Eikehof
Address
Main Road R45
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
One barn (easternmost) about 1858 the other from the 1960s. The small central building is probably a pre-1915 structure that has been a used as a packing shed, stables and more recently as a place for wine tasting and sales (according to owner).
Details
Valley
Franschhoek Valley (H01-H16)
Area
Historic Franschhoek (H01-H09)
Landscape Unit
H09
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Wine Sales
Original Use
Farm
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Well sited in regard to the valley
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.8813233333 / 19.064185
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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
Low
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
Although much altered and added-to, this complex of farm buildings is situated in a notable
landscape and retains architectural and landscape significance.
Landscape Significance
Very fine Oak Grove, orchards and vineyards
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Additional Photos
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