Farmhouse on Veelverjaagt (CFM)
Address
Off Old Polkadraai Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Eroded werf, but with interesting farmhouse situated on the ridge line, facing south over the Cape Flats. Cape Revival elements (tiled roof, half shuttered sash windows) but possibly older core.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)
Landscape Unit
C01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agriculture
Original Use
Agriculture
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Cape Dutch Revival farm structures
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Werf has been subdivided with fencing between buildings.
Heritage Vulnerability
Yes - subdivision, poor upkeep.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9622883333 / 18.7320983333
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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
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Low
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
Interesting Cape Revival farmhouse situated on the ridge line, facing south over the Cape flats. It
has historical and architectural significance as one of a number of Cape Dutch Revival farmhouse
structures scattered throughout the Eerste River Valley.
Landscape Significance
Some mature trees, but no clear pattern
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Additional Photos
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