Toornsehof

English translation

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Description

"De Toornsehof"; fine farmhouse that as regards the exterior appears 19th century, but is probably originally 17th century, of the mid-longitudinal-division type; the transversely placed dwelling section with low storey has a thatched hipped roof, which continues on the north side into the barn section roof, has a tile-covered extension on the north side and has on the south side a later extension to the east under thatched half-hipped roof perpendicular to the barn section; the barn section has a tile-covered half-hipped roof. In the dwelling section 6-pane sash windows on the ground floor, 2-pane windows on the storey, a 4-pane sash window at the upper room and doors with fanlights. In the side gables of the barn section cast-iron (south side) and wooden (north side) stable windows; in the end gable with woven work arched division and stable doors. Internally: two fine hearths and under the upper room (so-called stone room) a cellar with a groin vault.