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Jezuïetenhof

Jezuïetenhof

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Jezuïetenhof

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Location: Bierbeek, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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2. Church Road – Mollendaal Shelter loop from Bierbeek

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3. Sint-Antonius Abtkerk – Jezuïetenhof loop from Opvelp

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October 13, 2025

A semi-enclosed square farm first mentioned in the 16th century, it was extensively renovated during the second half of the 18th century and at the end of the 19th century.

This semi-enclosed square farm, named after one of its previous owners, was first mentioned as a fief of the lords of Opvelp. Since at least 1515, the farm "op die plaetse," along with approximately twenty acres of land held in fief or rent from the lord, was owned by the prominent Everaerts family, who served as mayor and steward of the lord of the village for successive generations.

In 1648, the Leuven Jesuit college acquired from the Everaerts heirs "the leasehold farm in Opvelp with its houses, barns, stables, dovecotes, courtyard, orchards, land, meadows, woods, and woods (ponds), totaling approximately forty acres...". Regarding the distribution of this moderately sized acreage, we only know that the approximately 1.5-hectare orchard was located behind the farm. The two ponds were located in the hamlet of Molenstede. In 1761, as evidenced by the façade anchors, the Jesuits had the farm extensively renovated.
When the order was abolished by Pope Clement XIV in 1773, all Jesuit possessions were confiscated by the Austrian government and subsequently put up for public sale. In 1782, the farm in Opvelp came into the possession of Josse Leplat, professor of both law at the University of Leuven and known there as the leader of the Josephist professors and a staunch Jansenist.

Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Jezuïetenhof Farm, id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/41556

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October 13, 2025

Feel free to stroll a bit under the gate. There's a bulletin board attached for you with the history of the building and estate in a few bullet points. See the photos.

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Els Q

January 15, 2023

The historic farm Jesuit court dates from the 18th century. The farm has been beautifully restored and is a fine example of the square farms that are so typical of this region.

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Jezuïetenhof

1. Hazeberg Nature Reserve – Berkenhof loop from Opvelp

2. Church Road – Mollendaal Shelter loop from Bierbeek

3. Sint-Antonius Abtkerk – Jezuïetenhof loop from Opvelp

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