TOP CAPE DUTCH HOUSES OF SOUTH AFRICA
1. GROOT CONSTANTIA
One of the first and most beautiful Cape Dutch buildings to be erected in South Africa, Groot Constantia is built in a u-shaped house plan and has a large Peninsula style gable and classic sliding sash windows with green shutters. Images courtesy of CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR and TOP-ARCHITECTS.
2. LANZERAC
The lanzerac house has been converted into a first class hotel and is located in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. The gable is decidedly neoclassical in style.See architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
3.BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOME
The Boschendal Manor house is a heritage site and a museum, with a restaurant and wine tasting center that welcom guests to view this stunning heritage architecture. The gardens are immaculately kept and the scenery unsurpassed. See also architectcapetown luxury homes designed by some of Cape Town's top architects.
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THE WESTERN GABLE
Equal in beauty to the Eastern gable, this side is framed by an avenue of oak trees. The lightly arched window together with the cottage pane windows softens the facade.
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SIMONSBERG
From the Eastern gardens the profile of Simonberg Mountain becomes visible. It was named after Simon van der Stel the first governer of Stellenbosch. The bright pink "veggies" are indigenous and brightly coloured flowers.
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4. RUSTENBERG
On your way to see Lanzerac and Boschendal, be sure to stop at this beautiful hidden gem - Rustenberg. The Peninsula style gable is a smaller version of that built at Groot Constantia, and features a protruding middle section.
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CELLAR AT RUSTENBURG
The wine cellar is built in a geourgian style with Cape Dutch reference, that echos the manor home at nearby Uitkyk farm. The interaction of the buildings and scenery in this age old farm is nothing short of breathtaking.
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GATES AT RUSTENBURG
The farm entrance gates are usually an eloborate demarcation of place and Rustenberg is no exception.
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5. RHENISH PARSONAGE
The gable is in the neoclassical style, which has pilasters either side of the gabe window and topped with urns. The stoep (verandah) with pergoda provides the perfect connection of the interior spaces with the garden outside.
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GABLE AT RHENISH
A lovely feature of the style from an architectural point of view.. is the low walls that surrounded the main building and gardens and served to demarcate this space as the domain of the owner. Architecturally these create layered sense of space.
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GATE AT RHENISH
The bell tower served to summon slaves to their duties, but in modern times it is used to celebrate the weddings that often take place at these beautiful relics of the past.
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6. PETER FAULKE WINES
This immaculately kept home is located on the R44 from Stellenbosh to Somerset West, and boasts a well proportioned neoclassical style gable. The immaculate lawns, restaurant, and art center as well a the stunning views of the countryside, make this a memorable visit.
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Shown here... the beautiful low werf wall demarcating the gardens from the countryside at Peter Faulke wine farm. Or view ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH for Cape Dutch house plan ideas.
