TOP 40 CAPE DUTCH HOUSES - CAPE TOWN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
View our 15 year collection of the best Cape Dutch houses in the Western Cape. Read commentry about the the main characteristics of the style, with plenty of apt examples. Images courtesy of ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH.NO 1. BUITENVERWACHTING
This Manor Home on South Slopes of Table Mountain is virtually unknown while being so much prettier than the colossal Groot Constantia just next to it. See TOP-ARCHITECTS for modern architects. It lies in the perfect position ovelooking its own vineyards, while being surrounded by the Peninsula mountains at the back of Table mountain and the twelve apostles. The gable is in the neoclassical style, and one of the finest examples of it. See RESIDENTIAL-ARCHITECTS to see other residential house styles.
NO 2. BABYLONSTOREN
WITH ORGANIC GARDENS
A restaurant in the Modern Cape Dutch style has been added as well as a stunning planting of organic gardens. Educating the public on best vegetable gardening, the house is located near paarl.See architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
NO 3. RUSTENBERG WINE FARM
300 year old manor home gardens
Located in Stellenbosch, this one of the best kept secrets in the Cape. The gardens are expansive and include many indigneous plants and water features.See also architectcapetown luxury homes designed by some of Cape Town's top architects.
NO 4. THE MANOR HOUSE AT ZORGVLIET
The simple neoclassical style gabled house rests peacefully behind expansive lawns and rose gardens and in front of the Drakenstein Mountain. Unusualy are the two front doors instead of one. See ARCHITECTCOMPANIESCAPETOWN to see designs by top Cape Town architects.
NO 5. BOSCHENDAL
This national heritage site is also a museum making it highly accessible to the public. Ideally located overlooking orchards and vineyards, with the Groot Drakenstein mountain in the background.
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NO 6. GRANDE PROVENCE
The side hung windows are unusual, and line up with the top of the front door. The beautiful gable is in the neoclassical style. Visit CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more articles on this popular South African grown style.
NO 7. LA DAUPHINE
This picture perfect house is set against a back drop of the Drakenstein mountain range in Franschhoek. The neoclassical gable and cape dutch gardens are exceptional in design and very well kept.
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NO 8. GROOT CONSTANTIA
The most famous house is located very near to the city center. It was owned by various governers of the cape and is now a national heritage site after extensive renovations. See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more luxurious designs in the MODERN CAPE DUTCH STYLE.
NO 9. VERGELEGEN
The hexagonal wall around the front garden has many beauitiful indigenous plants in it. Seven 300 year old camphor trees grow on the other side of the house. Go to architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
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NO 10. NEETHLINGSHOF
The delicate gable and rounded windows give the facade a soft appearance and this is further accentuated by fountains and rose gardens at the front. Go to GLITZYMAGAZINE for other examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
