The U-plan structure with a thatched hip Roof dates from 1830 and is one of the oldest Houses in the Historical Centre of Wynberg. It originally served as a Military Mess but came into the possession of the Grossouw family from 1921-1985. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 9 December 1988.
Geolocation
-34° 14.4", 18° 27' 36"
References
https://sahris.sahra.org.za/node/31342
Further Reading
https://www.sahistory.org.za/places/historical-core-wynberg-village
https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/wynberg
https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/hendrik-frensch-verwoerd
https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/manenberg