1. EARLY HOLBOL GABLES

La Motte

The main farmhouse at La Motte is a good example of the gently curving early gable period at the Cape. At first the gables were in a cloud formation with double convex shapes. This later changed to alternating concave and convex curves known as "holbol".

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Blaauwklippen Farm

BLAAUWKLIPPEN FARMHOUSE - one of the finest examples of the simpler early "Holbol" style gable is to be found at Meerlust farm on the R310 main road between Faure and Stellenbosch. The history of the farm goes back as early as 1693.

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Meerlust

MEERLUST FARMHOUSE - the homes has a bold "holbol" type gable.

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2. BAROQUE PERIOD

Morgenster

MORGENSTER FARMHOUSE- This is often cited as the best example of the baroque style, with its large plasterbands and decorative mouldings that sweep over the front of the gable. Or visit TOP-ARCHITECTS for architects designing contemporary houses in the area.

Nederburg

NEDERBURG - This elegant baroque style gable is located just outside of Paarl town. The cream walls are fairly uncommon with white being the preferable colour.

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3. NEOCLASSICAL PERIOD

La Dauphine

LA DAUPHINE - The most pristine example of the style with unmatched setting in an indigenous Cape Dutch style garden with the Franschhoek mountains in the background. Also view this website for something more contemporary and See GLITZYMAGAZINE for more examples of modern house design in the area.

Zevenwacht Farmhouse

ZEVENWACHT FARMHOUSE - This gem is located just outside of the small town of Kuilsriver and is an immaculately proportioned example of the neoclassical style. See our GLITZYMAGAZINE for more examples of modern house design in the area.

Boschendal Manor Home

BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOME - The sliding sash windowin the middle of the pilasters of the gable is typical of the neoclassical style together with the urns on each side. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for another innovative architect in Cape Town. in this style.

Grande Provence

GRANDE PROVENCE - Also a materpiece of the neoclassical style, Grande Provence is located in the picturesque historical town of Franschhoek. to see the rise of the Modern Cape Dutch style.

4. GRAND PENINSULA STYLE

RUSTENBERG

RUSTENBERG - The rounded top on the protruding middle section of the gable is typical of the style which is also present at Groot Constantia in Cape Town and runs concurrently with the other three styles. View CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to see the rise of the Modern Cape Dutch style.



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