Scheybeek

Scheybeek is a residential estate in Beverwijk featuring a rectangular main building with two stories above a basement, crowned with a slate-covered gabled roof. The property also includes a garden hall with rounded corners built in 1744 and a kitchen extension added during the 19th century.

The estate was founded in 1625 by Laurens Joosten Baeck, an Amsterdam sugar merchant, as his private residence. The garden hall was added later in the 18th century, reflecting the gradual modernization of the house.

The garden hall displays an allegorical ceiling painting created by Fabritius Dubourg in the 18th century, reflecting classical artistic traditions. This decorative work remains a defining feature of the space.

The estate is registered as a protected monument and displays multiple building phases in its architecture. Visitors should explore the different sections of the house to understand its development from the 17th through the 19th century.

Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel visited the estate and drew inspiration from the building and its surroundings, composing several poems about the place. His literary works recorded the importance of the location during the Dutch golden age.

Location: Beverwijk

Part of: Scheybeek

Address: Velserweg 2

GPS coordinates: 52.47784,4.64973

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07