Burgundy
1663
Address
Excelsior Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
1663
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
H-plan (1791) homestead and two barns.
Details
Valley
Franschhoek Valley (H01-H16)
Area
Historic Franschhoek (H01-H09)
Landscape Unit
H01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Farm and self-catering guest house
Original Use
Farm
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Yes, one old barn converted to owners residence
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Very well sited with glorious views over the valley
Invasive Elements
None
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9292316667 / 19.1111466667
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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
High
Archaeology
Architectural
High
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
This is an exemplar Cape Dutch homestead and complex dating from the late 1700's in a superb
scenic and landscape setting comprising avenues, groves, orchards and vineyards. The site has
aesthetic, architectural, scenic and landscape significance
Landscape Significance
Large trees, olive groves and orchards
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Additional Photos
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