CAPE DUTCH HOUSES


SIMONSBERG



The Bottelary wine farm route circles around the rolling Bottelary Hills. Many of the earliest Cape Dutch houses are to be found here, as the settlers made their way from Cape Town to the interior. Meerlust, Zevenwacht and Neethlingshof are great examples od the early Cape Dutch style.


ZEVENWACHT

This magnificent piece of architecture has graced the landscape since 1793. 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.

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.



VREDENBURG

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

MODERN CAPE DUTCH ARCHITECTS
www.architectcapetown.co.za
At Beverley Hui architects we design residential buildings in both modern and traditional Cape Dutch styles. The residential Cape dutch house plan typically is formed in a U-shape or I-shape, which creates the best shelter from the Cape weather. The architect has adapted these into modern house plans. This photo shows a modern interpretation of the Cape Dutch House and gables by the Architects. The architect has modernised the gables.

MODERN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS
www.architectcapetown.com
At B.H. architects we thrive on designing modern homes. The flexibility of modern designs means that there are an endless number of possibilities and the architect's imagination is the only limitation. Enjoy the best of Modern living and contemporary style residential architecture, whether you have bought a plot or farm in Cape Town or not.

CAPE RESIDENTIAL FARMS SOUTH AFRICA
www.plotsforsalecapetown.com
Build your new architect designed house in the Cape wine farm region. Stunning views of Cape sightseeing attractions from many of these stunning Cape Wine Farms. Find plots and farms for sale in South Africa, and hire the best modern residential architects to design a home with Cape Dutch Gables.

BEST ATTRACTIONS SOUTH AFRICA
www.attractionsincapetown.com
See tour routes of wine farms, architect's excursions, and sightseeing attractions in this lovely part of South Africa. Great activities and things to do for architect's and ordinary tourists. See the Cape Dutch Gables designed by the Dutch settlers of South Africa.




Stellenbosch | Somerset West | Paarl | Franschhoek | Cape Town | Western Cape | South Africa

Cape Dutch Architecture and Wine Tourism - A guide to the Cape Wine region. Travel information for enjoying the Cape wine farm tasting routes of South Africa while viewing the beautiful Cape Dutch Houses

copyright © Beverley Hui - All rights reserved