Restoration of two monuments in Wassenaar in full swing
This spring, Wassenaar will be working hard to preserve two special monuments. Both the wooden Ruys Tea House and the long garden wall of the former Neyenburgh country estate will be renovated on behalf of the municipality. Both heritage sites have a rich history and will be restored with the same careful approach, namely with respect for the past.
Major maintenance on the Ruys Tea House
Behind the monumental villa that Daniël Ruys had built between 1914 and 1916, hidden in the former rose garden, stands the charming wooden tea house. It is now used as a studio and is protected as a national monument. Due to wood rot, damage caused by vandalism, woodworm infestation, and the discovery of asbestos, major maintenance is required.
Color historical research shows that the building was originally painted in warm ochre tones and dark green. During the restoration, this original appearance will be carefully restored. The work is currently underway and is being carried out by Den Hoed Aannemers B.V. According to the schedule, the restoration will be completed in early May.
Ronald Zoutendijk, Alderman , considers these restorations to be essential: "With the restoration of both the Ruys Tea House and the Neyenburgh garden wall, Wassenaar is taking an important step toward the sustainable preservation of its monumental identity. These monuments, each with their own character and significance, are both valuable parts of our municipality's history. That is precisely why the preservation of this heritage requires attention and careful restoration."
Restoration of monumental garden wall at Neyenburgh country estate
Along Berkheistraat stands the approximately 52-meter-long garden wall of the former Neyenburgh country estate, belonging to Huize Neyenburgh at Schoolstraat 27. The wall, which is part of a municipal monument and located in the protected town and village view of the Landgoederenzone, is in moderate to poor condition.
Overdue maintenance, overgrowth, and interventions in the 1980s have led to water ingress and degradation of the masonry. The restoration focuses on bricking up the sawed-out recesses and historically restoring both the masonry and plasterwork. This will restore the wall to its early 20th-century appearance: clean masonry on the left and a plastered finish on the right. The work will be carried out from the end of February to mid-June by Rdrie B.V. Restauratietechnieken.
A valuable investment in the future
The municipality is investing in the preservation of both monuments so that they remain meaningful in the long term. This involves not only restoration, but also the quality and sustainability with which these special places are approached. For both restoration projects, the municipality is working with Wevers & Van Luipen, architects, and building historians.
Alderman , Laurens van Doeveren, emphasizes the importance of this investment: "By having both projects supervised by the same specialized architect, we are consciously opting for a consistent and monument-worthy approach. As a municipality, we not only want to preserve our valuable real estate, but also to truly honor it. By Health these heritage gems with such Health , we are ensuring that their story remains strong and visible for future generations."
