Oud-Bussem, Historical estate and national monument in Huizen, Netherlands.
Oud-Bussem is a country house comprising two stories with a distinctive mansard roof made of Norwegian slate and numerous dormer windows. The building also features balconies and a tower topped with a weathervane shaped like a deer.
The estate began in 1570 when authorities of Naarden gave the land to Paulus van Loo, a local bailiff. It later transformed into a major country residence that reflected the prominence of its successive owners through the centuries.
The name Oud-Bussem refers to its origins as a farm that evolved into a family estate of prominence. Visitors can sense this heritage through the ornate rooms with wood panels and fireplaces that reveal the wealth and status of past inhabitants.
The estate sits at Flevolaan 69 on a substantial property with plenty of space to walk around. Today it functions as office space, so visitors can appreciate the exterior architecture and grounds without necessarily entering the building itself.
In the early 1900s a dairy operation with advanced hygiene standards operated here well before such practices became common. This experimental facility shows how country estates could serve as places of scientific innovation during that era.
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