La Dauphine
Address
Excelsior Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Very elaborate Cape Dutch homestead and barn. H-plan (1804) homestead.
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
Original Use
Farm
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Very well sited north-facing with grand views
Invasive Elements
(very 'licked')
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.931415 / 19.1120983333
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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
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
Extremely well sited on the intermediate slope of the valley this restored H-plan Cape Dutch
homestead has aesthetic, architectural, scenic and landscape significance.
Landscape Significance
Old Oaks, cypress and orchards
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Additional Photos
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