23 Van der Stel Road, Stellenbosch

Overview

Address

S 23 Van der Stel Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIA

Property Number

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Symmetrical single-storey with roof loft and three gables addressing the street. Central stoep with elaborate columns, slate surfacing, original doors and windows, front door with rose motif stained glass panel, shutters. Oval ventilators in gables.

Details

Valley

Area

Landscape Unit

Townscape

Mostertsdrift

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade ll

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Residential

Original Use

Residential

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

Grouping with other sites

Strong architectural connection to 18 Van Der Stel Street, directly opposite

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Appropriate scale, and a good example of the architectural period and style.

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.93606 / 18.8771516667
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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

2016 Survey Document - Site PDF

OTHER DOCUMENTS

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NHRA Significance

Age

Medium

Archaeology

None

Architectural

Medium

Associational

Low

Intangible

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

High

Representivity

Medium

Scientific

None

Symbolic

Low

Statement of Significance

This structure is a very good, intact example of the Arts and Crafts style, hybridised with the early 1930s Cape Revival style. It is a unique example of the elaborate, free-standing houses that were constructed in this part of Stellenbosch, and is a rare architectural example. It has contextual, aesthetic and architectural significance, and contributes to the streetscape.

Landscape Significance

Pride of India trees along street boundary
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