House Hains
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| House Hains | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Yeoville, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°11′01″S 28°03′39″E / 26.18361°S 28.06083°E |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | J.A. Cope-Christie |
House Hains is a historic residence in the Yeoville section of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Constructed in 1903, the house was designed for Henry Hains by architect James Alfred Cope-Christie. Hains was an editor and accountant who immigrated in 1888.[1]
The site occupied two stands in what was then an up-market middle class suburb. In 1933, the third owner, Mrs Socher, tore down the outbuildings, stables and garden and built a second house.
In 1942, Hains House itself was sub-divided into two units.[2]
Design[edit]
An attractive single storey red brick dwelling, House Hains has elevations articulated by a varied roofscape, painted woodwork, and verandahs with ornamental timber detailing.
The property has three bedrooms and two entertaining rooms with kitchen, bathroom and servants room to the rear. A generous verandah off the dining room provides an outdoor entertainment space. It is a spacious house, having been originally designed to sit within two stands.
Recent history[edit]
Over the years the house was left in neglect however it was recently bought and revived by the present owner.[3]
The house has now been restored as a single dwelling.
Heritage Status[edit]
House Hains is recognised as a national heritage monument for the following reasons:
- Association with J.A. Cope-Christie, a architect of early 20th century Johannesburg
- It is one of only three surviving houses designed by Cope-Christie, all of which are protected heritage monuments
- It retains most of its original design features, which are identifiable with Cope-Christie's style
- It is an example of a Rand Pioneer house
References[edit]
- ^ As detailed in the Submission to the National Monuments Council in May 1993
- ^ As detailed in the Submission to the National Monuments Council in May 1993
- ^ "House Hains". www.sahra.org.za. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
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