Le Jardin Villa (Petershof)
1456
Address
Devon Valley Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
1456
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Double-storey, pitched tile roof, Cape Revival H-plan with extended transverse protruding ends and gables (total of 6 gables). Porticoes and related site works comprise terraces, on axis garden steps. Contemporary villa.
Details
Valley
Bottelary Valley (B01-B20)
Area
Bottelary Devon Valley Area (B01-B07)
Landscape Unit
B03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Several Cape Dutch Revival structures within the Eerste River area.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The site is located within Devon Valley, on a rise that enjoys sweeping views across the Eerste River
Valley.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.90711435 / 18.81901636
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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
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Intangible
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Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
This site has a high degree of architectural significance, as one of the finest examples of a Cape
Revival house within the winelands. The building is currently used for luxury accommodation. The
site has a high degree of architectural, landmark, historical, artistic and contextual significance.
Landscape Significance
Formal gardens, incorporating mature trees.
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Additional Photos
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