Landgoed Voorlinden, National heritage estate in Wassenaar, Netherlands
Landgoed Voorlinden is a country estate spanning forty hectares between Wassenaar and North Sea dunes, featuring an English-style mansion, woods, water bodies, and geometric gardens. The main building now houses Museum Voorlinden, while a separate structure displays contemporary art exhibitions and a restaurant operates within the mansion.
The mansion was built in 1912 by architect R.J. Johnston for Jonkheer Hugo Loudon, replacing a 17th-century manor that previously occupied the grounds. The later transformation into a museum preserved the estate's importance as a cultural destination.
The mansion and adjoining museum display contemporary artworks from the Caldic collection, offering visitors insight into modern artistic directions. The works flow through separate exhibition spaces and create a dialogue between the historical building and present-day artistic expression.
The mansion is accessible through guided tours today, while the surrounding parkland remains open for walks and exploration. Visitors should know the grounds cover large areas, so comfortable shoes are useful for exploring the gardens and woodland paths.
The mansion features eight fireplaces and colonial-influenced interiors installed during a 1999 restoration. Specialized British craftsmen were brought in for the roof work, using traditional English tiles.
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