Rust en Vreugdlaan

Discover the charm of the extraordinary octagonal garden dome, located on Rust en Vreugdlaan in Wassenaar. This 18th-century national monument is situated on a then artificial hill about 40 metres high in the landscape park of the historic Backershagen estate.

The garden dome once served as an atmospheric country retreat of the estate and has been restored and maintained to perfection by the current occupant over the last decade. The municipality of Wassenaar has also put a lot of effort into restoring and maintaining the surrounding landscape park. Its direct location in the park, which has a number of off-leash areas (barring breeding season), makes the garden dome very suitable for people with dogs.

Situated on a picturesque hill, this property offers peace and privacy. At the same time, the dome is conveniently close to Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam.

Upon entering, you immediately feel that everything in this home is right, and as far as we are concerned, that is the hallmark of true class.

A Masterpiece.

Have you already looked at the photos...?

An impression:

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance with cloakroom and toilet

Library, annex study and/or dining room with a height of about four metres

During restoration, the original tiled floor was fitted with underfloor heating

Modern kitchen with all conceivable luxury appliances

FIRST FLOOR
Characterful dome room

Beautiful living room with high ceilings, painted panelling and wall panelling

The room has eight tall windows all around overlooking the surrounding park. Because the cupola is on a hill, you look out on the foliage of the surrounding trees, giving you a special experience of each season. The historical details in this room will enchant you.

By the way, the entrance to this room can be concealed invisibly with wooden panels.
A nod appropriate to the era of the garden dome, when so-called folly's were in vogue, like the nearby shell cave.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom with double bed, TV lift/furniture unit, fitted wardrobes all around (incl. washing machine), toilet, washbasin.

Access to mezzanine with study cum hobby room and roof terrace.

roof terrace
Roof terrace with wide views over the wooded area and stretching from Noordwijk - Leiden to The Hague.

GARDEN
Romantic garden, surrounding the tea dome with various seating areas and terraces.

The surrounding landscaped park visually belongs more or less to your garden, without its maintenance.

THE SECRET CHOICE
Nice to mention that this tea dome was a source of inspiration for Kievits' children's book, 'The Secretive Dome'

PARKING LOCATION
There is ample parking around the tea dome.

BEGLAZING
In 2024, the dome will be largely fitted with special Fineo vacuum glass.

DISCLAIMER
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ENTHUSIASTIC?
We can certainly imagine that. Special top properties like this are extremely rare on the market. This historic garden dome is not just a house; it is a piece of living history.

If you are looking for a property with character, this is your chance.