Stellenberg

The gardens at Stellenberg were part of a farm granted to Simon van der Stel's son, Francois, in 1697. The homestead in its current form was probably built in the 1740s by Jan de Wit (formerly John White) although alterations and additions occurred in the 1780s and 1790s.

The classical Cape Dutch home and its surrounding gardens have been home to the Ovenstone family for nearly 60 years. A passionate and informed gardener, Sandy Ovenstone has developed a number of different themes in the garden and substantial changes have taken place since 1987.

The philosophy behind the gardening is to plant each section with a different mood in mind, but always to give a sense of peace and serenity to the person walking through it.