Berlarehuis

Berlarehuis (Berlare house) is a 17th century castle-house located near Balcort, Grijzestad. It is one of the official residences of the Neyt family. The house is named after Berlare, a Belgian village which was the Neyt'a ancestral home.

History
Berlarehuis was built from 1685 and 1701 outside of Grijzestad. It was built on a plot of 1200 acres of land which included forests, meadows, a large olive plantation and a small vineyard. The house was made in a French chateau-style. The house was originally occupied by military commander Johan Alexander Neyt, and others that followed included his son, painter Johannes Neyt the Younger and President Hendrik Neyt.

Usage today
Today the house is kept closed to the public. The estates generates most of its wealth from the olives grown. Wines are still produced on sites but they are now organic; the winery is open for visiting and for degustations.