A GEN BEUKE
Courtyard Farm in Schweiberg (6,5 HECTARE) - Mechelen - HOLLAND
Schweib
erg
Schweiberg, popularly known
as ‘Schjweeberig’, has 200
inhabitants. It has a ribbon
development with a large
number of farms.
National monument
‘A GEN BEUKE’
courtyard farm is
more than 500 years old.
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A GEN
EUKE
Spacious living in a completely restored traditional farm converted into a luxurious Courtyard Farm
In the late nineties, many monumental farms could
no longer be exploited as modern agricultural businesses; and the end of business was also fast approaching for the farm ‘A gen Beuke’. In 1999, after a
farming history of five centuries, the destination of the
farm was changed. Thanks to the tremendous dedication
of the new owner, the department of conservation for
monuments and all the parties directly involved in
the restoration, A gen Beuke was completely restored,
down to the last details; the results were amazing.
The restoration took almost 4 years to complete, and
A gen Beuke was converted into a spacious courtyard
farm, with an unprecedented high quality finish and
IN 1999, AFTER A FARMING
HISTORY OF FIVE CENTURES, THE
DESTINATION OF ‘A GEN BEUKE’
WAS CHANGED AND IT WAS
RESTORED AND CONVERTED
INTO A COURTYARD FARM.
level of provisions. Every thought was put into the
restoration - beautiful antique freestone floors, antique
doors made of oak, oak wood beams with wooden
pins, a professionally hand-crafted kitchen with every
piece of equipment imaginable, a heated indoor pool,
5 lovely bedrooms, a spacious living room and office area, and an underground garage. In addition,
an attractively landscaped garden was laid, with such
features as a pond with a waterfall and Koi carp, and
a terrace of 125 m2. The house and the garden offer a
view of the stunning hilly landscape of Limburg.
So ‘A Gen Beuke’ is not only the home of your dreams
but also suitable for many other purposes.
The beautifully restored Courtyard Farm
has been finished to an unprecedented level.
Via the wooden wicket doors, you enter the
inner courtyard. Access to the swimming
pool is through two large doors which
open wide.
A view into the inner courtyard
The north-east corner of the inner courtyard
A GEN BEUKE is located in breath-taking
surroundings. The Courtyard Farm has its own
grounds of more than 6.5 hectares; an ideal location for
keeping horses or for building a paddock.
It is also possible to apply for a landing
permit for helicopters.
At a distance of less than 5 minutes
by car, is the South Limburg Wittem
Golf & Country Club, with 18 holes
and one of the best golf courses
in the Netherlands.
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Enjoying the
outdoors in imburg
style
The atmospheric living room (140m2) with antique fireplace E
xcellent location
in the border area
The level of finish of the restorations to A gen Beuke is
of an unprecedented high level; and literally all the elements of the former farm have been completely restored.
The house has attractive wooden constructions, antique
freestone floors and more than sixty original antique oak
wooden doors. In addition, the whole house has been installed with hot air and underfloor heating, as well as air
conditioning. A gen Beuke is a unique place to live, with
its facilities which include an indoor swimming pool, a
hand-crafted kitchen with every convenience imaginable,
an underground garage, and a stunningly landscaped
garden with terraces.
Location
A gen Beuke is situated in Schweiberg, the border
area between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
From A gen Beuke, it is less than a 15-minute drive
to Maastricht or Aachen. The airports of Maastricht/
Aachen and Eindhoven are ideal departure points for
flights abroad. In short centrally located on a unique
location.
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LIVING WORKING
The attractive office (65m2)
has a built-in kitchen and could
also be used as an apartment.
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ove of
craftsmanship
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aradise
for chefs
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he very spacious professional kitchen (42m2) has been hand-crafted and is equipped
with a kitchen worktop, made from Belgian bluestone, and with an integrated double
sink. In addition, the kitchen has every convenience imaginable, such as a steam oven,
an American refrigerator with a freezer and ice-cube machine, an extra freezer,
a dishwasher, a hot water oven, a cooking range with a Teppanyaki iron griddle, wok,
induction hot-plate and built-in deep fryer. The kitchen has four Itho extractors with
filters.
Kitchen with a view to the swimming pool
The kitchen has been completely hand-crafted, using top quality materials
Top floor
Master bedroom with a view of the swimming pool
Bathroom with jacuzzi.
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n the top floor, there are two spacious master bedrooms (45m2) with two very spacious bathrooms (15m2) with a jacuzzi, shower with side-sprays and a seat.
The sink top is made from Belgian bluestone. Both bathrooms have electric underfloor heating,
reflective heating, and a hand towel radiator. Both bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes with plenty
of storage space.
The large bedrooms
are located on the top
floor of the farm and have
a stunning view of the farmlands.
Literally an oasis of peace.
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tay in luxury
‘A Gen Beuke’ is ideal for having guests to stay,
because the other wing/floor contains a large ‘guest’
apartment of 65 m2, with a complete bathroom of
15 m2, with sinks, a jacuzzi, toilet; and a fully
equipped kitchen.
In addition, there are two other slightly smaller ‘guest’
apartments, both also with a completely furnished
bathroom with a Jacuzzi, toilet and kitchen.
The large guest apartment with
a fully equipped kitchen
Spacious appartments
with a great view
Your guests will enjoy
an informal stay in this
atmospheric building,
surrounded by
traditionally crafted
century old walls.
Everyone will feel at
home here.
During the day, your guests
can enjoy a lovely walk,
a cycle, or a tour on
horseback through the
stunning green, hilly
landscape of Limburg.
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Swimming
pool
he courtyard farm has been provided with every convenience. It also has
its own large swimming pool with the most up-to-date equipment and a control
plant, two waterfall jets, and a jacuzzi with underwater spray jets. The swimming
pool can be covered over automatically with a laminated cover. In the pool area,
there are a toilet with sink and a separate shower. The swimming pool, the toilet
and the shower are made of Italian glass mosaic.
From both the kitchen and the
bedroom there is a lovely view
of the swimming pool. Two large
doors which open wide lead you
from the swimming pool area
into the inner courtyard.
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The remote control opens
the underground garage
door with only one click on
the button
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Underground
he underground garage is equipped with a remote controlled entrance device,
which is invisible (concealed by grass) and is located next to the farm.
The garage can accommodate at least 12 cars. It has a fully equipped car wash
with a plant which produces demineralised water. The hot water boiler has a content of
80 litres. The garage also has complete vacuuming facilities. The whole garage has
underfloor heating. The computer controls for setting and operating the whole garden
spraying installations are located in the garage. All the equipment is operated from
the technical area in the garage. Also the garage is equipped with a heat recovery ventilation,
which means that filtered clean fresh air is brought inside and the polluted air is extracted.
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acilities in and
around
the courtyard farm
Heating
The whole farmhouse has both underfloor and hot
air heating on the ground floor and upstairs, controlled
by various wall thermostats located throughout the house.
Central heating boiler
The technical area under the swimming pool has
three central heating boilers installed in cascade,
to provide hot water for the courtyard farm and the
swimming pool; and a circulation pump supplies
instant hot water throughout the house.
Air conditioning
The whole courtyard farm is fitted with a complete
Carrier air conditioning system. All the rooms have
heat recovery ventilation, which means that filtered
clean fresh air is brought inside and the polluted air
is extracted.
Vacuum system
The courtyard farmhouse has a fully integrated
vacuum system divided over two units. The electrics
consist of various group meter boxes spread throughout the whole farm.
Burglar-proof glass
The whole of the ground floor is fitted all round with
burglar-proof glass.
Lighting
The Domotica lighting is remote controlled, which
looks more attractive, and is also easy to operate,
because the system is the same throughout the house.
Videophone and audio
The whole premises are equipped with a videophone
system and automatic entrance system for the gates,
as well as an audio system. The ground floor has an
induction loop to aid people hard of hearing.
Security
All the rooms have infrared sensors and magnetic
switches that have been concealed in the windows and
doors. The outside of the building is equipped with
various controllable and fixed cameras.
Everything can be operated from one central point.
Camera system
In the case of any calamities or a burglary, the images
from the security cameras can be viewed on all the TV
screens in the house. The courtyard farm is equipped
with a secured central key system.
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LOOR-PLAN
underground garage
A Gen
Beuke
kitchen 42m2 livingroom 140m2
swimming hal 170m2
swimmingpool/whirlpool 60m2 office 65m2
First floor
bedroom 45m2
bathroom15m2
bedroom 45m2
guest apartment 65m2
Top floor
Garage & basement
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