The property was originally granted to Francois Pieter de Necker in 1785 and formed part of the Farm Coornhoop. The House, Built in a Cape Dutch style and known as Westoe, was Erected soon thereafter by de Necker, and underwent Restoration in 1967. The Historical Outbuildings date from the 19th Century. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC Legislation on 22 March 1968.
Place record
Westoe, Westoe Road, Mowbray
- Coordinates
- -33.9420, 18.4710
- Updated
- 20 Jul 2026

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Westoe, Westoe Road, Mowbray
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- 01https://digital.lib.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.2/1340 mon ref: 9/2/018/0211
Last updated · 20 Jul 2026
South African History Online. (2011, July 14). Westoe, Westoe Road, Mowbray. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/tn/ref/P-0065824
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