1. THE 1700's AND THE PENINSULA STYLE

RUSTENBERG FARM: The earliest gables emerged near to central Cape Town and were in the Peninsula style - which had a protrudig central section on the front facade that extended straight up into the gable. This example is a little further afield, at Rustenberg Farm in Stellenbosch. The gables on this farm are dated 1800 and 1812, but the style emerged much earlier in the Peninsula.

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GROOT CONSTANTIA: This world famous heritage building is the best known example in the Peninsula style. It burnt down and was immaculately restored to its former glory. The niche holding the statue at the top of the gable is a unique and charming feature of this beautifully proportioned house. The homestead dates to 1792, but the wine farm is much older, dating to as early as 1685. The gable restoration project took place in 1926 and is considered a huge success.

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2.THE 1700'S AND THE EARLY HOLBOL GABLES

HAAZENDAL FARM: in the 1700's the first simple gables started to appear that had the typical concave-convex profile. Few of the buildings remain but this is an example from an outbuilding at Haazendal farm in the Polkadraai region. The farm buildings were built in 1790.

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3.THE 1700'S AND THE BAROQUE STYLE

MORGENSTER FARM HOUSE: With a gable dated 1786, this home might be regarded as the pinnacle of the baroque style which was a natural development from the early Holbol style building. The confidence in the plasterwork lead to more elaborate curves and deeply mouldings that swept over the gable. A shell motif was typically used at the top of the gable, creating a focal point. The homestead is located in Somerset West and forms part of a working wine farm to this day.

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HAZENDAL FARM HOUSE: A development on the early Holbol gables, the manor house at Hazenal boasts one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque style gables in the cape . The thatch roof has been replaced with tiles in an attempt to protect the house from potential fires.

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4. THE 1800's AND THE NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

BOSCHENDAL FARM HOUSE: One of the best preserved gables in the style. The gable dates to the year 1812.

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LA DAUPHINE: With gable dated 1804 this may be regarded as one of the earliest neoclassical gables, and also one of the most beautiful. The slight two-tone painting highlights the pilasters and the scrolls.

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CAPE DUTCH HOUSE PLANS

THE CAPE DUTCH HOUSE PLAN developed from the earliest rectangular shaped barn structures, to the first T-shaped houses such as thost at Zevenwacht and Kastanjeberg. Later an extra wing was added, and this lead to the development of the H-shaped houses such as Neethlingshof and Boschendal. These provided the opportunity for two symmetrical gables when the house is viewed from the side, and one central gable when it is viewed from the front. The U-shaped buildings developed in parallel and were especially popular in Cape Town central and the Peninsula.

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CAPE DUTCH GARDENS

BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOME: The Cape Dutch garden consists of an exciting mix of indigenous and exotic plants normally with a garden strip lining the front facade such as this one at Boschendal. Roses, clipped topiary and hardy, bright veggies create a durable and beautiful surround to this magnificent architectural treasure.

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LABORIE: Located in Paarl, the indigenous agapanthus and wild garlic, compliment the blossoming red rose bushes. A stretch of lawn provides rest for the eye in front of the main house.

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LABORIE MAIN HOUSE: Like many Cape Dutch buildings, the house sits restfully amid sprawling lawns and enjoying shetler from ancient oak trees

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