Kernhem, Protected country estate in Ede, Netherlands
Kernhem is a protected estate in Ede featuring a classical-style manor house constructed in 1803, surrounded by cultivated gardens and natural woodland. The property includes exhibition spaces, walking grounds, and areas designed for hosting cultural events.
The property originated in 1410 as a fortified manor under Duke Reinald IV of Guelders, serving as a strategic defense against the Diocese of Utrecht. Over centuries, it was rebuilt and redesigned, eventually taking on the classical style it displays today from the early 1800s.
The estate serves as an art venue, displaying fresh exhibitions every three weeks that draw visitors into the galleries. It also hosts regular coffee concerts throughout the year, turning the grounds into a place where art and community gather.
The grounds are open during daylight hours with parking available near the main entrance. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful when exploring the gardens and woodland paths on the property.
Local folklore speaks of a white ghost, the daughter of a former lord, still wandering the estate grounds. She is said to wait for her lost knight to return, adding a layer of hidden history to the place.
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