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HISTORY:
Melrose House was built in 1886 by Pretoria businessman George Jesse Heys. During the Anglo Boer War (1899 - 1902) the Melrose House was requisitioned by Lord Roberts as the
headquarters for the British military, shortly after invading Pretoria in 1899. The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging was signed at Melrose House on 31 May 1902, thus ending the war.
The Victorian-style home is ornately decorated with lavish carpeting, stained glass windows, and decorative ceiling panels.
Guided tours are available by appointment.
A fully licensed tea garden is located in the stables at Melrose House, offering light meals and cakes.
An Antique Fair is held every year on 16 December and again on 1 May.
HOURS:
- Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00
CONTACT DETAILS:
- Tel (012) 322 2805
ADDRESS:
- 275 Jacob Mar� Street, Pretoria
- across from Burger's Park
Nearby Towns:Pretoria and Surrounding Areas, Pretoria, Pretoria CBD, Muckleneuk, Arcadia, Eastwood, Riviera, Capital Park, Bailey's Muckleneuk, Deerness, Gezina, Hatfield, Eloffsdal, Brooklyn, Les Marais Nearby Points Of Interest:Transvaal Museum, The Geological Survey Museum of Pretoria, Science and Technology Museum, Pretoria, National Cultural History Museum, South African State Theatre, The Pierneef Museum, Kruger Museum, Paul Kruger House, Union Building, National Zoological Gardens, Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site, Wonderboom Nature Reserve, Wacki Warehouse, Pioneer Museum in Silverton, Smuts House Museum |
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