96 Merriman Street

2321

Overview

Address

96 Merriman Street

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIC

Property Number

2321

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Cape Revival villa, with Cape Revival gable on end bay, and a corner stoep supported on Doric columns. Original/restored timberwork for front door, but replaced windows. Circular vent set into the gable, and plaster elaboration on the gable adds to the structure.

Details

Valley

Area

Landscape Unit

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Residential

Original Use

Student Housing

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. 92, 94 and 98 Merriman Avenue

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Together with No. 94 and 98, these villas contribute to the urban pattern along this part of Merriman Avenue.

Invasive Elements

Security apparatus and fittings detract.

Heritage Vulnerability

Insensitive alterations and additions.
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Latitude/Longitude

-33.930499 / 18.872727
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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 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 house has trees in the front garden that contribute to the streetscape.
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