The name Roodewal originates from the deep red soil of the Brondal Valley, a fertile expanse that has sustained Lowveld agriculture for generations. At the heart of this landscape stands a homestead approaching its centenary, notable for being one of the region’s earliest guest houses.
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
Designed in 1913 for Mrs Annie Sand and her husband, Pheenie, a building materials merchant. Annadale boasts the wide stoep and high ceilings characteristic of the Transvaal style. Coming ten years after the initial burst of construction in Seymour Avenue it retains the graciousness and generous proportions characteristic of the Edwardian era.. P.J.