Historic Guest House
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1698
What is the history of the property?
Still is a fruit farm since 1714
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Est 1714 cape Dutch style
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The area is full of historic buildings
Has restoration work taken place?
The building is completely restored old style.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The gables and slave bell are original still
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
The buildings were partly burned in 1900 in the civil war between the British and the Boers. The farm was the first Guava fruit farm (EST 1714) in South Africa and still today.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Farmhouse
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