Fleurbaix

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A linear werf with an H-shaped homestead with later front and end gables, flanked on either side by outbuildings that project slightly forward, with metal roofs and holbol end gables. Another outbuilding delineates the edge of the werf, and the whole is set on a contour set above the Eerste River, but facing towards the river. There is a fowl run, and the gardens have been formalised, and would not likely have been part of the historic werf space. Regardless, there are mature trees surrounding the werf that are part of an older landscape pattern.

Agricultural werf

First granted in 1695 to Pierre le Febre, a Hugenout, and named after the town Fleurbaix in Picardie. <br /> The house is said to date from 1768, with the end gables and front gable added in 1800, when Paul <br /> Roux was the owner (Fransen, 2004: 233).

The site contributes to the understanding of the historic pattern of settlement between the R310 and Eerste river.

The site has very high contextual significance, being a very intact Cape Dutch werf with a fine sense of place.

Offices and Agri-industrial structures behind the werf

This site is particuarly vulnerable to agri-industrial development, which has already impaced the site. The suburban sprawl of Stellenbosch is a real threat to this unique heritage site and its broader landscape.