Nooitgedacht
Address
R304 Bottelary
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
H-plan, with fine central gable (1774), now with corrugated-iron roof and pillared verandah. Altered by Kendall in 1920s and after fire in 1955. Entrance gates / bridge leading to avenue on axis. Belltower and outbuldings not assessed.
Details
Valley
Krom River- Valley (A01-A16)
Area
Krom River- Central Rolling Hills Area (A01-A10)
Landscape Unit
A05
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Kendall
Current Use
Agricultural werf / wedding venue
Original Use
Farm complex
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Granted in 1692 to Mathias Greef. Transferred in 1718 to Jan Albert Loubser. In the 18th century the farm came into the ownership of the Cloete family.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Gated housing estate adjacent to site.
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.89159977 / 18.82785401
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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
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
This historic farm was restored and added to by FK Kendall in the mid-20th century. The main
farmstead retains a rare front gable. The site has considerable historical, architectural, contextual
and scenic significance. It is a proclaimed National Monument site.
Landscape Significance
Avenue of mature oaks
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Additional Photos
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