1. MEERLUST

With simple gables and an uncluttered setting, Meerlust makes a direct statement about what it means to be a contented Cape Dutch house on a sprawling wine farm!

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GABLE AT MEERLUST

The earliest gables were like clouds, with only convex outward bulging shapes. This raplidy transitioned to a convex-concave arrangement known as the Holbol style. This close up of the gable shows that it is dated 1776.

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2. BLAAUWKLIPPEN

The earliest gables were in a concave concave shape that became known as Holbol. Many secondary gables remained in the Holbol style even once the front gable had become more elaborate as part of the development that occured during the baroque period.

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HOLBOL GABLE DATED 1789

This is actually considered the rear view of the house, but free of trees its simple gable produces a relaxed image that is the envy of any of the Cape Dutch houses. The house may be regarded as a transition from the Holbol to the Baroque style.
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3. RUST EN VREDE

The gable escapes classification, as it does not have a holbol shape, ornate bands of the baroque period, or pilasters of the neoclassical era. It is located in a forested region on the northern slopes of Helderberg Mountain.
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4. WEBERSBURG

The gable may be regarded as a Bolbol gable with two convex curves, and the highly elaborate plaster bands make it a baroque gable. It bears the date 1786, clearly marked on the front over the central window. See GLITZYMAGAZINE for more examples of modern house design in the area.

5. WELTEVREDE

The design could easily be mistaken for the manor house at Boschendal, it is slightly more restrained and the scrolls roll into circles on the outer pilasters. Simonsberg is visible in the background. Visit CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for stunning architecture attractions in Cape Town.

6. ZEVENWACHT

The facade has the typical large central door with two narrow windows either side. However there is only one additional window on each flank, instead of two or three. This gives the house a compact proportion which makes it even more beautiful. The neoclassical gable is dated 1800 Visit ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH for another perspective on this unique style. in this style.

THE GABLE AT ZEVENWACHT

The manor home has an exemplorary example of a neoclassical gable, with its short outer pilasters and longer innner pilasters that are capped by urns and scrolls. The garlands and stars add further embellishment.

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7. ZORGVLIET

The four doors are an unusual configuration as is the gable that is almost straight and has very little elaboration by way of plaster bands. It may be regarded as the earliest predecessor to the modern Cape Dutch style.

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CHAPEL AT ZORGVLIET

The chapel echos the main house in style, and is a small but well proportioned building. The slave bell, which is today regarded as a symbol of opression, has been transformed into a church bell.

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