as a private weekend and summer retreat. Architect F.A. Eschauzier designed the structure to blend different European building traditions into a cohesive form.
The name refers to the heathland that surrounds it, a landscape that remains visible from the property today. Inside, decorative elements like marble floors and relief carvings reflect the tastes and interests of those who built it for their own use.
The property can be viewed from the grounds and sits within managed gardens and woodlands that invite walking around. The surroundings offer plenty of space to explore, though access to certain interior areas may be restricted.
The design blends English, Austrian, and Scandinavian building styles in an unusual way that gives the house its own distinctive look. This mix of European traditions was intentionally chosen to reflect what the original owner wanted in his home.
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