Oud Over

Oud Over is an estate in Loenen aan de Vecht with a two-story brick main house featuring a hipped roof and symmetrical facades in empire style. The complex stretches between the Vecht river and Oud Over road, and includes an octagonal garden pavilion from the 1700s built in French rococo design.

The main building was reconstructed around 1800 on older foundations and advertised in a newspaper in 1804 as a modern residence. The estate shows how such properties developed over time, building upon earlier structures while introducing contemporary design to the riverside landscape.

The name 'Oud Over' refers to land beyond an old boundary, and the arrangement of buildings reflects the tastes of wealthy merchants from the 1700s. Visitors today can see how the octagonal garden pavilion was designed as a place for contemplation and enjoying the river views.

The property lies along the Vecht river, which is popular for walking and cycling, making it easy to explore from the riverbank. The iron gates from the 1800s mark the entrances clearly, so visitors can identify the boundaries of the estate without confusion.

A sundial pedestal still stands in the lawn southwest of the main house, marking different phases of garden development over time. This simple but telling structure is often overlooked, yet it reveals much about how gardens were shaped during the 1700s.

Location: Wijdemeren

Location: Stichtse Vecht

GPS coordinates: 52.20842,5.02540

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00