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Te Water House, 32 Somerset Street, Graaff-Reinet

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Anonymous
Post date: 07/08/2012
Site Comments:

Archive Import
History:
Visual Description: Large H-shaped house with covered end and central gables. Verandahs on both street sides. Saddle roofs with covered gables with bargeboarding; arched vents and finials. The gables are moulded. Wall has pilasters on both sides of door with relieving arches above verandah. Verandah in both streets with hipped ogee roof, fretwork friezes, supports and fencing. End wall has stained glass. 3 x 3 pane double door with large geometric fanlight. Also door in Church Street with small pane fanlight. Sashes with louvred shutters. End gable in Church Street have chimneys.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1818. Victorianized c1870 (Fransen & Cook). Now being restored.
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Catalogue: Rudner 1989 (b), No: 32.4, Significance Category:

 
 

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