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HISTORY OF THE GABLES In 1891 Mr. Jacobus Johannes Louw bought the farm Springboklaagte, as well as the property now known as
21A Viljoen Street. He wanted to build his dream house here. The house was only finished in 1896. |
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HISTORY OF THE GABLES
continues During the Boer-war, Mr. Louw was sent to India as a prisoner of war, and during his absense, the British invaded Middelburg. The house was occupied by British troops and was used as a hospital. It was later also used for military purposes as officer's mess, and to serve as annex for the house of General Jan Smuts, on the property next door, which was bought in 1907. This was in force until General Jan Smuts moved to Doringlaagte, now known as Irene. In 1988 Mr. Hammond subdivided the premises and sold it, which caused the stables and wagon house on the northern side, and the small living quarters known as the cottage on the southern side to fall into the sold part. The next owners was Mr. and Mrs. le Roux who sold to Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. The current and the 5th owner of "The Gables", is Mrs. Heleen Gouws a qualified interior designer in Middelburg. |
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