Leeuwenhof, Official residence on Table Mountain slopes in Cape Town, South Africa.
The double-story mansion stands along an oak-lined avenue off Hof Street, surrounded by pine and wild-fig trees overlooking Table Bay.
Simon van der Stel granted the initial 12 hectares of land to Guillaum Heems in 1693, marking the beginning of Leeuwenhof's extensive history.
The residence witnessed multiple transformations under different owners, from Johannes Zorn's pleasure gardens to its role as a governmental administrative center.
The property now serves as the official residence of the Western Cape Premier, maintaining its status since the provincial restructuring in 1994.
Urban development reduced the estate from 80 hectares to 2 hectares, yet the main house retained its original flat-roofed Dutch architectural style.
GPS coordinates: -33.93800,18.40600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:28
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