The Parsonage in Oostelbeers

In 1721, a parsonage for the Protestant minister was built on this site. At that time, Brabant fell under the authority of the States General, and this had a significant impact on the daily lives of the Catholic people of Brabant. From the end of the seventeenth century, the policy was relaxed somewhat, and the practice of the Catholic faith was tolerated.

In Oostelbeers, Catholics held their masses in a barn. This barn stood on the corner of Kerkstraat and Driehoek. An old specification of "expenses incurred in building the pastoral house, Oostelbeers" from the construction of this parsonage in 1721 has survived.

This house was later expanded around 1768 with a cellar, of which the original cross vault is still present. At the end of the 18th century, the parsonage was further extended with a left-hand section, using stones from the medieval church located near the Old Tower in Oostelbeers

A moat surrounds the parsonage, visible on old maps dating from 1811-1832. The coach house to the right of the rectory dates from 1886 and is a municipal monument.

In 1933-1934, a new church was built next to the parsonage, connected to it by a walkway over the moat.

The beech trees on either side of the fence were planted as a hedge in 1778. Behind the parsonagewas a deep garden that extended all the way to Van de Sandestraat. The rear half has been a public park since the beginning of this century.