Kasteel, buitenplaats, Beekseweg 2

English translation

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Description

Description

HOUSE built as the main building of the historic country estate "Babberich", originally medieval (1363), now with a neo-classicist appearance using older masonry. Rebuilt in 1786 at the behest of Johan Philip Anton de Neree. It is a whitewashed building with an L-shaped plan consisting of a basement, two storeys and an attic closed off by a hipped roof covered with half-round pantiles. On the roof are corner chimneys and on the south wing a hexagonal roof lantern with a small helmet roof. The facades contain 6-pane sash windows (19th century) with shutters on both floors. The symmetrical south facade consisting of 5 window bays is emphasized by a central projection (three window bays) closed off by a triangular pediment with an oval window on the cornice. The main entrance is located in the angle of the building consisting of a natural stone exterior staircase followed by a wooden door (Empire style). Above the staircase on the left is a natural stone wall plaque with the inscription "Joannes: phILIppVs: De:neree:CasteLLVM: cX strVI: IvssIt+/ IpsIVs: ConIVX: anna: MeChtILDIs: heIX+/ beneDICtIo: nVMInIs: & : paX: CoeLI: cIt: sUper: nos: & qVatVor: natos: nostros +". Above this is a natural stone wall plaque with the coat of arms in relief. On the east side the service wing adjoins the house (see below under 3). The interior has been largely preserved both in structure and in various components such as among others the wooden staircase (Louis XVI style) from the ground floor to the attic, panelled doors, marble floor (bel-étage), stucco ceilings, wainscoting, chimney mantels (second half of the 18th century), domestic chapel, service spaces in the basement (kitchen, scullery, cellar), wall painting with pilasters and mythological figures in the large hall, now hidden beneath wallpaper.

Valuation

HOUSE built as the main building of the historic country estate "Babberich" of general architectural historical, cultural historical and urban planning importance * because of its age originally 14th century rebuilt in 1786 with 19th century rendering and sash windows * because of the recognisability of the interior and exterior * as a good example of a simple country house in classical style * because of the functional-spatial relationship of the house with the other components of the country estate, the service wing and the historic layout in particular