Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
572
Address
Annandale Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
572
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
An early 20th century example of a farm werf. The homestead is a good example of a Cape Revival building, the werf is well sited and has a good sense of place, with cellars, agricultural buildings and homestead set high within the Bonte River valley. The homestead displays many typical Cape Revival elements. A fine Coral tree is located in the front garden, while mature Ficus and other trees are found within the farm werf area.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)
Landscape Unit
C26
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
This farm werf is a good example of an early 20th century werf. The homestead is a good example of <br />
a Cape Dutch revival building. The werf as a whole has a good sense of place within the valley. The <br />
site has historical, architectural and contextual/scenic significance.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
A good example of a Cape Dutch Revival farmhouse, set his in the valley and overalloking the older
farmsteads.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.00279 / 18.8463383333
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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
AREA PDF
Landscape Unit PDF
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Medium
Archaeology
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
This farm werf is a good example of an early 20th century werf. The homestead is a good example of
a Cape Dutch revival building. The werf as a whole has a good sense of place within the valley. The
site has historical, architectural and contextual/scenic significance.
Landscape Significance
Some mature, individual trees, but no strong landscape pattern.
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Additional Photos
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