Woestduin in Vogelenzang

betekenis & definitie

(at Manpadslaan 2). This 17th century country estate was enlarged and decorated between 1766 and 1784, commissioned by David ten Hove. Around 1800, plans were developed by J.D. Zocher sr. A landscaping with a hill as a viewpoint. The 18th century house was demolished in 1955, after completing a new house (Manpadslaan 2) in 1954 with a garden layout of H. Warnau. Preserved is an 18th century entrance gate. The old house was converted into a hotel café-restaurant around 1900 at a horse racing track designed by L. A. Springer (in use from 1901 to 1909). From D.E.L. van den Arend, designed by the racecourse, only the racing stable (Manpadslaan 8; 1905) is preserved.