The Cape-Dutch Architectural Style
Cape Winelands

The buildings were given thick walls and white plaster as a protection from the summer heat. The farm mansions in the countryside were equipped with large kitchens and reception rooms for visitors due to the long distances and lack of guest houses in the region at the time. The appearance of the houses also reflected the growing prosperity and reputation of their owners. The originally plain centre gables became more decorative over time as the pointed shape was replaced by a rounded one. Strangely enough, the roofs haven't changed. They are still steeply pitched to shed the snow.

Photos: Typical buildings in the Cape-Dutch style.
Top right: Boschendal Wine Estate.

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