Villa De Berg – Bloemendaal

 

Villa De Berg

Villa De Berg is one of the oldest villas in Bloemendaal. The property is part of a group of villas built between 1897 and 1905 in Het Bloemendaalsche Park, formerly the Buiten Rijp estate. This park was developed according to plans by the Haarlem architect L.J. Ritter and is the first villa park in the Netherlands to be built outside the city. In this part to the west of Bloemendaalseweg, where the gentlemen and ladies lived “at the height”, the leafy and exclusive character of Bloemendaal, which then quickly developed into a commuter town, has been well preserved. In 1999, the Bloemendaalsche Park area was designated by the government as a protected village area, together with the adjacent Duin en Daal.

The architect

Villa De Berg was designed by the well-known architect Jacob van den Ban (1860-1943). It was designed by order of Mr. M.J.L. Schram, partner in the Exploitatiemaatschappij “Het Bloemendaalsche Park NV”. Van den Ban’s impressive oeuvre comprises dozens of houses, station buildings, factories, office buildings and retail properties, particularly in the Haarlem and Kennemerland area. A number of buildings designed by Van den Ban have been appointed national monuments, including Villa De Berg and the well-known Drostefabriek. For the design of Villa De Berg he collaborated with architect Simon Roog, with whom he was associated between 1891-1899.

The Rijperweg

Typical of the villas on the Rijperweg are their spectacular location on steep dune tops, the winding roads on which they are situated and the painterly eclectic style in which they are built, in combination with a high vertical silhouette. The villas often had a coach house with a stable. The coach house of Villa De Berg was designed in architectural coherence with the house.

Expansion

In 1910, the Bloemendaal architect S.P. Rijnierse made a number of changes. The entrance, utility room and living room were enlarged by him. The expansion added a new layer to the existing mix of architectural styles. In addition to a continuation of the neoclassical style features (such as the round arches, roof moldings and balustrades), the new parts also show contemporary influences. This can be seen in the decorative beams (lintels) above doors and windows, which are inspired by the work of the well-known architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage.

The hall

As was customary with this villa type, the building was built according to the English example on an irregular floor plan in which the spacious rooms are grouped around a large and high hall. The living areas are south-facing; entrance and service rooms on the north. The fireplaces in the hall, the sitting and dining room are robust and beautifully designed using fine wood carvings.

Fin de Siècle

The house, built in ‘transition style’, shows a combination of different architectural styles, such as Dutch Renaissance, neo-classicism mixed with English country house style, Jugendstil and Art Deco. The mix of influences is typical of the fin-de-siècle, a period in which new architectural styles emerged while others were in danger of disappearing. The neo-classicism is clearly visible in the load-bearing parts of the building, such as the segment arches and consoles, and within the baluster-shaped pillars of the staircase. The decorative woodwork, the design of the bay windows and the original stained glass motifs are inspired by the 17th century Dutch Renaissance. The many rich details that adorn the building are almost all intact.

Interior

The grandeur of the way of life of the first generation of residents is still clearly visible in the spacious and high rooms with lots of wood, the beautifully detailed fireplaces and stained glass windows. The frames of doors and windows, stucco ceilings and the very fine door fittings also testify to the way in which the first occupants spared no expense or effort in decorating the interior. The paneling dates from the early twentieth century, when the building was enlarged from the inside and authentic elements such as the woodwork, floors and frames have been preserved as much as possible. Two of the four mantelpieces date from the end of the nineteenth century.

Family life

In the design of the building, the natural location has been used as much as possible by locating the living areas on the dune. Originally the dining room and the office-come-playroom for the children were located here. Family life took place on this side of the building. In 1910 the office was enlarged and used as a sitting room. The fireplace is made of walnut, as are the ensuite doors to the dining room. The paneling is made of Rio rosewood.

The terrace

Due to their south-west orientation, the dining and sitting room receive sun most of the day. Both rooms are adjacent to the terrace, so that inside and outside merge smoothly. This idea was built on during the renovation in 1910 by expanding the north and east sides of the building with terraces and verandas that border directly on the forest. This created a direct relationship between architecture and nature on all sides.

The Conservatory

Particular attention has been paid to the exterior, which can be seen in the Victorian-style silhouette of the tower, the wide overhangs of the roofs and the decorated lintels. Neo-Gothic elements have been incorporated into the roof moldings. The roof tiles have an Jugendstil motif.

The Mosaic Floor

The impressive appearance of the house is partly due to the abundance of special details and richly decorated works of art. Special are the mosaic floors, which are still completely in their original condition.

The Herenkamer

The salon or gentlemen’s room is situated on the northwest side and is in the extension of the entrance. This space is the most representative room in the house, intended for the reception of guests. Here men’s affairs were discussed and cigars were smoked. The representative function can be seen in the symmetrical design of the room and the rich appearance of wooden frames and businesslike stucco ceilings. In the robustly designed wood carvings, the eclectic formal language of the villa as a whole is continued. The decorations show a mixture of classic shapes, Art Deco and Jugendstil. Walnut wood is mainly used for the woodwork. The woodwork around the mantelpiece is made of (African) Sapelie mahogany.

Despite the rich settlement history, the woodwork throughout is in its original state and well preserved.

The kitchen

The kitchen was renovated in 2003 and expanded with a conservatory. The space opens onto one of the terraces. The original 20th century paneling is still present.

First floor

The rooms on the first floor still have the original decorated ceilings. Many rooms (including the hallway) still have the original parquet floors. The second floor has been completely modernized in 2009.

Belvedere

The watchtower or belvédère offers a phenomenal view of the characteristic forest and dune landscape. The city of Haarlem can be seen to the east. The tower has a gently sloping tent roof with overhang on consoles, inspired by Italian villa construction. The roof is crowned by a lantern placed at right angles to it.

The Coach House

Just like the house, the former stable and coach house were also built in a transitional style. Elements of the chalet style have also been incorporated. The individual parts of the building (coach house, stable and hayloft) are still clearly recognisable. When the coach house was taken into use as a garage, the double doors were enlarged.

The swimming pool

In the mid-1990s a heated swimming pool was built at the Koetshuis with a semicircular canopy that can be opened in three parts. The swimming pool is equipped with a counter current generator.

The Object Data

Surface house: approx. 475 m2 Surface plot: approx. 3,179 m2

Number of rooms:

11 (6 bedrooms)

Kitchen has been expanded and renovated in 2004

Second floor has been completely modernized in 2004 Oil tank cleaned.

KIWA certificate.

Foundation on steel. Acceptance in consultation.

Text: Sophie van Ginneken

Photography: Gloria Palmer

 

 

If you would like to receive more information about this property or schedule a viewing, please contact:

Anne Paul Brinkman
Brinkman Fine Real Estate
Singel 60
1015 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands

+31 (0) 20 244 19 62

info@brinkmanfinerealestate.com

 

Villa De Berg – Bloemendaal

 

Villa De Berg

Villa De Berg behoort tot de oudste villa’s van Bloemendaal. Het pand maakt deel uit van een groep villa’s die tussen 1897 en 1905 gebouwd zijn in Het Bloe- mendaalsche Park, voorheen buitenplaats Buiten Rijp. Dit park werd ontwikkeld naar plannen van de Haarlemse architect L.J. Ritter en is het eerste villapark van Nederland dat buiten de stad werd gebouwd. In dit deel ten westen van de Bloemendaal- seweg, waar de heren en dames ‘op de hoogte’ woonden, is het lommerrijke en exclusieve karak- ter van Bloemendaal, dat zich daarna snel tot forenzenplaats ontwikkelde, goed bewaard gebleven. In 1999 werd de omgeving Bloemendaalsche Park door het Rijk aangewezen als beschermd dorpsge- zicht, samen met het naast- gelegen Duin en Daal

De Architect

Villa De Berg is een ontwerp van de bekende architect Jacob van den Ban (1860-1943). Het werd ontworpen in opdracht van de heer M.J.L. Schram, partner in de Exploitatiemaatschappij ‘Het Bloemendaalsche Park NV’. Het indrukwekkende oeuvre van Van den Ban telt vele tientallen woonhuizen, stationsgebouwen, fabrieken, kantoorgebouwen en winkelpanden, met name in de omgeving Haarlem en Kenne- merland. Een aantal bouwwer- ken ontworpen door Van den Ban zijn benoemd tot rijksmonu- ment, waaronder Villa De Berg en de bekende Drostefabriek. Voor het ontwerp van Villa De Berg werkte hij samen met ar- chitect Simon Roog, met wie hij tussen 1891-1899 geassocieerd was.

De Rijperweg

Typerend voor de villa’s aan de Rijperweg zijn hun spectaculaire ligging op steile duintoppen, de slingerende wegen waaraan ze zijn gesitueerd en de schil- derachtig eclectische stijl waarin ze zijn opgetrokken, in combi- natie met een hoog opgaand silhouet. De villa’s kregen veelal een koetshuis met stal. Het koetshuis van Villa De Berg werd ontworpen in architectonische samenhang met het woonhuis.

Uitbreiding

In 1910 heeft de Bloemendaal- se architect S.P. Rijnierse een aantal wijzigingen aangebracht. De entree, de bijkeuken en de woonkamer werden door hem vergroot. De uitbreiding voegde een nieuwe laag toe aan de bestaande mengeling van ar- chitectonische stijlen. Naast een voortzetting van de neoklassieke stijlkenmerken (zoals de rondbo- gen, daklijsten en balustrades) tonen de nieuwe onderdelen ook eigentijdse invloeden. Dit is te zien aan de decoratieve draag- balken (lateien) boven deuren en raampartijen, die geïnspireerd zijn op het werk van de bekende architect Hendrik Petrus Ber- lage.

De Hal

Zoals bij dit villatype gebruike- lijk was, is het pand naar Engels voorbeeld gebouwd op een onregelmatige plattegrond waarin de ruime vertrekken zijn gegroepeerd rondom een grote en hoge hal. De woonvertrek- ken zijn op het zuiden gericht; entree en dienstvertrekken op het noorden. De schouwen in de hal, de zit- en eetkamer zijn robuust en fraai vormgegeven middels fijn houtsnijwerk.

Fin de Siècle

Het in ‘overgangsstijl’ opgetrok- ken huis laat een combinatie van verschillende bouwstijlen zien, zoals Hollandse Renais- sance, neo-classicisme ver- mengd met Engelse landhuisstijl, Jugendstil en Art Deco. De mix van invloeden is typisch voor het fin-de-siècle, een periode waarin nieuwe architectuurstijlen opkwamen terwijl andere dreigden te verdwijnen. Het neo- classicisme is duidelijk zichtbaar in de dragende onderdelen van het pand, zoals de segmentbo- gen en consoles, en binnen in de balustervormige stijlen van het trappenhuis. Het decoratieve houtwerk, de vormgeving van de erkers en de originele glas-in- lood-motieven zijn geïnspireerd op de zeventiende eeuwse Hol- landse Renaissance. De vele rijke details die het pand sieren zijn nog vrijwel allemaal intact.

Interieur

De grandeur van de leefwijze van de eerste generatie be- woners is nog goed aflees- baar in de royale en hoge ver- trekken met veel hout, de fraai gedetailleerde schouwen en glas-in-loodramen. Ook de omlijstingen van deuren en ra- men, stucplafonds en het zeer fijne deurbeslag getuigen van de manier waarop door de eerste bewoners kosten noch moeite zijn gespaard bij de aankled- ing van het interieur. De lambri- seringen stammen uit het begin van de twintigste eeuw, toen het pand van binnenuit werd vergroot en waarbij authentieke elementen als het hout- werk, vloeren en omlijstingen zoveel mogelijk zijn gespaard. Twee van de vier schouw- en stammen nog uit het eind van de negentiende eeuw.

Familieleven

Bij het ontwerp van het pand is zoveel mogelijk gebruik gemaakt van de natuurlijke ligging door de verblijfsruimtes aan het duin te situeren. Oorspronkelijk be- vonden zich hier de eetkamer en het kantoor annex speelkamer voor de kinderen. Aan deze zij- de van het pand vond het fami- lieleven plaats. In 1910 is het kantoor vergroot en kwam die in gebruik als zitkamer. De schouw is vervaardigd uit notenhout, net als de ensuite-deuren naar de eetkamer. De lambrisering is van Rio palissanderhout.

Het Terras

Door hun ligging op het zuidwes- ten ontvangen de eet- en zitkamer het grootste gedeelte van de dag zon. Beide kamers grenzen aan het terras, zodat binnen en buiten vloeiend in elkaar overgaan. Op dit idee is bij de verbouwing in 1910 voortgeborduurd door de noord- en oostzijde van het pand uit te breiden met terrassen en veranda’s die direct aan het bos grenzen. Hierdoor ontstond er aan alle kanten een directe relatie tussen architectuur en natuur.

De Serre

Bijzondere aandacht is besteed aan het exterieur, dat te zien is in het Victoriaans aandoende silhouet van de toren, de ruime overstekken van de daken en de gedecoreerde lateien. In de daklijsten zijn neogotische ele- menten verwerkt. De dakpannen hebben een Jugendstil-motief.

De Mozaïekvloer

De imposante uitstraling van het woonhuis is deels te danken aan de overvloed aan bijzondere de- tails en rijk gedecoreerde kunst- werken. Bijzonder zijn de mo- zaïekvloeren, die nog geheel in de originele staat verkeren.

De Herenkamer

De salon of herenkamer is gesitueerd op de noordwestzijde en ligt in het ver- lengde van de entree. Deze ruimte is het meest representatieve vertrek van het huis, bedoeld voor de ontvangst van gasten. Hier werden mannenzaken besproken en sigaren gerookt. De re- presentatieve functie is af te lezen aan de symmetrische opzet van de kamer en de rijke uitstraling van houten om- lijstingen en zakelijk vormgegeven stuc- plafonds. In het robuust ontworpen houtsnijwerk is de eclectische vormen- taal van de villa als geheel voortgezet. De decoraties laten een mengeling zien van klassieke vormen, Art Deco en Jugendstil. Voor het houtwerk is voor- namelijk notenhout gebruikt. Het hout- werk rondom de schouw is vervaardigd uit (Afrikaanse) Sapelie mahonie.

Ondanks de rijke bewonings- geschiedenis is het houtwerk overal in oorspronkelijke staat en goed bewaard gebleven.

De Keuken

De keuken is in 2003 vernieuwd en uitgebouwd met een serre. De ruimte komt uit op een van de terrassen. De originele 20e eeuwse betimmering is nog aan- wezig.

Eerste Verdieping

De kamers op de eerste verdie- ping hebben nog de oorspron- kelijke bewerkte plafonds. In veel ruimtes (waaronder de gang) liggen nog de originele parket- vloeren. De tweede verdieping is geheel gemoderniseerd in 2009.

Belvédère

De uitkijktoren of belvédère biedt een fenomenaal uitzicht op het karakteristieke bos- en duin- landschap. In oostelijke richting is de stad Haarlem te zien. De toren heeft een flauw hellend tentdak met overstek op con- soles, geïnspireerd op de Ita- liaanse villabouw. Het dak wordt bekroond door een haaks hierop geplaatste lantaarn.

Het Koetshuis

Net als het woonhuis zijn ook de voormalige stal en het koets- huis gebouwd in overgangsstijl. Hierbij zijn ook elementen van de chaletstijl verwerkt. De afzonder- lijke onderdelen van het gebouw (koetshuis, stal en hooizolder) zijn nog goed te herkennen. Toen het koetshuis in gebruik werd genomen als garage is de dubbele deur vergroot.

Het Zwembad

Midden jaren ‘90 is aan het Koetshuis een verwarmd zwem- bad gebouwd met een in drie delen te openen halfronde overkapping. Het zwembad is voorzien van een tegenstroom- generator.

De Objectgegevens

Oppervlakte woning: ca. 475 m2 Oppervlakte perceel: ca. 3.179 m2

Aantal kamers:
11 (6 slaapkamers)
Keuken is uitgebouwd en vernieuwd in 2004
Tweede verdieping is geheel gemoderniseerd in 2004 Olietank gereinigd.
KIWA certificaat.
Fundering op staal. Aanvaarding in overleg.

Tekst: Sophie van Ginneken

Fotografie: Gloria Palmer

 

 

If you would like to receive more information about this property or schedule a viewing, please contact:

Anne Paul Brinkman
Brinkman Fine Real Estate
Singel 60
1015 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands

+31 (0) 20 244 19 62

info@brinkmanfinerealestate.com

Villa De Berg – Bloemendaal

 

Villa De Berg

Villa De Berg is one of the oldest villas in Bloemendaal. The property is part of a group of villas built between 1897 and 1905 in Het Bloemendaalsche Park, formerly the Buiten Rijp estate. This park was developed according to plans by the Haarlem architect L.J. Ritter and is the first villa park in the Netherlands to be built outside the city. In this part to the west of Bloemendaalseweg, where the gentlemen and ladies lived “at the height”, the leafy and exclusive character of Bloemendaal, which then quickly developed into a commuter town, has been well preserved. In 1999, the Bloemendaalsche Park area was designated by the government as a protected village area, together with the adjacent Duin en Daal.

The architect

Villa De Berg was designed by the well-known architect Jacob van den Ban (1860-1943). It was designed by order of Mr. M.J.L. Schram, partner in the Exploitatiemaatschappij “Het Bloemendaalsche Park NV”. Van den Ban’s impressive oeuvre comprises dozens of houses, station buildings, factories, office buildings and retail properties, particularly in the Haarlem and Kennemerland area. A number of buildings designed by Van den Ban have been appointed national monuments, including Villa De Berg and the well-known Drostefabriek. For the design of Villa De Berg he collaborated with architect Simon Roog, with whom he was associated between 1891-1899.

The Rijperweg

Typical of the villas on the Rijperweg are their spectacular location on steep dune tops, the winding roads on which they are situated and the painterly eclectic style in which they are built, in combination with a high vertical silhouette. The villas often had a coach house with a stable. The coach house of Villa De Berg was designed in architectural coherence with the house.

Expansion

In 1910, the Bloemendaal architect S.P. Rijnierse made a number of changes. The entrance, utility room and living room were enlarged by him. The expansion added a new layer to the existing mix of architectural styles. In addition to a continuation of the neoclassical style features (such as the round arches, roof moldings and balustrades), the new parts also show contemporary influences. This can be seen in the decorative beams (lintels) above doors and windows, which are inspired by the work of the well-known architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage.

The hall

As was customary with this villa type, the building was built according to the English example on an irregular floor plan in which the spacious rooms are grouped around a large and high hall. The living areas are south-facing; entrance and service rooms on the north. The fireplaces in the hall, the sitting and dining room are robust and beautifully designed using fine wood carvings.

Fin de Siècle

The house, built in ‘transition style’, shows a combination of different architectural styles, such as Dutch Renaissance, neo-classicism mixed with English country house style, Jugendstil and Art Deco. The mix of influences is typical of the fin-de-siècle, a period in which new architectural styles emerged while others were in danger of disappearing. The neo-classicism is clearly visible in the load-bearing parts of the building, such as the segment arches and consoles, and within the baluster-shaped pillars of the staircase. The decorative woodwork, the design of the bay windows and the original stained glass motifs are inspired by the 17th century Dutch Renaissance. The many rich details that adorn the building are almost all intact.

Interior

The grandeur of the way of life of the first generation of residents is still clearly visible in the spacious and high rooms with lots of wood, the beautifully detailed fireplaces and stained glass windows. The frames of doors and windows, stucco ceilings and the very fine door fittings also testify to the way in which the first occupants spared no expense or effort in decorating the interior. The paneling dates from the early twentieth century, when the building was enlarged from the inside and authentic elements such as the woodwork, floors and frames have been preserved as much as possible. Two of the four mantelpieces date from the end of the nineteenth century.

Family life

In the design of the building, the natural location has been used as much as possible by locating the living areas on the dune. Originally the dining room and the office-come-playroom for the children were located here. Family life took place on this side of the building. In 1910 the office was enlarged and used as a sitting room. The fireplace is made of walnut, as are the ensuite doors to the dining room. The paneling is made of Rio rosewood.

The terrace

Due to their south-west orientation, the dining and sitting room receive sun most of the day. Both rooms are adjacent to the terrace, so that inside and outside merge smoothly. This idea was built on during the renovation in 1910 by expanding the north and east sides of the building with terraces and verandas that border directly on the forest. This created a direct relationship between architecture and nature on all sides.

The Conservatory

Particular attention has been paid to the exterior, which can be seen in the Victorian-style silhouette of the tower, the wide overhangs of the roofs and the decorated lintels. Neo-Gothic elements have been incorporated into the roof moldings. The roof tiles have an Jugendstil motif.

The Mosaic Floor

The impressive appearance of the house is partly due to the abundance of special details and richly decorated works of art. Special are the mosaic floors, which are still completely in their original condition.

The Herenkamer

The salon or gentlemen’s room is situated on the northwest side and is in the extension of the entrance. This space is the most representative room in the house, intended for the reception of guests. Here men’s affairs were discussed and cigars were smoked. The representative function can be seen in the symmetrical design of the room and the rich appearance of wooden frames and businesslike stucco ceilings. In the robustly designed wood carvings, the eclectic formal language of the villa as a whole is continued. The decorations show a mixture of classic shapes, Art Deco and Jugendstil. Walnut wood is mainly used for the woodwork. The woodwork around the mantelpiece is made of (African) Sapelie mahogany.

Despite the rich settlement history, the woodwork throughout is in its original state and well preserved.

The kitchen

The kitchen was renovated in 2003 and expanded with a conservatory. The space opens onto one of the terraces. The original 20th century paneling is still present.

First floor

The rooms on the first floor still have the original decorated ceilings. Many rooms (including the hallway) still have the original parquet floors. The second floor has been completely modernized in 2009.

Belvedere

The watchtower or belvédère offers a phenomenal view of the characteristic forest and dune landscape. The city of Haarlem can be seen to the east. The tower has a gently sloping tent roof with overhang on consoles, inspired by Italian villa construction. The roof is crowned by a lantern placed at right angles to it.

The Coach House

Just like the house, the former stable and coach house were also built in a transitional style. Elements of the chalet style have also been incorporated. The individual parts of the building (coach house, stable and hayloft) are still clearly recognisable. When the coach house was taken into use as a garage, the double doors were enlarged.

The swimming pool

In the mid-1990s a heated swimming pool was built at the Koetshuis with a semicircular canopy that can be opened in three parts. The swimming pool is equipped with a counter current generator.

The Object Data

Surface house: approx. 475 m2 Surface plot: approx. 3,179 m2

Number of rooms:

11 (6 bedrooms)

Kitchen has been expanded and renovated in 2004

Second floor has been completely modernized in 2004 Oil tank cleaned.

KIWA certificate.

Foundation on steel. Acceptance in consultation.

Text: Sophie van Ginneken

Photography: Gloria Palmer

 

 

If you would like to receive more information about this property or schedule a viewing, please contact:

Anne Paul Brinkman
Brinkman Fine Real Estate
Singel 60
1015 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands

+31 (0) 20 244 19 62

info@brinkmanfinerealestate.com