CAPE DUTCH HOUSES - BOTTELARY

CAPE DUTCH HOUSE 1 - ZEVENWACHT

Many of the earliest Cape Dutch houses are to be found around the Bottelary hills of the Cape wine region. Meerlust, Zevenwacht (1793) and Neethlingshof are great examples of the early Cape Dutch style. Originally named seven fountains, the name was changed when it was combined with the neighbouring farm Langverwacht. An architect's dream in its situation behind a small lake and in front of a hill of wine farms.

CAPE DUTCH HOUSE 2 - MEERLUST

Dating back to 1776 the house at Meerlust wine farm was one of the very first Cape Dutch homes to be built. Of particular interest to architects is the Dovecot, which was apparently used to host cock fights centuries ago. The farm continues to produce superb wines, and A small museum in the tasting room enlightens sightseeing tourists.

CAPE DUTCH HOUSE 3 - VREDENBURG

The gable is very elaborate typical of the baroque style. Baroque style Cape Dutch architecture dating to 1789 and one of the earliest Cape Dutch farm houses to be built. The wine farm is currently known as Vredenheim with a game farm is also home to wild and cultivated animals, a great Cape tourist attraction.

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