38 Merriman Street
RE/2456
Address
38 Merriman Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
RE/2456
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Although this structure is derelict, it is clearly an example of a Cape Revival house with stoep on Doric columns, and Cape Revival gable. As such, it is another of the Cape Revival style houses seen throughout Joubert Street.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Derelict
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
The house appears on the c1938 aerial photography for the area.
Grouping with other sites
Forms a grouping with No. 40 Merriman Avenue.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Typical of street in scale and detail
Invasive Elements
The house is derelict and needs maintenance and renewal.
Heritage Vulnerability
Insensitive alterations and additions.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.931407 / 18.864367
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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
None
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Low
Scientific
Symbolic
None
Statement of Significance
This structure is characteristic of the early 20th century Cape Revival-style villas that were
constructed in this part of Stellenbosch. It has contextual and architectural significance, and
contributes to the streetscape. It has some associations with "Die Vlakte".
Landscape Significance
Low walls and trees on the site contribute to the streetscape.
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Additional Photos
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