15 & 17 Hofmeyr Street
13064 & 1922
Address
15 & 17 Hofmeyr Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
13064 & 1922
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Semi-detatched, single storey Victorian with "afdak" balcony on simple masonry piers, all under simple hipped, corrugated iron roof. The building retains a front garden and low wall to the street edge. Some original sash windows and front doors are in evidence.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Student Housing
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
The house pre-dates 1905
Grouping with other sites
No. 11 and 13 Hofmeyr Street is similar in scale and proportion.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Together with No. 11 and 13 Hofmeyr Street, the structure contributes to the streetscape character.
Invasive Elements
The burglar bars, trelli-doors and other security measures detract.
Heritage Vulnerability
Insensitive alterations and additions.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.934275 / 18.871908
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Additional Information
Additional Documents
Survey
2016
Circa
Admin Area
Allotment
Zoning
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Date of survey
2016
Linked to erf/erven
Linked Address
Environment
Valley PDF
No document
AREA PDF
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Medium
Archaeology
None
Architectural
Low
Associational
None
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Low
Scientific
Symbolic
None
Statement of Significance
This structure is characteristic of the late 19th Century/early 20th Century houses that were
constructed in this part of Stellenbosch. It has contextual and architectural significance, and
contributes to the streetscape.
Landscape Significance
The front garden, with its low wall, adds to the streetscape.
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Additional Photos
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