Reinet House

Eastern Cape


This Dutch Reformed parsonage, built between 1806 and 1812, is a beautiful example of Cape Dutch architecture, with high ceilings and yellow wood floors. The cobblestone rear courtyard has a grapevine that was planted in 1870 and is one of the largest in the world.


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