Happy Vale (Verdruk-My-Niet)
208
Address
Off the R44
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
208
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A large, rectangular werf defined by a werf wall, with wine cellar, l-shaped homestead with fine Cape Dutch detailing, as well as mature trees.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Central Roling Area (C15-C24)
Landscape Unit
C23
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
A deduction from Zandberg (now Scholtzenhof), made in 1824 in favour of Daniel Wouter Malan. <br />
Malan is thought to have built the wine cellar (dated 1828). The homestead dates from 1853.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Fine and landmark example of a rectangular farm werf. This farm is highly visible, being located on a
gentle rise on a bend of the R44. This gives it landmark status.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0327766667 / 18.8206166667
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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
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
The wine cellar and homestead, 1828 and 1853 respectively, are fine architectural examples. The
werf is set on rising ground, with high landmark significance when viewed from the R44. The site has
historic, architectural, scenic, landmark and aesthetic significance.
Landscape Significance
Mature trees reinforce axes and alignments
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Additional Photos
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