Wolfsdreuvik, Municipal monument in Smithuyserbos, Hilversum, Netherlands.
Description
Wolfsdreuvik is a forest house in Smithuyserbos near Hilversum with a main building containing a kitchen and roof terrace, plus a narrow medieval-style brick tower. The building complex sits on a small hill next to a forest pond, forming a cohesive composition.
History
Architect Jan Rebel built this forest retreat in 1938 for D.P.R.A. Bouvy, who later became director of the Archiepiscopal Museum in Utrecht. The house emerged during a period when private forest retreats represented new approaches to residential living.
Culture
The windows display stained glass artwork by Ben Hofstee featuring Saint Hubertus, Saint Barbara, and the Bouvy family coat of arms. These pieces shape how the interior feels and tell the story of who lived here.
Practical
The house is reachable only on foot or by bicycle using forest paths, as vehicle access is not permitted. Walking through the forest requires appropriate footwear due to the natural woodland environment.
Did you know?
The house originally relied on candles and gas lamps for lighting since electricity was unavailable. This remote forest location was deliberately chosen to create a retreat far from urban surroundings.
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