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INTERESTING HISTORY
De Waterkant, situated
on the slopes of Signal Hill and overlooking Table Bay, has a history that dates
back to the 1700’s. Although De Waterkant forms part of the Bo-Kaap, which has
buildings dating from the 1760’s, little is known about this area’s diverse
cultural and architectural history.
Most of the buildings
were erected by slaves from the East and by free natives who mainly practiced
Islam. Because many of the inhabitants were thus Muslim/Malay, the entire
Bo-Kaap area became know as the Malay Quarter.
The architectural style
used by the slaves is a mixture of Cape Dutch, from when the Dutch colonized the
Cape after the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652, and Georgian, from when the
British invaded the Cape in 1795 and 1806. Although the area’s architecture
comes from European design, it originated from Oriental craftsmen. So, along
with the buildings being both Cape Dutch and Georgian in style, it also has some
element of eastern design. Proof of this can be seen in the verandahs, which
extend the full length of the front of the house. As there were no drainage
system and the streets became streams when it rained, these roofless stoeps
where built.
Not much is recorded
about De Waterkant after those early beginnings. What is evident is that it was
a regular neighborhood where children, irrespective of race, religion and
cultural background, would play badminton and cricket in the streets while the
entire neighborhood watched and cheered them on. That is, until the Group Areas
Act was enforced in 1966.
This Act forced the
so-called blacks and coloureds to move out of De Waterkant and onto the Cape
Flats, to places like Manenburg, Bonteheuwel and Mitchell’s Plain. The residents
of Loader Street were the second group to be moved. The only coloureds left in
the Bo-Kaap were those living above Strand Street. The region became a
predominantly white area after the act. |
Nestled on the slopes of Signal Hill and
overlooking Table Bay, exclusive DeWaterkant lies in the historical Bo-Kaap area
of pictureseque Cape Town and was built to house settlers and workers in the
1700's. Today the most fashionable destination in Africa. The philosophy and
vision of a real travellers’ village was first realised in DeWaterkant. The
initial cottages called Harbour View Cottages, Cape Town’s First Guest Street,
has now become a village and has grown to over 80 participating properties. The
portfolio includes a crash pads, luxury houses, apartments and a manor house.
All properties are within walking distance to the newly built Cape Quarter
shopping centre, the city, restaurants, bars and fashionable nightspots.
Our portfolio is crash pads, luxury houses,
apartments and a manor house, all within walking distance from the Cape Cape Quarter Shopping
Centre, in the heart of historical Cape Town.
CRASH PADS
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Developed as creative and gentle, small living spaces offer the freedom
and privacy of a self-catering establishment. The crash pads are ideal
for traveling partners and millionaire backpackers. Facilities include
bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, kitchenette with mini bar fridge,
microwaves and limited cooking facilities. All crash pads have built in
safes and hairdryers. |
ELEGANTE LUXURY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS
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We offer a variety of serviced, luxurious self-catering houses and
apartments, some with roof top gardens, splash pools and fireplaces.
Many of the houses and apartments have stunning ocean and harbour views,
which make our village one of the most attractive and trendiest places in
Cape Town |
SUPERIOR HOUSES & APARTEMTS
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Our superior self-catering houses and apartments are individually
decorated to the highest standards. All our superior houses and
apartments have magnificent views of the the harbour, city bowl and/or
Table Mountain, and have swimming pools. |
THE WATERKANT HOUSE
Elegant and discreet, with a relaxed
European feel, De
Waterkant House is the pride of the village. This beautifully
restored 9-roomed, Cape Georgian Manor house, with tranquil terrace and pool,
overlooks the Village, the famous Table Bay and distant Stellenbosch mountains.
VILLAGE CAFÉ
Situated in the heart of the
Village, this quaint, real street-side cafe offers delicious homemade and
healthy meals. Over the years it has become part of the hub of the Village, and
no one should miss their scrumptious breakfasts and sandwiches. Open 7 days a
week.
CAPE QUARTER
Visit the newly
opened Cape Quarter shopping centre in the village. The Cape Quarter boasts some
of Cape Town's finest deli's, wine bars, shops and restaurants.
THE NOSE RESAURANT &
WINE BAR
The Nose Restaurant &
Wine Bar - the place for quaffers, imbibers and tipplers in Cape Town. With a
changing list of thirty-five wines by the glass, many of them from weird and
wonderful vineyards that you've never heard of, The Nose is the best place to
get to know the whole spectrum of South African wine all accompanied by
delicious, home-cooked food.
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