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De Wielewaal

West Maas en Waal

10 story sections

tower mill in Beneden-Leeuwen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Contents

10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1De Wielewaal Estate

    Welcome to De Wielewaal. As we stand before the imposing cast iron gates that guard the entrance to this vast property, we are immediately confronted by the profound boundary that has separated this secluded Eden from the…

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  2. 2The Historic Azalea Avenue

    As we venture deeper into the heart of the estate, our path aligns with the magnificent Azalea Avenue, a true masterpiece of botanical curation and landscape architecture. To understand the profound significance of this floral…

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  3. 3The Pinetum and Arboretum Collection

    Emerging from the vibrant colors of the floral avenue, we now enter a much more solemn and majestic section of the estate known as the Pinetum and Arboretum. This area functions as a living, breathing museum of trees, an…

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  4. 4The Grand Riding School and Equestrian Grounds

    Continuing our journey across the sprawling one hundred forty two hectares, we arrive at the expansive grounds that once housed the grand riding school, or manege. The sheer footprint of this area immediately communicates the…

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  5. 5The Forest Cabins and Artist Retreats

    As we depart the open expanse of the riding grounds and slip back under the dense, protective canopy of the woods, we stumble upon one of the most intimate and charming features of the estate. Scattered thoughtfully throughout…

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  6. 6The Mansion Exterior at Elburglaan Four

    Our journey now brings us to a distinct and magnificent parcel within the greater estate, a specialized enclave encompassing roughly six thousand square meters of private forest. At the center of this clearing stands the imposing…

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  7. 7The Upgraded Mansion Interior

    Crossing the threshold into the main living spaces of the mansion, we are immediately greeted by the vastness of its three hundred square meters of interior living space. When the current owners first acquired the property, they…

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  8. 8The Subterranean Entertainment Basement

    Descending the staircase from the light filled main floors, we enter an entirely different realm of the mansion. The subterranean basement has been masterfully transformed into a dedicated epicenter of leisure and entertainment. …

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  9. 9The Woodland Jacuzzi and Wellness Area

    Emerging from the depths of the entertainment basement and stepping out into the crisp air of the backyard, we are greeted by perhaps the most decadent feature of the entire property. Nestled deliberately into the edge of the…

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  10. 10Closing

    As our extensive journey through the magnificent grounds of De Wielewaal draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible, sweeping narrative that has unfolded upon this land. From its origins as a secluded,…

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What is De Wielewaal?

De Wielewaal is a place in West Maas en Waal with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWest Maas en Waal
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.8819, 5.5114
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