Oldenbosch

The Groningen countryside is home to many old monumental manor houses. They owe their rich appearance to the unprecedented prosperity from de Graanrepubliek, late 19th century, Groningen's heyday. Now these magnificent houses of yesteryear are languishing. 'Weeping brides' the dilapidated farm cathedrals have been called. Maintenance costs too much and the farms often change hands. Oldenbosch farmhouse near Nansum was also a Weeping Bride and languished for years. Until the farm got new owners who wanted to save it from ruin.