Closed farm

Nr. 12/ Ruitegem. Striking, large closed farmhouse, as such formed by expansion with modification of the layout from the 19th century of an older farmhouse. Brick outbuildings from the 19th century arranged in a U-shape, under tiled gable roofs and with wide arched entry gate. Paved driveway and corresponding straight yard with manure pit in the S.W. corner. To the N.W., situated at the back with a facade-width terrace, long farmhouse of eight bays under gable roof (simulated slate, parallel to the street); presumably adaptation and expansion from the 19th century of older farmhouse. Anchored, cemented and whitewashed brick yard facade with arched windows. Lower front door in blue-gray painted frame with widening door step. Composite brick frieze under the eaves. Brick rear facade equipped with barred windows with sandstone sills and straight sandstone door frame. Preserved beam layer and draft portal in the living room; vaulted cellar. To the N.E., cross barn with vaulted potato and beet cellar. To the S.W., horse stables, field gate, authentic pigsties and cow stables with trough vaults.

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Rudy Wuyts