42 Merriman Street, Cnr Joubert Street
2445
Address
42 Merriman Street, Cnr Joubert Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
2445
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
This Cape Revival residential villa has been added to in order to serve as University administrative offices. However, the added layers are clearly discernable and therefore reversible. The building itself continues the prevalent scale, pattern and style seen in other houses along Joubert Street.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
University Administration
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
The house appears on the c1938 aerial photography for the area.
Grouping with other sites
Forms a grouping with other Cape Revival buildings in Joubert Street.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Typical of street in scale and detail
Invasive Elements
Additions such as infill walls and modern windows.
Heritage Vulnerability
Insensitive alterations and additions.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.931318 / 18.864818
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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
Low
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 early 20th century suburban villas that were constructed in this
part of Stellenbosch. It has contextual and architectural significance, and contributes to the
streetscape.
Landscape Significance
The building has trees in front of the house that contribute to the streetscape.
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Additional Photos
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