Bosbeek, Manor estate in Heemstede, Netherlands
Bosbeek is a manor house with gardens and grounds next to the Groenendaal forest in Heemstede. The main building contains residential rooms, and the property is surrounded by lawns and wooded areas.
The estate passed from Haarlem merchant Jan Lubbertsz Busch to Amsterdam merchant Hendrick Coymans in 1631, beginning its documented history. Architectural changes followed over subsequent periods.
The name Bosbeek refers to the stream running through the grounds. Visitors can observe how the gardens and lawns structure daily routines for those who live here.
The property now functions as a residential care facility and is not open to general visitors. The exterior grounds can be viewed from outside the perimeter.
The mansion contains ceiling paintings from the 18th century by artist Jacob de Wit, including a work depicting Bacchus and Ceres from 1751. These elaborate decorations have survived to the present day.
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