Endstead - An Arts & Crafts house in Parktown

In the city of Johannesburg, a house named Endstead was built in 1903. Constructed by architect Ernest Willmot Sloper for his own use, the villa was designed with local materials including koppie stone and timber shingles. The building was integrated into the ridge landscape with a terraced garden that showcases indigenous shrubs and plants.

Inside, the rooms are spacious and well lit by natural daylight. The timber panelling, doors and fitted furniture feature pegged joints. Many original features of the interior are still intact, maintaining a high degree of preservation for a house over 100 years old. The house is a fine example of the Arts & Crafts style from the early 1900s.

Over the years, the property was sub-divided and underwent specific changes. A double garage was added by Tony Bentel, and an enlarged kitchen was built in 1920 by Solomon and Marshall. A garage by Marshall and Fleming replaced the stables in 1923, and a swimming pool with change rooms was added. The terraced garden has been retained as an indigenous space.

Endstead was nominated as a Heritage site by the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and awarded heritage status by the Provincial Heritage Resources Authority Gauteng in February 2016. It is recognized for its high aesthetic, historical and associative value, being associated with architect Ernest Sloper and the architectural practice of Baker, Masey & Sloper.

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