Status Complete Location Yeoville, South Africa Architect J.A. Cope-Christie | Type Residential Floor count 1 Floors 1 | |
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House Hains in Yeoville, Johannesburg, was designed for Henry Hains by architect James Alfred Cope-Christie and was constructed in 1903. Henry Hains was an editor and accountant who arrived in the Rand in 1888 and settled in 1891. He applied for Rand Pioneer status in 1904.
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The site occupied 2 stands in what was then an up-market middle class suburb. In 1933, the outbuildings, stables and garden belonging to House Hains were removed to make way for a second house to the east. This alteration was undertaken by the third owner, Mrs Socher.
In 1942, Hains House itself was sub-divided into two units.
Design
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 of pleasing proportions, having been originally designed to sit within two stands.
Recent History
Over the years the house was left in neglect however it was recently bought and revived by the present owner.
The house has now been restored to its former glory as a single dwelling.
Heritage Status
House Hains is recognised as a national heritage monument for the following reasons: