The Petrus Wittebrood farm is an old, closed Flemish 'square farm'.

Upon entering the large entrance gate you see the main house on the east side, the other 3 sides are made up by barns.

The farm dates from around 1670, so it is approx. 350 years old.

The barns have preserved their 17th-century character. The stable is fully intact, with blue stone cribs and a several metres long rack where hay for the horses was put. Even more remarkable is the half-open space in the stables where the stableman once slept.

Also well preserved is the bailiff's room. This is the nice room where the bailiff came to collect the rent. It is the only room where the old oak beams were plastered over. Oak was a very common material in those days, nothing to boast about. The farm was built on a spring which may be visited in the cellars.

In the course of time the farm belonged to the abbey of Ninove and probably also to St Bavo's abbey in Gent. The living space of the farm was rebuilt in the 18th century and has since then kept its outer appearance.

Of course the farm has seen a lot of living and working within its walls and has in the course of time been adapted to varying needs and requirements. And though the bottles of wine have not been lying here that long, they've certainly got class.

The Petrus Wittebrood farm has been put on the preliminary list of monuments to be preserved.