Our History
Villa Magnolia has a history that has been passed down with care and attention. In 1910, the Villa was built as a residence for the Van Teylingen family, designed by a local architect from Middelburg who was inspired by Art Nouveau. A style that still characterizes the house to this day. With an eye for detail and craftsmanship, a home was created that was ahead of its time, built with the best materials and by the best craftsmen. The Villa was one of the first homes in Oostkapelle to have gas, electricity, running water, and a telephone connection.
After years of residential use, the house was given a new role as an agricultural school in 1946. Here, local boys learned everything about farming, from working with tools to harvesting crops. When the school closed its doors in the 1960s, the Villa provided accommodation for several families. In 1970, the house first became a tourist destination as the De Dolfijn guesthouse.
In 1984, the Villa came into the hands of the Troy family, who, after a careful renovation, restored its original name, Villa Magnolia. Since then, the family, now in its second generation, has taken great care to preserve the character and grandeur of the building. Today, this history lives on in the tranquility, care, and attention that still characterize this place.
