2 Mancadan Street
1697
Address
2 Mancadan Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
1697
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
This Victorian, single storey house has exposed red brick detailing around openings and at corners, as well as a roof loft. It is surrounded by dense vegetation, including established trees.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Mostertsdrift
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
The house appears on the c1938 aerial photography for the area.
Grouping with other sites
Together with No. 2 Rowan Road, the house forms a local grouping of Victorian houses.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The house is reported to be one of the oldest in the area, being located adjacent to the old Mill
Stream.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Insensitive alterations and additions.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.936982 / 18.876643
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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 Victorian villas that were
constructed in this part of Stellenbosch. It has contextual and architectural significance, and
contributes to the streetscape.
Landscape Significance
The site is densely vegetated, which contributes to the landscaping along Mancadan Street.
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Additional Photos
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