Old Nektar
Address
Jonkershoek Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Well sited, L-shaped single-storey house; core is a rectangular condensed H-plan with outstanding large front gable (1814) with full window, corrugated-iron pitched roof. Stoep and steps.
Details
Valley
Jonkershoek Valley (D01-D04)
Area
JonkershoeK Valley Mouth (D03-D04)
Landscape Unit
D03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
1941. Wanted to come back to hometown. Very primitive no running water, no Manure floor, <br />
changed. 280mm thick 76 polystyrene damp course. Slootjie dug around agricultural drain with <br />
grain. Sewage drain extend into wall. L shaped 17th century and wine cell
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The house, viewed on axis along the Jonkershoek Road, and set against formal gardens, creates a
formal "set piece" within the valley.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.95767291 / 18.9162195
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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
Low
Architectural
Medium
Associational
High
Intangible
Medium
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Medium
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The Old Nectar site is a rare and unique werf site. Its front facade is among the very best examples
of the integrated type. It has high historical, architectural, landscape, contextual, scenic and social
significance. It has association with many individuals who have contributed to the cultural evolution
of the Province. It has strong associations with the early grants made to freed slaves at the Cape.
Landscape Significance
In 1941 Una van der Spuy took ownership of the farm and developed its formal gardens. The design
of the garden evolved around the 1805 oak trees that had been planted. Floor joists are poplar:
poplars were planted along eerste river. 1m deep flooded. 1970
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Additional Photos
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