Wolfswinkel 4

This characteristic farmhouse on the outskirts of Son en Breugel dates from the reconstruction period and still shows many original details. The property stands out for its simple, functional building style typical of this time, in which material shortages and an austere mentality determined building.

Exterior

The wooden front door is a fine example of handcrafted half-timbering, with vertical slats at the bottom, an ornate welted lintel, and a transom with yellow patterned glass. The house has a zinc gutter under the eaves. The right side gable shows updated wood windows with a brick drip sill, under brick racks. The eaves are neatly finished with cement hem, which is also found under the eaves.

The left side wall - the old barn section - is special because of the still visible building traces of a former emergency farm. Here you will find, among other things, a small wooden pig door and an arched hay hatch. In the right part of the rear facade there is an authentic stable window and several wooden stable doors. These still clearly refer to the former layout of pigsty and horse stables.

Interior

Despite modernizations, the original floor plan of the living area has been preserved. The central hallway leads to rooms on either side and flows into the kitchen. Original elements such as the flamed tile floor, built-in cabinets with panel doors, the basement, staircase and sink kitchen are still present. The wooden staircase to the first floor is also authentic and well preserved. The former business area has been converted into living space and no longer contains any original parts.

Yard and surroundings

The yard surrounding the house has an unaffected, functional look - exactly as it often did after the war. Simple paving and appropriate planting were chosen. An "intermediate building" connects the farmhouse to the former detached stable, entirely in line with the farming practice of efficient use of space. From the yard there is a nice view of a historic dirt road towards the Dommel Valley - a reminder of the area's agricultural past.

This farmhouse is a rare and valuable example of the rural architectural style from the reconstruction period. The combination of functional simplicity, authentic details and historical context makes the property special to Son and Breugel.