Haanwijk, Estate and nature reserve in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands.
Haanwijk is a landed estate covering roughly 430 hectares of natural landscape where the Dommel and Esschestroom rivers meet in Sint-Michielsgestel. The property includes a 17th-century brick mansion, an 18th-century farm building, and a bakehouse set within woods and open fields.
The estate's origins reach back to 1306, with early connections to the Herlaar family. Following the 1629 conquest of 's-Hertogenbosch, the property underwent major expansion and improvement.
The brick mansion from the 17th century and adjoining farm buildings show how the rural gentry once lived in the Netherlands. These structures reflect the domestic and agricultural practices of their time.
The property has a network of walking and cycling paths that connect to nearby nature reserves. Access is straightforward from Sint-Michielsgestel, and the routes are well-marked and part of a larger parkland system.
On the grounds stands the Theehuis 't Haantje, a tea house serving refreshments in a conservatory with adjoining courtyard. From this quiet spot, visitors enjoy wide views across the Bossche Broek landscape.
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