Wulperhorst, Neoclassical country estate in Zeist, Netherlands
Wulperhorst is a neoclassical country house in Zeist featuring a white plastered rectangular facade across two stories. The roof displays traditional Dutch tiles, and a columned portico with cast iron supports frames the main entrance to the property.
Built in 1858 by architect Samuel Adrianus van Lunteren, the house replaced an earlier structure demolished in 1830 on the same grounds. This reconstruction reflected the neoclassical design preferences of the mid-19th century landowning class.
The name Wulperhorst comes from Dutch origins referring to a wooded area. The refined interior details, including carved wooden surrounds and marble accents, reflect the craftsmanship valued by wealthy residents during the 19th century.
The country house sits within a park-like setting surrounded by walking trails across the grounds. Access is straightforward with a paved entrance drive on the right side that makes approaching the front of the house easy.
The property contains an underground ice cellar, a relic from the era before mechanical refrigeration. Remnants of an 18th-century canal system that once ran for about one kilometer across the estate are also still visible on the grounds.
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