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
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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
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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
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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
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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.