Church Street 4

This house on Church Street, together with the adjacent properties, forms a characteristic ensemble of simple working-class houses from the early twentieth century. For centuries buildings have stood on this spot, always with a residential function for workers. This piece of heritage shows what old Son looked like before the major changes in the 1960s.

The front facade (west side) is well-preserved, with classic cross-braced brickwork, arches above windows, and a distinctive plastered plinth. Although some facade openings have been altered later, original details such as wall anchors and sash with overhead lights are still readily visible. The house now has an updated roof with two dormers, and flat shutters that probably replaced the old clipped shutters.

Inside, the home has been completely modernized. The original roof construction, walls and layout have been replaced, and pre-walls have been installed against the exterior walls. Yet the exterior is still largely recognizable and well maintained.

Behind the home is a large ornamental garden with garage, contributing to today's living comfort while maintaining the historic appearance on the street side.

Thanks to its location in the old village center - near the Roman Catholic church - and its combination with two nearly identical neighbors, this property is a valuable part of Son's historic streetscape. The low construction, direct street location and deep gardens show what the village used to look like, and make this property an important part of the local heritage.