't Hoeveke

Historic farmhouse in Evere, Belgium September 2025 September 2025 't Hoeveke 't hoeveke-BILD1569.JPG 't Hoeveke seen from the fr Rue de la Marne no/nl Marnestraat no fr Rue de la Marne no / nl Marnestraat no 1–5 1140 Evere, Brussels-Capital Region Belgium 50 52 35 N 4 23 48 E type:landmark_region:BE inline,title Farmhouse Municipality of Evere 1638 Protected (17/04/1997) Région de Bruxelles-Capitale 't Hoeveke Brussels fr 2016 https://monument.heritage.brussels/fr/buildings/25096 24 September 2025 't Hoeveke is a historic farmhouse in Evere, a municipality of Brussels, Belgium. Built in 1638, it is the oldest surviving witness of the area's rural past and a remnant of a domain attested since the 15th century, which once housed the representative of the Duke of Brabant in the municipality. Altered in the 19th century and later restored by the municipality, the farmhouse has since been assigned a cultural function.Arrêté du Gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale ouvrant la procédure de classement comme monument des façades et de la toiture de la fermette dite 't Hoeveke sise rue de la Marne n° 3 à Evere Decree of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region opening the procedure for classifying as a monument the façades and roof of the farmhouse known as 't Hoeveke located at 3 rue de la Marne in Evere. Brussels-Capital Region doc.patrimoine.brussels fr, nl https://doc.erfgoed.brussels/REGISTRE/AG/014_015.pdf 1993 24 September 2025 The building stands along the fr Rue de la Marne no/nl Marnestraat no, the former road to Cologne, following the curve of the old cobblestone route. Owing to its age, architectural features, and location, it remains an important place of memory for the community of Evere. History The site of t' Hoeveke was part of a domain documented in the 15th century, which housed the representative of the Duke of Brabant in Evere. The present farmhouse was built in 1638 along the former road to Cologne, now the fr Rue de la Marne no/nl Marnestraat no, and originally comprised three dwellings for farming families. During the 19th century, the main body of the farmhouse was removed and the property subdivided. In 1970, the three dwellings were merged into one space, and since 1975, the building has served as a community hall. 't Hoeveke was designated a protected heritage site on 17 April 1997 and later acquired by the municipality of Evere. By 2011, the infrastructure no longer met modern standards. The building was restored, with its historic façade preserved and the interior adapted for cultural events. The renovation, completed in 2012 at a cost of €220,000, secured its role as a central cultural venue and lasting reminder of Evere's rural past.Vervaeck Nick 't Hoeveke in Evere gerestaureerd https://www.bruzz.be/samenleving/t-hoeveke-evere-gerestaureerd-2012-03-28 28 March 2012 24 September 2025 Bruzz nl Architecture Exterior 't Hoeveke follows the curve of the old cobblestone road. Its street-facing façade has preserved its anchor irons and is pierced by a large carriage entrance, emphasised by a sandstone buttress wall. This is followed by four windows, each with a stone sill, brick surround and wooden lintel, placed at different heights. Beneath the eaves, two small openings between the scaffolding holes provide light to the attic under a restored roof frame. The rear side of the roof is punctuated by four small dormer windows. Interior The interior of the farmhouse retains the character of a traditional rural construction. The attic is situated beneath a restored timber roof frame, while the annexe extending into the plot reflects the building's former agricultural function. Although remodelled during the 19th century, the interior still conveys the simplicity and utilitarian nature typical of farmhouses of the period. See also Belgium History of Brussels Culture of Belgium Belgium in the long nineteenth century References External links 't Hoeveke, Evere 't Hoeveke Category:Buildings and structures in Brussels Category:Evere Category:1638 establishments in the Holy Roman Empire