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Date: 1928 Type: Homestead Status: Extant

Wording on heritage plaque JOHANNESBURG HISTORICAL LEGACY ST AUBYN'S A highly visible landmark on the peak of this ridge, notable features are the house, terraced gardens and extensive views. Plans were drawn up by Scottish architect, Alexander For[r]est from 1928 and the house was built by J.M. Fernandez, who recruited mineworkers from Mocambique - they were probably used in the construction of the terraces in the gardens. In 1950 Julius Missak bought it and over twenty years accumulated a collection of ceramics and library of French Classics which he bequeathed to the Rand Afrikaans University on his death in 1980 on condition that they establish a centre for Armenian and Flemish culture. It is distinctive for its fine garden setting, clearly Madeiran in tradition, and is of a typical Portug[u]ese design. In 2005 it was sold and the house, gardens and outbuildings were completely restored. Parktown Westcliff Heritage Trust 2013 - An Office Pavilion - Gabrielle’s Garden - has been built in the north garden of the house designed by KATE OTTEN ARCHITECTS.